Admission Requirements
Houston Graduate School of Theology (HGST) is a private, non-profit institution of higher education that offers graduate degrees in theology and ministry. The school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.
HGST's mission is to prepare men and women for Christian service and leadership through graduate-level theological education that is biblically sound, theologically rigorous, and contextually relevant. The school seeks to accomplish this mission by offering programs that are:
- academically excellent,
- affordable,
- accessible, and
- responsive to the needs of the church and society.
In order to be admitted to HGST, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. In addition, applicants must submit official transcripts, a personal essay, a resume, and two letters of recommendation.
Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be eligible for admission into the Master of Divinity program. Those with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be admitted on a probationary basis. Applicants with a GPA of 2.49 or below will not be considered for admission.
International applicants must also submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum score required for admission is 80 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS.
HGST does not have a minimum GRE score requirement for admission. However, the Admissions Committee will consider the entire application when making admissions decisions.
HGST is committed to making its programs accessible to students from a variety of backgrounds and financial circumstances. The school offers a number of need-based and merit-based scholarships, as well as payment plans and other financial aid options.
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Degrees Offered
- Master's degree
- Doctor's degree-professional practice
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
Majors Offered
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- Counseling Psychology
- Divinity/Ministry
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
