Application process Archives - Antiochian House of Studies

AHOS Graduate and PhD Admissions Policy on Accreditation of Undergraduate Degrees

AHOS accepts undergraduate degrees from institutions that hold regional accreditation as the standard qualification for admission into its Graduate and PhD programs. Undergraduate degrees from institutions accredited by national accrediting bodies, such as the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a nationally recognized accreditor, acknowledged by both the U.S. Department of […]

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Public Transfer of Credit Policy

An applicant having graduated from high school or has attended another accredited postsecondary institution and attempted one or more courses is a transfer student. The maximum amount of transfer credits AHOS accepts for its degree programs does not exceed two-thirds of AHOS program’s total credits. Transfer applicants from accredited colleges and universities are required to

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St. Stephen’s Certificate (non-degree program)

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are OPEN. There is no-mid-year entry into AHOS programs. Please note: Attendance at a one-week Residency in Pennsylvania is required for all first-year students at the start of the academic year. Accepted students will need to make their Residency travel plans – and reservations for lodging and meals at the Antiochian Village

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Master of Theological Studies

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PhD in Orthodox Studies

PhD Application Deadline: PhD program applications are accepted only in even-numbered years (2026, 2028, 2030). The next deadline for PhD applicants is April 30, 2026. The following are required as part of the online application: PhD Admissions Requirements Admission to the Ph.D. Program in Orthodox Studies typically requires a graduate degree specifically related to the candidate’s

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Master of Divinity

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are OPEN. There is no-mid-year entry into AHOS programs. Please note: Attendance at a two-week Residency in Pennsylvania is required for all first-year MDiv students at the start of the academic year. Accepted students will need to make their Residency travel plans – and reservations for lodging and meals at the Antiochian

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Bridge Application

or current St. Stephen’s Certificate students or graduates ONLY. The Bridge Application is so-named because it is a “bridge” between the Certificate and MTS programs. It is designed for qualified Certificate students and graduates of the St. Stephen’s program who wish to be considered for the thesis semester and Master of Theological Studies degree. In order to pursue

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Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Master of Pastoral Care & Counseling Applications for the 2026-27 academic year is now CLOSED. MPCC program applications are accepted only in odd-numbered years (2027, 2029, etc). There is no mid-year entry into AHOS programs. Please note: Three intensive, week-long in-person Residency courses are required (one before the first Fall term begins, another before the second Fall term begins,

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