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Application for Occasional Students

To apply online for the occasional student status, 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 transcript request form and final 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 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!

Anticipated Start Date
BASIC INFORMATION
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VOLUNTARY INFORMATION

The following information is requested on a voluntary basis. The information obtained from this section will be kept confidential. This information is being requested to help Bethany Theological Seminary demonstrate its compliance with all state and federal regulations concerning discrimination. You have the option of supplying this information; it is not required.

Church Affiliation/Denomination

This information helps us determine financial aid programs and other student services for which you are eligible

REFERENCES

We request that applicants provide the name of 2 references. These references may or may not be contacted by a
member of the admissions committee. Please note

  • Name
  • Phone/email
  • Relationship to applicant
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

You must have a BA or BS or the equivalent to be considered for admission. List colleges, universities, and/or seminaries attended or other ministry training programs in which you have participated. Please have your official transcript(s) sent directly to the Admissions Office at Bethany Theological Seminary.

  • Institution
  • Address
  • Dates attended
  • Degree (if any)
  • Date transcript request sent
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.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you answer yes to any of these questions, please explain in the space provided. Please include dates.

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.

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