Reference for Applicant

An applicant to Calvin Theological Seminary has requested that you complete this form as part of their application to the seminary.

Please fill in the requested information and submit as soon as possible. Because the timing of admissions for this applicant is dependent on all the pieces of the application for admissions, we would encourage you to turn in this form promptly with that in mind. If you have any questions regarding this form or the application process, please contact the Admissions Office.

Application: Recommendation Form

Recommendation Form

Applicant's Name

Reference Type

Reference ID

Your Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Relationship to Applicant: How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity? *

Academic Evaluation

Speech Ability: Please rate the applicant's speech ability. *

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Speech Evaluation: Have you had the opportunity to observe the applicant offering a public presentation? Please elaborate if so. *

Writing Ability: Please rate the applicant's writing ability. *

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Writing Evaluation: Have you had the opportunity to read a paper, article, or other material that the applicant has written? Please elaborate if so. *

Academic Ability: What is your overall assessment of the applicant's academic ability? *

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Provide any additional comments regarding why you selected your rating for the applicant's speech, writing, and overall academic ability.

Character Insights

Spiritual Maturity: Please comment on the level of spiritual maturity of the applicant. If possible, provide an instance where his or her maturity is revealed. *

Gifts and Strengths: What gifts, strengths, and/or ministry skills have you observed in the applicant and in what setting? *

Intercultural Competence: Please describe how well the applicant interacts with individuals who may be different from her or him (i.e. gender, religion, age, ethnicity). *

Other Comments: Feel free to say more about your recommendation for this applicant or to provide additional information that might be helpful for our admissions office to consider. *

Character Insights (MCMHC)

Spiritual Maturity: Please comment on the level of spiritual maturity of the applicant. If possible, provide an instance where their maturity is revealed. *

Gifts and Strengths: What gifts and strengths would the applicant bring to bear in their work as a counselor? *

Character: How would you describe the applicant’s character? If possible, please provide one example when their character displayed itself. *

Intercultural Competence: Please describe how well the applicant interacts with individuals who are different from them (i.e. gender, religion, age, ethnicity). *

Professional Ability: The counseling program and profession requires applicants to work with vulnerable individuals, to handle confidential information with care, and to navigate complex topics and situations. Please comment on how this applicant would handle these responsibilities. *

Other Comments: Feel free to say more about your recommendation for this applicant or to provide additional information that might be helpful for our admissions office to consider. *

Church Council Recommendation

Calvin Theological Seminary values the insight of those who are in leadership roles in the local church in preparing this recommendation. In fact, the support of the church is a critical factor we consider when making an admissions decision. We suggest that the council meet with the applicant prior to completing this form if you find that such a meeting would be helpful. Calvin Seminary also wishes to encourage you to continue in an active and supportive relationship with the applicant should he or she be admitted for studies at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Length of Membership: How long has the applicant been a member of your church? *

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5 or more years

Is the applicant in good standing in your church? *

Yes

Membership Status: If necessary, please provide any additional explanation of the applicant's membership status. *

Church Leadership: Has the applicant held a leadership position (volunteer or paid) in your church? *

Yes

Comments: If yes, please describe how well the applicant has carried her or his duties in these leadership roles.

Other Church Service: Are there other ways the applicant has been involved in the church? *

Yes

Comments: If yes, please comment on the level of spiritual maturity of the applicant. If possible, provide examples.

Gifts and Strengths: Please comment on the gifts and strengths that the applicant has for ministry. *

Areas of Growth: What are some areas of growth that the applicant may need to address while attending seminary. *

Qualifications for Ministry: Do you, the church council, judge that the applicant has personal qualifications and gifts for ministry, and do you recommend the applicant for pursuit of Gospel ministry? *

Yes -- without reservations

Yes -- with reservations (please elaborate)

No -- we do not recommend (please elaborate)

Comments: Feel free to provide additional comments on the recommendation of the church council.

Overall Recommendation

Emotional Maturity and Motivation: Please comment on the level of emotional maturity and motivation of the applicant. *

Overall Recommendation: Do you recommend this applicant for admission to Calvin Theological Seminary? *

Highly Recommend

Recommend

Recommend with reservations (please elaborate below)

Do not recommend (please elaborate below)

Please provide some additional feedback on your selection. If you selected 'do not recommend' or 'recommend with reservations,' please provide an additional explanation.

Other Comments: Feel free to say more about your recommendation for this applicant or to provide additional information that might be helpful for our admissions office to consider.

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Reference for Applicant

An applicant to Calvin Theological Seminary has requested that you complete this form as part of their application to the seminary.

Recommendation Form

Your Details

Academic Evaluation

Character Insights

Character Insights (MCMHC)

Church Council Recommendation

Overall Recommendation

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