Admissions
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Let’s get started with your application

We’re happy you’ve chosen to take the next step on your path to theological education.

We are currently accepting Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 applications.

Admissions Deadlines for Fall 2012:

  • If your admissions application is completed by Thursday, June 14, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by June 25, 2012. You must register for classes by Thursday, July 16, 2012.
  • If your admissions application is completed by Friday, July 20, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by July 30, 2012. You must register for classes by Wednesday, August 8, 2012.
  • The final admissions deadline for Fall 2012 is Tuesday, August 7, 2012. If your admissions application is completed by Tuesday, August 7, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by August 14, 2012. You must register for classes by Monday, August 20, 2012.

You should submit scholarship and financial aid documents as soon as possible – while you are completing your admissions application. Scholarship and financial aid packages will be sent after you are admitted to a degree program.

New Student Orientation is Friday, August 24, 2012.

New degree seeking students must take The Educated Spirit (ES-100) their first semester. ES-100 will meet on Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, 2012.

 

To apply for Fall 2012 or Spring 2013, please choose your area of interest as a student.

Master’s program application

You plan to pursue the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries, Master of Arts in Practical Theology or Master of Theological Studies. 

Doctor of Ministry program application

You’re already in professional ministry and plan to pursue the D.Min.

Certificate program application

You plan to pursue a certificate in Basic Theological Education, Advanced Course of Study or Deacon Studies.

Occasional or guest student application

You plan to take courses for credit without declaring a program at this time; you are pursuing professional certification through the United Methodist Church; or you’re enrolled in another graduate institution and wish to take a limited number of classes at MTSO.

Course auditing application

You would like to attend a class without earning academic credit, at a reduced cost.