After you have submitted your Occasional Student application form, there are just a few more details to take care of. (You may wish to print this page!)

First, please print this form for completion.

NOTE: Transcripts must be mailed directly to Bethany Admissions by the person or institution completing them:

Have transcripts mailed to:
Admissions
Bethany Theological Seminary
615 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374

• [_] Transcript Request Form

 

Further Steps:

[_] You may pay your application fee now.

(Alternatively, you may mail your check for $50.00 to the address below, made out to Bethany Theological Seminary.)

[_] Submit an essay on your personal and professional goals in seeking theological education:

Please prepare a formal essay (1 page typed and double spaced), which will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Please be sure to address each of the following:

1. How your personal and professional goals relate to your faith perspective;
2. Your understandings of the church;
3. Your sense of calling or vocation; and
4. How you believe a seminary education at Bethany can help you fulfill your goals.
   
   

   You may submit your formatted essay via email as an attached MS-Word (.doc), Wordperfect (wpd), Open Office (.odt), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file to Amy Gall Ritchie, at ritchambethanyseminary.edu; or you may mail it to the address above.

 

Final Steps for the Admissions Process:

Once all of the materials are in, the Admissions Committee will meet to make their determination. You will be notified by letter. Please refer to the chart on the Apply Now page for deadlines to have all application materials in.

 

Be in contact with Amy Gall Ritchie, Director of Student Development, with any questions regarding the application process. We are excited to walk with you through the many details, offering support and clarity when needed.

ritchambethanyseminary.edu (765)983-1806