Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Admission Requirements: Master's Degrees & BGTS Program

Admission Procedures |  Admission Application

Admission Requirements:
Requirements for admission to the master of divinity, master of arts and master of theological studies degree programs or the basic graduate theological studies (BGTS) (deacons studies) program at Garrett-Evangelical are:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university;
• A grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Recommendations from persons knowing the applicant's leadership potential, academic ability, and suitability for a church-related vocation
• Proficiency in the English language. Applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to give evidence of such competence (Usually demonstrated by a TOEFL score and interview, either conducted over the phone or in person.)
• Other materials or testing may be requested

A completed application consists of:

• Application Form
• Personal Statement
• 3 letters of reference
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• $75 application fee
• Background check (conducted by Garrett-Evangelical on your behalf, may take up to six weeks to complete)
• Additional financial documents are required of international students in order to satisfy VISA requirements.

Files will be reviewed upon completion.  The admissions committee reserves the right to determine, in its sole judgment, whether an applicant is a suitable candidate for a specific degree program or for the vocation that the program represents.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing, rolling-admission basis and are due six weeks before date of entry for domestic students.  International student's applications are due by March 1 if consideration for a scholarship is requested, May 1 if scholarship assistance is not being requested.