Do you feel called to serve the Church—whether in ordained ministry, teaching, the mission field, or another much-needed vocation in the Church? Apply to become a seminarian at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS)!
SVOTS is now accepting applications for the following degree programs for Academic Year 2026–2027: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Theology (Th.M.) and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).
Prospective students may complete the entire application process online, including interviews. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026, with a late application deadline of June 1, 2026. Scholarships and Financial Aid are available to qualifying applicants.*
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“Throughout the decades of its existence, St. Vladimir’s Seminary has remained faithful to its call and commission: to train men and women who would serve the Church of Christ,” said SVOTS Dean Dr. Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie.
“The Gospel speaks of ‘good and faithful servants’ (Mt. 25:21), but imposes no ‘standard mold’ for ministry. At St. Vladimir’s Seminary we welcome men and women with a wide range of experiences, interests, talents, and goals, representing a variety of jurisdictions. Although they all learn to seek, to treasure, and to cultivate ‘the one thing needful’—the Kingdom of God—the Lord forges them into many kinds of servants to be sent into His vineyard.
“We pray that you listen and discern whether, how, and where the Lord is calling you to serve His Church.”
To explore the different degree programs at St. Vladimir's Seminary and learn more about applying, housing, tuition, scholarships, and other information, visit the Seminary’s Admissions Page. For questions or to schedule a campus visit or interview, contact Zachariah Mandell, Director of Admissions, at admissions@svots.edu or 914-961-8313 x342.
About St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) is a higher education institution that embraces the challenge of serving the Church and the needs of Orthodox Christians in the twenty-first century. SVOTS trains priests, lay leaders, and scholars to be active apologists of the Orthodox Christian Faith, focusing on academic rigor and spiritual formation within a residential Orthodox community. The Seminary is chartered by the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) to offer the following program degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. Learn more at www.svots.edu.
*Prospective students who apply after May 1, 2026, will have lower priority for housing and financial aid. The deadline for all financial aid applications, including need-based grants, need-based scholarships, and merit-based scholarships, is May 1. Applications for financial aid submitted after the deadline will be considered only if funds remain available. Notifications of financial aid awards are normally issued with offers of admission.
