Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution; or its equivalent (120 credits in college level studies).
2. For ESL applicants, successful completion of the TOEFL iBT with a score of 80 or higher (90 or better recommended). Applicants scoring lower than 80 can be accepted on condition they take remedial English courses during their first academic year at SJS. 
3. A valid government issued photo identification. Please submit either a Passport, Driver’s License/Permit or U.S. Military ID.

Students provisionally accepted for the M.A. degree are considered non-matriculated until they have completed 6 credits (two courses) with the minimum of a B average.

1. Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution; or its equivalent (120 credits in college level studies).
2. While there is no minimum requirement for prior coursework in philosophy, such study is nonetheless highly recommended.
3. For ESL applicants, successful completion of the TOEFL iBT with a score of 80 or higher (90 or better recommended). Applicants scoring lower than 80 can be accepted on condition they take remedial English courses during their first academic year at SJS.

1. St. Joseph's Seminary offers two Post-Master's Certificates: Sacred Scripture and Dogmatic Theology.
2. The certificate provides a program of study for those who already hold a masters degree in Theology or a related field.
3. The application process for the certificate is the same as for the M.A. degree. The essay may be omitted for graduates of St. Joseph's Seminary.

For Qualified Lay Men and Women, Consecrated Religious, and Clergy:
Dr. Donna Eschenauer, Associate Dean, Professor of Pastoral Studies
Yonkers and Somers Sites
Phone: 914-367-8280, Email: Donna.Eschenauer@archny.org

Dean Christine Hammill-Cregan, Associate Dean
Huntington and Douglaston Sites
Phone: 631-423-0483, ext. 130; Email: Christine.Hammill-Cregan@archny.org