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Admissions Requirements
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Master of Arts in Theology and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution (120 credits in college level studies).
- For ESL applicants, successful completion of the TOEFL iBT with a score of 80 or higher (90 or better recommended). Applicants scoring lower than 80 can be accepted on condition they take remedial English courses during their first academic year at SJS.
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Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophical Studies
- Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution; or its equivalent (120 credits in college level studies).
- While there is no minimum requirement for prior coursework in philosophy, such study is nonetheless highly recommended.
- For ESL applicants, successful completion of the TOEFL iBT with a score of 80 or higher (90 or better recommended). Applicants scoring lower than 80 can be accepted on condition they take remedial English courses during their first academic year at SJS.
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Post-Masters Certificate
- St. Joseph's Seminary offers two Post-Master's Certificates: Sacred Scripture and Dogmatic Theology.
- The certificate provides a program of study for those who already hold a masters degree in Theology or a related field.
- The application process for the certificate is the same as for the M.A. degree. The essay may be omitted for graduates of St. Joseph's Seminary.
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Application Process
1. Complete the online application.
2. Submit official transcript(s) from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended to:Office of the Registrar
St. Joseph's Seminary
201 Seminary Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10704
Electronic transcripts may be sent to the Registrar: Roenice.Gonzalez@archny.org
3. Include with the application a statement of purpose explaining your motivation for graduate study.
4. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic and/or pastoral background.
5. Submit proof of immunization (for all students born on or after January 1, 1957 and attending classes on campus).
6. Submit a valid government issued photo identification (Passport, Driver’s License/Permit, or US Military ID).
7. Current photo (headshot only).
8. Arrange for an interview with one of the Associate Deans (see contact information below).
Upon initial acceptance into the Master of Arts programs, one is considered to be a non-matriculated student until one has completed six (6) credits at the Seminary with an earned grade average of “B” or better. -
More Information
See our Academic Bulletin or contact:
Dr. Donna Eschenauer, Associate Dean
Yonkers Site and Online Students
Phone: 914-367-8280, Email: Donna.Eschenauer@archny.org
Dean Christine Hammill-Cregan, Associate Dean
Huntington and Douglaston Sites
Phone: 631-423-0483, ext. 130; Email: Christine.Hammill-Cregan@archny.org
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