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.

The final deadline is approaching for Spring 2012 admission for most students, including all master’s degree students.

  • If you submit a completed file by the final deadline, Jan. 13, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by Jan. 20, 2012.

We are currently accepting Fall 2012 applications.

  • If you submit a completed file by Feb. 1, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by Feb. 8, 2012. Harding Scholarship applicants need to meet the Feb. 1 deadline.
  • If you submit a completed file by March 1, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by March 9, 2012. Premier Scholarship applicants need to meet the March 1 deadline.
  • If you submit a completed file by March 21, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by March 30, 2012.
  • If you submit a completed file by May 9, 2012, you will receive an admissions decision by May 18, 2012.

To apply for Spring or Fall 2012, 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.