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    Our goal is to get to know the applicant better--learning things that we might not know by reading their application.

    This conversation is a chance to build upon the application materials that have already been submitted. Please engage the prospective student at your own discretion around the following areas. You may use your own questions; however, we hope you will use at least one of the suggested questions from each section to help your conversation along. 

    Please allow the conversation to be organic and let the applicant ask questions. Please refer students to the Admissions Office for all admissions, financial aid, and application related questions.

    You do not need to make a recommendation about an admissions decision. 

  • Date of Interview
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  • Degree Program*

  • Educational Background, Interests, Promise:

    What was your favorite course in undergrad and why?
    Second Career: What lessons have you learned in your previous work that do or might influence your studies and your ministry going forward?
    Transfer Students: What is compelling you to transfer to CTS? How do you expect CTS to be different from your current school?
    What books/blogs/articles are you reading?
    What's the best book you've read lately?

  • Hopes/Fears/Expectations for Seminary:

    What do you expect to find in the seminary experience?
    What do you hope to be the outcome of your time at seminary?
    What are your fears about this process? (For yourself/for your family?)


  • Personal and Family Background

     

    Share some significant life experiences that have greatly shaped who you are and how you conduct yourself today.
    What are you like when you are at your best?
    What are you like when you are at your worst?
    How do you respond when others disagree with you?
    Are you better at reasoning or feeling your way through decisions?
    Discuss a time when you changed your mind about something important. What was that like and how did it happen?

  • Religious Background

     

    What was your favorite course in undergrad and why?

    How does your faith and the way you express your faith compare/contrast to the church in which you were raised/the church to which you belong?
    What helps you to maintain and nurture your relationship with God?
    What is your favorite thing about serving in a faith community, non-profit, etc. (ministry context)?
    How would you describe your faith?
    How has the decision/discernment process of applying to seminary challenged and affirmed your faith?
    What/who will be your support network as you journey through seminary?
    Could you give an example or two of what you have experienced in your life that has brought on a sense of wonder or awe?

  • Other

    What is your plan to finance this degree?
    How will your previous profession(s) influence your current and future ministry?

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