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Admissions Requirements

  • An MA degree (or the equivalent) in theology or a related field from an accredited university or seminary
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA and evidence of superior achievement, strong preparation, and aptitude for graduate study evinced by official transcript
  • One page summary of current theological research interests : How has your previous study prepared you to pursue these research interests at the doctoral level? Why would you like to pursue these research interests at Franciscan University?
  • One page personal statement on the role of theological study in your relationship with Christ and your vocation. How would a PhD in Sacred Theology from Franciscan University help you serve Christ and fulfill your vocation more effectively?
  • Official Transcripts from every school previously attended, sent directly to Graduate Admissions. Enrollment in university graduate courses for students completing their final year of a graduate degree study is contingent upon the receipt of the final transcript showing the conferral of the degree.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation from former or present college or university professors giving evidence of aptitude, interest, and motivation for doctoral work in sacred theology. Recommenders will also complete a ranking survey of the applicant.
    • Applicants who are priests, deacons or members of religious communities must submit a letter of endorsement from their Bishop or Religious Superior (in addition to their three letters of recommendation) with their application. In addition, if such applicants will be funded for their studies by their Diocese or Religious Community, they are also required to submit a separate letter to this effect from their Diocese or Religious Community.
  • GRE or MAT scores from within the last five years.
  • Applicants from non-English speaking nations whose previous education has not been at institutions of higher education in the United States are required to certify their proficiency in English by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
  • Writing Sample: providing a representative example of the applicant’s academic research and writing (unless the applicant earned their MTS in theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville).

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