The Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Graduate Admission requirements for the academic year have been released. The list contains the names of applicants that have been accepted into the school.
The management of Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Admission has released the list of Graduate requirements for admission into the institution.
Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Graduate Admission & Requirements
The applicant must give evidence that he is prepared to undertake successfully the programs of study offered by the Seminary. This evidence, provided by the credentials and other documentation required with the application, is submitted to the Board of Admissions for action. The Seminary reserves the right at any time to refuse to admit or cancel the registration of any applicant who in the judgment of the Seminary Administration and Faculty lacks the necessary spiritual, religious, or mental ability or maturity of character, or physical strength and endurance, to successfully pursue the demands of academic and spiritual life. To be considered a candidate for admission, the applicant must submit to the Office of Admissions the following documents and information with the Application Form:
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a recent photograph (passport size or similar);
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a certified copy of the Record of Baptism and/or Chrismation;
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a completed Health Examination Form;
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if you are not applying for admission to the M. Div. Program, the results of the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). This requirement is waived for M. Div. applicants (more about the SAT);
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evidence of proficiency in the English language at an academic level; while all applicants whose native language is not English are tested by the Seminary for English language proficiency, it is strongly recommended that TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (500 for the M. Div. program) be forwarded to the Seminary at the time of your application. (more about the TOEFL );
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letters of reference from the applicant’s Bishop and each parish Pastor from each of the past five years, to be sent directly to the Seminary;
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two additional letters of reference from individuals (other than relatives) who can write specifically about the applicant’s personal, academic and vocational qualifications, to be sent directly to the Seminary;
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a brief 1-2 page biographical essay indicating reasons for application, interests, and professional background;
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a non-refundable $55.00 Application Fee;
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official transcripts of all academic work since High School, sent directly to St. Tikhon’s Seminary. If the applicant does not possess Baccalaureate Degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) from a North American college or university, the High School transcript must be sent as well. If you are currently a College Senior, please have a current transcript forwarded, and a supplementary transcript showing receipt of the Degree.
