Admissions

Admission is granted to those who have completed an undergraduate degree and show promise of successfully completing a program in graduate studies. Generally, those without a prior degree in theology must successfully complete three prerequisite courses (nine hours) in undergraduate theology. Equivalence for a portion of these hours may be awarded for work and ministry experience.

To find out more about the graduate program contact:

Andrew W Getz, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Theology
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: 210-431-4348 Fax: 210-431-6884
agetz@stmarytx.edu

Admission categories

Regular: Regular admission is granted to applicants who have met all the requirements for admission to St. Mary's University and have a high potential for success.

Conditional: Students may enroll in a maximum of 9 hours. They must earn a B or better in all graduate courses taken as a conditional student.

Special: Special admission may be granted to applicants not intending to work toward a degree or who are registered at an other graduate school and have permission of the Dean of that school to take specific courses at St. Mary's University. Special admission may also be granted to those applicants seeking certification in appropriate programs. Students in certification programs wishing to pursue a complete Master's Degree from St. Mary's and who have been admitted as Special students must complete all requirements for Regular Admission of intended degree program.

Auditors: An auditor may be admitted to a graduate course with the permission of the instructor and the Graduate Program Director. No credit will be given for such work.

Financial Aid

All theology graduate students who are involved in or will be involved in church ministry receive a 50% tuition grant. Additional sources of aid include grants, tuition scholarships, assistantships, loans and payment plans.