Overview

Graduate Programs / Graduate Programs is located in New Brighton, MN.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Methodist studies
Master of Arts in Religious Leadership (MARL)	Urban ministry
Master of Arts (MA)	Leadership toward racial justice
Master of Arts (MA)	Methodist studies
(Certificate)	Ministry renewal and professional development
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Leadership toward racial justice
Master of Arts (MA)	Theology and the arts
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Women's studies: religion, theology and ministry
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Urban ministry
Master of Arts (MA)	Women's studies: religion, theology and ministry
(Certificate)	Theological and religious studies
(Diploma)	Advanced theological studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Justice and peace studies
Master of Arts in Religious Leadership (MARL)	Pastoral care and counseling
(Certificate)	Leadership toward racial justice
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Pastoral care and counseling
Master of Arts (MA)	Urban ministry
Doctor of Ministry (D Min)	Ministry
Master of Arts (MA)	Justice and peace studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Pastoral care and counseling
Master of Arts (MA)	Religion and theology
(Certificate)	Methodist studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Theology and the arts

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6
Doctoral Degrees	4
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

49

Applied

48

Accepted

41

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

No

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 1st	November 1st	Yes
Winter deadline	November 1st	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	November 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75; strong analytical, reflective thinking and writing skills; vocational and academic goals compatible with those of Seminary
Doctoral Degree Requirements	M Div or equivalent, minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 years experience in professional ministry
Additional Entrance Requirements	BA or equivalent life experience; strong analytical, reflective thinking and writing skills (Certificate); proficiency in English language, previous study of theology at a theological school, recommendation of student's denomination (Diploma)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

151

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.66%
Black or African American	3.31%
White or Caucasian	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	62.91%

Gender

Male (32%)

Female (67%)

Faculty

36

Total faculty

Full-time - 8

Part-time - 28

Male (15)

Female (21)

Location & Contact

Address 3000 Fifth Street, NW
New Brighton, MN  55112-2598
United States

Contact Dr. Sharron M. Tan
Dean of the Seminary
Email: sebbers@unitedseminary.edu
Phone: 651-255-6143 ext. 108
Fax: 651-633-4315

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