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Denominational Index : BAPTIST
Office of Admissions
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22740
Ft. Worth, TX 76122-0740
E-mail : Office of Admissions
Telephone : 817-923-1921 or 1-800-SWBTS-01
URL : http://www.swbts.edu/
 
 

Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity - Advanced Track
Master of Arts in Theology
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
Master of Arts in Missiology
Master of Theology
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Ministry

 
 
Application Fee U$ 35 Deadline May 15 (Fall)
Oct. 1 (Spring)
 

Admissions

International students (F-1 visas) must contact the International Student Office to comply with the proper admissions procedures for internationals. International students are allowed to attend only the Fort Worth campus. New international students may begin only during the fall or spring semesters.
Compliance with Immigration Regulations
International students at Southwestern Seminary are expected to be aware of and in compliance with all federal immigration regulations applicable to them. Southwestern does not admit students who are currently out of status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services formerly known U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Statement of Financial Support
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services formerly known as U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service requires that a student on an F-1 visa provide evidence of adequate financial support during the duration of status as a student.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
All students who are not citizens of the United States or who are from a country whose first, official language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language and have the score sent to the Admissions Office. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) for all diploma and master's level students is required on the TOEFL. Southwestern's institutional code is 6668. For information on TOEFL requirements at the doctoral level, please consult the section of this catalog pertaining to the specific degree in question.

Credentials Evaluation Service
All academic degree transcripts from outside the United States must be sent to World Education Services (WES), P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087 for evaluation. A bachelor's degree equivalent is required for admission to a master's degree program. If the applicant has post-baccalaureate work in theological study for transfer, it must be at a master's level and include subject breakdown. A copy of the evaluation results should be sent directly to Southwestern from the evaluation service. This credentials evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant.

Written Communication Course is now required for all students for whom English is a second language and English speakers who do not come to seminary with the requisite number of college level English courses. This course will be a two -hour course and will be required during the student's first semester. Academic credit will be given for both master's and undergraduate levels, but cannot be used as an elective in your chosen degree program.

International Office
International students needing additional information or assistance may contact the Director for International Students in the Student Services Division.

The Application for Admission for degree-programs includes:

official application for admission. This application requires a $35 non-refundable application fee, basic demographic information including financial and medical information, and a statement of call and commitment to vocational Christian ministry. The written statement includes:


conversion experience;
family background;
spiritual development;
call to ministry;
vocational/ministry goals; and
educational goals.

spouse/fiancee information form. This form, completed by the spouse or fiancee of the applicant, asks for biographical information as well as a description of present Christian service and understanding of the commitment to vocational Christian ministry.

church endorsement form. This form, completed by the church where the applicant is currently a member, gives evidence of the applicant's sincere commitment to Christian ministry. Where possible the church endorsement should be read at a regular business meeting as the recommendation of a body of believers, not the recommendation of denominational leadership. The current pastor should provide reference information on the church endorsement form. If the endorsement covers a period of membership for less than one year, an additional church endorsement from a second church is required by the Admissions Committee. For student fee purposes, denominational affiliation is determined by the church endorsement form submitted with the student's application to Southwestern Seminary.
personal reference forms. Three personal references are required. One reference should come from someone in ministry who is not a relative. The other two references should come from additional sources such as friends, colleagues or professors, not relatives, who have known you rather intimately for at least two years. The pastor may include reference remarks on the Church Endorsement.

official transcripts of degrees earned and any additional post-secondary credits earned.
The applicant should request his/her college(s) to forward the transcript(s) directly to the Office of Admissions at the seminary. If the college program is incomplete when application is filed, a transcript of course work to that date must be submitted. After graduation from college a supplemental transcript must be furnished indicating the degree received.

The responsibility for approving or rejecting an application for admission belongs to the Admissions Committee. In order to protect the interests of the applicant, persons supplying references, the Southern Baptist Convention and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the proceedings of the committee cannot be shared with the applicant or other interested persons.
When an applicant's file is completed, the applicant will be notified promptly by the Admissions Office concerning action taken. The seminary reserves the right to require a personal interview before a final decision is reached.
Applications are valid for one year from the date filed. An update application may be required if an applicant does not enroll within a year.
All supporting documents contained in the applicant's file are the property of the seminary and will not be returned or reproduced for future use of the applicant.

What if I am an International Student?

In addition to the requirements listed above, International students (F-1 Visas) must also supply the following:

statement of support. The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service requires that a student on a F-1 visa provide evidence of adequate financial support during the duration of status as a student.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). All international students who are not citizens of the United States or where English is not their first language must take TOEFL and have their score sent to the Admissions Office.

transcript evaluation. All transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated. A Bachelor's degree equivalency is required for entrance to master's level programs.

Alien Registration Receipt Card. All resident alien applicants must provide a copy of their Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551 (green card) with the application.

Southwestern provides an International Student Office as a service. International students needing additional information or assistance may contact the International Student Office at internationalstudentservices@swbts.edu.

What are the application deadlines for the next academic year?
All applications for admission must be fully processed and approved before an applicant is qualified to enroll in the seminary. The following deadlines are indicated so that applicants will be aware of the last possible dates for submitting application materials. Information received after the deadlines will be processed for entrance in the following semester. International applicants must meet earlier deadlines in order to allow enough time to process required INS paperwork.

US CITIZENS
FALL SEMESTER............... JULY 15
SPRING SEMESTER.......... DECEMBER 1
SUMMER TERMS.............. APRIL 1

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
FALL SEMESTER............... MAY 15
SPRING SEMESTER.......... OCTOBER 1
SUMMER TERMS...............International Students may NOT begin classes in the Summer

 
 
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