<p>An MTS (as it is termed at Harvard) is a degree mainly for students who wish to teach Religious Ed classes through their denominations, or who wish to take the degree simultaneously with an MSW or other professional degree. (Union, Princeton and Yale call this degree the MA or MAR.)</p>
<p>It is not preparation for a PhD. It is not a path toward ordained ministry. The admission requirements are quite loose. One need never have studied religion before. Nor does one need high GRE scores or GPA. Admission is granted on the basis of one’s (compelling) justification of one’s desire for the degree, and letters of rec that confirm this religious interest. </p>
<p>Do not expect funding of any kind through the seminary.</p>