Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST) is the
school of theology of Seton Hall University and the major
seminary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. ICSST admits both
seminarians studying for the Catholic priesthood and lay students.
Founded in 1861 at Seton Hall, ICSST remained part of the University until 1926 when it moved to separate facilities in Darlington, near Mahwah. In 1984 Immaculate Conception Seminary reaffiliated with the University.
As a house of formation, the Seminary offers men preparing for priesthood the personal, academic, ministerial and spiritual formation essential for conversion to Jesus Christ and their commitment to a life of service to the Church.
As a school of theology, the Seminary provides a theological foundation and a pastoral and spiritual formation for men and women preparing for ministries among the People of God, and a theological foundation for men and women desiring to pursue doctoral studies and varied opportunities for continuing theological education.
ICSST is pleased to announce its new Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Theology. Contact us at (973) 761-9633 or theology@shu.edu for more information.
GRADUATE ADMISSION
In addition to the general University requirements for admission to graduate studies, the Seminary School of Theology requires the following:
- a baccalaureate degree, preferably in the humanities, from an accredited college or university.
- official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work done to date. Student transcripts or photocopies are not acceptable.
- scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
- two letters of reference attesting to the student's academic potential and personal qualifications to pursue advanced theological studies.
- completed application forms with a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- results of the TOEFL Test (for students born or raised in non English speaking countries). Seminarians applying to the M.Div. programs already sponsored by a diocese or religious community may elect to take ESL testing on campus prior to initial registration.
Additional requirements or exceptions for particular degree programs are
included in the descriptions of those programs.
TUITION DISCOUNT
Students employed by the Church are eligible for a 50 percent tuition discount. To apply for this discount, the student must submit to the associate dean an original letter from his/her Church employer testifying to current and continuing employment by the Church.
