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Master of Sacred Theology Drew University Drew University, USA

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USD 20880

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Sacred Theology (STM) degree provides advanced study for:

  • Aspiring scholar-teachers preparing for doctoral studies
  • Scholars who wish to deepen their training or engage a new field
  • Ministers who want to enhance their competency in a specific area of study or professional practice
  • A fourth year of preparation for Christian ministry

The STM is an 21-credit degree designed for deepening knowledge, finding one’s scholarly voice and increasing professional competence.

The degree is designed to be completed in one year. Most students complete the degree in two to three semesters depending on the work on their extended paper.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 15 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    20880

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship

    Undergraduate scholarships:

    • Regional award
    • Regional scholarship
    • Dean’s Progression scholarship
    • The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship
    • Drew CSAT scholarship
    • Action scholars
    • Scholarship in the Arts
    • Baldwin Honors scholarship

    Graduate Scholarships

    • Regional scholarship
    • Regional scholarship
    • Drew Graduate scholarship

    Scholarship Information

    Undergraduate scholarships:

    Regional award

    • Awarded automatically with offer.
    • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments.
    • Region/nationality based awards.
    • Students on government scholarships or sponsored by an external entity are not eligible for this award.
    • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+.
    • Contact your INTO regional staff or Drew representative for more information.

    Regional scholarship

    • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments.
    • A personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions.
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+.

    Dean’s Progression scholarship

    • Successful completion of International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to Drew.
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 on International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $7,000 per year.
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $15,000 per year.
    • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Drew as a full-time degreeseeking student in an approved undergraduate program.
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+.
    • Can not be combined with regional awards or scholarships. Higher value of the two scholarships will be awarded.

    The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship

    • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically considered.
    • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments
    • Based on academic qualifications.
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0+ upon high school or secondary school completion.

    Drew CSAT scholarship

    • Students must have taken the CSAT and submit scores to be eligible for this scholarship (stackable with regional and Direct Entry scholarships).
    • International Year One --- 70% or 5.5 rank or six on all sections of CSAT, Graduation Certificate/diploma.
    • Direct Entry --- 80% or four rank or five on all sections of CSAT, Graduation Certificate/diploma.

    Action scholars

    • Scholarship application required (see link below).
    • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments
    • Two-year program with a four-year scholarship.
    • Accepted students join a cohort committed to community, innovation and global impact.

    Scholarship in the Arts

    • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically considered.
    • Portfolio submission is required, or audition by request.
    • Can be combined with other merit-based awards.
    • Applicable to full-time Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments.
    • Scholarship recipients are not required to major in an arts field, they are expected to participate in the fine or performing arts throughout their studies.


    Baldwin Honors scholarship

    • Must request consideration for Baldwin Honors Program on university application.
    • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments
    • Must be awarded the Francis Asbury Scholarship.
    • Minimum SAT 1300 or ACT 29.
    • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.5+.
       

    Graduate Scholarships:

    Regional scholarship

    • Limited availability: first come, first served
    • Applicable to Graduate Pathway or Integrated Master's Program enrollments
    • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions

    Drew Graduate scholarship

    • Graduate Direct Entry.
    • Given at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Team.

    Amount/ Range

    Undergraduate scholarships:

    • Regional award-Up to $60,000 ($7,000-$15,000 per year)
    • Regional scholarship-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
    • Dean’s Progression scholarship-$30,000 ($15,000 per year)
    • The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship-$108,000 (Up to $27,000 per year)
    • Drew CSAT scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000 per year)
    • Action scholars-$10,000 ($2,500 per year)
    • Scholarship in the Arts-$6,000 ($1,500 per year)
    • Baldwin Honors scholarship-$10,000 (Up to $2,500 per year)

    Graduate Scholarships

    • Regional scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000-$8,000 per year)
    • Regional scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000-$8,000 per year)
    • Drew Graduate scholarship-Up to 20% of tuition (One time on the first year/semester)
       

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