M.Div. Application Requirements

•An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.). from a school accredited by one of the  accrediting agencies  recognized by our faculty.

•A completed admissions application.

•Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended.

•A letter of pastoral endorsement.

•Three additional letters of reference.

•Background check.

•Application Fee $50.00

An interview is strongly recommended.

M.A. Application Requirements

•An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.).

•Completed application form.

•Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended.

•Letter of pastoral endorsement.

•Three additional letters of reference.

•Background check.

•Application fee $50.00.

An interview is strongly recommended.

ThM Application Requirements

•A Masters of Divinity degree

•An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.)

•Completed application form with $50 for fee.

•Official transcripts from all institutions previously post secondary schools attended

•Letter of evaluation and endorsement

•Three additional letters of reference

General Requirements

Autobiographical Essay - The purpose of the essay is to give the admissions committee a clear picture of your background, and your ability to write correctly in English. The essay is to be written by you, in your own words. It should detail your vocational interests, goals and how the degree will enhance your preparation. Please date and sign your statement.

Letter of Endorsement - This letter should be obtained from the pastor or ecclesial officer of the church in which you are currently a member. You may request the General Secretary, Executive Presbyter and or Bishop of your denominational affiliation to prepare the endorsement. Please have the individual submit the Endorsement Form and include an additional narrative page that will respond to the questions requested on the Letter of Endorsement form.

Letters of Reference - These should be obtained from present or former teachers (in most instances) who are familiar with your academic background. Relatives may not be used for the endorsement or as a reference. Also, the same person may not write both the endorsement and a reference letter. The form in which the letter is to be written is included on the online application.

Application Fee - A fee is required to be submitted along with your application. This fee will cover the costs for processing the application for admission.

English Proficiency

Princeton Theological Seminary requires that applicants for whom English is not a primary language take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Such applicants should register for the TOEFL at the earliest opportunity, as scoring and processing take considerable time and the results must be received by January 7. On some dates when the TOEFL exam is administered, the TWE (Test of Written English) is given at no additional charge. If possible, please schedule the TOEFL on a date that includes the TWE. For more TOEFL information, please visit www.toefl.org.

There are three different methods of taking the test. The Seminary¡¯s minimum scores for each method are as follows:

1.If you take the paper-based test: A minimum TOEFL score of 580 is required along with a minimum score of 57-reading, 59-writing, and 58-listening.

2.If you take the computer-based test: A minimum score of 250 is required along with a minimum score of 23-reading, 26-writing, 23-listening and an essay rating of 5.

3.If you take the internet-based test: A minimum total score of 92 is required along with a minimum score of 23 on all four parts - reading, listening, writing, and speaking.