M.Div., M.A., and M.Div./M.A. Dual-degree Applicants
to PTS must complete:
- An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.).
- The application form with $50 application fee
if done online, $70 application fee if paper and
submit official transcripts from all institutions
previously attended.
- A biographical essay not to exceed three pages.
- A letter of endorsement from your pastor.
- Three letters of reference (one being from a
professor who taught you).
- A confidential report of academic standing.
- TOEFL/TWE scores (international applicants only).
- Financial Aid Addendum form.
- An interview (which is strongly encouraged).
Admissions are made on a rolling basis beginning
in October. Applications should be filed by February
1 (International January 3) for the following
academic year, but may be considered after February
1 only on a space available basis.
GRE scores are not required for application.
Students qualifying for advanced placement will
contact the Office of the Registrar just prior
to registration for the first semester.
Th.M. Applicants to PTS must complete:
- An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.).
- A Master of Divinity (M.Div.)degree (B.D. Int¡¯l).
- The application form with $50 application fee
if done online, $70 application fee if paper and
submit official transcripts from all institutions
previously attended.
- Brief essay (500 words).
- Letter of endorsement from your pastor or an
appropriate denominational official.
- Three letters of reference (one being from a
professor who taught you).
- TOEFL/TWE scores (international applicants only).
NOTE:
Admissions are made on a rolling basis beginning
in October. Applications must be filed by May
1 (international January 3) for the following
academic year. Domestic applications may be considered
after May 1 on a space available basis. International
applications are considered only in February.
Those who seek admission to this program will
find it to their advantage to make application
at an early date, since the number of positions
available in some fields is necessarily limited.
GRE scores are not required for application.
D.Min. Applicants to PTS must complete:
- Applicants must have engaged in the regular
practice of ministry for a period of at least
three years following receipt of the Master of
Divinity degree or its academic equivalent.
- Completed application form with $40.00 application
fee and submit official transcripts from all institutions
previously attended.
- Letter of evaluation and endorsement.
- Three letters of reference in which assessment
is made of the applicant's ministerial practice.
- A personal statement including a tentative sketch
of a final ministry project.
Declaration of a single focus of study. See the
"Agenda of Concerns" for a list of possible
options.
Note: A letter of endorsement will be requested
from the applicant's Session, Governing Board,
or Ecclesiastical Supervisor after admission.
- An interview is strongly recommended.
NOTE:
Applications should be filed by March 15 for the
following academic year, and are informed of the
decision of the Admissions Committee on or about
May 1.
GRE scores are not required for application.
International Students to PTS must ALSO
submit:
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- TOEFL scores with your application
- Supplement to International Application / Educational
Qualifications (Advanced M.A. and Th.M. only)
The deadline for international applications is
January 3.
Princeton Theological Seminary does not normally
accept international students into the M.Div.
program or two-year M.A. program. Reasons for
this policy can be found on the International
Students Information page. If you feel that an
exception to the policy regarding International
M.Div. Applications is warranted in your case
and you choose to apply for admission to the Seminary,
in addition to the application forms we require:
1. An explanation of why you think an exception
should be made in your case.
2. Verification that you have financial resources
over the three years of the program of a sufficient
amount per year to cover expenses for a single
student (or for a couple and dependents if applicable).
The financial aid given to qualifying students
only covers tuition and comprehensive fee charges.
All living expenses must be paid by the student.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
is required in almost every theological seminary
or divinity school in the United States for applicants
whom English is not a primary language. Princeton
Seminary¡¯s policy is that all applicants whose
native language is not English will be required
to take the 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 3.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (on the paper-based;
213 if computer based) is required by Princeton
for the Th.M. and M.A.; a minimum of 55 on each
of the three parts (19 if computer based) is expected.
On some dates when the TOEFL exam is administered,
the TWE (Test of Written English) is given at
no additional chargeTOEFL
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