Admissions Information and Requirements
The chart below provides admissions information and requirements for each of our programs. For information about the nature of each program (academic requirements, program manuals, etc.), please see Academic Programs.
| Program | Previous Degree | Minimum GPA Required (4-point scale) | Additional Requirements | Deadline for Fall Admission | Deadline for Spring Admission | Send Application to | |
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| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | MDiv | 3.0 | MDiv received 3 years prior to admission; availability of advisor. | February 1 (Priority) | November 1 (Priority) | PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now |
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Master of Theological Studies (MTS) |
BA | 3.0 | February 1 (Priority) | November 1 (Priority) | PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now | |
| GTU Common Master of Arts (MA) | BA | 3.5 |
Graduate Records Exam (GRE) with scores of 550 (verbal) 3.5 (analytical writing), availability of advisor. GTU Common MA applicants who wish to affiliate with PSR are strongly encouraged to include a writing sample with the application. All GTU Common MA applicants are encouraged to be in touch with the GTU Admissions Office as well as the PSR Admissions Office. |
February 15 | September 30 | GTU Admissions Office | Apply Now |
| Certificate in Sexuality and Religion (CSR) | BA | 3.0 |
It is strongly recommended that you have basic introductory knowledge of the Bible, theology, church history and ethics before matriculating into the CSR program. |
February 1 (Priority) | November 1 (Priority) | PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now |
| Certificate in Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) | Theological Masters degree | 3.0 | Professional ministry experience is encouraged. | February 1 (Priority) | November 1 (Priority) | PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now |
| BA |
3.0 (MDiv) 3.5 (MA) |
To pursue this joint degree, you must apply separately to each program, indicating on both applications that you are doing so. Admissions criteria and deadlines specific to each program still apply. | February 1 (Priority) for the MDiv | February 15 for the MA |
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| Joint CSR | BA | If you wish to pursue the CSR and the MDiv (or other program) as a joint program, you must submit an application and personal statement for each program. You only need to send one set of transcripts and reference letters. | February 1 (Priority) | November 1 (Priority) | PSR Admissions Office | ||
| Certificate in Ministry Studies (CMS) | |||||||
| Special Student Status | BA |
3.0 |
PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now | |||
| Program | Previous Degree | Minimum GPA Required (4-point scale) | Additional Requirements | Deadline for Fall Admission | Deadline for Spring Admission | Send Application to | |
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| Additional Information | |||||||
| International Students | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | December 1 (Priority) | International students are encouraged to apply for fall admission. | Apply Now | |||
| Transfer Students |
Contact Associate Dean regarding transfer for credits and for review of transcripts. Contact Field Education Office regarding placement. |
PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now | ||||
| NHTS Transfer Students | PSR Admissions Office | Apply Now | |||||