Faculty - Princeton Theological Seminary
Faculty - Princeton Theological Seminary
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complete transcripts are available and normally just prior to registration for the<br />
candidate’s first semester at <strong>Princeton</strong> <strong>Theological</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>. Work completed<br />
more than seven years before the contemplated date of transfer, or courses<br />
passed below the grade of B, may not be accepted. Where a candidate is permitted<br />
to apply credits earned in another seminary toward the <strong>Princeton</strong> M.Div.<br />
requirements, the equivalent of two full years of study (four full-time semesters<br />
and a total of fifty-two credits), including in all cases the final year, must be spent<br />
at <strong>Princeton</strong> <strong>Seminary</strong>. On occasion, a candidate for the M.A. degree may be<br />
permitted to apply university graduate work toward the program requirements,<br />
but these credits will subsequently be disallowed if the candidate changes to the<br />
M.Div. program. For the M.A.(T.S.), advanced standing not to exceed twenty-six<br />
credits may be granted by the registrar on the basis of post-baccalaureate study<br />
in a recognized institution of higher education. No advanced placement will be<br />
granted toward the Th.M. degree.<br />
Mid-year Admissions<br />
Under normal circumstances the student should begin seminary work in the fall<br />
semster. However, candidates for the Th.M. degree, as well as special students, may<br />
undertake their studies at the beginning of the spring semester. This privilege cannot<br />
be extended to international students. Applicants seeking advanced standing<br />
in the M.Div. and M.A. programs may be considered for admission beginning the<br />
spring semester on a space-available basis.<br />
Admission Requirements for Master of Arts and Master<br />
of Divinity Programs<br />
It is recommended that the candidate’s baccalaureate preparation include at least<br />
sixty credits, or twenty semester courses, in such liberal arts studies as English, philosophy,<br />
literature, history, and ancient and modern languages, together with some<br />
work in the natural and human sciences, especially psychology and sociology.<br />
Among items specified on the application form, an applicant for the M.Div., M.A.<br />
or M.Div./M.A. degree program must furnish a letter of endorsement from a pastor<br />
of his or her church. In addition, an applicant must submit three additional<br />
letters of reference from persons in a position to assess his or her qualifications<br />
for seminary study. Where possible, at least one of those references should be<br />
from a professor or teacher with whom the applicant has studied. It is expected<br />
that M.Div. and M.Div./M.A. applicants shall be certified as ministerial candidates<br />
by the responsible governing body of their denomination, or are making normal<br />
progress toward such certification. In addition, the candidate must supply<br />
a transcript of all college or university work pursued to date. If an applicant has<br />
not yet completed the baccalaureate program and is accepted for admission to<br />
the <strong>Seminary</strong>, a final transcript must be provided indicating the awarding of a<br />
baccalaureate degree by an accredited college or university. Matriculation in the<br />
<strong>Seminary</strong> cannot be effected until this final transcript has been received.<br />
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