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Greetings. This is Becky Leyser, Starr King's Dean
of Students. We welcome applications to our master's programs. Starting in the 2007-2008 academic year, we'll also offer Seminary for the Laity, an online certificate program. For updated information about our programs, sign up for the e-Journal, our monthly e-mail newsletter, or watch our News & Events page on this Website.
To get a feel for our school and community, I invite you to listen to our podcasts.
To apply to our Master
of Divinity or Master
of Arts in Religious Leadership for Social Change programs, write a preliminary letter (by regular mail
or e-mail) to introduce yourself and express your interest.
We'll read your letter and send you an application,
unless your goals are completely incompatible with those
of the school. Once you've received your application, you'll then need to complete:
- an application form
- an autobiography
- responses to essay questions that Starr King provides
- transcripts
- five letters of reference: one from your minister,
one from an employer, one from a teacher and two
of your choosing
- a conversation between you and a member of the admissions
committee
- a non-refundable $65 application fee
To begin Starr King’s application process, please address
your letter of interest to:
Becky Leyser
Dean of Students
Starr King School for the Ministry
2441 Le Conte Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709
M.Div. and MASC application deadlines: Dec. 1,
Feb. 1 and March 1
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. We
encourage you to apply early.
The school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
Starr King admits students to the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religious Leadership for Social Change programs for the fall semester only. The school expects admitted students to attend the school's fall orientation.
To apply to the Master
of Arts program, begin by contacting Kathleen
Kook, Graduate Theological Union Dean of Admissions.
Note that Starr King admits students to the M.A. program
for both fall and spring.
M.A. application deadlines: Feb. 15 (for Fall
enrollment) and Sept. 30 (for Spring enrollment)
The Starr King admissions staff will confer with you about the fit between your interests and the expertise of the SKSM faculty. They'll also assist you in arranging, whenever possible, a conversation with faculty members who work in your field of interest.
Application requirements include a B.A. from an accredited college or university, an academic statement of purpose, three academic letters of recommendation, transcripts and Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken no longer than five years ago.
Admission to the M.A. program is by joint approval of the GTU admissions committee and the Starr King M.A. Admissions Committee. Application fee: $40 and non-refundable.
Students may enter the M.A. program in either fall or spring and are expected to participate in the next available orientation.
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