I want to apply to Union Theological Seminary's Ph.D prg.  What can I do to enhance my changces of getting in?
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Union is "to the left of the rest" as seminaries go.  So if you are into liberation theology, postmodern theology, or social justice work, it may be the place for you.\n\nThe PhD program is very selective.  Your GREs should be outstanding.  If you have not yet mastered Greek or Hebrew, and you're doing Biblical studies, your chances of admission are zero.  If you are doing Church History, or Systematic Theology, you should have mastered either French or German (reading proficiency, not conversational) before you apply.  You will have to pass both French and German for reading before you are allowed to sit for your comprehensive exams.  \n\nMost importantly, there should be a particular professor (or two) with whom you want to study.  (This is how PhD admissions works everywhere -- the professors choose the students they wish to mentor.)  If there is no faculty person whose field of specialization and methodology you find congenial to your own work, then apply elsewhere.   For this reason, all PhD applicants (everywhere, in every field) should be familiar with the work of every faculty person in the programs to which they are applying.\n\nBest wishes to you!
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You have to go to Seminary School...just look for some in or around your area.
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Here are some basic steps, all of which are essential:\n\n1) Identify scholars in your field whose work (METHOD and/or AREA of specialization) you admire.   Google their names, and find out where they teach, and whether their university has a graduate program.  If not, FIND OUT WHERE they did their graduate study.  <---------  (This step is SO important.)\n\n2) Speak to your current professors, especially those in your field of study whose METHODOLOGIES and/or AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION you find congenial.  Ask them which grad programs they'd recommend for you.\n\n3) Research graduate schools.  Barron's publishes reference guides for every field, identifying every graduate program in that field.  It is COMPLETELY worth the investment to buy those guides, but if you simply cannot, the academic advising office at your university, or your university's library, should carry up-to-date versions of these guides.\n\n3) Using the advice of your professors, your knowledge of where the top scholars in your area studied, and the appropriate Barron's guide, narrow down your options to five or so schools.   Visit the websites of these schools, and find as much information as you can about their graduate programs in your area of study.  Get all the answers to your basic questions here.\n\n4) Contact the DIRECTORS OF GRADUATE STUDY (not the department chairs) at these schools.  Email inquiries are best, but telephone calls are  fine.  Apprise them of your interest, and after introducing yourself and familiarizing them with your particular area of interest, ask if you might correspond with them and/or speak to them about some other questions you have.  In your next email or telephone appointment, ask these questions:\n\nAre campus visits encouraged?  (Some programs can even help you defray the cost of your visit, but don't ask this question outright.  The graduate director will tell you if funds are available.)\nWhat are the particular resources this program has pertaining to your specific area of scholarly interest?\nDo most students complete the program?\nOf those that do, what do these students do afterwards?\nIs there strong mentoring of students by the faculty in the program?\nAre there language requirements?\nIs the thesis (or portfolio, depending on the program) requirement integrated into the program? How?\nAre most students who are accepted into the program supported? Does this support include full tuition remission? Is there a stipend? \nAre stipends only given to teaching or research assistants?\nIs there a separate method to apply for an assistantship?\nCan non-funded students serve as teaching or research assistants?\n\nIf you follow these steps to the letter, you should be able to narrow down your choices to those four or five grad schools, and you should have all the information you need to begin application.\n\nI promise that this is the best darn advice you could possibly receive.\n\nBest wishes!
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apply. go on the website
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I am assuming that you are applying for graduate school. I got all the info I needed from the source website.\nGood luck!
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Maybe you could try at some public schools.From my own experience,it is really hard to get scolarship to continue your studing at private univerities,especially if you are married and if you are international student.But you can try.You can pick few universities you would like to enter and then you should find out something abuot their leading professors,about their work,their researches,especially in the area you are interested in.Then you should e-mail them (they all have e-mail adresses at the university site)and tell them something about you,your work, that you would be pleased to work with them,and if you published something you should mention it too.\nAlso,check the ways you could get loans,they all have it,and they will help you to get it.\nIf you are as good as you say, you can be assistant to some professors, which could also be helpfull.\nMaybe you will have luck to enter good university.\nGood luck
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I would recommend Princeton. Very strong Philosophy PHD program.
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Anyone can become a minister of the Universal Life Church.\n\nhttp://ulc.org/
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Under the Sub-heading 'Education', you can begin by listing it first, as :\n"* Currently working towards my Ph D degree in _________ (subject, field), at the _____ University, in _______ (city/state)."\n...Then list the complete details about your postgraduation and graduation, including any specialisation(s), in a similar fashion - as the second and third bullet points.\n...That will create the kind of impact and interest your seek !
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I would suggest that you improve your spelling and grammar before you consider applying for a university.\nAlso try reading what you have written. You won't get to be a doctor unless you can understand the language and are fluent in it.
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Those scores are low for a PhD in public policy, particularly the quantitative score.  I strongly encourage you to try again.  While you can sometimes explain these, it's much better to not have to.  This score may be too low to explain.\n\nFurthermore, acceptance in a better school frequently means better chance at getting funding to pursue your degree.  The better policy schools have fellowships, while the lower you go down the school food chain, you have fewer funding opportunities.  It's well worth your time to try again.\n\nI know it's annoying to study, but you really should!  Study testing on the computer.  Enlist a friend to study with you or enroll in a course.  It's very much worth it.\n\nGood luck!
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check with Asbury Theological Seminary. I know they have an online program as well as Beeson Institute which is connected with Asbury. \n\nwww.ats.wilmore.ky.us
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At what level? For an undergraduate degree I might suggest Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Biola In Los angeles, or Criswell in Dallas Tx.\n\nFor a masters Degree I would reccomend either Westminster (Pennsylvania, Dallas, Callifornia, London) or Reformed Theological  (Florida, Mississippi, Atlanta Ga).\n\nFor a Doctorate I would Suggest Southern Theological in Kentuky, University of Aberdeen in Scotland or Reformed Theological
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Try to go to the website of that college; I am sure that you could chat with any body from the student association. This may be what it gets your foot in the door; once you arrive, any of them could introduce you to what you need to know.
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Here's a guideline:\n\nWho am I (education, experience, awards, etc.)?\nWhy am I interested in this field of study?\nWhy am I particularly qualified for graduate study in this area?  How have I prepared for study in this field?\nWhy am I interested in this particular program?\nWhat is my potential specific area of interest?  Why?\nWhat are my interests or influences in terms of theory?\nWhat are my long-term goals?\n\nAnd for goodness sake, PROOFREAD for grammar and spelling errors!\nOh, and if there are any blemishes on your undergraduate transcript, or gaps in your preparation, explain them.\n\n(It's always a good practice to show familiarity with current literature in the field, especially if you are not submitting a current writing sample.)\n\nOne other piece of advice:  Tailor each statement of intent for each program.  Speak with your current professors before you apply, and ask about the strengths of various programs.  You should already know which scholars are of greatest interest to you as mentors, but it is always wise to ask current professors if they know these scholars.  (You may learn that Professor M, while brilliant, is a lousy mentor for grad students.)  \n\nHope this helps!
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Yeah just take a few pratice tests from the practice books. Then I reccomend doing a Princeton Review or some other training program, though costly it'll get you results. Almost everyone's score goes up after taking those. Mine did too. And be sure to take the PSATs.
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First of all pray and ask God which church to send you to. then once you are going there for a while and they are preaching the truth ten tell the pastor you would like to be a member of that church. pray and make sure God is in it.