See the Admissions & Registrations section of the OST Course Catalog for Graduate Studies at Master's Level.

General Requirements for Admission

Students applying for degree-seeking status at the master’s level must fulfill the general requirements for admission to the Oblate School of Theology and any special requirements for admission to a particular degree program.

1. Online Application
   Complete the online application and submit with the application fee. This fee is non- refundable. (See Tuition/Fees Sheet for current price.)

2. Official Transcripts
   Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended, undergraduate and graduate, reflecting degree(s) conferred from accredited U.S. institution or equivalent training at an institution outside the U.S. sent directly to OST. Student copies and unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.

3. Goals and Objectives
   A statement regarding the applicant’s intent for pursuing graduate theology.

4. Biographical Information
   A brief biography giving the genesis of commitment to theological studies

5. Recommendations
   Three online recommendations, on forms provided by Oblate, attesting to the candidate’s religious, moral, and intellectual qualifications for ministry:

   • One from someone in authority within the applicant’s denominational structures verifying his/her good standing;

   • One from someone who is qualified to attest to the applicant’s academic ability;

   • One from any person of the applicant’s choosing. The applicant sends the recommendation form to the recommender, who sends it directly to the Office of Admissions. For those students who have been accepted into formal collaborative formation programs, only one recommendation attesting to the applicant’s academic ability is required. That recommendation must be from the Director of the Formation Program.

6. Proof of Meningitis Vaccine (for new students under age 30)
   Texas State law (SB 1107) mandates that all entering students under the age of 30 provide a certificate signed by a health care provider or an official immunization record verifying that a student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or has received a booster during the five years preceding admission to OST. 16 REVISED July 20, 2026.  An entering student includes: a. A new student, including transfer students b. A student previously enrolled in any institution of higher education following a break of at least one fall or spring semester. The vaccine must be received prior to the 10th day before the first day of the semester. The vaccine is available through your local health department, your Primary Care Physician, HEB, Walgreens, CVS and many other convenient care centers. Pricing will vary and is covered by most private health insurance at city-wide pharmacies.

7. Grade Release Form
   For those students who have been accepted into formal collaborative formation programs, a Grade Release Form is required. By filling out the form, a student authorizes the release of Oblate transcripts, cumulative record and/or grades at the end of each semester to the person(s) or agency to keep them informed of the student’s academic progress.

8. Interview with Program Director
   Consultation with the director of the degree program for which the applicant is applying is strongly encouraged.

Normalmente se admite a la maestría a quienes hayan completado satisfactoriamente una licenciatura (B.A.) o título equivalente, emitido por una universidad reconocida. Pregunte por la posibilidad de entrar a través del programa de admisión por competencia, en el caso de que no cuentes con una licenciatura.

1. Complete la solicitud en-línea y haga el pago al final de la misma vía tarjeta de crédito. Esta tarifa no es reembolsable. (Consulte la hoja de matrícula / tarifas para conocer el costo actual.)

2. Enviar los documentos oficiales de los certificados de estudios (Transcripts) con los que Ud. cuente:

a) Del GDE y/o

b) De las licenciatura y postgrado, que reflejen los títulos

c) recibidos de una institución acreditada de EE. UU. y/o

d) Capacitación equivalente en una institución fuera de los EE.UU. Pedir a las instituciones educativas que envíen directamente a OST los documentos oficiales de los certificados de estudios. Las copias de los estudiantes no son aceptables.

3. Formulario de metas y objetivos

4. Formulario de información biográfica

5. Tres recomendaciones, estas formas las encuentra en-línea y se llenan ahí mismo. Certifican las capacidades religiosas, morales e intelectuales del candidato para el ministerio:

a) Una recomendación debe ser de alguien con autoridad dentro de la Iglesia o denominación religiosa que verifique su buena reputación.

b) Otra de alguien cualificado para dar fe de la capacidad académica del solicitante.

c) La última, de cualquier persona que elija el solicitante. El solicitante debe enviar el enlace del formulario de recomendación a la persona que lo recomendara para que él o ella lo envíen directamente a la escuela.

Para aquellos estudiantes que han sido aceptados en programas formales de formación en otras instituciones que colaboran con OST, se requiere una recomendación del director del Programa de Formación de dicha universidad que acredite la capacidad académica del solicitante.