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St. Mary's Seminary & University

Admissions Process

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St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute has a rolling admissions policy. Students may apply at any time, and may begin study in any semester (fall, spring, or summer).

Please begin the application process by scheduling a 10-15 minute conversation with our Director of Admissions and Communications, Galen Zook, 410.864.4203, who will guide you through the entire application process. You may also want to review the qualifications for admission to see if you are eligible for study at the Ecumenical Institute.

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Master’s Level Admission

To apply for admission to the M.A. in Theology, M.A. in Christian Ministries, a certificate, or just take a class, you will need the following (with a few exceptions noted). Items may be received in any order, but we recommend beginning with the application and interview.

  • Application. All applicants must complete the Application for Admission and submit it along with a non-refundable application fee of $35. (The application does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can save your progress along the way, and return to complete it at any time.)
  • Interview. Most applicants must complete an interview with admissions staff or program director. (Recommended but not required for auditors and visiting students.)
  • Photograph and Identity Verification. All applicants must produce a government issued photo identification, and submit a recent photograph, or have one made during their admissions interview.
  • References. Applicants for a degree or the Certificate of Advanced Studies require reference(s).
  • Transcript. Most applicants must have an official sealed transcript of a bachelor’s degree sent to the Admissions Office. See exceptions for visiting students, CAS, and certain others here.
  • Writing Diagnostic. All applicants are asked to complete a writing diagnostic (Academic Skills Assessment or ASA) as part of the application process. This assessment can be completed from home, and does not require any preparation on the part of the applicant.
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Doctor of Ministry Admission

You will need the following to apply for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program. Items may be received in any order.

  • Application. All applicants must complete the Application for Admission and submit it along with a non-refundable application fee of $35. (The application does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can save your progress along the way, and return to complete it at any time.)
  • Interview. Most applicants must complete an interview with the Doctor of Ministry Program Director. 
  • Master of Divinity Transcripts. If you are applying for M.Div. equivalency please send official transcripts for ALL graduate coursework completed.
  • Photograph and Identity Verification. All applicants must produce a government issued photo identification, and submit a recent photograph, or have one made during their admissions interview.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation. The DMin application process requires two letters of recommendation:
    • One by a non-relative ministry peer or supervisor who knows your ministry situation well
    • One by any non-relative who knows the applicant’s character and abilities well
  • Writing Diagnostic. At the discretion of the DMin Director, applicants may also be required to complete the Academic Skills Assessment.
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