Master's Degree Students - Princeton Theological Seminary
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Master's Degree Students

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
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

• Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged as they play a significant role in scholarship consideration. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, interviews are available once the application is submitted. International applicants will be invited to an interview by the Admissions Team if selected.

Learn more about the Master of Divinity (MDiv)

  • 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
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

• Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged as they play a significant role in scholarship consideration. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, interviews are available once the application is submitted. International applicants will be invited to an interview by the Admissions Team if selected.

Learn more about the Master of Theological Studies (MTS)

  • 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
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

• Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged as they play a significant role in scholarship consideration. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, interviews are available once the application is submitted. International applicants will be invited to an interview by the Admissions Team if selected.

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Theology & Ecology

  • 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
  • Two letters of recommendation are required, with the option to add a third
  • Application fee of $50
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

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

  • 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
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

• Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged as they play a significant role in scholarship consideration. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, interviews are available once the application is submitted. International applicants will be invited to an interview by the Admissions Team if selected.

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

  • 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
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

• Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged as they play a significant role in scholarship consideration. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, interviews are available once the application is submitted. International applicants will be invited to an interview by the Admissions Team if selected.

Learn more about the Dual MDiv/MACEF

  • 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
  • English Proficiency Test Scores (for International Applicants only)

Learn more about the Master of Theology (ThM)

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.