Master of Divinity, Master
of Sacred Music, and Master of Theological Studies
- Completed Application Form with $65 application
fee.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate
and graduate academic records.
- Letters of reference from a pastor (or
ecclesiastical superior) and three college professors.
A reference letter from a work supervisor may
be submitted for one college professor's letter.
If you have been out of college for a number of
years, you may substitute work supervisors, colleagues,
or other appropriate persons for college professors.
- Personal statement, clearly and concisely
written. For the Master of Divinity and Master
of Sacred Music programs, this statement must
describe (a) persons, experiences, and other influences
which have inspired your move toward a Christian
vocation; (b) your concept of the character, purpose,
and possibilities of the Christian ministry; (c)
your sense of commitment to the Christian faith
and vocation (include any present uncertainties);
(d) your specific interests in the proposed degree
program; and (e) your understanding of personal
spiritual formation and development. For the Master
of Theological Studies program, this statement
must describe (a) your specific purpose in seeking
the degree; (b) your identification of personal
and professional goals; (c) the areas in which
you seek competence and the kinds of learning
experiences needed to achieve such competence;
and (d) your understanding of personal spiritual
formation and development.
- Official test results of the Graduate
Record Examination General Test, taken during
the past five years (for non-international applicants
only).
- Master of Sacred Music applicants are
required to audition; contact the Admissions Office
for details.
Master of Sacred Theology and Doctor
of Theology
- Completed Application Form with $65 application
fee.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate
and graduate academic records.
- Letters of reference from an ecclesiastical
superior, two former seminary professors, and
a professional peer.
- Personal statement, clearly and concisely
written, which describes (a) persons, experiences,
and other influences which have inspired your
move toward a Christian vocation; (b) your concept
of the character, purpose, and possibilities of
the Christian ministry; (c) your sense of commitment
to the Christian faith and vocation (include any
present uncertainties); and (d) your specific
interests in the proposed degree program. Doctor
of Theology applicants must include a request
for both a major and a minor discipline, with
a description of what you wish to study in each
discipline and how you see the relationship between
the two.
- Official results of either the Miller
Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination
General Test, taken during the past five years
(for non-international students only).
- Doctor of Theology applicants must submit
a sample of their scholarly writing (not to exceed
30 pages).
Doctor of Ministry
- Completed Application Form with the $65
application fee.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate
and graduate academic records.
- Letters of reference from an ecclesiastical
superior, former seminary professor, professional
peer, and lay person.
- Personal statement, clearly and concisely
written, which (a) describes your specific purpose
in seeking the degree; (b) sets forth your concept
of ministry; (c) identifies your academic, personal,
and professional goals; and (d) includes an assessment
of your own spiritual formation or development.
- Official results from either the Miller
Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination
General Test, taken during the past five years
(for non-international applicants only).
- Recent sample of scholarly writing, such
as a research paper either from a previous graduate
degree program if within the past five years,
or on a topic relevant to ministry in the church
(five to ten pages).
- Personal interview with the Director of
Admissions, or a designated faculty member or,
for persons living a considerable distance from
Boston, with a person selected by the School.
- Information or documentation of professional
competence in addition to that listed above may
be sought in determining the readiness of the
applicant for participation in the degree program.
- Proposed Plan of Study with a supporting
Rationale that outlines the reasons a particular
Plan will help students bring together their experiences
with additional academic studies to create a fresh
synthesis of theory and practice.
MA/PhD in Theology or Religion
Those who wish to enter programs in theology
or religion leading to the MA or PhD degree, rather
than the professional programs in theology and
ministry, should apply directly to the Boston
University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
for admission to the Division of Religious and
Theological Studies (DRTS). For applications,
write to Boston University Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences, 705 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston,
MA 02215. A brief description of these programs
is included under Degree Programs.
Special Students
Those who wish to take foundational courses
in preparation for diaconal ministry and others
who wish to take theology courses without applying
for candidacy in a degree program must submit
the following application materials:
- Completed Application Form.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate
and graduate academic records.
- Explanation of the proposed study plan
indicating courses desired.
International Students
Boston University School of Theology
welcomes students from many countries outside
the United States into its degree programs. The
participation of international students enriches
the educational experience of all students. International
applicants should carefully review the information
in this special section before submitting documentation.
Admission to Degree Programs
All degree programs at Boston University
School of Theology are open to international students.
Students must provide the application credentials
required for the degree program described above.
International students need not submit a Graduate
Records Examination Score, but must submit a Test
of English as a Foreign Language Score (TOEFL).
Admission to the School of Theology for international
students is completed in two parts. First, the
student will be notified that he or she is "academically"
admitted to the degree program, if the credentials
presented merit such admission. Second, after
documentation of significant financial support
from personal resources, churches, or other agencies
is provided by the applicant, the University's
International Student and Scholars Office will
provide the student with the documents the applicant
needs to secure the necessary Student Visa.
Funding
The applicant must provide documentation
of significant financial resources prior to admission
to Boston University. These may be personal resources
or promised support from a church, denomination,
grant agency, or missions organization. Documentation
of this support may come in the form of a personal
bank account statement, a letter from the supporting
agency, or funds directly deposited into the student's
Boston University account. In all cases, it is
the responsibility of the applicant to develop
these resources and maintain them throughout study
at Boston University.
The School of Theology makes a limited number
of need-based Tuition Scholarships available to
international students. Need-based scholarships
provide for a reduction of the cost of tuition
at a rate determined by the degree program: 70%
for the MDiv degree, 55% for the MTS and MSM degrees,
and 45% for the STM and ThD degrees. To continue
to receive a Tuition Scholarship, International
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress
as described under Policies and Procedures.
Boston University expects payment of the semester's
tuition, fees, housing, etc., prior to the beginning
of each semester. International students are advised
to collect all financial resources prior to enrolling
if possible.
The International Students and Scholars
Office (ISSO)
Boston University maintains an office
to support and advise all international students
at 19 Deerfield Street. Students should consult
ISSO concerning all visa requirements, financial
requirements, and Internal Revenue Service requirements.
The services provided by ISSO are described under
Resources and Services of Boston University.
TOEFL
All students, for whom English is not a first
language, must submit a Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) score taken within the last five
years. The minimum TOEFL score for master's level
degrees (MDiv, MTS, MSM) is 570. Applicants for
advanced degrees (STM, DMin, and ThD) must have
considerably higher scores than 570. Applicants
for the ThD degree program must also submit scores
from the Test of Written English (TWE). When sending
your scores to Boston University School of Theology,
use Institution Code 3233 and Department Code
99.
Center for English Language Orientation
Programs (CELOP)
CELOP provides remedial work in English
language study for students who do not meet the
minimum TOEFL score, or who feel that additional
work in English would be helpful prior to admission
to a degree program. The services provided by
CELOP are described Resources and Services of
Boston University. |
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