They require transcripts from all colleges universities seminaries or theological schools that you have attended Each transcript should contain a list of all coursework taken gradesmarks received and if applicable degree granted and date of degree confirmation If your college or university will send official transcripts electronically they can be emailed to stmadmbcedu Otherwise transcripts must be mailed and be contained in a sealed signed envelope If the official transcript is not English a translation should be provided with the official document Please alert us if your transcript will be arriving with a different name than the one you are using on your application eg your maiden name Please note that a transcript is only considered official if received directly from the institution issuing it

MA applicants are required to submit three recommendations using the online application system

At least two recommenders should be familiar with the applicants academic background and potential For applicants who have been out of school for a significant amount of time recommenders should be familiar with the applicants professional competence

Applicants who are Catholic diocesan priests or deacons or members of religious orders must submit a letter of approval and financial support from their bishop major superior or Provincial This is in addition to the other three recommendations Please select BishopMajor Superior as the recommender type on the application form
The admissions office interviews all masters applicants All interviews take place remotely
The resume must be uploaded as part of the application It is helpful if you highlight relevant ministry service research teaching and leadership positions you have held
The personal statement must be uploaded as part of the application The personal statement should be three pages in length doublespaced
TOEFL An acceptable TOEFL score is 85 or above on the internet-based test
IELTS An acceptable IELTS score is 7.5 band score or above on the paper or internetbased test