Application for Admission
East Tennessee School
of Preaching and Missions
6612 Beaver Ridge Rd.
Knoxville  TN  37931-3499



1.       Date of Application ________________________ Date You Expect to Enroll _______________________________

2.       Name ____________________________________________________ Birth date __________________________

3.       Address ________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________

4.       City ______________________________________________ State _________________ Zip ________________

5.       Social Security Number: __________________________ Can you come for a personal interview? ________________

6.       Place of Birth _________________________________________________________________________________

7.       Name of Permanent Contact _______________________________________________ Phone__________________

8.       Address of Permanent Contact

          City ______________________________________________ State _________________ Zip _________________

9.       Present Congregation __________________________________________________________________________

10.     Address ____________________________________________________________________________________

11.     City _________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip ______________

12.     Preacher ____________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

13.     Elder or member acquainted with you _____________________________________Phone _____________________

14.     When were you baptized? _______________ Where? _____________________ By Whom? ___________________

15.     Marital Status:     _____Single    _____Married     _____Separated    _____Previous Marriage Annulled   ____Divorced

          ______Divorced and Remarried; ______Widowed; ______Widowed and Remarried

          (Explain) ___________________________________________________________________________________

16.     Wife's name ________________________________________________________ Birth date _________________

17.     Wife's Marital Status:     _____Previously Divorced     _____Previous Marriage Annulled      _____Married Only Once

          _____Divorced and Remarried; (Explain)____________________________________________________________

18.     When baptized? ___________________ Where? ______________________ By whom? ______________________

19.     Do you have children? __________________________________________________________________________

20.     Names and ages of children ______________________________________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________________________________________________

21.     Educational background.  Grade level obtained ________

          List schools; colleges attended, and years attended (Please arrange to have transcripts sent to ETSPM)
___________________________________________________________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________________________________________________

22.     Have you had to withdraw from any school or college? _________________________________________________

          If yes, explain._________________________________________________________________________________

23.     Type of employment last three years _____________________________ Where? ___________________________

24.     Employer's name and address _____________________________________________________________________

25.     May we contact your employer (or last employer if not now employed) for a reference?  _____Yes   _____No

26.     What experience do you have in the work of the Church?
___________________________________________________________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________________________________________________

27.     Could you handle a preaching assignment, if such were available? _________________________________________

28.     Could you lead singing for a congregation? __________________________________________________________

29.     Do you or anyone in your household use tobacco? _____ If so, would you/he/she quit before entering school? ______

30.     Do you have any physical handicap that might hinder you as a student?  _____Yes     _____No

          If yes, explain_________________________________________________________________________________

31.     Have you been in military service? ______________________________ Honorable discharge? _____Yes    _____No

          If no, explain: _________________________________________________________________________________

32.     Are you qualified for V.A. Educational Benefits? ______________________________________________________

33.     Financial Information:

          a.     Referring to the enclosed Estimated Student Expense form, what do you estimate your monthly needs will be? $____

          b.    Can you fully support yourself without outside assistance?  _____Yes     _____No

          c.    If no, can you raise the estimated expenses from family, friends, churches, etc.?  _____Yes     _____No

          d.    If no, you may want to request a Financial Assistance Application in an effort to qualify for limited assistance through
the school.  Do you wish to receive a Financial Assistance Application?  _____Yes     _____No

          (Note: Available assistance is limited and should be requested only after extensive effort has been made to find
support elsewhere.  You should not assume that the school will automatically provide assistance.)

34.     References:  List five references, giving their names and addresses (Please Print):

          1)  _________________________________________________________________________________________

          2)  _________________________________________________________________________________________

          3)  _________________________________________________________________________________________

          4)  _________________________________________________________________________________________

          5) __________________________________________________________________________________________

35.     Have you ever been convicted of any violation of the law? (Minor traffic violations excepted)  ____________________

36.     In the space below, write a brief statement explaining why you want to attend the EAST TENNESSEE SCHOOL OF PREACHING, and how you plan to use this training.  Also, what motivated you to decide to preach the gospel?  This is an important part of your application.


37.     Upon being accepted for the East Tennessee School of Preaching, I agree to the following:

          1)    To abide by all rules and regulations of the EAST TENNESSEE SCHOOL OF PREACHING AND MISSIONS.

          2)    To do my best to complete all school work assigned, approaching such seriously and prayerfully.  I will attend all classes and chapel sessions faithfully, unless hindered by circumstances beyond my control.

          3)    Unless called away by preaching engagement, or other necessary circumstances, I will faithfully attend all services of Karns Church of Christ.

 

                 Signed_____________________________________________________Date __________________________

 

 

MEDICAL INFORMATION ON THE STUDENT

In order to aid us in helping YOU in emergency situations during your time as a student, please complete this form:

Blood Type _________________

Explain any history of health problems __________________________________________________________________

What is the date of your last physical examination?_________________________________________________________

LIST ALL MEDICATIONS you use and for what purpose: ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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KNOWN ALLERGIES TO MEDICATIONS: ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Have you any history of ______emotional problems, ______drug addiction, ______alcohol addiction?  If yes:

1.       Have you been under medical treatment for this problem? _____Yes     _____No

2.       Have you been hospitalized in connection with this problem? _____Yes     _____No

If yes, When? ________________________________________________________________________________

3.       How long since your last bout with this problem? ______________________________________________________

4.       Have you been through a formal rehabilitation program? _____Yes     _____No

          a.     If yes, which program?  ______________________________________________________________________

          b.    When? __________________________________________________________________________________

          c.     Give the name, address, and phone number of the physician or professional counselor who worked with you in this area.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, please state how you think you can handle the stress of a concentrated study program in view of this problem.


INFORMATION REQUIRED ON THE STUDENT WIFE

What are your feelings about your husband attending the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions and devoting his life to preaching the gospel?  ______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I have read the catalog and discussed the expectations and responsibilities involved in our attending East Tennessee School of  Preaching, and I am in agreement with my husband's decision.  I will participate to the best of my ability in all activities and in classes designed for wives.

 

Signed__________________________________________________________Date____________________________

 

MEDICAL INFORMATION ON THE STUDENT WIFE

In order to aid us in helping YOU in emergency situations during your time as a student wife, please complete this form:

Blood Type _________________

Explain any history of health problems:

What is the date of your last physical examination?

LIST ALL MEDICATIONS you use and for what purpose:  ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

KNOWN ALLERGIES TO MEDICATIONS: ______________________________________________________________

Have you any history of _____emotional problems, _____drug addiction, _____alcohol addiction?  If yes:

1.       Have you been under medical treatment for this problem? _____Yes     _____No

2.       Have you been hospitalized in connection with this problem? _____Yes     _____No

          If yes, When? ________________________________________________________________________________

3.       How long since your last bout with this problem? ______________________________________________________

4.       Have you been through a formal rehabilitation program? _____Yes     _____No

          a.     If yes, which program?  ______________________________________________________________________

          b.    When? __________________________________________________________________________________

          c.     Give the name, address, and phone number of the physician or professional counselor who worked with you in this area.
________________________________________________________________________________________

If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, please state how you think you can handle the stress placed upon you by your husband's concentrated study program in view of this problem.