Application for Admission

In addition to this form, you will also need to submit
(1) three copies of the Letter of Recommendation form
(2) Essay/Writing Samples as required by program and
(3) Official Transcripts to:

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Admissions Department
4201 North Main St
Columbia, SC 29203

Fields marked with an asterisk(*) are required

First Name: *

Middle Name:

Last Name: *

Maiden Name:

Gender:

Email: *

Phone:

Mailing Address Information

Mailing Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip: *

Permanent Address (if different):

I would like to apply for

Degree Desired:

Planned Status:

Full-time (9+ credit hours)

Half-time (5-8 credit hours)

Quarter-time (3-4 credit hours)

Term:

Fall

January

Spring

Year:

Education Information

Education - Undergraduate College/University, location, dates attended, major, degree earned (list all):

Graduate School or Seminary (Location, Dates attended, degree earned):

Number of semester hours previously completed of Biblical Greek (For STM applicants only):

Number of semester hours previously completed of Biblical Hebrew (For STM applicants only):

Work Experience (including military). Please list employer, position or type of work, and dates of employment:

School, Church, and Community activities, awards and honors:

Other

Failure to answer these questions will significantly delay processing your application.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation?:

Yes

Are there such criminal charges pending against you at this time?:

Yes

Have you ever been dismissed, suspended, or placed on probation for academic reasons by any school or college?:

Yes

Have you ever been dismissed, suspended, or placed on probation for disciplinary reasons by any school or college?:

Yes

If yes to any of the above questions, please explain:

Church Affiliation

Congregation to which you belong (Name & Address):

Denomination:

Pastor's Name:

Email:

How long have you been an active member:

Previous denomination memberships, if any:

Are you a candidate for professional/rostered ministry within your denomination?:

Yes

Denominational regional/national unit (Synod/Conference/Denominational Office):

Denominatinoal Unit Mailing Address:

Denominational Unit Contact Person:

Denominational Unit Email:

For Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Applicants Only

Has your congregation registered you with the synodical Candicacy Committee?:

Yes

Have you received an entrance decision?:

Yes

If yes, what was the date?:

If no, what is the anticipated date of the decision?:

More Information About You

The following information is used for statistical purposes. Responses to questions regarding race, national origin, and ethnic heritage are optional. Questions regarding citzenship must be answered. Information gathered will be used only for statistical purposes and will not be used in any discriminatory manner. Reported debt will not impact an admission decision, however, student debt is a concern of the seminary and the church. Research shows that high amounts of student debt can negatively impace ministry leaders. Therefore special debt consulattion with seminary officials may be necessary to those with high debt before entering seminary.

Date of Birth:

Marital Status:

Select one or more of the following racial categories:

Are you a citizen of the United States of America: *

Yes

If no, of what country are you a citizen?:

If no, are you a legal resident of the U.S.?:

Yes

If no, please provide resident number or current visa and its expiration date:

Are there any special needs that may affect your ability to student at the graduate level?:

Educational Loans Outstanding (USD):

Total Other Loans (including mortgages) (USD):

I certify that all information given in this application is complete and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts on this application may be cause for refusal of admission, cancellation of admission, or suspension from the University. If admitted to Lenoir-Rhyne University and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, I agree to abide by the established regulations of the university, seminary and the Student Government Association. I agree to accept the obligation imposed on me by the Honor Code. I am voluntarily providing my social security number for official use only. If I am accepted into the seminary, I hereby authorize the seminary to perform a mandatory background check for acceptance.

LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY AND LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SOUTHERN SEMINARY ADMIT QUALIFIED STUDENTS IN ALL PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, HANDICAP OR GENDER.

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(803) 786-5150
(800) 804-5233 (toll free)
Fax: (803) 786-6499
4201 North Main Street
Columbia, S.C. 29203

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