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Submitted by marcsprince on Mon, 11/01/2021 - 10:30

You are about to take a step that will change how you minister! 

To make completing this application a smooth process, please ensure you have the following information on hand:

  • Two references you have known for over a year and that you're not related to, married to, or are dating
  • An emergency contact
  • 45 or more minutes to complete the application 

We are so excited to know about you and to consider partnering with you in your journey.

Please Note:  Your answers on this application do not necessarily mean you will be disapproved, your honesty is far more important.

  • Personal Profile
  • Correspondence Address
  • Citizenship
  • Reference 1
  • Reference 2
  • Emergency Contact
  • Application Questions
  • Complete

Personal Profile

Gender
Preferred Communication Method(s)

Correspondence Address

Citizenship

As an international student, you are allowed to be in the United States under one of three forms of documentation:

  • M-1 Visa (through DSSM)

  • Permanent Resident Card / Green Card

  • DACA

You cannot attend school on a B-1 or an F-1 visa. In some rare cases, it may be possible to attend school on a different visa when you are already in the country.

To check eligibility or to ask questions, please contact us by clicking here. Rest assured, we will send you helpful information regarding your visa process as you continue through your DSSM application.

Which immigration documentation do you plan to use to attend DSSM?

Please note that all interviews will be done in English. DSSM students must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.

Reference 1

Please provide contact information for a pastoral and personal reference below. We will contact them via email to fill out a reference form. The references should know you well and must meet these requirements:

  • Have known you for at least one year

  • Not be related to you by birth or marriage

  • Not be someone you are dating

Name Prefix
Name Suffix
Preferred Communication Method(s)

Reference 2

Reference2
Name Prefix
Name Suffix
Preferred Communication Method(s)

Emergency Contact

Name Prefix
Name Suffix
Preferred Communication Method(s)

Application Questions

Finances and Employment

Finances and payment options will be discussed during your interview.

Are you currently employed?
Medical
Do you have any physical or mental illnesses?
Have you received treatment for diagnosed or diagnosed physical, emotional or mental conditions in the last 5 years?
Do you have any physical, emotional or mental limitations you might experience while attending DSSM? (i.e. any self-diagnosed conditions, anxiety, phobias, etc)
Kingdom Lifestyle
Have you used tobacco within the last 12 months? (includes chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vape)
Have you excessively consumed alcoholic beverages within the last 12 months? (drunk, buzzed, passed out, or using it to numb or escape)
Have you used marijuana (any type) in the last two years?
Have you used illegal drugs in the last two years?
Have you been involved with pornography and/or masturbation in the last 12 months?
If you are single, have you been sexually active with anyone in the last two years? If you are married, have you been sexually active with anyone other than your spouse in the last two years?
Have you ever questioned your gender identity? (i.e. you have wondered if your gender identity is different than your birth biological identity.)
Have you struggled with homosexual behavior or same sex attraction in the last 5 years?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Have you ever been involved in the occult, witchcraft, or cults?
Spiritual History
Do you have a church that you attend regularly?
Have you recently left another church?
DSSM & You
Have you previously applied to DSSM?
I understand that falsification of information on this application is grounds for dismissal at any time.