M.Div. & MATS Application Checklist

1. A completed application form.

2. A non-refundable application fee of $50 paid to SFTS at the time of application.

3. Five personal statements of approximately 300 to 500 words each, responding to the questions given on the application.

4. References:

Please type or print your name clearly on the enclosed reference forms. Complete the waiver information at the top of the form before mailing it to your references. Note that if you do not waive your right to read the reference, your reference may not be as open or willing to write about you. We suggest you include a stamped envelope with SFTS¡¯s address when you forward the form to your references. Please provide references from:

a. Two persons who can attest to your academic ability (professors or administrators). If you have been out of college or graduate school for over 5ve years, or come from a large university where you may be unknown to a professor or administrator, you may substitute two professional colleagues;

b. One church o7cial to whom you are not related (pastor, elder, deacon); and

c. One personal friend.

5. Official transcripts of all post-secondary school work.

6. For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper test or 79–80 on the internet based test is required for admission consideration.

7. All applicants must complete a criminal background check and submit a Self-Disclosure

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