CERTIFICATE OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

(program description)

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Certificate of Theological Studies program must hold a Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited institution (completed prior to matriculation), and provide the following documents to the DSPT Admissions Office:

• A completed application form - Application forms are available by contacting the DSPT Admissions Office, or you may apply online.


• An academic statement of purpose - This statement should articulate clearly and concisely your goals, area of theological interest you would like to pursue, and the reason the DSPT is an appropriate fit for your proposed program of study. The statement is used by the DSPT Admissions Committee to determine your preparation, as well as, your "fit" with the specific resources of the DSPT faculty. This statement should not be a personal biography; however, the statement of purpose is your self-presentation to the Committee, an important part of your application. Your statement of purpose should be approximately one-half page in length.


• Two letters of academic recommendation - Unlike character references, your academic recommendations should speak directly to your academic and intellectual potential. Choose people who can address articulately your suitability to graduate level academic work. Recommendation Forms are available by contacting the DSPT Admissions Office or may be dowloaded through the on-line application.


• Official transcripts from all previous college work - Transcripts must show a bachelor of arts degree from an accredited institution that indicate a background suitable for understanding the study of theology at the graduate level. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions policy.


• Application fee - $40.00 payable online by credit card or by mail with a check payable to the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology.

ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

Although DSPT accepts applications for the Certificate of Theological Studies on a rolling admissions policy, it is in your best interest to contact the Admissions Office (1-888-849-DSPT or )for the semester's final deadline.

To receive a prospective student information and application packet, click on the gold “Request Information” button.

For questions concerning the Certificate of Theological Studies program, please contact the DSPT Admissions Office: 510-883-2073, 1-888-450-DSPT, or admissions@dspt.edu

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