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16 a. Biographical essay (500-700 word limit) Address any major life challenges and changes that have impacted, or continue to impact, your personal growth and development (such as, why you decided to leave Denver Seminary, job loss, trauma, divorce, death) and how you have dealt with or are dealing with those issues. b. Spiritual growth and development essay (500-700 word limit) Include things such as, additional calls to ministry/vocation, ministry experiences, church involvement, which have occurred since last attending Denver Seminary. How have they impacted your spiritual identity and growth? c. Master of Theology (ThM) Writing Sample (1,000-2,000 word limit) Applicants for the ThM program should submit a sample academic research essay that they have authored by themselves consisting of approximately 1,000-2,000 words. The essay should include a well-defined thesis that the applicant goes on to defend or refute. It could take the form of a book review that critically evaluates the book under consideration. It could also be a published article or an unpublished essay. It should be in the general area in which the applicant is applying (e.g. Old Testament, New Testament, or Theology). d. Application for Major, Concentration, or Track In response to the prompts, please state your desired program and explain how this program fits with your vocational goals as well as how you are equipped to succeed at Denver Seminary. 3. Supplemental Information a. Two references. At least one reference must be from a pastor or someone in a position of Christian leadership in your life. All references must have known you for at least a year and may not be related to you. Th.M. applicants must submit one pastoral reference and two academic references. b. Official transcripts An official transcript is required from any institution where a degree has been completed since attending Denver Seminary. Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry applicants only: An official transcript is required from the graduate institution where a Master of Divinity or its equivalent has been completed. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes to Denver Seminary. Electronically issued transcripts are acceptable if issued directly by the institution or an approved issuing body. c. Doctor of Ministry applicants must submit all of the above application materials along with a resume that includes both educational and professional experience. Visiting Students from Other Graduate Schools Students from other accredited graduate schools are welcome to study at Denver Seminary on a limited basis. Visiting students who wish to change their status to degree-seeking must apply for admission as a regular degree-seeking student. Application procedures for visiting students are as follows: 1. Student application for admission This is available online at www.denverseminary.edu (then click the "Become a Student" button). Carefully read the NAE Statement of Faith, Community Values & Behavioral Commitments, and the Student Handbook policies that govern student life at the applicable campus of Denver Seminary. Sign the form only if you can do so without mental reservation. By signing this form you agree to abide by these standards and policies while attending school or face possible dismissal from the school. 2. A nonrefundable $15 application processing fee 3. A letter from the registrar of the applicant's current school This should indicate that the applicant is a student in good standing and provide authorization for the course(s) in which the applicant plans to enroll.