Application Form

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To apply for the CBTS Español program, please use this link: Formulario de Aplicación.

Otherwise, click Next below.
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Upon acceptance, students have one year to commence studies with CBTS. If the student does not commence studies within one year, they will have to fill out the application again.
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Name * This field is required.(NOTE: Please use Western standard formatting for this section. First name is your legal personal name. Last name is your surname or family name. Please always use this format in all your communications with the seminary.)
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Date of Birth* This field is required.
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Where did you learn about CBTS?* This field is required.
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If "other" please specify. Otherwise, Next.
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Optional - Were you referred by someone to CBTS?
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Optional - Name of person who referred you (We would like to say thank you!)
Name of Referrer
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Optional - Email of person who referred you
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What do you desire to accomplish with your seminary education?* This field is required.
I am already a pastor and want to be better equipped
I aspire to become a pastor
I want to become a better equipped Christian in service to the church
I want to be better equipped to teach as a non-pastor (Sunday school, small group Bible studies, children’s education, etc.)
I want to become a missionary/church planter
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Could you name the most important factor in your decision to apply to CBTS?* This field is required.
Informed Scholarship
Pastoral Heart
Accessible
Affordable
Confessional
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Space for additional comments (optional)If none, click Next
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Are you a member of a church partner church?* This field is required.
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What is the name of your church?* This field is required.
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Desired Track of Study* This field is required.
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Diploma of Biblical Studies
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies
Diploma of Pastoral Studies
Master of Arts in Reformed Baptist Studies
Master of Theology (ThM)
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Visiting Student
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Which MATS/DTS emphasis would you like to apply for?
Systematic/Historical Theology
Biblical Studies
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Have you completed an undergraduate degree?* This field is required.
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Please list institution and degreeWhich institution did you receive your undergrad from?
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Have you completed a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent?** This field is required.
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ThM applicants must possess an MDiv or equivalent degree.* This field is required.If you have not completed an MDiv, feel free to explore our other degree programs. If you have questions, we'd be happy to help! Email: info@cbtseminary.org.
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Academic degrees currently held or in progress* This field is required.(Include date and granting institution)
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Click here to review the two ThM tracks if you have not already.

Then proceed to the next question.
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Which ThM track are you applying to?* This field is required.
Reformed Baptist Studies
Research Option
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Which - major would you like to apply for?* This field is required.
Systematic Theology
Historical Theology
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All ThM applicants must submit a short essay (250–500 words) explaining why they are applying to CBTS.* This field is required.
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All - applicants must submit a short essay (250–500 words) explaining why they are applying to CBTS.* This field is required.
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Upload an academic writing sample, preferably a research paper previously submitted in a graduate-level course. This sample may be a previously written paper, article, or essay that demonstrates proper citation methods and ability to construct, in English, a graduate-level paper.* This field is required.
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What thesis topic do you wish to research? Include a brief explanation regarding why you have chosen this topic and what direction you hope to take it.* This field is required.
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Describe the topic or area you propose to research for your doctoral dissertation. Include a brief explanation of why you have chosen this topic and the direction you anticipate your research taking.
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Applicant should possess an MDiv or equivalent degree.

Please send official transcripts to:

b.cassell@cbtseminary.org

or

CBTS Registrar's Office

800 Chuck Gray Court

Owensboro, KY 42303
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Applicants must possess at least an MDiv degree, with preference given to students with academic studies beyond the MDiv level (e.g., ThM studies).

Students are expected to have at least 2 semesters of Greek and 2 semesters of Hebrew to apply.

Please send official transcripts to:

b.cassell@cbtseminary.org

or

CBTS Registrar's Office

800 Chuck Gray Court

Owensboro, KY 42303
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Two Letters of Recommendation

An ecclesiastical letter of recommendation from a pastor/elder of the church of which the applicant is a member.

An academic letter of recommendation from a professor (preferably in the area specified as the major for the ThM degree), under whose guidance the applicant has pursued studies.

Please send these to:

Admin@cbtseminary.org

or

CBTS Dean of Students

800 Chuck Gray Court

Owensboro, KY 42303
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Three Letters of Recommendation

An ecclesiastical letter of recommendation from a pastor/elder of the church of which the applicant is a member.

Two academic letters of recommendation from past professors.

Please send these to:

Admin@cbtseminary.org

or

CBTS Dean of Students

800 Chuck Gray Court

Owensboro, KY 42303
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