GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC STUDIES SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 610 785-6287 Fax 610 667-4122 GST@scs.edu Website: StudyCatholicTheology.com APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION An undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from an accredited college or university. Anyone with a Bachelor of Arts (or Science) degree in any field may apply for the Graduate Program. In addition to the undergraduate degree, the Graduate Program requires a minimum of eighteen undergraduate credits in Theology and/or Philosophy (with a minimum GPA of 3.0). While it is preferred that MA students obtain these undergraduate credits prior to taking graduate courses, this is not required; they may be taken simultaneously. APPLICATION PROCEDURES 1. Complete and send the application form and copyright policy, with the $25.00 application fee, to the Graduate School of Theology, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 100 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096. 2. Personal statement: In a 400-500 word essay, please explain your reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in Theology, including any events that have led up to your decision, your particular interest in studying theology, and your future plans beyond the Master s degree. Please type your essay on a separate sheet of paper and include it with your application. 3. Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to be sent directly to the Graduate School of Theology. 4. Forward the two letter of recommendation forms to two individuals who can attest to your academic ability. These should be returned directly to the Graduate School of Theology. All the required documents and materials listed above should be sent to the Graduate School of Theology Office at the address listed above. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee as they are received. All of your application materials must arrive at our office to be considered complete and will be sent to the Admissions Committee only when the application is complete. See the dates listed below: July 1 st December 1 st May 1 st Fall Term Spring Term Summer Term Though most students will begin studies in the Fall, students may also be considered for entrance in the Spring or Summer Semesters. A complete application will be reviewed by the Admissions Board and applicants are notified within 3 weeks of a completed application. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary reserves the right both to investigate and verify all information provided by the applicant.
Last Name First Name Middle Initial Title Religious Order (if applicable) Social Security Number Are you part of the Permanent Diaconate Program? Contact Information YES NO Street Address P.O. Box Apartment Number City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone Email Address General Background Date of Birth Place of Birth Gender Male Female Country of Citizenship Are you a citizen of the United States of America? Yes No Of what country are you a citizen? If no Do you have a visa for your stay in the United States? Yes No Visa Type Visa Number A copy of your visa should be submitted with your application. Ethnic Background AFRICAN AMERICAN AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKAN NATIVE WHITE HISPANIC/LATIN AMERICAN ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW, SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE RACIAL/ETHNIC INFORMATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY, DOES NOT ENTER INTO ADMISSIONS DECISIONS, AND WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES.
Emergency Contact Information Name (First, Middle Initial, Last) Relationship Address: Street City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone Program of Study Please indicate the term and year you wish to enter the program. Term Fall Spring Summer Year Educational Background Please list all colleges or universities attended Dates Attended Name of Institution and Location Major Graduation Year Degree Earned Letters of Recommendation Please list the name and institution of the persons who will be submitting your letters of recommendation. Name Institution Name Institution
Language Proficiency Is English your native language? Yes No* *Students whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ. TOEFL scores are to be sent directly to the Graduate School of Theology.. FINANCIAL AID GST offers both achievement-based and need-based forms of financial aid. Achievement-based awards come in the form of fellowships and scholarships. Need-based aid includes government grants, students loans, and opportunities for local student employment. Please see the website for more detailed Financial Aid information: www.studycatholictheology.com I attest that no false information has been given on this application. Applicant s signature: Date: Students are admitted to the Graduate School of Theology wholly on the basis of individual merit. The institution does not discriminate against any students or applicants seeking admission on the basis of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or sex. FOR OFFICE USE: Signature: Academic Dean, Graduate School of Theology Date:
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 610 785-6287 Fax 610 667-4122 GST@scs.edu Website: StudyCatholicTheology.com LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (1) To be completed by the applicant Last Name First Name Middle Initial Title Religious Order Name of Respondent waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation as conferred by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Signed: Date: To be completed by the respondent Please rate the applicant in the following areas: Academic performance Excellent Above Below Unable to Judge Intellectual potential Ability to do research Emotional Maturity Written Communication Oral Communication Overall Evaluation Please answer the following questions: HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT AND IN WHAT CAPACITY? Please see page 2
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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 610 785-6287 Fax 610 667-4122 GST@scs.edu Website: StudyCatholicTheology.com To be completed by the applicant LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (2) Last Name First Name Middle Initial Title Religious Order Name of Respondent Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Signed: Date: To be completed by the respondent Please rate the applicant in the following areas: Academic performance Excellent Above Below Unable to Judge Intellectual potential Ability to do research Emotional Maturity Written Communication Oral Communication Overall Evaluation Please answer the following questions: HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT AND IN WHAT CAPACITY? Please see page 2
PLEASE COMMENT ON THE APPLICANT S CAPACITY FOR CRITICAL THINKING. PLEASE ADD ANY OTHER COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICANT. USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY. Signature of Respondent: Title: Date: Institution: Address: Kindly return completed form to the address on page 1.
Copyright Policy Regarding Use of Works Created by Others St. Charles Borromeo Seminary St. Charles Borromeo Seminary s central mission is the formation of Catholic men of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and of other dioceses and religious communities for pastoral service in the Roman Catholic Priesthood. The Seminary is committed to providing a unified college and theology program of formation in priestly spirituality, pastoral ministry, celibate witness, emotional maturity, intellectual integrity and physical wellness. Formation towards the ministerial priesthood centers around the Word of God and the Sacraments of the Church, most especially Eucharist and Reconciliation. This is complemented by personal and community prayer, a comprehensive academic program of liberal arts and theological studies, and a program of pastoral preparation designed primarily for parochial ministry. The Seminary welcomes the diverse challenges of our time and promotes in the seminarian a commitment to work in unity with others in the Church with a pastoral solicitude which is exercised in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church. Offering its resources to the larger Church community, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, through its Religious Studies Division and in cooperation with other institutes, provides a variety of academic and pastoral programs to serve the needs and interests of priests and deacons in parochial and other ministries, other parish workers, teachers of religion and interested lay persons. The Seminary is committed to serve the need for on-going formation and pastoral education, as this need continues to be discerned and in collaboration with the leadership of the local Church. In the course of fulfilling their respective functions in connection with this mission, individuals employed by or affiliated with St. Charles Borromeo Seminary may use works that are protected by copyright. These works may include, but are not limited to, text (e.g., books or articles), music, drama, multimedia (e.g., films or video), art (e.g., pictures or sculptures), designs, computer software and electronic chip designs. This copyright policy (this Policy ) clarifies the rights and responsibilities accruing from the use of such works by staff, faculty, students and administrators. 1. Use of Works Created by Others (a) It is St. Charles Borromeo s policy that all Seminary activities comply with U.S. copyright law. It may be permissible under copyright law to use works without obtaining the permission of the copyright owner under the following circumstances: (i) Work is in the Public Domain. Works that are legally in the public domain may be copied freely and without restriction. However, most works should be presumed to be protected by copyright, unless information from the copyright holder or express notice clearly indicates that the work is in the public domain. See U.S. Copyright Office s Circular 22 for guidance on how to determine the copyright status of a work. (ii) Use is Permitted under Software License. Most software is licensed to the user by the copyright owner under an agreement that permits certain uses of the software. Each software license agreement is unique and must be reviewed before copying the software to determine whether such copying is allowed. Any copying or use of copyrighted software on St. Charles Borromeo Seminary s computing equipment must be in accordance with copyright law andthe applicable software license agreement. Any questions can be addressed by the Director of IT Services. (iii) Use is Permitted under Section 108. Under Section 108 of the U.S. copyright statute, copying is permitted under certain circumstances by libraries for purposes of preservation of works. Questions regarding the applicability of Section 108 should be directed to the Director of Library Services.
(iv) Use is Permitted under Section 110. Section 110 of the U.S. copyright statute, as amended by the Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 (the TEACH Act), allows certain educational uses of works. Questions regarding the applicability of Section 110 should be directed to the Director of Library Services. (v) Use is Likely to be Considered Fair Use. The copyright law permits certain very limited uses of copyrighted materials, including copying, without the copyright owner s permission, where such use constitutes fair use under the law. The question of whether a given use is fair involves a complex analysis of ambiguous factors, and the answer often runs counter to intuition. In addition, in recent years, a number of courts have narrowed the scope of fair use. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary s Director of Library Services will determine whether a proposed use is likely to constitute fair use. NOTE: The analysis related to fair use under the copyright law is complex and difficult to generalize. Many educational institutions assign to a particular office the responsibility of assessing whether a use is likely to be considered fair use. This practice helps to avoid situations where personnel might expose the institution to risk because of a mistaken evaluation of fair use. (b) Permissions. If the proposed use of a work does not fall within any of the above circumstances, permission for such use should be obtained in writing from the copyright owner. This Policy prohibits such use unless the appropriate permission is obtained in advance. It is the responsibility of each user to obtain copyright permissions. (c) Copyright Infringements. Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peerto-peer file sharing, may subject a student to civil and criminal liabilities which may include fines of up to $150,000 and 10 years imprisonment. 2. Policy Interpretation. Questions or concerns regarding interpretation of this Policy should be directed to the Director of Library Services. Every effort will be made to resolve informally any disputes regarding this Policy with the Office of the Vice Rector. This Policy is subject to modification or revocation by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary at any time, in its sole discretion. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POLICY I,, acknowledge that I have received and read this Copyright Policy. I understand the provisions of this Policy and that it is my responsibility to consult the Director of Library Services if I have any questions that are not answered in this Policy. I further understand that St. Charles Borromeo Seminary reserves the right to add to, eliminate, or otherwise change, at any time, any of the provisions of this Policy. I agree to follow this Policy and any changes made to it. Acknowledged and Agreed to: By: Date: