Old Testament, New Testament - Southeastern Baptist Theological
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Old Testament, New Testament - Southeastern Baptist Theological
Dear Ph.D. Applicant, We sincerely appreciate your interest in Ph.D. studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Southeastern’s Doctor of Philosophy degree provides a graduate-level academic research program for highly qualified students who wish to pursue advanced studies in the major fields covered in the Master of Divinity program. Admission is competitive. While all research doctorates at Southeastern are committed to integration of all disciplines, there is opportunity to pursue a large array of concentrations in four major areas: Biblical Studies, Cross-Area Disciplines, Theological Studies and Applied Theology. In each of these major areas there is opportunity to focus more narrowly on one of the following concentrations: Old Testament, New Testament, Biblical Theology, Hermeneutics, Women’s Studies, Systematic Theology, Church History, Christian Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, Missions, Evangelism, Preaching and Counseling. In each of these concentrations, students take a first-year Integrative Seminar; a second-year Mentorship; and a total of eight seminars (at least four in their concentration). Their studies culminate in the writing of a dissertation on a topic of their choice. Each of the seminars is taught by highly qualified faculty. We have enclosed information detailing some elements of our program and the admission requirements, as well as a checklist to assist you in completing the application process. The deadline for all application materials is July 1 for possible entrance into the program the following Spring and December 1for possible entrance into the program the following Fall. If we may assist you in any way during this process, please do not hesitate to contact the Assistant Director of Ph.D. Studies. You may contact Dr. Alan S. Bandy via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (919) 761-2491. He will be glad to answer your questions and assist you in the application process. Cordially, Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger Director of Ph.D. Studies Doctor of Philosophy The purpose of the Seminary’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is to prepare men and women for service in ministries of teaching and academic research. The program also meets the needs of pastors who serve in settings that demand specialized academic training. The Ph.D. degree is an advanced academic research degree in the major fields of Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Applied Theology, and Cross-Area Studies. In the area of Biblical Studies, students concentrate in Old Testament or New Testament. In the area of Theological Studies, students concentrate in Systematic Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Church History, or Christian Ethics. Applied Theology includes the areas of Preaching, Evangelism, Counseling, Christian Leadership and Christian Missions (both residence and modified formats). Concentrations in the cross-area disciplines Biblical Theology, Hermeneutics, and Women’s Studies are available as well. In those concentrations the student’s choice of major professor determines his or her concentration. Breakdown of Available Fields into their Concentration Area: Biblical Studies Area: Theological Studies Area: Applied Theology Area: Concentrations: Concentrations: Concentrations: Concentrations: Old Testament New Testament Systematic Theology Philosophy of Religion Church History Christian Ethics Preaching Evangelism Christian Missions Counseling Christian Leadership Biblical Theology Hermeneutics Women’s Studies Cross-Area Studies The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of three academic years (6 semesters) of full-time study. Actual completion time is often four or more years. The program must be completed within 7 years. The program requires a minimum two-year residency prior to the dissertation stage. Seminars meet on a weekly basis during the Fall and Spring semesters. Continuous enrollment is required with fees paid each semester (fall and spring) until graduation. Continuous enrollment may be waived for international fieldbased missionaries under career appointment through the Southern Baptist International Mission Board. We now offer two Applied Theology concentrations in a modified format. The concentration in Missions is only available for IMB workers serving overseas. The concentration in Christian Leadership is only for those who have a minimum of 3 years of titled professional experience in a leadership position. Both degrees give qualified applicants the opportunity to earn a Ph.D. by attending intensive seminars in concentrated blocks of time. For more information on these degrees, please contact the Ph.D. Office. Admission Requirements Admission to the Ph.D. program is selective and is offered only to students who have demonstrated the intellectual ability, preparation, and motivation to perform academically at the highest level. Enrollment in the program is limited to applicants who, in the judgment of the faculty, appear best qualified and most capable of using the resources that the seminary provides. The following prerequisites for admission are for self-screening purposes and only establish the opportunity to apply to the Ph.D. program. Prerequisites for Admission 1. All applicants interested in Ph.D. Studies at Southeastern must demonstrate that they have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4 point scale. The GPA is calculated from transcripts of all graduate and professional-level study. Admission is competitive; a higher GPA is favored. 2. All applicants interested in Ph.D. Studies at Southeastern must demonstrate that they have already received Masters level credit equivalent to a M.Div. degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or that they will complete the required courses prior to admittance into the program. Even applicants with a M.Div. may be required to do some leveling work to meet all the M.Div. requirements. Each applicant's transcript is evaluated by the Office of Ph.D. Studies on a case-by-case basis to determine if the applicant has met the criteria for M.Div. equivalency. For additional information regarding requirements for admission, please see the Ph.D. Admission Requirements and Instructions form that accompanies the application form. The basic criteria used to determine M.Div. equivalency includes the following core courses totaling 36 hours: NT Survey (6) Doctrine Survey (Theology I & II) (6) OT Survey (6) Greek or Hebrew (6) Church History (6) Baptist History (3) Hermeneutics (3) In addition, applicants in a particular area must meet the following requirements: Biblical Studies Theological Studies Applied Theology Greek and Hebrew (9) * Greek and Hebrew (6) ** Ministry Electives (24) *** Biblical Studies Electives (6) Theology Electives (9) Theology Electives (3) Ministry Electives (9) Ministry Electives (6) * For the Biblical Studies concentration: If a student took 6 hours of Greek as part of the core course requirements, the student will need 6 hours of Hebrew plus 3 additional hours of Greek or Hebrew. If a student took 6 hours of Hebrew as part of the core course requirements, the student will need 6 hours of Greek plus 3 additional hours of Greek or Hebrew. ** For the Theological Studies concentration: If a student took 6 hours of Greek as part of the core course requirements, the student will need 6 hours of Hebrew. If a student took 6 hours of Hebrew as part of the core course requirements, the student will need 6 hours of Greek. *** Except for the Preaching concentration which requires an additional 6 hours of Greek and Hebrew and only 18 hours in Ministry Electives. Application Elements Interested candidates may request application forms from: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P.O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889. The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached by phone at 919-761-2491or you may e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Applicants can also download most application materials from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s web site (http://www.sebts.edu). To access the application forms please click on the Admissions tab and “Graduate Application Process. Next click the link to “forms” in the left sidebar and scroll down to the “Doctor of Philosophy” application materials. For specific financial information, please refer to the section on Tuition and Fees. Program Elements A student who graduates from the Ph.D. program at Southeastern will be able to do following: (1) proficiency in research and writing; (2) understanding of the philosophy and methods of teaching at college and seminary levels; (3) breadth of knowledge of the literature in the student’s major field of study; (4) depth of knowledge and skill in the student’s area of concentration; (5) reading proficiency in at least two research languages; (6) ability to think across traditional disciplinary boundaries. The Ph.D. program is accordingly comprised of the following elements: Instruction in Research and Teaching At the beginning of the program, students complete a one credit hour “Introduction to Research” course. This course offers a systematic introduction to academic research and writing. Students also complete a one credit hour “Teaching in Higher Education” course during residency. This course offers a systematic introduction to the philosophy and methods of college and seminary teaching. Integrative Seminar First-year students participate in a two-semester integrative seminar led by the program director and invited faculty. The seminar meets monthly and addresses topics such as postmodernism, the relationship between the Testaments, historical method and other issues of contemporary relevance and cross-area concern. Graduate Seminars Students must take at least four seminars in their area of concentration. If less than four are available, they must take all the seminars that are offered plus confer with their major professor about acceptable cross-area seminars. Examination Each student must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination in the concentration (New Testament, Old Testament, Systematic Theology, Church History, etc.), to be taken at the end of the residency, that is, following successful completion of all course and language requirements. Passing these exams qualifies the student for doctoral candidacy. Mentorship The Ph.D. program includes a mentorship; that is, a focused series of interactive academic meetings including personal tutoring in the field by the student’s major professor. The professor meets with the student regularly and frequently to provide academic direction and advice as the student develops increasing depth and skill in the area of research interest, preparing for the comprehensive exams at the end of residency. The mentorship also leads to the successful preparation of a dissertation prospectus. Language Proficiency All Ph.D. students are required to demonstrate proficiency in two research languages (normally German and one other language). In appropriate cases, the student will qualify with one research language and demonstrated competency in social science research techniques (e.g. research and statistics). The student must demonstrate proficiency in at least one research language before commencing his or her second year of study. The student must demonstrate proficiency in a second research language before taking the comprehensive exams. Proficiency must be demonstrated by passing language examinations offered by the seminary. Dissertation Production of a dissertation that makes an original contribution to the student’s academic field is the final stage in the Ph.D. program. Preparation of a dissertation prospectus normally begins during the mentorship stage of the student’s program, though submission must follow successful completion of written and oral comprehensives. General Information Entrance exams are normally scheduled for January and August. The Office of Ph.D. Studies will provide information on the exact dates each year. Admissions decisions are normally made by March or September. An initial enrollment fee of $1,000 is due within 30 days after receipt of the acceptance letter to confirm one’s entrance into the program. New Ph.D. students begin their studies with the course “Introduction to Research.” Applicants who are not accepted into the program may reapply no earlier than one year after their last application. Applicants who are twice unsuccessful must make a new, updated application including a statement of any and all special circumstances that would have significantly enhanced the applicant’s qualifications to be considered in a later admission cycle. Courses taken prior to entering the Ph.D. program at SEBTS are not repeatable nor transferable into the Ph.D. program at Southeastern. Up to two (2) seminars from other Ph.D. or equivalent research-based doctoral programs may be considered for transfer. The Director of Ph.D. Studies, if necessary in consultation with the Ph.D. Studies Committee, will make all determinations regarding transfer of course credit into the Southeastern Ph.D. program. Students in the Ph.D. program must earn a grade of “B” or above to receive credit for any graded element in the Ph.D. program. Students may be dismissed from the program if they make a “C” one or more times, if they fail to meet language proficiency or residency requirements, if they commit plagiarism (see General Academic Policies), or if in the judgment of the Ph.D. Studies Committee they at any time fail to show satisfactory progress in the program. Deadlines and calendar dates for various program elements are found in the seminary’s academic calendar. For explanation or clarification concerning the status of one’s application or concerning any aspect of the Ph.D. admissions process the applicant should consult the Office of Ph.D. Studies. Questions regarding program requirements should be directed to the assistant director. For a more complete explanation of requirements and guidelines relating to the Ph.D. program, the current Ph.D. Student Handbook may be consulted. Ph.D. Program Summary Residency PHD 9101 Introduction to Research PHD 9102 Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education PHD 9201 Integrative Seminar I PHD 9202 Integrative Seminar II ____ 9### Doctoral Seminars (See listings by discipline in Course Descriptions.) PHD 9501 Mentorship I PHD 9502 Mentorship II 38 1 1 3 3 24 Residency Examinations First Research Language Competency Second Research Language Competency Comprehensive Exam (written) Comprehensive Exam (oral) 4 n/c n/c 2 2 Candidacy Dissertation Prospectus PHD 9900 Dissertation Dissertation Defense 18 1 16 1 Total Hours 60 3 3 SEMINAR SCHEDULE (Full Time)* Year 1 Fall Introduction to Research (1) Integrative Seminar I (3) Graduate Seminar in a student’s concentration (3) Other Graduate Seminar (3) Spring Integrative Seminar II (3) Graduate Seminar in a student’s concentration (3) Other Graduate Seminar (3) Ph.D. students must pass their first Research Language Competency exam prior to entering their second year coursework Year 2 Fall Teaching in Higher Education (1) Mentorship I (3) Graduate Seminar in a student’s concentration (3) Other Graduate Seminar (3) Spring Mentorship II (3) Graduate Seminar in a student’s concentration (3) Other Graduate Seminar (3) Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in their second language before they are eligible to sit for the Comprehensive Examination Prospectus (1) Comprehensive Exam (written & oral) (4) Year 3+ Dissertation (16) Dissertation Defense (1) Graduation Students may graduate in May or December based on when they successfully defend their dissertation. *Students may opt for a part-time schedule that enables them to complete their coursework in three years, followed by taking the comprehensive exam and writing the dissertation. CHECKLIST FOR STUDENT APPLICATION DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRA M PRE-APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS School: _____________________________________________________ Degree: M.Div. ____ Year Received: __________ __________ GPA (based on MDIV or other graduate work) based on a 4 point scale. Only those with a M.Div. or other appropriate graduate degree and a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply. School: __________________________________________ Degree: ________ Year Received: _________ GPA: __________ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Undergraduate School: _______________________________________________________ _________ Year Received: _________ Graduate School: ______________________________________________________________________ Year Received: _________ APPLICATION PROCESS ________ Application Form ________ Application Fee $30 ________ Application Photograph REFERENCES (NON-FAMILY) ________ Academic (from field of major interest) ________ Church Recommendation Form ________ Academic ________ Pastor ________ Character ________ Character APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ________ Ph.D. Major Request ________ Medical Information ________ Major Professor Evaluation ________ Immunization History ________ Director Evaluation ________ Southeastern Covenant ________ Graded Research Paper ________ Spouse’s Personal Statement ________ MAT (not required for Leadership applicants) ________ Divorce Form (if applicable) ________ TOEFL Score (if applicable) ________ Affidavit of Support (if applicable) IMB Applicants (additional requirements) ________ IMB Supervisor Approval Christian Leadership Applicants (additional requirements) ________ GRE ________ Personal Vitae ________ Employer Approval ________ Library Accessibility APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew28:19–20). Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P.O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 (919) 761-2491 Ph.D. Admission Requirements and Instructions 1. Complete all items on this APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION form. The deadline for all application materials is December 1 for possible entrance into the program the following Fall and July 1 for possible entrance into the program the following Spring. 2. Attach a recent passport style PHOTOGRAPH of the applicant in the space provided. 3. Enclose a $30 non-refundable APPLICATION FEE. 4. Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have earned a M.Div. or other appropriate graduate level degree with a minimum of 60 semester hours at the graduate level. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 is required on a previous master's level work. Provide OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS of ALL previous college or university academic work reflecting credit hours attempted to the Office of Ph.D. Studies. Original transcripts must be certified by and mailed directly from the registrar of each school directly to Southeastern’s Office of Ph.D. Studies in an official, sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts released to the student or copies of transcripts are NOT acceptable. If your program of study is in progress, a preliminary transcript should be requested showing all hours completed at the time of this application. A final transcript indicating the “Degree Received /Conferred” must be submitted after graduation. The Office of Ph.D. Studies will notify you if your prior work meets our M.Div. equivalency standards. Students who are deficient in meeting these requirements must take additional course work to attain equivalency. Several options for leveling academic deficiencies are available to students. 5. Applicants must take the MILLER’S ANALOGY TEST (MAT) and submit their score as per the application process. The test should be taken within one year of the date of expected entrance into the program. 6. Applicants must apply for a specific concentration within the Ph.D. program. This is indicated on the Ph.D. MAJOR REQUEST form as well as the Application Form. 7. Each applicant must make their own appointment with their choice of Major Professor to be interviewed by him. Contact information is available at www.sebts.edu. 8. Request that the church of your current membership or your home church complete the CHURCH RECOMMENDATION form. After formal action is taken, the church should send the form directly to the seminary. A church recommendation is a prerequisite for admission to Southeastern. Type or print your name in the space provided on the form before distribution. 9. Applicants must provide five non-family CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCES for Ph.D. ADMISSIONS. One reference is to be the applicant’s pastor. Two are to be from people qualified to provide character references. Two are to be from former professors (1 of which must be from a professor in the major field desired by the applicant). This reference should not be from the applicant’s preferred major professor. Ask each individual to mail the form directly to the Office of Ph.D. Studies. Type or print your name in the space provided on each reference form before distribution. (Reference forms are confidential and may not be viewed by the applicant before or after they have been received in the Office of Ph.D. Studies.) 10. Applicants will also need to submit a GRADED RESEARCH PAPER written at the graduate level to demonstrate research and writing ability. 11. Complete the MEDICAL INFORMATION form honestly and accurately. 12. Provide the IMMUNIZATION HISTORY form signed by a physician. 13. Prepare the PERSONAL STATEMENT. This is a significant part of the application. Include an explanation of each of the following: (1) your salvation, (2) your commitment and call to ministry and (3) your reasons for applying to Southeastern. 14. If you are married, have your spouse complete the SPOUSE’S PERSONAL STATEMENT. 15. Sign and submit a copy of the SOUTHEASTERN COVENANT. 2 16. If the applicant has been separated or divorced (whether reconciled, remarried, or not), a special DIVORCE INFORMATION form must be filed as a part of the application process. In some cases, an interview will be required. 17. Applicants whose first language is not English must obtain a minimum test score of 600 on the paper-based TOEFL General Test. (A score of 250 must be obtained if the exam is computer-based or a score of 100 must be obtained if the exam is Internet-based.) 18. If you are an International Student you will be required to pay a deposit before being issued an I-20. The deposit is currently $4,900 for a single student and $6,900 for a couple. 19. Applicants must come to the campus for an ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW with the Director of Ph.D. Studies and to take an ENTRANCE EXAM. Dates for these exams and an information sheet concerning specific requirements and study hints for each major field will be available from the Office of Ph.D. Studies. If this application is being completed for our Ph.D. in Applied Theology with a concentration in Christian Missions and the applicant is with the IMB, please note that the admissions interview conducted may be with the Director of Ph.D. Studies or the Director of the Center for Great Commission Studies. An additional form is also required. Applicants must receive permission from their immediate IMB supervisor as part of the application process. The supervisor must complete the IMB SUPERVISOR APPROVAL form. If this application is being completed for our Ph.D. in Applied Theology with a concentration in Christian Leadership please note the following items. Applicants for this degree must hold an earned graduate degree in an appropriate ministry related field and have a MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS OF TITLED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION. Applicants must take the GRADUATE RECORD EXAM (GRE) and submit their score as per the application process. The GRE is taken in place of the MAT. The MAT is not required for this concentration only. Applicants are required to have taken a master’s level course in RESEARCH STATISTICS. Students who have not taken a statistics course before entering the program can do so through the Seminary during the June term before entrance into the program. Applicants must submit a PERSONAL VITAE which includes the following details: (1) a brief description of your previous academic studies; (2) a brief description of your rationale for pursuing Ph.D. studies (3) a brief description of your ministry goals as a result of doctoral studies (4) a brief description of areas of research you might be interested in exploring during your doctoral studies; (5) a list of writings you have had published, if any; (6) a detailed description of your current occupational ministry responsibilities and the leadership tasks; (7) a detailed listing of previous ministry experiences indicating the significant tasks and leadership responsibilities; and (8) a list of five non-family references. Applicants must have access to a research library for the purpose of advanced studies available within 100 miles of their home. A LIBRARY ACCESSIBILITY form must be filed as part of the application process. Applicants must also obtain employer permission to enter the program. An EMPLOYER APPROVAL form must be filed as part of the application process. NOTE: Applications take a week to process after all required items are received by the Office of Ph.D. Studies. The Graduate Studies Committee treats all materials confidentially. Completed application files will remain valid for two years from the date that the Office of Ph.D. Studies receives the application form/fee. Once the two year limit has been met, a new updated application and necessary forms must be submitted in order to reopen the application process. Applicants who are not accepted into the program may reapply no earlier than one year after their last application. Applicants who are twice unsuccessful but want to be considered in a later admission cycle, must complete a new, updated application that includes a statement of any and all special circumstances that significantly enhance the applicant’s qualifications. Please contact the Office of Ph.D. Studies if you have any questions about your application or about the admission process. 3 Application Date: ________________________ Student ID #: ___________________________ (Office Use Only) APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION I. APPLICANT INFORMATION Full Legal Name___________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last Maiden Name ______________________ Name by which you are called _____________________ Required: Attach a recent passport size color photo of applicant here Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ State________________ Zip Code_______________ Day Time Phone Number (_____)_____-______ Additional Phone Number (_____)_____-______ Email Address __________________________________________________ Social Security Number _________ - _____ - _________ Date of Birth _____/_____/________ Have you previously applied to Southeastern? ____ No ____ Yes Have you previously attended Southeastern? ____ No ____ Yes II. PERSONAL INFORMATION Gender: ____ Male ____ Female Marital Status: ____ Single ____ Married ____ Separated ____ Divorced ____ Remarried ____ Widowed Ethnic Origin: __ American Indian or Alaskan Native __ Asian or Pacific Islander __ Black: Non-Hispanic __ Hispanic __ White: Non-Hispanic What do you consider to be your home state? __________________________________________________ Occupation/Place of most recent employment _____________________________________________ ___ Full-time ___ Part-time Are you a U.S. citizen? ___ Yes ___ No If no, state legal nationality and/or citizenship. ____________________________ Is English your first language? ___ Yes ___ No If no, what is your first language? _____________________________________ If English is not your first language, a TOEFL score is required. The TOEFL code for SEBTS is 5620. If you are married, is your spouse fully supportive of your application to the seminary? ___ Yes ___ No Spouse’s full name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse’s occupation _______________________________________________________________ ____ Full-time ____ Part-time Name, age, and gender of each child living at home __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ III. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION In case of emergency, whom should we contact (name, relationship, phone number): Name _____________________________________ Relationship to student: ____________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________ State ________________________ Zip _____________ Phone number (_______)_______-_________ 4 IV. DEGREE INFORMATION This application is for a Ph.D. in one of the following areas of specialization (please check the appropriate concentration): Biblical Studies Old Testament New Testament Theological Studies Systematic Theology Philosophy of Religion Church History Christian Ethics Applied Theology Cross-Area Studies Preaching Evangelism Christian Missions Counseling Christian Leadership Biblical Theology Hermeneutics Women’s Studies I desire to begin my program of studies in the (check one) ___ Fall ___ Spring ___ Summer (year) 20_____ V. RELIGIOUS HISTORY How long have you been a Christian? _____________________________________________________________________________ Name and mailing address of the church in which you presently hold membership: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is this a cooperating Southern Baptist Church? ___ Yes ___ No If no, how is it identified denominationally? ______________________________________________________________________ Do you plan to serve within Southern Baptist life? ___ Yes ___ No Which do you consider to be your home church? ____________________________________________________________________ To whom do you look as your pastor? _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you licensed? ___ Yes ___ No Are you ordained? ____ Yes ____ No Have you participated in mission trips or other short term missions? ____ Yes ____ No Have you had any overseas or other cross-cultural mission experience? ____ Yes ____ No Professional Christian Ministry: Position ___________________________________________ Dates Served ________ - - ________ Place _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ________ - - ________ _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ________ - - ________ ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ________ - - ________ _____________________________________________ VI. FINANCIAL DATA Have you ever been engaged in legal action regarding your personal finances? ___ No If your answer is yes, please explain. ___ Yes Is there anything in your financial history or current financial status (e.g. major pending debts other than house and/or car) that could in any way affect your ability to pay seminary tuition & fees in a timely manner? ___ No ___ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain. Explain your plans for financing education expenses not including scholarships. 5 VII. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Name of Graduate School or Seminary attended __________________________________________ Date of Graduation: ________ GPA (4 pt scale) on graduate / professional level: ______________________________ What academic work, if any, have you done in Biblical languages? If you do not have a M.Div., on what basis do you make this application? List all colleges and other post-secondary schools attended: Name of School Degree Major Dates Attended Transcript Requested ___________________________________________ ___________ ______________________ ________ - - ________ ________ Yes ___________________________________________ ___________ ______________________ ________ - - ________ ________ Yes ___________________________________________ ___________ ______________________ ________ - - ________ ________ Yes ___________________________________________ ___________ ______________________ ________ - - ________ ________ Yes NOTE: Official transcripts for each institution attended must be received before this application can be considered for admission. VIII. PERSONAL INFORMATION Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Southern Baptist institution existing under a Statement of Purpose to prepare men and women for Christian ministry, and is built upon the Articles of Faith as found in the catalog. The school is financed in large part by gifts from local churches through the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program. Only individuals with high moral standards and Christian commitments should apply. Current or past participation in behaviors such as those listed below does not preclude admission to the seminary, though an interview with the Graduate Studies Committee may be required. Have you been divorced or legally separated, or are you in the process of divorce or separation? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, you will be asked to complete an additional form, and you may be required to interview with the Graduate Studies Committee. Do you have a criminal record? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, explain in the attached personal statement. Do you have or have you had any judicial actions taken against you? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, explain in the attached personal statement. Do you have any history of abusive behavior toward others? ___ Yes ___ No Southeastern does not tolerate crude, lewd, abusive, or immoral behavior of any kind. Do you partake of alcoholic beverages? ___ Yes ___ No The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is not allowed for Southeastern students. Do you use tobacco in any form? ___ Yes ___ No The use of tobacco is not permitted for Southeastern students. Do your sexual behaviors contradict New Testament standards? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, this must be corrected prior to your arrival on campus, and biblical standards must be maintained throughout your career as a student. Are you in any way involved in homosexual behavior? Are you involved in any way with pornography? ___ Yes ___ Yes ___ No Homosexual behavior is not permitted. ___ No Contact with pornography is not allowed for Southeastern students. This includes magazines, video, internet, or any other kind of pornography. Are you in any way involved in illegal drug use? ___ Yes ___ No Involvement with illegal drugs and abuse of prescription drugs are not permitted. Have you ever been dismissed, placed on academic probation, disciplinary probation, or asked to withdraw by any educational institution? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, please explain in the personal statement attached. Are you medically insured? ___ Yes ___ No If no, how do you plan to pay for medical expenses? Are there any matters of special concern in your background (doctrinal, personal, legal, moral, health, felony or other) of which the Admissions Committee should be aware? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, explain in the attached personal statement. You may be required to interview with the Graduate Studies Committee. 6 IX. PERSONAL STATEMENT Please attach a typed 250-500 word essay including: (1) Your full legal name, birth date, signature and current date. (2) Your conversion experience and your sincere commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. (3) Your commitment and call to full time Christian ministry. (3) Your reasons for desiring an education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. (4) Address any questions from Section IX to which you answered in the affirmative. The Graduate Studies Committee is especially interested in reading of any plans you may have for Christian vocational service. Classes in the Seminary are designed to prepare Christian men and women for a variety of vocations. Also include any matters of special concern of which the Graduate Studies Committee should be aware. X. PERSONAL REFERENCES List the names, complete addresses, and telephone numbers of the individuals (non-family) to whom you are sending the Confidential Character Reference for Ph.D. Admission forms. ________________________________________________________________________ (_____)_____-______ Name of Academic Reference Address Telephone Number ________________________________________________________________________ (_____)_____-______ Name of Academic Reference Address Telephone Number ________________________________________________________________________ (_____)_____-______ Name of Pastor Reference Address Telephone Number ________________________________________________________________________ (_____)_____-______ Name of Character Reference Address Telephone Number ________________________________________________________________________ (_____)_____-______ Name of Character Reference Address Telephone Number XI. CERTIFICATION I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided on this application form and in other admission related documents is true, accurate, complete, and is voluntarily given. I hereby give my permission for this information to be used by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary for the purpose of considering my admission, for academic advisement, and for maintaining student records. I fully understand that false or misleading information provided to the Seminary as a part of this application or in the accompanying documents may invalidate the approval process or, if admission has already occurred, may be considered as sufficient grounds for dismissal and/or for the denial or the revoking of an official academic transcript and/or degree. I understand that other action contrary to biblical moral standards or Seminary policies is sufficient for denial of admission and/or dismissal at any time. My signature indicates my understanding of and agreement with the conditions under which this application is made. ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature Date 7 PH.D. Major Request Form As a part of each Ph.D. application, a Major Request form must be filed. Please print or write clearly with black ink. Express ideas succinctly but completely. Applicant’s Full Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Application for entrance in the _______________ of __________. Fall/Spring Year Every Ph.D. student must have a major professor at every stage of the degree program. Below list your preferred choices and rationale for these choices. With competitive admission and limited availability of positions, it is in the student’s best interest to list a second choice if possible. Major Professor: First Choice: ________________________________________________________________________ Note: You must contact your first choice for major professor prior to making this request and solicit their agreement in principle to serve in this role should you be accepted. Rationale: Second Choice: ______________________________________________________________________ Have you discussed this possibility with this professor? ___ yes ___ no Major Request As a part of the Ph.D. application process, students must write an essay explaining their interest and background in their desired major field. The essay should express both general and specific reasons for seeking the Ph.D. in this major field. Within this field, students should also declare any special interest topics or subjects, again listing the reasons for their interest. Within this essay, students may provide information that they consider to be relevant to their application that is not covered on any other application instrument or form. (If the space below is not sufficient, your essay may be typed and attached to this document.) Applicant Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________ CHURCH RECOMMENDATION (Must be filled out entirely to be considered complete) A MESSAGE TO THE APPLICANT’S CHURCH Admission to the Seminary requires a recommendation from the church of which the applicant is currently a member or from the applicant’s home church. A candidate will not be admitted to Southeastern, nor can enrollment be maintained, without an annual church recommendation. It is important that the entire statement of recommendation below be carefully considered by the congregation in session. If the church is for any reason unwilling or unable to approve the statement, please return this form to the Seminary marked as such. The pastor or the church clerk must sign this form and return it directly to the Seminary as soon as formal church action is taken. Please send in the original form. Faxed or photocopied recommendations cannot be accepted. Southeastern is grateful for the church’s prayerful and responsible partnership in this process. Having evidence that ____________________________________________________________________________ is a person: (Please list Applicants Full Legal Name) of genuine Christian commitment and spiritual maturity; of moral integrity and emotional stability; of faithful attendance and participation in the local church: One of the following boxes MUST be checked: We recommend him/her for admission to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and pledge our continuing interest and support through prayer. We are unwilling to recommend him/her for admission. (Use the back of this form to explain.) Name of church (please print) ___________________________________________________________________________ Address of church ______________________________________ _______________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________________________ State _________ Zip __________ Telephone ( _____ ) _____________________________________________ Email ________________________________ This is the named applicant’s home church church of current membership Does this church cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention in accordance with Article III* (See below.) of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Constitution? ___ Yes ___ No If no, with what denomination does the church identify?_______________ Date of church’s action ______________________ Date applicant joined this church __________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature of pastor/moderator (non-relative) Signature of church clerk ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Please print name Please print name Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P.O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached at (919) 761-2491 *Article III. Membership: The Convention shall consist of messengers who are members of missionary Baptist churches cooperating with the convention as follows: 1. One (1) messenger from each church which: (1) Is in friendly cooperation with the Convention and sympathetic with its purposes and work. Among churches not in cooperation with the Convention are churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior and (2) Has been a bona fide contributor to the Convention’s work during the fiscal year preceding. CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FOR PH.D. ADMISSION The Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an advance research degree program focused on the various specializations of seminary studies. Please provide a confidential reference on the student named below and base your evaluation of the student in terms of the expectations of such a program. Place this form (and any attached sheets as desired) in the pre-addressed envelope provided, sign your name across the seal, and return the reference by mail. Thank you for your spiritual sensitivity to our need for an honest evaluation of the applicant. Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Name of Person providing the Reference:________________________________________________________ Title or Identification of Person providing Reference: ______________________________________________ Telephone number: (______) _____ - ________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________ How long have you known this applicant? _________________ Approximate dates of close association: _________to________ Reference Category: __ Academic (former professors) __ Pastor __ Character Reference (others) If there is any matter that you think would hinder the applicant’s ability to succeed in seminary education in a Christian environment of which the committee should be aware, please do not hesitate to note this confidentially on the reverse side of this form. Please type or print with black or blue ink and answer all items (front and back) below. Return the form directly to the seminary. Do not return this form to the student. Thank you for your assistance. Christian character Christian commitment Emotional stability Moral judgment Academic ability Personal appearance/neatness Leadership ability Self-confidence Common sense Financial responsibility Sensitivity to others Ability to relate to others Sense of humor Sense of maturity Excellent Above Avg Avg Below Avg Poor No Info ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ My overall evaluation of this candidate 1 2 3 4 5 (best) Do you have any concerns about the applicant’s personal habits, spiritual maturity, or moral character that would negatively affect your recommendation? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: Do you have any reservation about recommending this person for admission? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: If you were in a position to do so, would you employ this applicant in a ministry position? ____ No ____ Yes Any additional comments: _________________________________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 If necessary, list other persons that you believe we should contact before giving approval to this applicant. Name ____________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ____________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This form is confidential. It will not become a part of the student’s permanent file and will not be released to anyone other than those directly involved with the admissions process. Please add in the space below any further comments that you want us to consider in the admission process for this candidate. The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached at (919) 761-2491. CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FOR PH.D. ADMISSION The Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an advance research degree program focused on the various specializations of seminary studies. Please provide a confidential reference on the student named below and base your evaluation of the student in terms of the expectations of such a program. Place this form (and any attached sheets as desired) in the pre-addressed envelope provided, sign your name across the seal, and return the reference by mail. Thank you for your spiritual sensitivity to our need for an honest evaluation of the applicant. Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Name of Person providing the Reference:________________________________________________________ Title or Identification of Person providing Reference: ______________________________________________ Telephone number: (______) _____ - ________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________ How long have you known this applicant? _________________ Approximate dates of close association: _________to________ Reference Category: __ Academic (former professors) __ Pastor __ Character Reference (others) If there is any matter that you think would hinder the applicant’s ability to succeed in seminary education in a Christian environment of which the committee should be aware, please do not hesitate to note this confidentially on the reverse side of this form. Please type or print with black or blue ink and answer all items (front and back) below. Return the form directly to the seminary. Do not return this form to the student. Thank you for your assistance. Christian character Christian commitment Emotional stability Moral judgment Academic ability Personal appearance/neatness Leadership ability Self-confidence Common sense Financial responsibility Sensitivity to others Ability to relate to others Sense of humor Sense of maturity Excellent Above Avg Avg Below Avg Poor No Info ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ My overall evaluation of this candidate 1 2 3 4 5 (best) Do you have any concerns about the applicant’s personal habits, spiritual maturity, or moral character that would negatively affect your recommendation? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: Do you have any reservation about recommending this person for admission? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: If you were in a position to do so, would you employ this applicant in a ministry position? ____ No ____ Yes Any additional comments: _________________________________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 If necessary, list other persons that you believe we should contact before giving approval to this applicant. Name ____________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ____________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This form is confidential. It will not become a part of the student’s permanent file and will not be released to anyone other than those directly involved with the admissions process. Please add in the space below any further comments that you want us to consider in the admission process for this candidate. The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached at (919) 761-2491. CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FOR PH.D. ADMISSION The Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an advance research degree program focused on the various specializations of seminary studies. Please provide a confidential reference on the student named below and base your evaluation of the student in terms of the expectations of such a program. Place this form (and any attached sheets as desired) in the pre-addressed envelope provided, sign your name across the seal, and return the reference by mail. Thank you for your spiritual sensitivity to our need for an honest evaluation of the applicant. Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Name of Person providing the Reference:________________________________________________________ Title or Identification of Person providing Reference: ______________________________________________ Telephone number: (______) _____ - ________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________ How long have you known this applicant? _________________ Approximate dates of close association: _________to________ Reference Category: __ Academic (former professors) __ Pastor __ Character Reference (others) If there is any matter that you think would hinder the applicant’s ability to succeed in seminary education in a Christian environment of which the committee should be aware, please do not hesitate to note this confidentially on the reverse side of this form. Please type or print with black or blue ink and answer all items (front and back) below. Return the form directly to the seminary. Do not return this form to the student. Thank you for your assistance. Christian character Christian commitment Emotional stability Moral judgment Academic ability Personal appearance/neatness Leadership ability Self-confidence Common sense Financial responsibility Sensitivity to others Ability to relate to others Sense of humor Sense of maturity Excellent Above Avg Avg Below Avg Poor No Info ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ My overall evaluation of this candidate 1 2 3 4 5 (best) Do you have any concerns about the applicant’s personal habits, spiritual maturity, or moral character that would negatively affect your recommendation? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: Do you have any reservation about recommending this person for admission? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: If you were in a position to do so, would you employ this applicant in a ministry position? ____ No ____ Yes Any additional comments: _________________________________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 If necessary, list other persons that you believe we should contact before giving approval to this applicant. Name ____________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ____________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This form is confidential. It will not become a part of the student’s permanent file and will not be released to anyone other than those directly involved with the admissions process. Please add in the space below any further comments that you want us to consider in the admission process for this candidate. The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached at (919) 761-2491. CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FOR PH.D. ADMISSION The Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an advance research degree program focused on the various specializations of seminary studies. Please provide a confidential reference on the student named below and base your evaluation of the student in terms of the expectations of such a program. Place this form (and any attached sheets as desired) in the pre-addressed envelope provided, sign your name across the seal, and return the reference by mail. Thank you for your spiritual sensitivity to our need for an honest evaluation of the applicant. Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Name of Person providing the Reference:________________________________________________________ Title or Identification of Person providing Reference: ______________________________________________ Telephone number: (______) _____ - ________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________ How long have you known this applicant? _________________ Approximate dates of close association: _________to________ Reference Category: __ Academic (former professors) __ Pastor __ Character Reference (others) If there is any matter that you think would hinder the applicant’s ability to succeed in seminary education in a Christian environment of which the committee should be aware, please do not hesitate to note this confidentially on the reverse side of this form. Please type or print with black or blue ink and answer all items (front and back) below. Return the form directly to the seminary. Do not return this form to the student. Thank you for your assistance. Christian character Christian commitment Emotional stability Moral judgment Academic ability Personal appearance/neatness Leadership ability Self-confidence Common sense Financial responsibility Sensitivity to others Ability to relate to others Sense of humor Sense of maturity Excellent Above Avg Avg Below Avg Poor No Info ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ My overall evaluation of this candidate 1 2 3 4 5 (best) Do you have any concerns about the applicant’s personal habits, spiritual maturity, or moral character that would negatively affect your recommendation? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: Do you have any reservation about recommending this person for admission? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: If you were in a position to do so, would you employ this applicant in a ministry position? ____ No ____ Yes Any additional comments: _________________________________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 If necessary, list other persons that you believe we should contact before giving approval to this applicant. Name ____________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ____________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This form is confidential. It will not become a part of the student’s permanent file and will not be released to anyone other than those directly involved with the admissions process. Please add in the space below any further comments that you want us to consider in the admission process for this candidate. The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached at (919) 761-2491. CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FOR PH.D. ADMISSION The Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an advance research degree program focused on the various specializations of seminary studies. Please provide a confidential reference on the student named below and base your evaluation of the student in terms of the expectations of such a program. Place this form (and any attached sheets as desired) in the pre-addressed envelope provided, sign your name across the seal, and return the reference by mail. Thank you for your spiritual sensitivity to our need for an honest evaluation of the applicant. Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Name of Person providing the Reference:________________________________________________________ Title or Identification of Person providing Reference: ______________________________________________ Telephone number: (______) _____ - ________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________ How long have you known this applicant? _________________ Approximate dates of close association: _________to________ Reference Category: __ Academic (former professors) __ Pastor __ Character Reference (others) If there is any matter that you think would hinder the applicant’s ability to succeed in seminary education in a Christian environment of which the committee should be aware, please do not hesitate to note this confidentially on the reverse side of this form. Please type or print with black or blue ink and answer all items (front and back) below. Return the form directly to the seminary. Do not return this form to the student. Thank you for your assistance. Christian character Christian commitment Emotional stability Moral judgment Academic ability Personal appearance/neatness Leadership ability Self-confidence Common sense Financial responsibility Sensitivity to others Ability to relate to others Sense of humor Sense of maturity Excellent Above Avg Avg Below Avg Poor No Info ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ My overall evaluation of this candidate 1 2 3 4 5 (best) Do you have any concerns about the applicant’s personal habits, spiritual maturity, or moral character that would negatively affect your recommendation? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: Do you have any reservation about recommending this person for admission? ____ No ____ Yes If your answer is yes, please explain: If you were in a position to do so, would you employ this applicant in a ministry position? ____ No ____ Yes Any additional comments: _________________________________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 If necessary, list other persons that you believe we should contact before giving approval to this applicant. Name ____________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ____________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This form is confidential. It will not become a part of the student’s permanent file and will not be released to anyone other than those directly involved with the admissions process. Please add in the space below any further comments that you want us to consider in the admission process for this candidate. The Office of Ph.D. Studies may be reached at (919) 761-2491. THE SOUTHEASTERN COVENANT 1. I understand and embrace the commitment of Southeastern to be a distinctively Christian institution, and I commit myself to seek to know and obey Christ and His Word. 2. I will prioritize my family over my studies; I will learn and follow the directions in God’s Word concerning my conduct in my family. 3. I will maintain involvement in a local church, regularly worshiping and studying God’s Word with a body of believers. 4. I will follow the policies of Southeastern, and will treat the people and property of this community with respect and courtesy. 5. I will tell the truth, and my academic work will be my own. 6. Either on or off campus, I will not possess or use alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, I will not misuse prescription drugs, and I will not use tobacco products. 7. I will be financially responsible, paying my bills and working to support myself as necessary. 8. I will keep my mind and body pure, and free from any form of sexual sin, including pornography. 9. I will do my best in my academic work to please the Lord, so that I may be “a workman who does not need to be ashamed” (2 Timothy 2:15). 10. I will conduct myself as a witness of Jesus, treating people with grace and kindness. Name __________________________________________________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________________ SPOUSE’S PERSONAL STATEMENT _________________________________________________________ has applied for admission to (Applicant Name) Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Please mail directly to: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P.O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 (919) 761-2491 Spouse Name ____________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Type a 250-500 word testimony of your conversion experience and sincere commitment to Jesus Christ. Please include a statement demonstrating your support for your spouse during this time of academic preparation. MEDICAL INFORMATION (to be completed by applicant) We desire to work in the most effective manner possible with each student and request that you furnish the following information. Type or print with black or blue ink and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. Full name _________________________________________________________________________________ Social Security Number _________________________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Have you had or do you have any of the following? If yes answer is given to any question below, please give more information on back of form. Yes No Yes No Arthritis ________ ________ Kidney Trouble ________ ________ Diabetes ________ ________ Anemia ________ ________ Epilepsy or Convulsions ________ ________ Cancer ________ ________ Abnormal Blood Pressure ________ ________ Asthma ________ ________ Paralysis ________ ________ Ear, Nose, or Throat Trouble ________ ________ Heart Trouble ________ ________ Eye Trouble ________ ________ Tuberculosis ________ ________ Fainting Spells ________ ________ Is your physical activity restricted? ________ ________ Have you any disease or condition for which continuing medication or treatment is required? ________ ________ Are you postponing medical treatment? ________ ________ Do you have any allergy or known sensitivity or intolerance? ________ ________ Do you have any communicable disease? ________ ________ Has treatment been received or recommended for nervous, psychiatric, or emotional problems? ________ ________ Do you require special assistance because of a physical disability? ________ ________ Are there health factors that would make it difficult for you to carry a full program of studies while at the seminary? ________ ________ _____________________________________________________ __________________________ Signature Date IMMUNIZATION HISTORY (To Be Filled Out By Physician) North Carolina state law requires that all entering students present to school authorities a verified record of immunizations (G.S. 130A-155.1). Please complete the Immunization History below. Applicants must be verified for the following: 1. Measles: Two doses required for all new students born since 1957. (An individual born prior to 1957 shall not be required to receive measles vaccine.) 2. Rubella: One dose required for all new students through 49 years of age. (An individual who has attained his or her fiftieth birthday shall not be required to receive rubella vaccine except in an outbreak situation.) 3. Tetanus-Diphtheria: Three doses required, one of which must have been within the last ten years. Please note that some exceptions still apply in certain circumstances. Prior measles disease, if documented by a physician, is acceptable proof of immunity, and measles vaccine is not required. Laboratory evidence of proof of rubella protection is acceptable proof of immunity, and rubella vaccine is not required. However, physician diagnosis of “rubella disease” is not acceptable proof of immunity, and either vaccine documentation or laboratory evidence of immunity is required. Applicant’s full legal name _____________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date _______ / _______ / __________ VACCINE DTP Td RUBELLA MEASLES Social Security Number _______ / _______ / __________ DATE / / / / DATE / / / / / / DATE / / MUMPS MMR / / / / / / / / Does the applicant meet minimum immunizations for his or her age group as described in the information on G.S. 130-155.1? Yes No _____________________________________________________________________________________ Physician’s Signature _________________________________ _________________________________________________ Date Address Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 (919) 761-2491 Dear Ph.D. Applicant, We sincerely appreciate your interest in Ph.D. studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Southeastern’s Doctor of Philosophy degree provides a graduate-level academic research program for highly qualified students who wish to pursue advanced studies in the major fields covered in the Master of Divinity program. Admission is competitive. We now offer a new Applied Theology concentration in Christian Leadership giving proven leaders the opportunity to earn a Ph.D. by attending intensive seminars in concentrated blocks of time. This degree will progress on a fixed two-year schedule of coursework, followed by the comprehensive exam and the writing of a successful dissertation. All seminar and degree requirements for the students in this concentration are identical to the standard on-campus format of the degree. Students enter the program as a community of scholars and will normally remain together through a series of seminars that meet twice annually. Seminars will meet for several week intervals during the summer (June/July) and in the winter (January). This format allows students to remain in their current position while engaging in Ph.D. studies. We have enclosed information detailing some of the specifics about the concentration in Christian Leadership and the admission requirements, as well as a checklist to assist you in completing the application process. The next cycle of seminars for newly admitted students will meet in June of 2011. For those who wish to enter the Ph.D. program at that time, the deadline for all application materials is December 1, 2010. If we may assist you in any way during this process, please do not hesitate to contact the Assistant Director of Ph.D. Studies. You may contact Dr. Alan S. Bandy via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (919) 761-2491. He will be glad to answer your questions and assist you in the application process. Cordially, Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger Director of Ph.D. Studies EMPLOYER APPROVAL FORM DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED THEOLOGY/CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP Name of Ph.D. applicant: _________________________________________________________ Name & Title of Employer: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Name of Company/Institution: _____________________________________________________ I am aware ____________________________________________ (name of prospective student) is applying for Ph.D. studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. I understand this program will involve a commitment to be on-campus at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina two weeks each June or July and two weeks each January for doctoral seminars. I understand that this program requires additional extensive pre-seminar preparation and post-seminar work while the employee remains in his/her respective field of service. As a representative of _______________________________________________, I signify that we are aware of these requirements and are supportive of this employee applying for the Ph.D. at Southeastern Seminary. Signature Date Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 (919) 761-249 2 LIBRARY ACCESSIBILITY FORM DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED THEOLOGY/CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP Date: Applicant Name: I understand that Ph.D. seminar work involves a significant amount of research, and therefore I must demonstrate the availability of a major research library within a reasonable distance from my place of residence. Typically this is a minimum of 100 miles but may be achieved through access to digital and online library holdings. I will have access to the following library/libraries to use for research purposes: Name of Library/Libraries: Distance from your residence: _______________________________________ ___________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature Date Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 (919) 761-2491 2 Dear Ph.D. Applicant, We sincerely appreciate your interest in Ph.D. studies at SEBTS. Southeastern’s Doctor of Philosophy degree provides a graduate-level academic research program for highly qualified students who wish to pursue advanced studies in the major fields covered in the Master of Divinity program. Admission is competitive. We now offer a new Ph.D. in Applied Theology concentrating in Missions. We have designed a delivery format for this particular degree concentration, making it very accessible for on-the-field workers. This degree will progress on a fixed two-year schedule of coursework, followed by the comprehensive exam and the writing of a successful dissertation. All seminar and degree requirements for the students in this concentration are identical to the standard on-campus format of the degree. Students enter the program as a community of scholars and will normally remain together through a series of seminars that meet twice annually. Seminars will meet for several week intervals during the summer (June/July) and in the winter (January). This format allows students to remain in their current position while engaging in Ph.D. studies. This degree is only available to IMB workers who receive approval from their regional supervisors and meet all the admission requirements for Southeastern’s Ph.D. studies. The IMB has graciously agreed to assist with $500 toward the initial Ph.D. program fee, $600 per semester (depending on the available budget), and they will pay the airfare for one of the trips to Wake Forest. The student is responsible for the remaining tuition costs as well as all other travel and related expenses. We have enclosed information detailing some of the specifics about the Ph.D. in Applied Theology and the admission requirements, as well as a checklist to assist you in completing the application process. The next cycle of seminars for newly admitted students will begin in the Fall of 2010. For those who wish to enter the Ph.D. program at that time, the application deadline is December 1, 2009. If we may assist you in any way during this process, please do not hesitate to contact the Assistant Director of Ph.D. Studies. You may contact Dr. Alan S. Bandy via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (919) 761-2491. He will be glad to answer your questions and assist you in the application process. Cordially, Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger Director of Ph.D. Studies IMB SUPERVISOR APPROVAL FORM DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED THEOLOGY/MISSIONS (IMB) Name of Ph.D. applicant: _________________________________________________________ Name & Title of IMB Supervisor: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Name of Region: _________________________________________________________________ I am aware ________________________________________________ (name of prospective student) is applying for Ph.D. studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. I understand this program will involve a commitment to be on-campus at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina several weeks in June / July and two weeks and in January for doctoral seminars. I understand that this program requires additional extensive pre-seminar preparation and post-seminar work while the employee remains in his/her respective field of service. As a representative of IMB, I signify that we are aware of these requirements and are supportive of this IMB worker applying for the Ph.D. at Southeastern Seminary. Signature Date Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Office of Ph.D. Studies P. O. Box 1889 120 S. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 (919) 761-2491 2
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