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 Personal History Frequently Asked Questions

Summarize your personal history:

Using your best English composition, in 1050 to 1500 words, address the following topics. Please type or print clearly, and make sure your name can be clearly seen.

M.A., M.Div., CERT, UNC  applicants:

1. Share your life story, including at what point you began your relationship with Jesus Christ. Talk about your growth since that time and what brings you to apply to Seminary at this season in your life. Include your thoughts on how you would like to see your faith grow during your time in Seminary.

2. What draws you to your desired major/area of study? What is your intended outcome upon degree completion? Why is that career or ministry choice meaningful to you?

3. Discuss a local, national, and/or international issue and why you are passionate about it.

Th.M., Ph.D. applicants:

  1. Share your life story and at what point you began your relationship with Jesus Christ.  Talk about your growth since that time and what brings you to apply to Asbury Seminary's Advanced Research Program.  Include your thoughts on how you would like to see your faith grow during your time in this program. (350 to 500 words maximum)
  2. Please describe your ministry and vocational experience, including positions held and dates of service.  (350 to 500 words maximum)
  3. Statement of Purpose - Describe briefly the reasons you are prompted to pursue study in the particular program area you have chosen and what you hope to gain through the program.  Give specific goals, and personal or professional needs.  (350 to 500 words maximum)
  4. Research Interests (for PhD applicants only) - State your preferred concentration in the program you have chosen (Biblical Studies applicants select either Old or New Testament; Intercultural Studies applicants select either Contextualization Studies, Development Studies, Evangelization Studies, or Historical-Theological Studies).  Then, provide a brief reflection indicating possible research interests.  (350 to 500 words maximum)
  5. List the language(s) (including English) used in your research and/or ministry and indicate your relative proficiency.
  6. (Optional)  If you feel your cumulative grade point average or academic test scores do not adequately reflect your abilities to flourish at Asbury Seminary, please explain.
  7. (Optional)  If you are married, describe your spouse's attitudes toward your plans for seminary education and future ministry.
  8. Please attach a resume or CV.

D.Min. applicants:

  1. Share your life story and at what point you began your relationship with Jesus Christ.  Talk about your growth since that time and what brings you to apply to Seminary at this season in your life.  Include your thoughts on how you would like to see your faith grow during your time in Seminary. (350 to 500 words maximum)
  2. Please describe your ministry and vocational experience, including positions held and dates of service.  (350 to 500 words maximum)
  3. Statement of Purpose - Describe briefly the reasons you are prompted to pursue study in the particular program area you have chosen and what you hope to gain through the program.  Give specific goals, and personal or professional needs.  (350 to 500 words maximum)
  4. (Optional)  If you feel your cumulative grade point average or academic test scores do not adequately reflect your abilities to flourish at Asbury Seminary, please explain.
  5. (Optional)  If you are married, describe your spouse's attitudes toward your plans for seminary education and future ministry.
  6. Please attach a resume or CV.