应用ing to 西雅图 Pacific Seminary
Admission to 西雅图 Pacific Seminary is a two-way process of discernment. 你, 申请人, 必须决定SPS是否提供适合你职业目标的神学教育和属灵培育. 你 do so by studying our promotional materials, by visiting campus (if possible), by talking with our faculty, 工作人员, 和学生, by praying for God’s guidance, and by consulting with trusted spiritual advisors. 相反, SPS招生委员会必须确定你是否在精神上和学术上准备好在赌博十大靠谱软件的一个项目中取得成功. 赌博十大靠谱软件通过仔细和虔诚地研究你的申请材料,并评估你的礼物如何, 美惠三女神, and sense of vocation fit with the mission and ethos of the Seminary. 赌博十大靠谱软件接纳能与耶稣基督建立活泼关系的男女, a commitment to the proclamation of the reign of God, an ability to succeed academically in master’s level work, 在情感上和精神上都准备好接受研究生神学学习.
要被考虑进入神学硕士课程,你必须 在线申请. 在你所选择的项目的录取过程中,找到你需要的帮助 Graduate 招生.
If you are an international student, 也可参考 International Graduate Students information about additional admission requirements.
In addition to fulfilling general SPU graduate admissions requirements, you will provide these items specific to 西雅图 Pacific Seminary:
A typed, three- to four-page personal statement, including:
- 你r career objectives.
- A narrative of your personal Christian experience. In your personal statement, you may consider reflecting on those people (e.g., parents, pastors, friends, teachers), institutions (e.g., schools, congregations, ministries), and/or “mountaintop experiences” (e.g., 撤退, 会议, 改变人生的对话)对你的属灵成长影响最大.
- 你r rationale for seeking the degree and choosing 西雅图 Pacific Seminary.
- Other insights you deem appropriate.
Two letters of recommendation
(Forms are downloadable from the application page or available from Graduate 招生.)
We ask you to secure letters of recommendation from two persons, both of whom know you well, but in different capacities, 因此,他们可以从不同的方面谈谈你们为研究生神学教育的挑战所做的准备.
- Spiritual/emotional preparedness: This letter should be from a pastor, church 工作人员 person, 牧师, parachurch professional, 青年领袖, Bible study leader or college religion professor. It should describe the depth of your Christian faith, as evidenced by the way you live your life, serve your neighbors, 并参与基督教社区(当地教会)的事工, parachurch organization, 教堂的程序, 等.).
- Academic Preparedness: 这封信应该是一位熟悉你的学术工作的前大学教授写的,他可以描述你的求知欲和研究技能, 写作, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management. If you cannot secure a letter from a former professor, 由雇主或经理出具的能解决这些问题的信函,经神学院教务长(lcsholmes@raynoldsnarh.net); in such cases, an interview may be required. 您可以通过电子邮件请求允许提交另一份推荐信 seminary@raynoldsnarh.net.
Transfer credits
如果你想申请在地区认可的大学或ats认可的神学院或神学院完成的研究生水平的课程,以获得神学硕士学位, you must provide official transcript(s) and, 在某些情况下, course syllabi. 你 may transfer up to 27 quarter credits from other graduate programs. To receive transfer credit:
- Each course must be at least 3 graduate-quarter credits and be equivalent to courses taught in the 西雅图 Pacific Seminary.
- Each course will be considered on a case-by-case basis as to the fulfillment of specific curricular requirements.
- A minimum grade of B will be needed for transferred work.
- All courses applied toward the graduate degree must be taken within seven years of admission.
- In all cases, the final 27 MA in Theology credits must be taken at SPU.
Application deadlines
Students can apply to 西雅图 Pacific Seminary to begin Autumn, 冬天, and Spring quarters, and to begin during Summer Sessions, though most students choose to begin their program in Autumn Quarter.
- Autumn Quarter7月31日
- 冬季季11月15日
- Spring Quarter2月15日
- Summer Sessions: 5月1日
Non-degree students
作为一名非学位学生,你最多可以修9个学分的研究生神学课程,如果你:
- 拥有地区认可的学院或大学的学士学位.
- Fill out a short application form with the 西雅图 Pacific Seminary office.
- 获得神学院院长或副院长的许可.
Contact the 西雅图 Pacific Seminary at seminary@raynoldsnarh.net or 206-281-2342 for more information.