Policies

An accredited master of divinity degree (or its ministry-related equivalent) is required in an area related to the applicant’s ministry setting or vocational calling. This advanced standing

This advanced standing will count toward elective credits.

Pittsburgh Seminary alums who have completed certain courses within the last 10 years may qualify for advanced standing.

This certificate is offered through the Seminary’s Center for Adaptive and Innovative Ministry and can be completed as a stand- alone certificate program, or, once completed, students may be eligible to transfer completed credits into one of the Seminary’s master’s programs. Transfer Students A student transferring from another seminary is required to submit the application materials described above. PTS will not accept transfer credit from schools with accreditation that is not recognized by the Department of Education. Transfer credits are evaluated by the Dean of Faculty and the Registrar. Normally only courses for which a B- or better were earned will be considered for transfer credit.

Also, no transfer credit or advanced standing will be given from degrees or coursework which are 10 years old or older. The full policy regarding transfer credit can be found on My.PTS.edu.

Transfer Credit Pittsburgh Theological Seminary allows students to transfer credits into its master of divinity and master of arts programs under guidelines aligned with ATS accreditation standards. Transfer credits are reviewed by the Registrar and approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. may be transferred.