Catalog 2012-2014 - Anderson University School of Theology

Admission Requirements and Procedures
The School of Theology welcomes qualified students regardless of nationality, race, age, gender, or disability.
Admission is granted on the basis of the following criteria.
• Submission of a fully completed application for admission, including transcripts of all
academic work beyond high school.
• Presentation of formal evidence that the applicant holds a standard four-year baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college or university.
• Evidence of the ability to write on an appropriate level through essays written for the application
process. (Applicants who are judged to not meet appropriate writing standards may
be admitted on a provisional basis and may be required to do remedial work.)
• Possession of the moral character, emotional maturity, and vocational motivation appropriate
and necessary for the high calling of Christian ministry.
Please note that some students may be granted provisional acceptance at the discretion of the Anderson
University School of Theology. Students with questions concerning their academic background as noted in
the process above should contact the Office of Student Development.
For a complete admissions packet or other information, please contact:
Director of Student Development
Anderson University School of Theology
1100 East Fifth Street, Anderson, IN 46012-3495
local: (765) 641-4526; toll-free: (800) 428-6414
e-mail: dlneidert@anderson.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Intercultural and cross-cultural experiences help prepare individuals for living as world citizens and
for accepting one another as equal members of the human family. In understanding another culture,
people can better understand themselves and their place in the created order.
Anderson University and the School of Theology are registered with and approved by U.S.
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services, for the attendance and enrolling of
students into degree programs who are citizens of other countries and the issuance of authorization
form I-20 for F-1 type visas.
A limited number of international students may enroll. Each applicant for admission is considered
individually on the merits of education, citizenship, and basic religious faith; as much information as
possible is gathered to determine the suitability of Anderson University and the School of Theology to
the student’s needs, as well as the student’s suitability to the institution. The student’s plans and past
activities in home, community, school, and church are considered in the admissions process.
Application forms and all documents including transcripts must be on file with the School of
Theology Office of Student Development before June 1 for August/September admission. International
applicants are required to participate in the orientation program if admitted. It is recommended that
international students allow at least 12 to 15 months from first correspondence for completion of the
necessary filing and financial assurance requirements prior to desired beginning of study.
Completed application and admission process is required from all applicants prior to acceptance
by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee. Once the student is admitted to the seminary,
they must work with the Anderson University Office of International Student Services for the issuance
of the I-20 form for Student Visa F-1 status. Admission to the School of Theology is a two step process:
admission to the Seminary AND meeting all the requirements for the issuance of the F-1 status.
International students must be aware that admission to the seminary does not guarantee receipt of
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