Apply to the Master of Divinity Program
Application Deadline for fall 2026: May 1, 2026
The Master of Divinity (M. Div.) degree is the normative first-professional post-baccalaureate academic degree designed to prepare candidates for ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in parishes and other settings. It is the required degree for admission to Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree programs and the recommended first theological degree for admission to advanced programs oriented to theological research and teaching. Admission into the Master of Divinity degree program (CIP 39.0602) is offered to candidates for priestly formation who have earned a baccalaureate and/or a higher academic degree from an accredited institution of higher education or have attained baccalaureate equivalency.
Application Details:
You can save your application and return to complete it at a later time if needed. Please note that the $75 application fee must be paid at the time of submission. Ensure that all required materials are submitted by May 1, 2026, for fall 2026 admission. Incomplete submissions may result in delays, potentially postponing your admission decision to the following fall semester.
Please note: We no longer accept hard copy applications. All applications must be submitted through our online application portal. If extraordinary circumstances require accommodations for your application, please contact the registrar at applicants@stots.edu prior to mailing a hard copy application or materials.
Further Information & Contact Details
If you encounter any issues, click the “Need Help? Ask a Question About This Application” button below or contact the registrar at applicants@stots.edu for assistance.
The seminary encourages fiscal responsibility. Please see our Shopping Sheet for the current estimated cost to attend per year.
Those discerning the path to seminary but who do not yet wish to apply may schedule a visit during the academic year by contacting the Office of the Dean by email at info@stots.edu.