AFTE: A Foundation for Theological Education

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John Wesley Fellowship

Application Form

Please print this application form. The applicant is requested to complete this form as fully as possible. The information will be handled confidentially. Essay questions should be answered on separate paper. NOTE: All applications and reference letters must be sent by January 20:

A Foundation for Theological Education
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380

PERSONAL

Name________________________________________________

Present Address________________________________________

Permanent Address______________________________________

Email Address _________________________________________

Phone ( ) ______-___________

Marital Status: (Optional) Single____ Married____ Divorced_____ Widowed____

Spouse's Name_________________________________________

Anniversary_____________________

Your Birthday_________________________________________

Spouse's Birthday_____________________________________

Child(ren)'s Name(s) and Age(s)_______________________
________________________________________________

How long have you been a member of the United Methodist Church?_____________

Your Annual Conference_______________________________________________________________

Conference Relationship: Local Pastor_____ Deacon's Orders_____ Unordained_____ Conference Member_____ Member on trial_____ Not a member_____

EDUCATION

College_______________ Major_______________ Degree_______________ Year____

Seminary_______________ Major_______________ Degree_______________ Year____

Other Formal Study_______________________________________________

Languages Some Exposure Reading Knowledge Passed Grad. Exam

PROPOSED DOCTORAL STUDIES

Where Applied	Degree Sought	Accepted

Major field of study_____________________________________________________

Possible dissertation topic______________________________________________

Vocational plans________________________________________________________

Do you plan to devote full time to academic studies?___________________

FINANCES

1. Income----------------------------------Total Amount: $___________

Amounts:
a. Other Scholarships____________

b. Gifts___________

c. Salaries____________

d. Savings____________

2. Indebtedness----------------------------Total Amount: $____________

Amounts:
a. Student Loans____________

b. Credit Cards___________

c. Other Major Sources____________

PERSPECTIVES (Limit 20 pages)

1. Construct an outline of the theological affirmations you believe to be essential to the Christian faith and life. Comment briefly on each of them, including evidence of your commitment to the current Doctrinal Standards of the United Methodist Church -- understood as our Articles of Religion, Confession of Faith, General Rules, and Wesley's Standard Sermon and Explanatory Notes of the New Testament.

2. What are the principal issues, leading scholars, and primary schools of thought in your proposed field of study? What draws you to this field of study, and what contribution do you hope to make to this field?

3. Outline and briefly discuss the Wesleyan distinctives that you regard as especially important. How are they relevant to current theological issues, trends, etc.?

4. Describe your feelings about and your present involvement in the United Methodist Church (local and otherwise). How do you intend to use your gifts, graces, and academic expertise to witness for Christ and enrich the Church?

5. Write your spiritual autobiography, including your present areas of growth and struggle.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

1. Recent Photograph.
2. College and Seminary Transcripts.
3. A copy of your GRE scores (Code #1136). The GRE is required of all applicants.
4. Reference letters from: two professors, one pastor, one layperson.