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Page 30 Chafer Theological Seminary Catalog 2009-2011 A DMISSIONS Chafer Seminary enrolls men and women of proven Christian character who adhere to the CTS Doctrinal Statement. All degree programs are coeducational. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the seminary. CTS does not currently have dormitories but will assist students in making housing arrangements. Contact the CTS office for more information. Undergraduate Study PRESEMINARY PREPARATION In requiring a bachelor’s degree (preferable), or a minimum A.A. degree, Chafer Seminary recognizes the importance of an educational foundation for the specialized study offered in seminary courses. A bachelor’s program that includes work in the major fields of humanities and sciences gives students the skills and discipline indispensable to theological study and the work of the ministry. In the undergraduate study, adequate attention should be devoted to English grammar and composition, literature, speech, logic, philosophy, and history. It is also helpful for each student to master basic computer skills (e.g., word processing). All students are encouraged to enroll in a speed-reading course before attending CTS. Language Classes Students who have had no prior training in Greek or Hebrew are not advised to start two languages simultaneously. During their first year, they are recommended to take Beginning Greek. In the second year, they may start Hebrew. We encourage incoming students to take a minimum of one year of Greek before enrolling at CTS. If the university or college a student attends does not offer Greek, we recommend taking an on-line Greek course. Contact our office for suggestions. Please set the goal for completing this course no later than one month before you enroll at CTS. Degree Admission ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES The CTS curriculum is designed to build on the baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited college or university. Exceptions to this minimal scholastic requirement for entrance are necessarily limited. A student entering Chafer Theological Seminary without a bachelor's degree is automatically placed in the certificate program and on academic probation for the first semester of his or her studies. This probation is removed after one semester of satisfactory progress toward a degree (a GPA of 2.0 or above).
Chafer Theological Seminary Catalog 2009-2011 Page 31 Applicants for admission must make formal application through the Admissions Office. All entering students (with the exception of some transfer students) will be automatically enrolled in the M.B.S. program. Transfer students should consult with the Registrar regarding entrance into the Th.M. program. Applications may be obtained from the Admissions Office or downloaded from www.chafer.edu. A nonrefundable fee of $20 must accompany the application. (If the application is late, it must be accompanied by a nonrefundable late fee of $50.) The following supporting documentation must also be submitted: 1. Biblical Qualifications. The applicant must include (a) his or her personal testimony (500 words maximum); (b) a description of his or her spiritual gift(s); (c) explanation of problem areas (e.g., bankruptcy, criminal conviction, involvement in a lawsuit, divorce); (d) description of the applicant’s ministry experiences, particularly in the last 5 years. 2. Three Character References. One of the references must come from the applicant’s pastor. Reference forms are included in the application packet. 3. Official Transcripts. Final approval for admission is contingent on receiving the official transcript verifying the conferral of the qualifying degree. 4. Spouse’s Statement (if applicable). The spouse of a married applicant must submit a one-page statement expressing his or her view regarding the applicant’s pursuit of theological training that will occupy much of the applicant’s time. 5. Demonstration of English Proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English may be required to provide TOEFL and TWE scores. Information regarding these tests is available from TOEFL, P.O. Box 6154, Princeton, NJ 08541-6154. We require the score of 600 on the paperbased TOEFL test. As part of the application process, any applicant seeking to earn a degree or certificate from CTS will be interviewed by a CTS faculty or board member. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make arrangements for an interview by contacting the CTS California office at (714) 288-9555. Nonbaccalaureate Admission Nonbaccalaureate applicants must follow the same admission procedures as degree applicants. Applicants who lack the prerequisite college degree may apply for admission to the M.B.S. and Th.M. degree programs; however, a certificate will be issued in lieu of a degree until a bachelor’s degree is completed, at which time a degree will be awarded. Admission of students without bachelor’s degrees is highly selective. Qualifications that will be considered include maturity, educational background, ministry experience, and vocational goals. Audit Admission Some students may take courses for self-enrichment only. A shorter application form, which may be obtained from the Admissions Office or on the CTS website, www.chafer.edu, must be completed before enrollment in classes. The audit application fee is $20. There are no late fees for audit applications. Admission Deadlines To facilitate enrollment, please submit the requested documents no later than June 15 for the Late Summer Module and Fall Semester; November 15 for the Winter Module, Spring Semester and Early Summer Module. Applications submitted after the above deadlines must be accompanied by a late application fee of
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