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Application for Graduate Level Programs

To apply online for the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts (MA), or the Certificate of Achievement in Theoloigcal Studies (CATS), please fill out and submit the form below. This is the initial step toward completing an application file. Once you have submitted this online form, you will be directed to a web page that has the final forms and steps in the process outlined. You may also pay the nonrefundable application fee online, once you have submitted your online form, or mail the fee to us.

All application materials (form, references, transcripts, application fee, essay, campus visit) must be completed and in to our office no less than 4 weeks prior to the start of the class.

For example: if you wish to begin with a semester long course, then the deadline for receiving all application materials is 4 weeks prior to that start date. If you wish to begin with an online course or a weekend intensive, the deadline is 4 weeks prior to the first class in that format. If you have any questions about deadlines, please contact Amy Gall Ritchie with admissions (765-983-1806, ritcham@bethanyseminary.edu).

Thank you for completing this online application!

By clicking "Submit", I hereby affirm that all the information contained in this application is factually correct and honestly presented. I understand that any omission or falsification of information on this application may be grounds for denial of admission or immediate dismissal. I also understand that all documents submitted for application become the property of Bethany Theological Seminary and are not returnable or transferable to any third party.
Anticipated Start Date
BASIC INFORMATION
(If applicable)
(Optional)
VOLUNTARY INFORMATION
The information in this section is requested on a voluntary basis. The information obtained from this section will be kept confidential. This information is being requested to help Bethany Seminary demonstrate its compliance with all state and federal regulations concerning discrimination. You have the option of supplying this information; it is not required.
(if married)
(Give name, sex, and birth date of each)
Church Affiliation/Denomination
This information helps us determine financial aid programs and other student services for which you are eligible.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

List your employment experience in past five years. Please note

  • Position
  • Employer
  • Employer's address
  • Dates of employment 

If there are significant gaps in this history, please explain.

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

List colleges, universities, and seminaries attended or other ministry training programs in which you have participated. For each experience, please note

  • Institution
  • Address
  • Dates attended
  • Degree (if any)
  • Date transcript request sent
PERSONAL INFORMATION
If you answer yes to any of these questions, please explain in the space provided. Please include dates.
REFERENCES

Please ask one person (not a relative) from each of the categories listed below to submit one a recommendation form on your behalf. For each person you will use as a reference, please provide

  • Name
  • Street address
  • Email address
  • Daytime telephone number 
academic advisor, major professor, or professional contact who knows your academic ability.
pastor, district executive/judicatory official, or mission or ministry colleague.
pastor, co-worker, friend, or someone who knows you personally.

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