Admissions | St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary

David WagschalDirector of Admissions and Financial Aid

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in St Vladimir's Seminary, a community of Orthodox Christians studying, praying and living together as we prepare for service to Christ and His Church. Throughout our seventy-two year history, we’ve always emphasized academic excellence, but also the need for a solid, spiritual foundation.

Our leafy eleven-acre Crestwood campus is just a thirty-minute train ride away from Grand Central Station - right at the heart of New York City’s rich cultural and educational resources. Our on-campus apartments offer housing options for singles, married students and those with families.

We encourage you to visit, either by attending an Open House or by scheduling an individual tour. Please see the links on the right to guide your search.

Available Degrees

Description:

The Master of Divinity degree is a professional degree whose purpose is preparation for ministries in the Church. Designed chiefly for qualified Orthodox students who wish to prepare themselves for ordination to priestly ministry in the Orthodox Church, the degree program also provides appropriate preparation for other forms of Church service and for graduate study in theology and related disciplines.

Prerequisites:

Qualified applicants demonstrate that:

they have completed a BS or BA or its equivalent from an accredited college or university;
they are capable of working at a graduate degree level;
they are capable of working with, learning from, and interacting with others.

Term:

3 Years, 86 Credits

The program is designed to be completed in three years of full-time study. A minimum of 86 credits in course work, Field Education Units, and a senior thesis are required for the degree. International students must demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

Description:

The Master of Theology program serves to prepare qualified Orthodox students worldwide for higher-level studies, teaching, and research. The program also welcomes qualified non-Orthodox students who wish to specialize in Orthodox studies. The MTh student will concentrate his or her studies in one of four areas of specialization: historical studies, systematic theology and ethics, liturgical theology, and canon law.

Prerequisites:

Qualified applicants demonstrate that:

they have completed the MDiv degree or its equivalent in graduate studies in theology. The applicant's academic preparation should approximate that provided by the MDiv program at St Vladimir's Seminary;
they are capable of working at an advanced graduate degree level;
they have a working knowledge of relevant scholarly languages.

Term:

The MTh degree requires a minimum of 24 credits in advanced course work, an Oral Comprehensive Examination to show the student's expertise in an area of specialization, and a thesis ranging in length from 100-200 pages.

Description:

The Master of Arts program offers laypersons preparation for church service in such fields as choir directing, religious education, youth and campus ministry, missionary work or certain aspects of teaching and research. It is also appropriate for those seeking personal enrichment and professional growth. It does not provide, however, the educational qualifications needed for priestly ordination. Degrees are offered in three areas of specialization: liturgical music, Christian education, and general theological studies.

Prerequisites:

Qualified applicants demonstrate that:

they have completed a BS or BA or its equivalent from an accredited college or university;
they are capable of working at a graduate degree level;
they are capable of working with, learning from, interacting with others.

Term:

The program is designed to be completed in two years by full-time students. A minimum of 60 credits in course work and Field Education Units in a specialization are required for the MA degree. In lieu of fieldwork, MA candidates in the area of general theological studies are required to write a major research paper.

Housing Options

North Dorm (Men)Rooms for single male students are located in the Germack Building at the center of campus and in the North Dormitory. Each room is supplied with a bed, a dresser, a desk and chair, and closet space. Bathroom facilities in each residence hall are shared.

The women's residence hall is connected to the Education Building complex and is situated above the bookstore.

Annex Dorm (Women) As with the men's residence halls, each room has a bed, dresser, a desk and chair, and closet space. Bathroom facilities are shared. Laundry facilities are available in the dormitory.

Each residence hall has a Common Room for gatherings and social functions.

Apartments for married students are located on the north and west side of campus. Married students are responsible for monthly rent and utilities. Apartments range in size from one to three bedroom facilities and each provides basic accommodations, namely, a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Laundry facilities are easily accessible on campus as well.

A playground on the seminary campus, situated close to the north side apartments, provides students' children a pleasant place to gather and play. A small park, one block from the seminary campus, provides another environment for outside activity.

Annual Cost

Full-time Tuition (12-18 credits)	$5,250 (per semester)
Credits in excess of 18	$437.50 (per credit)
Part-time	$437.50 (per credit)
Auditor	$218.75 (per credit)
Thesis continuation	$500

Single Student in Dormitory	$20,828
Married Student in Dormitory Suite	$25,475
Married student w/o children in apartment	$30,493-32,288
Married student w/ children in apartment	$37,912-38,431