The Seminary welcomes students from other parts of the world to its degree and non-degree programs. Our purposes are to broaden cross-cultural perspective for ministry and 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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.

International applicants must provide documentation of financial support and of proficiency in written English at the master's level before admission is granted.

Please include the following check list when sending your application to GTS.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHECKLIST:
___ My application is complete and will arrive before the <<FEB 15>> deadline.
___I do not require Scholarship Aid.
___I will apply for the F1 or J1 Visa if I am accepted to study at General.
___My first language is not English. I have taken both the TOEFL and the ACTFL (two parts) exams on the following date: __/__/____. The results should arrive on about: __/__/____.
___My first language is English.
___If my transcripts are written in a language other than English, they have been translated by the university and are in this package in sealed and signed envelopes.

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