United Theological Seminary 4501 Denlinger Rd., Dayton, OH 45426 937-529-2201 or 1-800-322-5817 http://www.united.edu admissions@united.edu Application for Admissions to Masters Degree Programs APPLICATION PROCEDURE The following application deadlines apply to all Masters students: Applicants should submit their application, including all supporting documentation, one month prior to the semester for which they are applying unless other arrangements have been made with the Admissions Office. International applicants are typically admitted in the Fall semester only. International applicants should submit their application by January 15 of the year in which they wish to start. The following items are required to be sent with the application: Completed Application form including Application Essays $40 Application Fee (Make check payable to United Theological Seminary.) International Students have additional requirements (See insert for listing.) The following items should be sent from the original source: Reference letters (See page 5 of application for details.) Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended An interview with a representative from the Admissions Office may be required. Please print or type all information. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Application Date Legal Name Preferred/Nick Name (last) (first) (Middle Initial) Social Security Number - - ( / / ) Date of Birth Current address Dates Valid ( / / - / / ) (street) (city) (state) (zip) Permanent address Dates Valid ( / / - / / ) (street) (city) (state) (zip) Country of Residence Country of Citizenship Phone Numbers Best time to reach you at this number Home ( ) Cell ( )
Work/School ( ) Email Addresses Home Work/School Spouse s Information (optional) Name Occupation Prospective Student? ( Y / N ) UTS Alumni/ae family members Name Relationship Name Relationship Emergency Contact Information Name Relationship Address (street) (city) (state) (zip) Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Do you need an entrance visa? ( Y / N ) ACADEMIC GOAL Expected date of Enrollment: Fall 20 / Spring 20 Type of Student: New / Transfer (circle one) Anticipated Status: [Full Time (9 or more hours)] / [Part Time (less than 9 hours)] (circle one) Location (Check only one) Main Campus - Dayton, OH West Virginia (In-Context Studies - M.Div. only) Degree Programs (Check program(s) for which you are applying) Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Optional: Do you wish to pursue one of the following concentrations? (check only one) o Church Renewal o Care Giving Master of Arts in Care Giving (M.A.- C.G.) Master of Arts in Liturgical Ministries (M.A. - L.M.) Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) Dual Degree (please indicate degree programs) Special Studies (Check program for which you are applying): 2
Advanced Course of Study (ADV) Basic Graduate Theological Studies (B.G.T.S.) Certificate of Theological Studies (C.T.S.) Master of Divinity Contextual Education Options (for M.Div. applicants only) Please check which options you are considering for your contextual education: Student Pastor (part-time position as sole pastor of a church) NOTE: This may extend the time it takes to complete your degree program. Student Associate Pastor (serving under a Senior Pastor) Community Site Placement (chaplaincy, homeless shelter, prison ministry, etc.) Undecided 3
EMPLOYMENT / MINISTRY / SERVICE EXPERIENCE o Attach Current Resume (optional) o Please complete the following section: Current Employment Company/Institution Occupation Dates of employment ( ) to ( ) Status (Full Time / Part Time) Office Phone ( ) May we contact your present employer? ( Y / N ) (contact number to verify employment) Indicate any employment issues that may influence your educational schedule Work History (List chronologically jobs you have held, including military experience. Use additional sheets if necessary.) Company/Organization Type of work Dates Church Involvement (M.Div. only) Denomination Length of Membership Church Name (Current) Conference (Synod, Diocese, Presbytery, Association Present Ministerial Status Do you intend to seek ordination? ( Y / N ) Church positions held (indicate volunteer or paid) Community Involvement (optional) 4
Civic, extracurricular activities, hobbies, interests ACADEMIC HISTORY 1. (Name as it appears on Transcript) (Institution) (Location/State) (Degree) (Major) (Years Attended) (Graduation Date) 2. (Name as it appears on Transcript) (Institution) (Location/State) (Degree) (Major) (Years Attended) (Graduation Date) 3. (Name as it appears on Transcript) (Institution) (Location/State) (Degree) (Major) (Years Attended) (Graduation Date) Are you requesting UTS to consider any previous graduate work for transfer credit and/or shared credit? (Credit shared with a degree that has been granted) ( Y / N ) please indicate name of institution(s). If yes, Have you applied to UTS before? ( Y / N ) Result: ( Declined / Denied / Withdrawn / Dismissed ) Are you applying to any other seminaries? (please list) (Institution) (Status: Pending / Admit / Denied) 5
(Institution) (Status: Pending / Admit / Denied) (Institution) (Status: Pending / Admit / Denied) Financial Plan How do you plan to finance your seminary education? Have you applied for financial aid? ( Y / N ) If not, do you plan to apply? ( Y / N ) If you plan to apply, please use the form at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Are you interested in student housing? ( Y / N ) For how many people? REFERENCES The following describe the types of references required for the degree programs. 1. Academic/Employer : Faculty members who know you and your work. If you have been out of school for more than five years and/or if faculty references are unavailable, list persons who can attest to your intellectual and academic ability. 2. Church: Professionals (pastor, Christian education professional, campus minister, district superintendent [DS] or other church official) who know you and your ministry work. UM M.Div. applicants should submit recommendations from their Pastor and DS. Other M.Div. applicants should submit recommendation from their Pastor and ecclesiastical superior, church official, representative leader in a community of faith, or whichever is applicable to your denomination. 3. Lay person: Employer, colleague or other person who knows you well. The following details the number and type of references required for each degree program: M.Div.(four required) M.A.-C.G. or M.A.-L.M.(three required) M.T.S. or B.G.T.S.(three required) - One Academic/Employer - Two Academic/Employer - Two Academic/Employer - Two Church - One Church - One Lay Person - One Lay Person Please list the names and contact information for people serving as your references. 1. (Name) (Position) (Home Phone) (Work Phone) (Street) (City, State, Zip) 2. (Name) (Position) (Home Phone) (Work Phone) 6
(Street) (City, State, Zip) 3. (Name) (Position) (Home Phone) (Work Phone) (Street) (City, State, Zip) 4. (Name) (Position) (Home Phone) (Work Phone) (Street) (City, State, Zip) PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS IN SEEKING A THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION APPLICATION ESSAYS The essay(s) will be reviewed for both content and writing ability. Please use separate paper/file and attach the essay to this application or email the document to Admissions@united.edu. Essay Question 1 Write one essay addressing the issues below. This essay should be two pages in length (typed, double-spaced) What are your professional goals? Why do you wish to enter this seminary and why at this time in your life? To what do you feel called and what gifts do you bring to this vocation? What affirmations from the people around you have you received regarding this calling? Essay Question 2 (M.Div. only) This essay should be one page in length, following the same instructions given above. What do you see to be the most important issue the church will face in the next 10 years? SHORT ANSWER 1. Do you think your academic record is an adequate reflection of your abilities? If not, please explain. 7
2. Please explain any special conditions concerning your ability to participate in the regularly scheduled instructional program at United. SIGNATURE I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is factually correct and honestly presented. Your signature indicates agreement to a background check to be included as part of the application process. Signature Date United Theological Seminary prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status or veteran status with reference to the seminary s admissions policies, academic standards and policies, and in the granting of scholarships, loans and other financial aid. DATA REQUEST We are gathering data to assist with reaching the best students to join us at United Theological Seminary. This information will not be utilized when considering your application for admission. Please indicate how you initially learned about United Theological Seminary. (Check all that apply and be specific regarding the publication, career or campus event, and/or name of referring person, etc.) Advertisement Career Fairs/Campus Recruiting Clergy/Pastor Church (other than clergy/pastor) Conference/Denomination Explore United UTS Alumni/ae UTS Current Student 8
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