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Three steps begin your journey toward the MA in Theology and Ministry program at Fuller: (1) familiarize yourself with the program, (2) learn about admission requirements, and (3) submit your application.

MATM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What are the requirements to be a candidate for admission to Fuller Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry program?

ALL APPLICANTS

  • Application for Admission
  • Reference(s)
    • Applicants with an accredited bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) will be prompted to list one church/ministry leader reference.
    • Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) and/or applicants without an accredited bachelor’s degree will be prompted to list three references, one reference from a church/ministry leader AND two references that are either academic or professional.
    • Additional reference(s) may be required at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
  • Essay
    You will be prompted to upload and submit your response to the following Statement of Purpose essay prompt.

    • Describe why you are applying to Fuller Theological Seminary and this specific degree program. Please include how this aligns with your Christian journey so far, your Christian influences, and your current understanding of how God is calling you to participate in God’s mission in the world. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. (250-500 words)

If you are bilingual in English and Spanish and wish to take coursework in both languages, you will be required to submit some of the required essays in Spanish as well as English.

  • Official Transcripts
    • Submit official transcripts from ALL post-secondary schools attended, including a transcript showing a bachelor's degree earned from an accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or above.
      • All transcripts are evaluated in determining admission to Fuller master's degree programs.
      • If you do not currently hold an accredited bachelor's or master's degree or will not receive an accredited bachelor's or master's degree before the desired term of entry, you may be eligible to apply to the MATM program through an alternative process. Click here for more information.
  • Application Fee
    • A $75 non-refundable application fee is required for applicants applying online.  You may pay your application fee online with a U.S. credit card, PayPal, check, money order, or international bank transfer.
  • English Language Requirements
    • If you are interested in taking any classes in English and your native language is not English, please click here for English language requirements.

PAYING FOR GRAD SCHOOL

Attending seminary is an investment in your future. We want to help you see more concretely what it costs to pursue a degree at Fuller, as well as the kinds of support available to you to potentially offset that cost. Click here to find average tuition for each of our programs, a cost estimator to help you calculate your approximate total expenses, and several questions and answers about your financial aid options with links to more information.

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Notification Dates
Applicants are notified of admission decisions for this program, in most cases, within four weeks following the completion of an application file.

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