NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

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1 Application Date: NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Application Type: Doctor of Ministry/Advanced Graduate Certificate New Student Application for Admission (degree and diplomas) Application for Re-Admission Non-Degree Certificates or Guest from another Institution General Information All Applicants Date(s) of previous enrollment at NTS (if applicable) Expected Entrance Term Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 Doctor of Ministry January June Rev. Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss Name (Last/Family, First, Middle) Mailing Permanent (if different) Mailing current until / / Primary Date of Birth Marital Status Cell Place of Birth Maiden Name (if applicable) Spouse/Fiancé s Name Name/Ages of Children Emergency Contact Mailing Cell Home Relationship How did you hear about NTS? Professor Current Student Website Conference/Assembly Pastor /Mailing Graduate Campus Visit/College Fair Magazine Ad Other If other, please explain Citizenship U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident Non-U.S. Citizen Country of Citizenship U.S. Social Security Number - -

2 The U.S. Department of Education requires NTS to report the following information on race and ethnicity. Please complete both sections. Are you of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity? Yes No Please indicate your race. If you are of mixed race, you may select more than one race. American Indian or Alaska Native (original people of North, Central & South America) Asian (Far East, Southeast Asia, India subcontinent) Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White (Europe, Middle East, North Africa) Intended Degree Master of Divinity Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Discipleship Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Arts (Theological Studies) General Academic Research Tracks Biblical Studies Christian Thought and History Doctor of Ministry Advanced Graduate Certificate in Wesleyan Pastoral Theology Other Academic Offerings Non-degree Diploma in: 365m Diaconal Ministry Children s Ministry Youth Ministry Adult Ministry Family Ministry Validated Course of Study/ Nazarene Ordination/Elder All Applicants (except DMin) Will you be living within 100 miles of Kansas City for your studies? Yes No Which campus will you attend? (You are not limited to courses offered on any one campus.) Kansas City, MO Bethany, OK Mount Vernon, OH Nashville, TN Quincy, MA San Diego, CA Academic History All Applicants (except those applying for re-admittance ) List All Universities, Colleges, Seminaries, and Graduate Schools From To Graduate? Y/N Name of Degree Received or Number of Credits Earned Have you been denied admission to any seminary or theological school? Yes If yes, please explain No

3 If you are applying for re-admittance to the seminary, please list all schools attended since NTS. List All Universities, Colleges, Seminaries, and Graduate Schools From To Graduate? Y/N Name of Degree Received or Number of Credits Earned Church Affiliation and Ministry/Work Experience All Applicants Denominational Membership District/Conference/Diocese Are you: Ordained Licensed Lay Date of Ordination Have you completed the education requirement for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene? Yes No If no, do you plan to pursue ordination in the Church of the Nazarene? Yes No A complete resume/cv may be submitted in lieu of completing the information below. All Applicants Title of Ministry Position (i.e. pastor, educator, ministry director, chaplain, missionary) Church/Institution/Company City, State, Country From/To Volunteer or Staff Primary Responsibilities Doctoral/Advanced Graduate Certificate Applicants Only Special Non-Credit Training (e.g. Military Chaplaincy) From To Description

4 Doctoral/Advanced Graduate Certificate Applicants Only Academic or Professional Honors Description References The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment) provides students a right to review their educational records. The law also permits applicants to waive this right, an action that may protect the integrity of recommendations and references. Please indicate your decision to waive or not waive this right by selecting the appropriate option for each reference. Master New Student/365m Diploma program (Readmission needs Pastor/Ecclesial only) Pastor/ Ecclesial Supervisor Title Professor/Academic Personal

5 Doctoral/Advanced Graduate Certificate Ecclesial Supervisor Title Professor/Academic Layperson in Ministry Context Personal Statement - Master Degree-seeking only Please attach a word typed essay giving your home and religious background, reasons for desiring to enter a particular aspect of ministry, and reasons for wanting graduate theological education. Personal and Professional Identity Paper - Doctoral/Advanced Graduate Certificate Please attach a 1,500 to 3,000 word typed paper that includes the information below. The paper should demonstrate your ability to organize your written thoughts clearly and coherently, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. and appropriate/consistent form and style. Citations of sources should include full bibliographic information. An overview of your personal spiritual and leadership journey with reference to all ministry experience, including your current context A description/list of your continuing education endeavors since completion of masters-level work (e.g. seminars, workshops attended, reading lists, etc.) An articulation of the theology that undergirds your ministry, with references to particular thinkers and writers who shape your theological understanding and framework (minimum 750 words) An evaluation of your current professional and educational competence and goals A rationale for pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree, i.e. your vision for how the program will contribute to your personal and professional development in your current ministry context Any desired specialization or focus for your studies and the Pastoral Research Project. Diploma in Intercultural Studies (365m) New NTS Students Please attach your answers to your application. 1. List your cross-cultural experience including location, goal and length of stay. 2. List any languages other than English in which you can converse.

6 3. Do you have a preference for your location of service? If yes, where? Why? 4. Briefly describe interaction during the past six months with people you do not see as your peers who are ethnically or culturally different from you. 5. Describe your understanding of the role of a learner in context, such as a 365m student. How do you see this in comparison with the role of those in short term mission or the role of long term missionaries and ministry leaders? 6. Have you ever been isolated from you emotional support system? Explain how you handled it. 7. When interacting with another culture do you see yourself as primarily a leader or primarily a learner? Explain. 8. What do you do when you are working in a group and the leader makes a decision with which you disagree? 9. Do you prefer to work alone or in a group? Explain why. 10. Are you a self-starter; always, frequently, sometimes, or not at all? 11. What motivates you? All Applicants If admitted to Nazarene Theological Seminary, I will diligently and faithfully attend the instructions and exercises of this Seminary, observe its rules of conduct relating to students, respect the admonitions of the instructional staff, and cooperate with the spirit and spiritual emphasis of the Seminary. I understand that misrepresentation of facts in this application will invalidate the application. I certify that I have completed this application by myself and that the information I have provided is complete and truthful. Signature and Date NTS POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION: NTS does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, marital status or age. Inquiries concerning the Seminary s nondiscrimination policy may be addressed to: Nazarene Theological Seminary, Attention: President s Office, 1700 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131