Sacred Theology

The ISM accepts candidates for the S.T.M. degree interested in pursuing research in liturgical studies or religion and the arts. The program, which may be regarded as a fourth year of preparation for the Christian ministry, a year of specialized work in one of the theological disciplines, or as preparation for doctoral studies, consists of 24 credit hours of study, of which 18 must be in the major area. A thesis,
major paper in a regular course, or other acceptable project demonstrating independent research in the selected field of study is required.

Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated financial need – the negative difference between the cost of attending the Divinity School and the personal or non-Divinity School resources available to the student during the academic year.  Within the parameters of need and its own resources, the Divinity School takes into consideration merit and diversity in making its awards.  The financial aid award will normally contain a YDS scholarship, the offer of a William D. Ford Direct Federal Unsubsidized Stafford loan and when necessary a Perkins loan, and the expectation of earnings from a student job. Please be aware that effective July 1, 2012, the Subsidized Stafford Loan program has been eliminated for graduate students.

The ISM provides a maximum of one year or equivalent of financial support to students in this program.