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Program-specific Application Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Application fee of $50

An interview is strongly recommended, but not required. However, those who want to be eligible for merit scholarships must complete an interview prior to the January 15 deadline for merit scholarship consideration. Interviews may be scheduled online anytime after starting your application, and we encourage applicants to schedule their interviews early in the process as slots fill up quickly.

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  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Application fee of $50

An interview is strongly recommended, but not required. However, those who want to be eligible for merit scholarships must complete an interview prior to the January 15 deadline for merit scholarship consideration. Interviews may be scheduled online anytime after starting your application, and we encourage applicants to schedule their interviews early in the process as slots fill up quickly.

Learn more about the Master of Theological Studies (MTS)

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  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Application fee of $50

An interview is strongly recommended, but not required. However, those who want to be eligible for merit scholarships must complete an interview prior to the January 15 deadline for merit scholarship consideration. Interviews may be scheduled online anytime after starting your application, and we encourage applicants to schedule their interviews early in the process as slots fill up quickly.

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Theology & Ecology

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  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Application fee of $50

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Theology (Justice & Public Life)

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  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Application fee of $50

An interview is strongly recommended, but not required. However, those who want to be eligible for merit scholarships must complete an interview prior to the January 15 deadline for merit scholarship consideration. Interviews may be scheduled online anytime after starting your application, and we encourage applicants to schedule their interviews early in the process as slots fill up quickly.

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Christian Education and Formation (MACEF)

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  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Application fee of $50

An interview is strongly recommended, but not required. However, those who want to be eligible for merit scholarships must complete an interview prior to the January 15 deadline for merit scholarship consideration. Interviews may be scheduled online anytime after starting your application, and we encourage applicants to schedule their interviews early in the process as slots fill up quickly.

Learn more about the Dual MDiv/MACEF

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  • An undergraduate degree (typically a BA or BS) from a school accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by our faculty
  • A Master of Divinity degree or first graduate theological degree providing equivalent theological background such as the MTS from an approved institution and evidence of aptitude for advanced theological study (the MDiv degree is required for admission to concentrations in the area of Practical Theology)
  • Completed admissions application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended must be uploaded
  • Three letters of recommendation: one pastoral endorsement, one academic, and one additional
  • Academic writing sample
  • Application fee of $50

Learn more about the Master of Theology (ThM)

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Notes

MDiv Program admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in October, for domestic applicants and permanent residents. International applications are reviewed after the January 15 deadline. All international masters applications should be filed by January 15. For all domestic applicants and permanent residents of the United Stated, the application deadline for fall enrollment is April 15, but the deadline for priority consideration for merit scholarships is January 15. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their completed applications as early as possible. This will allow them to receive the committee decision about their enrollment sooner to help them in planning.

MACEF Program admissions are made on a rolling basis beginning in September. All domestic applications should be filed by April 15 for enrollment the following academic year, but may be considered after April 15 on a space available basis. All international masters applications should be filed by January 15.

ThM Program admissions are made on a rolling basis beginning in October. Applications must be filed by April 15 for the following academic year. Those who seek admission to this program will find it to their advantage to apply at an early date, since the number of positions available in some fields is necessarily limited. All international masters applications should be filed by January 15.

  • Applicants wishing to receive the ThM degree in either the Department of Biblical Studies must have a knowledge of Greek if they wish to focus on New Testament, and Hebrew if they wish to focus on Old Testament.
  • Applicants wishing to receive the ThM degree in the area of Pastoral Care (Department of Practical Theology) must have completed one unit of clinical pastoral education or an introductory course in pastoral care and counseling or have equivalent pastoral experience, prior to matriculation.

Reapplication Guidelines

Each year many highly qualified people apply for admission to Princeton Theological Seminary. Unfortunately, it is impossible to admit them all, and we must make some very difficult decisions. If an unsuccessful applicant is still interested in applying, they should following the guidelines below.

Master’s degree applicants who applied and were not admitted may reapply beginning with the next admissions cycle. In this case, the Admissions Committee would require a new application, academic transcript(s) from any school(s) attended since your last application, and three new recommendation letters.

We strongly suggest a person who is reapplying arrange for an interview and/or a campus visit.