Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Philosophy and Theology for Ministry

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Philosophy and Theology for Ministry

An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Philosophy and Theology for Ministry will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent*. GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Approval of the dean. *Prerequisites in undergraduate philosophy and theology may be required at the discretion of the dean.

English Language Requirements

• TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Program start date: 14 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025
  • Semester 1 fall: 14 August 2025 - 12 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Program start date: 8 January 2026 - Program end date: 15 May 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $22,650.00
• Approximate cost: $22,650.00
• Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

• 47 - 62 Credit hour program
• 6 - 10 Credit hours apply from Pathway
• 38 - 49 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Semester 1

• EAP 4200: Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers (3 Credit Units)
• EAP 4250: Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II (2 Credit Units)
• Elective Course (3 Credit Units)
• Elective Course (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 11 Credit Units

Progression

Philosophy and Theology for Ministry - Non Ordination Track-M.A.

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• English level %: Successful completion of Writing Portfolio.
• Additional Requirements: Additional Information