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 2013 and Spring 2014 applications.

Admissions deadlines for Fall 2013

  • If your admissions application is completed by Friday, June 14, 2013, you will receive an admissions decision by June 20.

Fall 2013 applicants should submit scholarship and financial aid documents now – 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 23, 2013. The Educated Spirit (ES-100), a required class for new degree seeking students, meets Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, 2013.

Admissions deadlines for Spring 2014

  • We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2014. Completed files will receive admissions decisions by the dates listed above. New Student Orientation is Friday, January 31, 2014.

The Educated Spirit (ES-100), a required class for new degree seeking students, meets Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, 2014.

To apply, 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.