Envisioning ecumenism, articulating prophetic spirituality
Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation
The Graduate School of Theology
Hanshin University
Seoul, South Korea
STUDENT GUIDELINES & APPLICATION FORM
A. Student guidelines
This application form will be utilized solely for the purpose of applying for admission
in the following academic year.
Application must be completed in English.
Please type or write clearly on the application form. The details you give in your
application form will be used by the administration for processing of your
application, and potentially as the basis of your student record. Erroneous
information will greatly affect your permanent records.
Carefully follow the sequence of filling out the information in the application form.
Supply the necessary information: your surname/family name, first or given name
and other names that easily clarifies your identity and consistent with all other
documents submitted should be used. Please use only the full name given in your
passport and identity documents. Supply all other information requested in the
application form.
Application form must be accompanied by the supporting materials listed below.
Please take note that supporting materials will not be returned to the applicant.
Final result will be notified through email by March 31, 2014.
B. Required documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
1. Application form in three-pages including the statement of purpose forms fully filled;
2. One passport size photograph (attached to the application form);
3. A certified true copy of a university bachelor’s degree certificate/diploma in Christian
Theology/Divinity or in a closely related discipline and transcript of records;
4. TOEFL scores are required of applicants for whose English are not their first
language. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 530 on the paper-based test, 203
on the computer-based test, and 75 on the internet-based test. Mail the TOEFL
official score reports to Hanshin University Graduate School of Theology. TOEFL
scores are valid for two years after the test date;
5. Curriculum vitae or resume listing your academic, professional and church/
ecumenical experience;
6. Two recommendation / endorsement letters in sealed envelopes. One is from the
presbytery/conference moderator of your church’s denomination and the other is
from the general secretary/chairperson of scholarship/education committee of your
church’s General Assembly.
7. Bank statement showing the balance of 5,000 US dollars or more
8. Health certificate or letter from the doctor proving health (X-ray and hepatitis (type)
B included)
9. Please kindly fill out the Inquiry into Academic Record and Letter of Consent form to
verify your graduation.
10. If applicable, Student Scholarship Request Form fully filled.
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All the documents must be translated into English or Korean and should be sent no later
than December 31, 2013 to the following address:
Rev. Dr. Yeon, Kyuhong
Dean of the Graduate School of Theology, Hanshin University
159 Insubong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, 142-791, South Korea
E-mail : oikoumene@hs.ac.kr
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Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation
The Graduate School of Theology
Hanshin University
Seoul, South Korea
Photo
(4x5 cm.)
STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
Program of Study
(for office use, don’t fill-in)
Year and Semester
Applicant’s
Qualifications
Fall 2014
Registration No.
Qualified overseas/foreign applicants are those whose both parents are nonKorean citizens and himself/herself a citizen of a country other than South
Korea. Must have completed basic education (elementary, middle school, high
school) and acquired Bachelor of Theology degree (B.Th.) recognized by the
government.
Major
Studies in Ecumenism
and Social Transformation
Type of Application
Th. M
Personal Information
Title:
(Mr., Ms., Rev., etc.)
First/Given Name (s)
(as in passport)
Gender: __Female __ Male
Family/Surname:
(as in passport)
Maiden Name:
(if applicable)
Civil status ___Single __Married
____Other (please specify)
Place of Birth:
(city, country)
Nationality:
(as in passport)
Place of Issue:
Date of Birth:
(MM-DD-YYYY)
Country of Birth:
(as in passport)
Passport Number:
Date of Issue:
Valid Until:
(MM-DD-YYYY)
(MM-DD-YYYY)
Church Affiliation:
(full name of the national church/diocese/denomination)
2. Family Information
Spouse’s Family/Surname:
Spouse’s First/Given Name(s)
(before marriage)
Father’s Family / Surname:
Father’s First/Given Name(s):
Mother’s Family /Surname:
Mother’s First/Given Name(s):
3. Contact Information
Street Address:
Post/Zip Code:
City:
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State/Province::
Telephone:
(country code, area code, #)
E-mail Address:
Country:
Fax:
(country code, area code #)
Alternative E-mail Address:
Education
Name of School
or Educational
Institution
City and country
of issue
Inclusive dates of
attendance
Obtained degree
Master’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Languages
Note: English is the language of instruction and interaction at the program of Studies in Ecumenism
and Social Transformation
Mother Tongue/Language:
For other languages enter the appropriate number from code below to indicate level of your
language knowledge and proficiency.
Code: 0 = No skills; 1 = Limited conversation, reading of simple documents, routine correspondence.
2 = Engage freely in discussion, read and write more difficult material.
3 = Speak, read and write (nearly) as in mother tongue/native language
Language
Speak
Read
Write
Other Information
Current Profession/Job:
Ecumenical Experience:
Other information that the admission department should take into account in considering your
application.
How did you find out about the program for Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation?
I testify that information I have given in this form is true and accurate and that, if admitted, I agree to
abide by the conditions governing the Graduate School of Theology, Hanshin University.
Date: (MM-DD-YYYY)
Signature:
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Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation
The Graduate School of Theology
Hanshin University
Seoul, South Korea
Statement of Purpose
Name of Applicant: _______________________________Major:__________________________
Category
Contents
Brief and concise description of your Statement of Purpose,
knowledge about the major course and career path after graduation.
Statement of Purpose:
Reasons of applying
for the academic
program for SEST
Knowledge about the
Major: Initial learning,
understanding and
experiences of the
course you will be
taking.
Career path: What you
intend to do after
graduation.
Use separate paper if needed.
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Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation
The Graduate School of Theology
Hanshin University
Seoul, South Korea
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FORM
Scholarships afforded to students for tuition and room and board at Hanshin Graduate
School of Theology are awarded according to the following criteria:
1. Scholarships are awarded to students who require financial assistance to cover the
costs of tuition, room and board.
2. The scholarship is partial and does not cover the international airfare and living
expenses during the stay. Students must prove how to cover travel expenses to and
from Seoul, South Korea as well as personal expenses by providing the name of
supporter or by pledging.
Family/Surname:
(as in passport)
First/Given Name:
(as in passport)
I would like to apply for a scholarship grant including tuition, room and board of the twoyear academic program of Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation.
The support and pledges I can gather are the following (Please check it out):
 Cost of international airfare supported by __________________________________.
 Pledges for personal stipend and other needs:
Name /Church/Organization
Pledged amount
(approx. value in US $)
________________________________________
______________
________________________________________
______________
________________________________________
______________
________________________________________
______________
________________________________________
______________
Total
_____________
I agree to the scholarship policies of Hanshin Graduate School of Theology and will abide by
them during the course of my study program.
Date:
Signature:
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Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation
The Graduate School of Theology
Hanshin University
Seoul, South Korea
LETTER OF INQUIRY INTO ACADEMIC RECORD
Date :
.
. 2013
School Name :(official school name)
School Address :(Dpt.)
Zip code :
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail : (person in charge of academic background)
Student Name :(registered in the school)
Student Id Number:(registered in the school)
Subject : Requesting Student Information
Dear. Sir / Madam
The above applicant has submitted educational documents issued by your institution to our
university. We request you to verify the accuracy and authenticity of the copies of the
enclosed documents. We need your confirmation about his/her graduation, major field, and
the date of graduation. Kindly complete the below and return to our office. You can respond
via fax or mail. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Vice President of Admissions, , Ph.D.
Questions to verify student information.
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Student's name :
Degree :
Major :
Date conferred :
Name of institution :
Signature of University official :
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Studies in Ecumenism and Social Transformation
The Graduate School of Theology
Hanshin University
Seoul, South Korea
LETTER OF CONSENT
To whom it may concern,
This letter is to confirm that I attended(University) ♦
.
I have applied to Graduate School of Theology, Hanshin University in Seoul, Korea
for the 2014 academic year and have agreed to allow attended ♦
University to officially request my academic records from previously attended schools.
In this regard, I would like to request your full assistance when they contact you
regarding verification of enrollment and transcripts.
Enrolled Name : ♦
Student ID Number : ♦
Date of Birth : ♦
Date of Admission (transfer) : ♦
Date of Graduation (withdrawal) : ♦
Sincerely yours,
Signature
♦
Date: ♦
(MM-DD-YYYY)
※ Applicants should write on the lines marked by ♦
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