Welcome to St. Joseph's Seminary and College!

Thank you for considering studying at Saint Joseph's Seminary and College. We offer graduate theological and philosophical degree programs to qualified seminarians, as well as candidates for the permanent diaconate, lay men and women, men and women in consecrated life, and clergy who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith, or who are called to serve the Church in roles of leadership.

Our programs include:

Master of Arts in Theology

Online Master of Arts in Theology

Post-Baccalaureate Certificiate in Theology

Post-Masters Certificate in Theology

Master of Catholic Philosophical Studies

Saint Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians

Apply for our programs and register for classes in three easy steps:

Step One: Contact us for more information about our programs.

For prospective seminarians, please contact Fr. Thomas Berg, Seminary Director of Admissions.

For other applicants interested in taking classes primarily at the Yonkers site, please contact Dr. Donna Eschenauer or call (914) 367-8280

For other applicants interested in taking classes primarily at the Huntington or Douglaston sites, please contact Dean Christine Hammill-Cregan or call (631) 423-0483, ext. 130.

Applicants for our online degrees and certificates may contact the Academic Office directly at: sjsacademics@dunwoodie.edu.
 

Step Two: Apply to one of our programs.

First-Year Seminarians

Apply Here

New Applicants for the MA in Theology (in-person or online), MA in Catholic Philosophical Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Theology, or Post-Master's Certificate in Theology:

Apply Here.
 

New Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate:

Apply Here

Step Three: Gather your required documentation.

Required Documents for Prospective Students:

• Transcripts
• Statement of Purpose, and
• Recommendation Letters are required from all applicants.
• The Proof of Immunization Form in the Additional Documents tab is required from all applicants born after January 1957, who are taking two or more classes per semester. New York State requires all schools of higher education to maintain proof of immunization in student records.
• A valid government issued photo identification. Please submit either a Passport, Driver’s License/Permit or U.S. Military ID.
• There is a $50.00 application fee for all first-time students. Returning students applying for a new program are exempt from paying an application fee.

Because each diocese requires Letters of Intent or a Statement of Purpose and recommendation letters, candidates for the permanent diaconate are exempt from submitting those documents to St. Joseph's Seminary; however, official transcripts and proof of immunization (if born after January 1957) are required and must be submitted to the Academic Office.  Candidates of the Permanent Diaconate are exempt from the $50.00 application fee. Please contact your diaconate office for the waiver code.

If you have trouble accessing the forms or accessing Populi, please contact the Academic Office at: sjsacademics@dunwoodie.edu.