Applicants for admission to the graduate program must hold a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited institution.
Specific program requirements are as follows:
Admission Requirements
M.A. in Theology:
For admission to the M.A. program we ordinarily require that you have at least eighteen undergraduate credits in Theology or Religious Studies, and have at least a 3.0 (or higher) undergraduate grade point average (GPA). We also require the result of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); a 500-700 word statement of your objectives in seeking the degree; an academic writing sample (if available); and three letters of recommendations from persons able to judge your academic potential. We will also consider your application if you majored in other fields or have a lower undergraduate GPA. If you are in your last year of undergraduate studies and have not completed your bachelor’s degree at the time of application, please provide a transcript of all courses completed with the understanding that the remaining courses and grades be also submitted as soon as the degree is completed. A final transcript must be submitted to the Graduate Dean's Office listing the degree received and the date the degree was conferred."
International Applicants:
International applicants must provide
additional information. Please read the
instructions published by the
Office of Graduate Studies.
Program and Admission Requirements for the Five-Year Program: If you are interested in the Five-Year Program, please see that
section for program and admission specifics.
Scores from their Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Two official undergraduate transcripts.
To the Department of
Theology and Religious Studies:
Three letters of recommendation.
A 500-700 word Statement of Objectives as to why you wish to
apply
An academic writing sample (if available).
Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:
Graduate
Theology Program
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
SAC 107,
Villanova University
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4730 / Fax: 610-519-6697
Complete Application
In order to insure a timely review, a complete application must be submitted.
A complete application includes:
Program specific application requirements must be completed as defined
by each graduate program.
Non-refundable application fee of $50.* (payable to Villanova
University)
Official transcripts (two copies) of all previous college work (both
undergraduate and graduate) sent directly to the Graduate Studies Office, by
the Registrar of the Colleges or Universities involved.
Letters of recommendation (3) forwarded directly to the Director of the
program to which you are applying.
GRE scores
TOEFL scores for international students
Financial Certification for international students needing an F1 Visa.
*fee waived for students with a Villanova degree
Deadlines
Applications are generally considered for fall admission. We use a rolling
admission procedure, and accept applications for the following fall throughout
the year.
For priority consideration, students applying for an assistantship,
scholarship, or financial aid should submit their complete applications before March 1
for the Fall Semester and November 15 for the Spring Semester.
