Master of Theological Studies Program

The Master of Theological Studies program at Loyola University Maryland is available to eligible Stonehill College undergraduate students through a Fast Track admission process. Students are encouraged to apply for Fast Track admission at the start of their final academic year at Stonehill College. The Fast Track option uses a shortened application process for admission to the M.T.S. program.

Fast Track applicants must submit a completed online application selected with the Fast Track option, an essay describing how the graduate program aligns with personal or career goals, and undergraduate transcript(s) showing a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Applicants also provide one academic letter of recommendation. A writing sample emphasizing theological interests and research is optional, and a nonrefundable deposit may be required after acceptance to secure enrollment.

Fast Track admission to the Loyola Master of Theological Studies program requires the following:

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Stonehill College
• An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application
• Satisfactory completion of remaining undergraduate degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements noted above

Required Application Materials for Fast Track admission:

• Completed online application (applicants must select the Fast Track option when applying)
• Essay describing how the graduate program aligns with personal or career goals
• Undergraduate transcript(s) demonstrating a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• 1 academic letter of recommendation

Upon acceptance into the MTS program, a nonrefundable deposit may be required to secure enrollment. This deposit will be applied toward the first semester of tuition.