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| International Application Form APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: (All applicants must provide the following) 1. A completed application form accompanied by an autobiography and $25.00 application fee. 2. Official transcripts of course work taken at: Colleges, Universities, seminaries and professional schools. 3. A recommendation from the governing body of the church (council) in which the applicant is a member. 4. Four letters of recommendation: One each from the applicants most recent English and Speech Professors/Professor, Most able evaluate the applicant's ability in writing and public address, one from a facility member of a department in which the applicant majored, and one from an employer, or supervisor. NOTE: If the applicant is presently not attending an academic institution and is not a recent graduate, recommendations can come from any of the above, but also from a colleague. Comment on the applicant's ability in writing and public address should be included. 5. A TOEFL score (if English is not the applicant's native language) 6. A recent photograph (to be attached on upper right-hand corner of application) PERSONAL INFORMATION: Legal Name:_____________________________________________________ (Last/Family first middle maiden) Nigerian Social Security Number:_____________________________________ Previous Theol. Student I.D. Number:_________________________________ (if applicable) Perminent Address:__________________________________________________-___________ (Number/Street Name/City/State/or Postal Code/Phone) Present Address:____________________________________________________-___________ (If different) Date Of Birth: ________________________________ (Month/Day/Year) Place Of Birth:________________________________ (City/State and/or Country) Citizenship:___________________________________ (Nigeria/US/Other -Indicate Country) If presently reciding in Nigeria, or US, and not a citizen of these countries, indicate your status:_____________________________________________ Permanent Residence Alien (Immigrant) of Nigeria/U.S., list your Alien Registration Number:____________________________________ Student F-Visa/Visitors B-Visa/Other:_____________________________Date of Arrival:______________________ Predominent Ethnic Background (Nigerian citizens and permanent aliens only):____________________ White-Non-Hispanic/Black-Non-Hispanic/Hispanic/ Asian/Pacific Islander/American/ Indian/Alaskan Native:________________________________ Native Language:_____________________________________ FAMILY INFORMATION: Marital Status: Single/Married/Other:___________________ If married, full name of spouse:____________________________________ Spouses Date of Birth:_________________Place of Birth:___________________________ Date of Marriage:______________________ If you have children please list names:___________________________________________ Dates of Birth: ___________________________________________ Places of Birth:____________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: List your professional experience in ecclesiastical position. Name the church position(s) held - Date/City/State ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ List your professional experience in a non ecclesiastical position. Name the employer(s) position(s) held - Date/City/State ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ECCLESIASTICAL INFORMATION: Denomination: (Be Precise)_____________________________________________________________ Congregation to which you belong or the church you regularly attend:________________________________________________ Name:_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Number/Street__________________________________________ City/State/Zip or Postal Code:_____________________________ MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Member through infant baptism communicant/ member through adult baptism and profession of faith: (Please explain)_________________________________________________________________ Profession of Faith (if applicable) In what church?___________________Date______________ Churches to which you were a member and dates:______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Are you ordained: Yes/No _______________________________ If yes, What Ecclesiastical body and when?_______________________________________ If no, do you hope to be ordained?_______________________________________________ In what denomination?_________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND PLANS: When do you wish to enroll in this program?______________________________________ Dip TH B.TH M.TH D. TH Other (please explain) ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your vocational aim?___________________________________________________ Do you wish to be a minister in a church?(yes/no)______________________________ If yes, which denomination?______________________________ In which country?____________________________ EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION: High School and Preparatory (secondary) school attended:____________________________ Where?________________________________________________________________________ Colleges/Universities/Seminaries/and Professional Schools - List in order of dated:__________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Degrees Persued/Degrees Received:______________________________________________________________________ Name of Institution place/ major field/dates attended and date:________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Extra-Curriculum activities while in high school (preparatory/secondary school) and college:___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Please review the academic qualifications for admissions in the seminary catalog. Please note that specific admission requirements are indicated for each degree program. If you have college course to complete, some of them may be completed after admission to the seminary. TOEFL (If English is not your language) Date Taken/Plan to take:____________________ Self-Reported Score:____________________Official's score must be sent directly to the seminary. Applicants are requested to enter the institution code 1096 on their TOEFL applications and answer sheets. Have you completed college courses required for your program? Yes/No_______________ If no, list the courses which are in progress now and/or are not completed:____________ ______________________________________________________________________________ In Progress, Now not completed:__________________________________________________ If you lack certain colleges courses required for admission, but have relevant compensating life experience, please explain:_______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ If you have not completed the required speech course(s) describe your public speaking background and experience:___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Languages (other than English) you have taken:__________________________________ When and where?_____________________________________________________________ What languages other than English do you read/speak/write? And with what degree of proficiency?_________________________________________________________________ Have you taken a course in Human Psychology? Yes/ No __________________ This is a required B. TH., M. TH., D. TH., degree program. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: What will be the source of your financial support while in the seminary? (Check as many options below that are applicable) Prior Savings/Family Classical/Other Church Aid Which Church or Classical? _____________________________________________________________________ Part-Time Work/ Spouse/ Work Scholarship/ Loan/ Other: (Specify) _________________ _____________________________________________________________________ REFERENCES: Following the application provided under the number 4, on the front of the application, list the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 4 persons you have requested to provide the appropriate letters of recommendation. (two should be left blank) Name/Title/Complete Address/Phone Number English Professor:__________________________________________ or professor able to evaluate your writing ability. Speech Professor:__________________________________________ or professor able to evaluate your writing ability. Facility Member of Department:_____________________________ Employer:________________________________________________ Supervisor:_______________________________________________ Colleague:________________________________________________ A BRIEF STATEMENT OF YOUR PERSONAL CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT. I recognize the standpoint and ideas of the seminary as stated in the Catalog and am willing to conduct myself in harmony with those ideas. Date of Application:____________________________ (month/day/year) Signature:____________________________________ HOLY GHOST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ECCLESIASTICAL RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION (Dip,Th., M., Th., D. Th.) Applicant: Please complete this section and give this form and stamped envelop with the above address on it to your pastor or the clerk of the council of your church. Applicant's Name: Degree Program: International Student: Yes No Home Church: Church regularly attended (if not the same as above): Profession by faith: In what church? Church Council: Please write (print or type) as candidly as possible about the applicant's qualifications and potential for Christian service. 1. Do I recommend the applicant for study at Holy Ghost Theological Seminary? _____ 2. Do you recommend the applicant for persuit of Christian service? Yes, without reservation Yes, with reservation, (elaborate on the reverse side) 3. Are there any matters regarding Christian doctrine or life which should be noted? If yes, please explain on reverse side. 4. Additional comments. Signed, for the council of the _______________________________________ Church Name____________________________________________________ City State or Province_____________________________________________ Pastor or Clerk Date: Please mail this form directly to the Admission Office of the above address. The recommendation will remain confidential during the admission process. If the applicant is admited and enrolls, it is possible that the student will review this material in the presence of the faculty counselor. Thank you for your help. HOLY GHOST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Autobiography Applicant: _______________________________________________________________ Please write a one-page autobiography, including childhood, education, and personal development, and mail with your application to the above address. Applicant's name:_________________________________________________________ Last Family/First/Middle Degree Program:__________________________________________ International Student______________________ Yes____ No____ HOLY GHOST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION Applicant: Please fill out this section and give this form and stamped envelope with the above address on it, to the person to whom you have asked to recommend you. Applicant's Name:_________________________________________________ Last Family/First/Middle Degree Program:__________________________________________ International Student______________________ Yes____ No____ Recommender: Please type or print candidly as possible about the applicant's qualifications and potential for Christian Ministry. In evaluating such qualities as the applicant's motivation, creativity, intelligence, discipline, and maturity, not both strengths and weaknesses. Whenever possible, please assess the applicant's ability to speak affectively, and to write clearly, and persuasively. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Name:_______________________Signature______________________Date_______________ Title:___________________________School or Church_______________________________ Please mail this form directly to the Admission Office of the above address. The recommendation will remain confidential during the admission process. If the applicant is admited and enrolls, it is possible that the student will review this material in the presence of the faculty counselor. Thank you for your help. |
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