The mission of the Anderson University School of Theology is to educate at the graduate professional level both men and women for Christian ministry. To this end, we are committed to being a community of scholars who are church-related, and in whose character and servanthood the following are vitally linked: biblical faith, academic integrity, Christian spirituality, love for persons; and a responsible relation with the created order and all humankind.
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SOT Electronic Application



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

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



Date of Application: for school year to begin



At Anderson University School of Theology, we view the purpose of this process as getting to know the future student. We begin the development of our relationship with you through this form.



Personal Information

Name

Last: First: Middle:


Current Address

Street: City: State: Zip:


Telephone

Home: -

Work: -

Cell: -

Other

E-Mail Birthdate //



Please list in chronological order all colleges and professional schools attended:

Institution 1

Institution 1: Location: Year Attended Diploma/degree


Institution 2

Institution 2: Location: Year Attended Diploma/degree


Institution 3

Institution 3: Location: Year Attended Diploma/degree


Institution 4

Institution 4: Location: Year Attended Diploma/degree


Please provide two official transcripts sent from each of the schools. Return to:
Connie Allbaugh, Coordinator of Student Services, 1100 East Fifth Street, Anderson, IN 46012-3495


Home Church: Pastor:

Street: City: State: Zip:

Have you been licensed? Ordained? By what church?


During your first year, do you plan to be?
Full Time Student (12+ Hours) Part-Time Student (5-11 Hours) Less than 5 hours


Will you be seeking a Master's degree?
Yes No


If so, what degree do you think you might be intersted in?


Please note that this is not an official declaration of degree, you will be doing this at a later time on a separate form.
Master of Divinity (for ordained ministry, pastoral ministry, Christian education, pastoral care)
Master of Arts in Intercultural Service (for urban or overseas missions)
Master of Theological Studies (for advanced theological studies, general theological studies, lay ministers, etc.)


What provisions have you made to finance your seminary education?



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



Biographical Background: Beginning with your name and present date, give the following information, including dates and places when possible. Include academic or special honors received; secular occupations in which you have engaged, including summer jobs; church positions you have held and experience in various kinds of Christian and church work; areas of involvement with student or community activities; and special interests or hobbies.

Write an essay (minimum of 500 words) following this outline:

  • Describe your academic journey (include an assessment of your strengths, limitations, and your particular interests).
  • Describe a significant event in your life which you see as a turning point for you.
  • Explain why you want to come to seminary (your goals/intentions/interests). Tell us something about the future you envision for yourself, and how seminary fits into that future.


The following information is optional, but requested in order to fullfill reporting obligations to the federal Government. < td COLSPAN="35"> Nonresident alien

Black or African American Asian White Hispanic (Any Race) American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Two or more races Unknown Other Prefer not to say



Marital Status: Single Married (Maiden name)Divorced Widowed

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The Mission of Anderson University School of Theology is to educate at the graduate professional level both men and women for Christian ministry. To this end, we are committed to be a community of scholars who are church-related, and in whose character and servant-hood the following are vitally linked: biblical faith, academic integrity, Christian spirituality, love for persons, and responsible relation to the created order and all humankind.

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