Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission are the same for both the M.A. and the Ph.D. degree programs:

  • B.A. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (4.00 scale)

  • Satisfactory score on General Test of GRE (ordinarily a combined score of 1200 or above on verbal and quantitative sections)

  • Sufficient previous study in religion or related areas to prepare student to complete degree according to schedule.

  • When English is not an applicant's native language, a satisfactory TOEFL score is also required:

    • Internet-based version, 79-80 or better (preferably 100 or better)

    • computer-based version, 213 or better (preferably 250 or better)

    • paper-based version, 550 or better (preferably 600 or better)

Application consists of:

  • completed application form

  • $75 application fee

  • statement of purpose

  • an official transcript from each school of higher education attended

  • three statements of reference

  • official GRE score report
    (SMU institution code: 6660
    Dept./major field code for Religious Studies: 2904)

  • official TOEFL score report (international applicants only)

Application deadline
This department's deadline for completed applications is January 15.

How to Apply

Estimated Cost

 

Declaration and Certification of Finances (For admitted interntional students only)
 
Please note: For fastest processing, application materials for the Graduate Program in Religious Studies may be submitted directly to this office:

US Postal Service address:

Graduate Program in Religious Studies
Southern Methodist University
P.O. Box 750133
Dallas, TX 75275-0133

Overnight address:

Graduate Program in Religious Studies
Southern Methodist University
5915 Bishop Boulevard, Kirby Hall
Dallas TX  75275-0133


VOICE: (214) 768-2432 or 1.888.THEOLOGY press 2 then 3
FAX: (214) 768-2881

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