Theology majors who intend to pursue graduate studies and who achieve a GPA of 3.500 or better become eligible to apply to the department's accelerated B.A.-M.T.S. program. This program enables students to take up to two graduate courses per semester (fall/spring) during their senior year which count toward both the bachelor's and master's degrees. Students accepted into the accelerated program will be assigned an advisor in the department who will work with them to determine which graduate courses they should take in their senior year.

Students with an interest in the accelerated program who meet the GPA requirements are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected based on GPA, letters of reference, a statement of purpose, and GRE scores. Applications may be obtained through the department's website. Completed applications are due by March 15 of the student's junior year.