Application for Graduate Admission – Recommendation

The applicant demonstrates an appropriate level of maturity and authenticity in relationships and interpersonal interactions. The applicant is honest, considerate, and sincere.

The applicant is emotionally and socially aware, attentive, and engaging. The applicant has the capacity to engage difference curiosity and hospitality. The applicant demonstrates self-control and appropriate boundaries. The applicant is attuned to and empathetic to the thoughts and feelings of others.

The applicant is aware of her/himself in relationship to others. The applicant can think critically about her/his own story and articulate their emotional experiences. The applicant is willing to receive constructive feedback and exhibits a desire to grow.

The applicant exhibits a desire to learn within a theological learning community. The applicant is genuinely interested in growing her/his faith by engaging the biblical narrative.

The applicant's education and/or life experiences reflect a diversity of learning. The applicant is articulate, thoughtful, and able to be productive in both writing and speech. The applicant exhibits aptitude and readiness for graduate level study.