Eden Application – Eden Theological Seminary

Eden’s Application Process

We strive to make this application process quick and easy. It should take you about 10-15 minutes to complete. You may save your application and continue at another time, if you wish.

You need this information on hand to complete the application:

Dates you attended any other schools
Your references first and last names, email and phone
Your resume
Your writing sample(s)
Self Portrait/”Selfie”

After submitting your application, please request your transcripts be sent electronically to [email protected] or via post to:

Eden Seminary Admissions

475 E. Lockwood Avenue

Webster Groves, MO 63319

Please click the button below to pay the application fee of $40

Application Fee

If you have any questions, contact the Eden Admissions office at [email protected] or 314-918-2642.

Application

Step 1 of 12

Contact Information

Title

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Dear Prospective International Student: Thank you for your interest in studying at Eden Theological Seminary. We are pleased to have international students continue their studies with us. Eden is a graduate school which prepares women and men for ordained Christian ministry. One of the six seminaries of the United Church of Christ, Eden is a community committed to fighting for the greater good across the globe. Eden welcomes everyone, regardless of denominational ties, gender-identity, sexual-orientation, class, or background. All international students start in the fall cohort for each academic year. Eden’s policy regarding International Students seeking admission to any Master program requires that applicants: (1) Receive a recommendation from the Judicatory or Regional Minister of their denomination; (2) Church or denomination be recognized as a partner by Global Ministries of the United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ (Christian Church) OR that they be a member of a church that is already in partnership with Eden Theological Seminary; and (3) Arrange for or provide all expenses to cover travel to and from Eden from their country of residence; apply for and pay for their SEVIS Visa and provide for their own books over 4-semesters of attendance. I regret to inform you that Eden does not provide scholarships for students if they do not have these relationships already in place. If you are not sure that your church is a Global Ministries Partner, please check with your Judicatory or Regional Minister Representative to confirm this arrangement. Once you have confirmed that you meet the requirements, please forward the following items to me at [email protected] to begin the next step in your application process: 1. A letter of recommendation from your Judicatory or Regional Minister 2. A letter of introduction or name of your Global Ministries Partner Liaison 3. A statement that describes why you want to study at Eden Theological Seminary including your answers the below questions: • Are you Ordained? When were you ordained? How long have you served as an ordained leader in your church? • How did you learn about Eden? If someone told you about Eden, please indicate who it was and how you know them. • Describe your call to ministry. • What are your goals for ministry post-graduation from Eden? After you have answered the above questions, I will send your information to our committee for international students. We look forward to hearing more about you and your interest in Eden. Peace and blessings, Dana McNamara, M.Div. c/o 2016 Interim Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Eden Theological Seminary

Cell Phone Number(Required)

What is your preferred communication method?(Required)

Phone

Text

Degree Program of Interest and Attendance Preference

Please select the degree program for which you are applying as well as the term you wish to begin.

Degree Program(Required)

Entry Term(Required)

In a time when social distancing and state restrictions are a fluid endeavor for the safety of us all, Eden Theological Seminary is making theological education a reality no matter where you are with HyFlex©! HyFlex© gives students the opportunity to decide how they will attend courses based on their schedule.

Synchronous classes run in real time, with students and professors attending together from different locations. From day-to-day students can decide how they engage their classroom.
Asynchronous classes run on a more relaxed schedule, with students accessing class materials during different hours and from different locations.

What is your preferred format of attendance?

In Person Only

Online - Asynchronously

Online - Synchronously

Blended - In Person and Online-Synchronous

Undecided

Demographics

Birth Date(Required)

Ethnicity(Required)

Pronouns

What are your pronouns?

Are you a veteran of the United States Military?(Required)

Yes

Education Information

Please include all colleges/universities you attended, even if you did not graduate.

College 1

College: Name of School

College 1: Location

State or country where the school is located

College 1: Attendance Dates

(Example: 2012-2015)

College 1: Graduated?

Yes

College 1: Degree Earned

College 2

College 2: Name of School

College 2: Location

State or country where the school is located

College 2: Attendance Dates

(Example: 2012-2015)

College 2: Graduated?

Yes

College 2: Degree Earned

College 3

College 3: Name of School

College 3: Location

State or country where the school is located

College 3: Attendance Dates

(Example: 2012-2015)

College 3: Graduated?

Yes

College 3: Degree Earned

Do you need space to enter more schools?(Required)

Yes

Education Information Continued

College 4

College 4: Name of School

College 4: Location

State or country where the school is located

College 4: Attendance Dates

(Example: 2012-2015)

College 4: Graduated?

Yes

College 4: Degree Earned

College 5

College 5: Name of School

College 5: Location

State or country where the school is located

College 5: Attendance Dates

(Example: 2012-2015)

College 5: Graduated?

Yes

College 5: Degree Earned

College 6

College 6: Name of School

College 6: Location

State or country where the school is located

College 6: Attendance Dates

(Example: 2012-2015)

College 6: Graduated?

Yes

College 6: Degree Earned

References

Each degree program has a slightly different requirement for references. Below is a list, find the degree for which you are applying and note the types of references your degree program of choice requires. Provide the contact information of your references so that Eden’s Admissions Office may contact your references and supply them with an Eden Reference Form on your behalf. Please contact your references and advise them that the Eden Admissions Office will be in contact via email once your application has been received in the office.

Master of Divinity – Ministerial and Personal
Dual Degree – Ministerial and Personal
Master of Arts in Professional Studies – Ministerial and Personal
Master of Community Leadership – Professional and Personal
Master of Theological Studies – Academic and Personal
Doctor of Ministry – Denominational, Ministerial, and Personal
Non-Degree – Personal
A more detailed description of these references are on the Admissions Requirements webpage.

Reference 1

Reference 1: Type(Required)

Reference 1: Name(Required)

First Last

Reference 1: Email(Required)

Reference 1: Phone Number(Required)

Reference 2

Master of Divinity – Ministerial and Personal
Dual Degree – Ministerial and Personal
Master of Arts in Professional Studies – Ministerial and Personal
Master of Community Leadership – Professional and Personal
Master of Theological Studies – Academic and Personal
Doctor of Ministry – Denominational, Ministerial, and Personal
Non-Degree – Personal

Reference 2: Type(Required)

Reference 2: Name(Required)

First Last

Reference 2: Email(Required)

Reference 2: Phone Number(Required)

Reference 3

Master of Divinity – Ministerial and Personal
Dual Degree – Ministerial and Personal
Master of Arts in Professional Studies – Ministerial and Personal
Master of Theological Studies – Academic and Personal
Doctor of Ministry – Denominational, Ministerial, and Personal
Non-Degree – Personal

Reference Type(Required)

Reference Name(Required)

First Last

Reference Email(Required)

Reference Phone Number(Required)

Faith Community Affiliation

Eden would like to know more about your religious journey. Please provide information regarding churches or religious communities you are currently serving and/or attending. We know some ministers and students have a home church and serve another church professionally. Please list all churches or religious communities with whom you are currently in relationship.

Faith Community Affiliation 1

Relationship Type(Required)

Name of Organization(Required)

Location(Required)

City, State

Faith Community Affiliation 2

Relationship Type

Name of Organization

Location

City, State

Affiliation Information

Affiliated Denomination or Religious Community(Required)

Ordained?(Required)

Ordination Year

Supporting Documents

Please upload your resume, writing sample, and self portrait here. Resume: One you've already created. Writing Sample: Master Degree Applicants - Academic Writing Sample Doctor Degree Applicants - Academic Writing Sample and Ministry Context Reflection Credit Non-Degree Applicants - One page about why you want to attend Eden.

Resume

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 200 MB.

Ministry Context Reflection Document

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 200 MB.

Academic Writing Sample

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 200 MB.

Self Portrait/Selfie

Accepted file types: heic, jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 200 MB.

Signature Process

We are grateful you have made application to Eden's degree program. We would love to know how you chose Eden to begin this journey.

How did you learn about Eden?(Required)

Example: Google Search, Pastor, Alumni, etc.

Eden Theological Seminary requires that you certify your application by submitting an electronic signature. To certify your application, provide your electronic signature by typing your full name into the text box below.

Consent(Required)

I certify that all the information in my application is accurate and true.

Electronic Signature(Required)

Example: John Doe

Date

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.