Vanguard University of Southern California

Admission Requirements: Master of Theological Studies

 

smiling professorA student seeking the Master of Theological Studies Degree must meet the following admission requirements:

1.  The completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Exceptions:

  • Applicants from an institution accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges, or from other institutions not accredited by a regional association, will be considered on an individual basis. If accepted, provisional standing will be applied. After completion of 12 units earning a grade of “B” or better in each course, the student may request transferring to regular standing. 
  • Students in the senior year of their Bachelor’s degree can still apply. If admitted, he or she will have conditional standing while finishing their Bachelor’s degree.

2.  A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a four-point scale) in all Bachelor’s work.

Exception:
If the GPA is below 2.5, student applications may still be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. If accepted, provisional status will be granted, requiring completion the first 12 units of graduate level courses with grades of "B" or above before receiving further consideration for regular standing in the Graduate Programs in Religion.

3.  International students have additional admission requirements, which can be reviewed by clicking here.

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