SOT Electronic Application



The application fee is $25.00. Please prepare a check payable to Anderson University and mail it to:

Office of Student Development
Anderson University School of Theology
1100 E 5th St.
Anderson, IN 46012-3495

If you are applying for the Online MACM or Doctor of Ministy degrees, do not use this form. Rather, refer to the Online MACM Application or the Doctor of Ministry Application, or call toll free (800) 428-6414.

For what year are you applying? to begin

What will your enrollment status be your first term?
      Full-time (12+ Hours)
      Part-time (5-11 Hours)
      Less than 5 hours

Your Name:
      First Middle Last Maiden

Home Address:
      Street City State ZIP

Phone Numbers: (include area code)
      Home Work Other/Cell

E-mail address: Birthdate: (mm/dd/yyyy)

Gender: Male Female

Marital Status: (optional)
      Single Married Divorced Separated Widowed
      Prefer not to answer

Ethnicity: (optional; this information is not used for admission consideration)
       African-American/Black
       Asian
       Caucasian/White
       Hispanic (Any Race)
       American Indian or Alaska Native
       Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
       Two or more races
       Nonresident alien
       Unknown

Citizenship:
      U.S. citizen by birth
      Naturalized U.S. citizen
      Citizen of a country other than the U.S. (please specify)


List in chronological order all colleges and professional schools attended.
NOTE: All applicants must have a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

InstitutionLocationYear(s) attendedDiploma/degree
NOTE: Request two official transcripts from each school to be mailed to the Office of Student Development, Anderson University School of Theology, 1100 East 5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012-3495.


Which residential degree program do you intend to pursue?
NOTE: This is not an official declaration of degree; you will declare a degree at a later time.
      Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
      Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) Thesis
      Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) General/Non-Thesis
      Master of Arts in Intercultural Service (M.A.I.S.)


Home Church: Pastor

Denominational Affiliation:

Church Address:
      Street City State ZIP


Have you been licensed or ordained? (select any that apply)
      I have been licensed.
      I have been ordained.
      By what church?


What provisions have you made for health insurance for yourself and your family while at seminary?



Have you ever been refused admission or been dismissed by any undergraduate or graduate school?
      No Yes (where and for what reason?)

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a crime (not minor traffic violations)?
      No Yes (please explain)

Have you ever been accused or charged with unethical behavior or immoral conduct?
      No Yes (please explain)

Have you ever been accused or charged with sexual misconduct?
      No Yes (please explain)

Have you ever been charged with a DUI?
      No Yes (please explain)


Writing example:
As you consider journeying with us in our ministry of biblical reconciliation, construct an academic essay of 500-750 words evaluating the section entitled "Revelation" in our Statement of Belief. The intention is not to assess your theological position but rather to enable us to evaluate your writing proficiency. Treat this as an example of your best academic writing.



Write an essay (minimum of 500 words) using your best English composition, concisely addressing the following bullet points:
  • Describe your academic journey (include your assessment of your strengths, limitations, and particular interests).
  • Describe a significant event in your life which you see as a turning point for you. How did this change your relationship with Christ?
  • Explain why you want to come to the AU SOT (your goals/intentions/interests). What are the influencing factors which helped you choose this institution? Tell us something about the future you envision for yourself, how seminary fits into that future, and why you are motivated to come to seminary.



Our Commitment to You . . .

The mission of the Anderson University School of Theology is to form women and men for the ministry of biblical reconciliation.


And Your Agreement with Us

If admitted to Anderson University School of Theology, I will:

  • Earnestly seek to grow intellectually and spiritually.
  • Strive to uphold, in both spirit and letter, the regulations and standards of the University as set forth in the Student Handbook [PDF].
  • Strive to make a positive contribution to the University community.
  • Attend regular chapel services.
  • Refrain from possessing or participating in the use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, tobacco products in any form, gambling, sexual misconduct, foul language, theft, or any conduct considered inconsistent with the goals and traditions of the institution.
Anderson University School of Theology does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic background, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability in admission or access to its programs.

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