German Exchange Studies Program Application 2020-2021 Applicant Name: DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIALS: NOVEMBER 16, 2020, 5:00 pm Instructions: All responses must be typed and completed in full Be sure to save an electronic copy in your own file Please obtain the required signatures after printing Make sure your name is in the footer on all pages of the application, put each of the following parts of your application into one sealed envelope, and turn in or mailed and postmarked to the Office of Student Life by 5:00 pm on November 16 Do not send applications via email Application General Letter of Reference Faculty Letter of Reference Personal Essay High School Diploma and College Transcripts Late applications, non-typed applications, and incomplete applications will not be considered These two exchange programs are for academic year 2021-2022 Please indicate your first preference: Georg-August University (German) Ludwig-Maximilian-University (German) Anticipated Graduation Date: Spring 2024 Spring 2022 Spring 2023 Others: Name: Applicant Information: _ Name _ Date of Birth _ Address _ Phone Number _ Emory Email address Year in Seminary 1st Year 3rd Year Degree Program 2nd Year _ M.Div _ Other _ M.R.L _ _ M.T.S Joint Degree Please specify (joint degree): Denomination/Tradition (Please specify): _ Number of hours completed by the end of the current semester GPA Previous Education: _ Undergraduate College Degree Major GPA Other Graduate Education GPA Degree _ Major Name: Languages: What other languages you read and/or speak: Reading Fluency Speaking Fluency Language Poor Fair Good Excelle nt Poor Fair Good Excelle nt LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Non-Academic Letter of Reference: Please include a letter of reference from someone who knows you well and can speak to your work or travel experiences, maturity, character, adaptability, and other factors relevant to an international, cross-cultural program (not a family member) Name Phone Title E-mail _ Request Date applicant _ Relationship to Academic Letter of Reference: Please include a letter of reference from a Candler faculty member (not your academic advisor and not a TA), who can speak to your academic record and readiness for this program Name Phone Name: Request Date E-mail ENDORSEMENT Academic Advisor: Name of Faculty Advisor: Signature of Faculty Advisor: Date Registrar: Certification of Academic Standing: (Student name) is in good academic standing at Candler School of Theology throughout the application process Authorized Signature PERSONAL ESSAY (Registrar) Date Please provide a typed essay on a separate page (750-1000 words) that addresses the following questions for the program to which you are applying Academic Exchange Programs Essay: Please explain your reasons for wanting to study at the institution for which you are applying Please summarize your previous travel and cross-cultural experiences and how they have improved your theological understanding and knowledge How will participation in this program enhance your educational experience at Candler, your development as a leader, and your ministry? What new learning you hope to gain from this program? TRANSCRIPTS Please attach official copies of your high school diploma and college/other graduate school transcripts These are required as part of the German application process Name: PASSPORT Do you have a current passport? No Yes Country and Issuance: Expiration Date: Applicant’s Signature Received by OSP staff (Signature) Date Date Please return this form by November 16, 2020, 5:00 pm to: The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation Office of Student Life 1531 Dickey Dr Suite 311 Atlanta, Georgia 30322 Name: