General Theological Seminary
Founded 1817
President Kurt Dunkle (Dean)
Fees USD 24,000
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The General Theological Seminary is the oldest Episcopal seminary in the United States, founded in 1817 in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. GTS is the official seminary of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, offering programs in theological education for ordained ministry, academic theology, and continuing ministerial education. The seminary’s historic Close campus is one of the most beautiful collegiate Gothic settings in New York City.
Programs
- Master of Divinity (MDiv) — Episcopal ordination preparation
- Master of Arts in Theology — Academic theological study
- Advanced Theological Studies — STM and DMin degrees
- Certificate Programs — Anglican studies and spiritual direction
How to Apply
- Application: GTS online application
- Application Fee: $50
- Recommendation: Bishop’s letter recommended for MDiv
- Acceptance Rate: ~65%