Theology (THEO) and Religious Studies (REST) Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Marquette University Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and $50 application fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation (Note: For doctoral applicants who are continuing their degree at Marquette, three new letters of recommendation are required.)
4. A short personal statement that includes: reasons for wanting to enter the program, vocational objectives, special areas of interest, and reasons for selecting Marquette's program.
5. GRE scores (General Test only).
6. (For doctoral applicants only) an academic writing sample of no longer than 20 pages.
7. A list of languages spoken or read, with a personal estimate of proficiency in each.
8. (For applicants without a graduate degree) a list of theology courses taken as an undergraduate, including names of teachers, if possible.
9. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.