Written Essays - Gordon Conwell

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APPLICATION ESSAY

Graduate Certificate, Non-Degree Seeking Student, Auditor & PhD Students:

See specific instructions below.

Please submit a written essay of no more than two pages (single-spaced, with double spacing between paragraphs, 12-point font). Include your name on each page.

In this essay, thoughtfully address the following areas as part of a cohesive narrative:

  • Personal and Spiritual Journey: Share a brief autobiography, including key life experiences, relationships, and influences that have shaped your identity. Describe your conversion and commitment to Christ, as well as the significant factors that have contributed to your spiritual growth.
  • Theological Development: Identify two or three theological issues that have been central to your personal development and ministry and explain their importance in your life.
  • Calling and Objectives: Discuss your current personal and ministry goals and explain how this degree program will help you fulfill those objectives.
  • If you are applying for the MACM Church Planting Concentration, please include your church planting goals in this section.
  • Community and Support: Reflect on the encouragement you have received from family, friends, and your church community in pursuing this program.
  • Strengths and Areas for Growth: Based on your life and ministry experience, describe the key strengths and weaknesses you bring to this program.

Graduate Certificate, Non-Degree Seeking Student & Auditor

Please submit an abridged application essay that includes your name and is limited to one page. Provide 1–3 paragraphs explaining your Christian autobiography, vocational goals, and how you hope to apply this graduate certificate towards those goals.

PhD Applicants

In the application portal, PhD applicants replace the Statement of Purpose with their Research Proposal.

  • 2-3 page research proposal detailing the area of study, an argument about the need for research on the specific topic, and a reflection of the suitability of Gordon-Conwell’s doctoral faculty to offer supervision in this.

Upload Instructions

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email granting you access to your applicant portal inside of SONIS, our Student Information System (SIS). From your applicant portal, you can review all application checklist requirements (eg. transcripts, references, essays).

Use the paperclip icon next to the Essay Checklist items to upload your essay(s).

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