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Where Faith Becomes Action |
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The Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education (GRE) invites applications for admission from those serving the Church who seek to deepen their knowledge and ministerial competence, those preparing to seek employment at parish, school, and diocesan levels, and those seeking personal enrichment through the study of Christian faith or other denominations and world religions.
Information on the various degree and certificate programs offered by the School is found by using the links on the left side of this page.
The application deadline
Ph.D. in Religious Education: February 1st for Fall Admission. (Admits only in Fall semester)
Doctor of Ministry: April 20th (Please note that this deadline has been extended)
Master's degree or Certificate programs: may be submitted at any time throughout the year, and will be considered on a "rolling" basis. There are no specific deadlines, and students may be admitted to any semester or online learning session.
It is recommended that international students submit all application materials three months before the semester in which they wish to enroll in order to ensure sufficient time for the securing of a visa to study at Fordham University.
To contact the Admissions Dean call 718 817 4808 or email greadmit@fordham.edu.
Academic Procedures
The following steps should be taken to facilitate the process of acceptance to the degree programs:
- All applicants must complete the online application available here. All documents submitted become part of the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education University files and will not be returned or duplicated for any purpose.
- All applicants are required to submit a brief personal statement as part of the application process. An outline of this statement is provided in the on-line application. The applicant must upload the statement to the application.
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Request that the registrars of all colleges and universities you have previously attended send official transcripts directly to:
Fordham University
Graduate School of Religion and
Religious Education
Keating Hall 303
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
718-817-4800
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Recommendations are sought from two professors or other significant professional persons under whom you have studied or worked. Please list the contact information for your recommenders on the Recommender Provider List found on the online application.
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Ph.D. in Religious Education applicants must provide scores of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as part of the Application for Admission to provide additional information regarding academic ability. No test results are required for any other degree or certificate program in GSRRE.
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All applicants who have not attended a college or university in a country where English is the language of instruction, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The application will not be considered without the result of this examination.
For a list of Miller Analogies Testing
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Application forms for the GRE may be
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Information regarding the TOEFL may be
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| Harcourt Assessment, Inc. |
ETS Headquarters |
ETS Headquarters |
| Miller Analogies Test |
Rosedale Road |
Rosedale Road |
| PSE Customer Relations |
Princeton, NJ 08541 |
Princeton, NJ 08541 |
| 19500 Bulverde Road |
(609) 921-9000 |
(609) 921-9000 |
| San Antonio, TX |
www.ets.org |
www.ets.org |
| (800) 622-3231 |
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| www.MillerAnalogies.com |
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to make certain that all documents are submitted.
New York State Law #2165 requires that all students born on or after January 1, 1957, have on file proof of immunity from measles, mumps, and rubella. These vaccinations must have been given on or after one's first birthday. Therefore, students must submit proof of immunization signed by a physician or high school health official to the Health Center, Rose Hill campus, Thebaud Annex.
Non-Matriculated Students
A special application form is available here for students seeking to attend the Graduate School without applying to a degree program. Testimony to the bachelor's degree should also be included. All students studying with the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education must have completed a bachelor's degree. More on Non-Matric Study...
Residence Facilities
Lay students should contact the office of Residential Life if they are interested in living in campus housing while studying at Fordham University.Click here for more info and to contact the office of Residential Life.
Clergy members and those in a religious order may be eligible for special housing on campus and should contact the office of Residential Life to alert them of their status.
International Students
International students considering applying to our school should be in contact with our International students office in regards to immigration processing. Please click here to contact them. ois@fordham.edu
Campus Security
The Advisory Committee on Campus Security will provide, upon request, all campus crime statistics as reported to the U.S. Dept of Education. Fordham University campus crime statistics can be found at www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/safety__security/index.asp |
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