Application for the Master of Arts
in Biblical Studies & Christian Leadership
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts program at the Apostolic Theological Seminary. Please find the required application forms incldued. All documents and information submitted will be kept strictly confidential by the Admissions department.
We ask that all materials must be received by the indicated due date in order for your application to be considered complete. For any questions, please contact ______at ______or by email ______.
Application Checklist
The following items must ALL be submitted in order
for your application to be considered complete:
· Application Form
· Official sealed transcripts of all academic
work beyond the high school level
· Employment History
· Admissions Essays
· Three letters of recommendation
o Pastoral/Episcopal Reference.
o Academic/Professional Reference.
· Doctrinal Affirmation
SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date: ______
Last Name: ______
Middle: ______
First Name: ______
Mailing Address:______
City:______State :______Zip:______
Home Phone: ______
Mobile Phone: ______
Work Phone: ______
E-Mail Address: ______
Permanent Address:______
City:______State:______Zip: ______
Spouse’s Name: ______
Birth Date: ______
Birth Place: ______
Country of Citizenship:______
Gender: Male Female
SECTION 2: EDUCATION
Please request any official transcripts from the accredited Institution you received a degree from, and send them to: 10807 Laurel Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Attn: Apostolic Theological Seminary.
Name of Institution: ______
Dates of Attendance: ______
Degree Received: ______
Graduation Date: ______
Major: ______
Name of Institution: ______
Dates of Attendance: ______
Degree Received: ______
Graduation Date: ______
Major: ______
Name of Institution: ______
Degree Received: ______
Dates of Attendance: ______
Graduation Date: ______
Major: ______
SECTION 3: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please attach a resumé or curriculum vitae to this application
Current Employer: ______
Dates Employed: ______
SECTION 4: REFERENCES
Please attach the following three references:
1. Pastoral/Episcopal Reference.
2. Academic/Professional Reference.
3. Academic/Professional Reference
SECTION 5: ESSAYS
Please attach TWO essays answering the questions below (Responses should be from two to four pages, 12 size font, double spaced):
1. Describe your experience of being born again: describe what caused you to decide to be baptized, being filled with the Holy Spirit and other pivotal experiences that have shaped your Christian Faith.
2. Explain why you feel called to pursue theological education? Detail your ministerial experience, gifts and future ministry goals.
SECTION 6: DOCTRINAL AFFIRMATION
I affirm my full belief in the Apostolic Assembly’s eighteen doctrinal principles and disciplines. I pledge to practice the disciplines of our church and to faithfully live out my convictions in line with the eighteen doctrinal principles.
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Signature Date
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