Applicants to the MTh program must: 

1. Hold the Lebanese General Secondary Certificate, or its equivalent.
2. Hold a Bachelor of Theology degree (BTh) from an Orthodox institution of higher education with a general average of 80/100, or its equivalent.
3. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of Arabic considered acceptable by the admission committee.*
4. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of English (600 on a paper-based TOEFL for non-native English speakers).*
5. File a full application form and provide the following documents:
   
   • A letter of recommendation issued by the respective canonical Ecclesiastical authority
   • Two recommendation letters by faculty members, who taught the candidate*
   • A personal statement expressing their career goals and personal objectives in seeking the MTh
   • Copies of acquired diplomas or degrees*
   • 3 passport photos
   • A photocopy of a valid ID.
   • Judicial police record
6. Show a good knowledge in at least one ancient language, which shall be defined by the admission committee based on their field of study and thesis project.*
7. Be enrolled upon the recommendation of the IOT's Council, and might be requested to take undergraduate bridging courses for the holders of a Bachelor of Theology degree (BTh) from a non-Orthodox institution of higher education.

 Remarks for graduate applicants:

1. Holders of an MDiv degree from an Orthodox institution of higher education are admitted in a shorter academic program.
2. Holders of a Master degree in Theology from a non-Orthodox institution of higher education are admitted in a shorter academic program in addition to bridging courses in Eastern Christian Theology.

* N/A for the Institute’s graduates.