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Admission Requirements 

All Applicants: 

  • Completed and signed Application for Admission, including:
    • Religious Autobiography, parts A and B 
    • Additional Application Questions
    • A $100 nonrefundable application fee (if the application is submitted in paper form) or a $75 nonrefundable application fee (if the application is submitted online) 
     
  • Submission of official transcripts of all post-secondary schools attended, including an ATS-approved Master of Divinity or its equivalent, or a Master of Arts of a theological nature of at least 96 quarter units (60 semester units) and the completion of no less than 60 quarter units (40 semester units) of graduate-level theological studies prior to beginning the ThM program, with a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.3 or above. Contact the Admissions Office with questions relating to these requirements or for a transcript evaluation.
  • Three reference forms: one pastoral and two academic
  • A 4000-6000 word (15-25 page) sample research paper of your written work, demonstrating your ability to cite sources and write in a scholarly fashion.
  • If English is not your native language or your medium of instruction for all secondary and post-secondary education is not English, please see the English Language Requirements page. 
 

U.S. Permanent Residents and International Applicants: 

  • If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, you must submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) to the Office of Admissions. No Declaration of Financial Support is required. 
  • If you are not a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, you must apply 3-6 months prior to beginning on-campus coursework (this will give you sufficient time to complete the admissions process and immigration requirements). You must verify your immigration status with the International Services Office.  Those seeking a F-1 or J-1 visa from Fuller must submit a satisfactory Declaration of Financial Support prior to beginning residential coursework.  Please click here for additional information.  
 
Tuition & Fees 

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 Application Deadlines 

Rolling admission.