 Students
may be admitted to the Seminary on presentation of an academic transcript
giving evidence that they have successfully completed requirements
for a Bachelors Degree, or its equivalent, in a college or university
recognized by the United States Office of Education. The Seminary
will admit as students all who are duly certified by any Presbytery
of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, if they meet
the academic entrance requirements. The Seminary also welcomes students
from other denominations and independent/non-denominational churches
who meet the academic entrance requirements. Students from non-accredited
institutions may be admitted on probation. Students 35 years of age
or older who do not have a Bachelors degree may also be admitted
in exceptional cases where evidence is given that they can do the
required work. The Registrar, in consultation with the Faculty, shall
determine admissions policy for such students.
No applicant shall be excluded from consideration as a student
on the basis of nationality, color, sex, or ethnic origin.
Application Procedure
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Admissions Director
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
7418 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
In addition to completing the application form, the following
supporting credentials must be received at the Seminary before
an applicant can be considered for admission:
A full academic transcript (or transcripts in the case of one
who has attended several institutions) of the applicant's college
record, sent from an accredited college or university recognized
by the United States Office of Education, showing that he or she
graduated with a Bachelors degree, or its equivalent. If the applicant's
college is not approved by its regional accrediting agency, the
student may be admitted on probation upon demonstration of ability
to work at the seminary level.
Download
Transcript Request Form
Recommendations and evaluations from a pastor or other church
officer, academic advisor or professor, and another acquaintance
of the student's choice. These recommendation forms are interactive PDFs and you can either email your references with the link to these PDFs or you can download them and forward them to your professors via email, or list your references on your application and we can mail them out.
Download Pastoral
Reference Form
Download Academic Reference
Form
Download Aquaintance
Reference Form
An autobiographical statement (2-4 pages typed) from the applicant,
describing major life influences (e.g., family, schools, friends,
literature, activities, and personal relationship to Christ and
to His church). It should also address the applicant's experience
in ministry, vocational aspirations, and objectives in entering
the Seminary.
Submit a two page type-written Essay on the topic of “How are Christians to be salt and light in our culture today?”
The application fee of $35.00.
3. All international
students will need to supply an official letter from their bank
showing their ability to pay for their education. This letter
should show that the student or his/her sponsoring church maintains
a balance that is sufficient to cover living costs, travel, tuition
and books for the applicant. If your church plans to sponsor
your education, the Seminary will need an official letter stating
their commitment and laying out their schedule of payments.
Any further questions about this requirement should be made to
our Registrar, Tom Reid (treid@rpts.edu). This information
is essential for the securing of the proper visas and I-20 forms.
Thank you.
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