International Students
The Seminary welcomes students from other parts of the world to its degree and non-degree programs. Our purposes are to broaden ministers' cross-cultural perspective for ministry in their home countries and/or to prepare scholars and teachers to be leaders in theological education in their home countries. For the Seminary, the presence of international students enriches theological dialogue and mutual learning in the community. International students may be Anglican or from other churches.
Normally the first theological degree is received in one's home country, and General is ideal for further non-degree study or for a supplemental or advanced degree. Applications are made in the usual way, except that interviews may be conducted by telephone if necessary. Endorsement by the applicant's bishop or other relevant ecclesiastical authority is important.
Anglican students from economically developing countries should make application through the Overseas Leadership Development Office of the Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017, which, when the application is completed, circulates it to Episcopal seminaries, including General. General's participation in this program is premised on the applicant's commitment to ministry in the applicant's home country following study at General. Please contact Brother James Teets at the Episcopal Church Center. His telephone number is (212) 716-6227 and his email address is jteets@episcopalchurch.org.
Please note: The Overseas Leadership Development Office evaluates applications only in October. Accordingly, any potential student must have his or her application to that office completed by September 30 of the year before consideration by the Seminary for a degree program.
Applicants from other countries must provide documentation of financial support and of proficiency in written English at the master’s level before admission is granted.
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