Certificate programs at PTS provide students the opportunity to take a structured course of study without receiving academic credit. Normally, certificate students attend classes and complete readings, but are not required to do written work or take tests. A bachelor's degree is not required for admission as a certificate student.

Graduate diploma programs at PTS provide students the opportunity to take master's courses for credit without being enrolled in a full degree program. An official transcript showing an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better is required for admission along with a $25 non-refundable application fee.  

At PTS you can choose to apply online or you can download and print the application and required forms and mail them directly to the Seminary. Please choose only one to submit. 

Apply online for a Certificate program

Or download application forms (click on the link for the program for which you plan to apply):

Certificate in Biblical Studies or General Theological Studies

Certificate in Interreligious Understanding

Graduate Diploma in Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, General Theological Studies, or Interreligious Understanding