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Limited Enrollment Applicants

Discern Your Call With Limited Enrollment

Union Presbyterian Seminary accepts a limited number of non-degree-seeking, Limited Enrollment (LE) students each year. Applicants seeking Limited Enrollment typically have graduated from a college or university accredited by one of the nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies. Limited Enrollment students can take up to twelve credits over two years and transfer those credits toward a degree program if they choose to apply.

 

Limited Enrollment At-A-Glance

Limited Enrollment is well suited for pastors, Christian educators, continuing education students, and others who want to explore theological education without immediately committing to a degree program.

EXPERIENCE SEMINARy

Attend classes, engage with faculty and classmates, and complete graduate-level coursework before committing to a degree. Limited Enrollment offers a meaningful way to experience seminary as you continue discerning your call.

Pursue Personal Growth

Deepen your understanding of scripture, theology, ministry, and Christian leadership through a focused selection of seminary courses.

Enhance your studies

Students enrolled at other seminaries may take a course through Union that complements their degree program or fulfills a particular academic need, such as Presbyterian polity.

Extend your pathway

Graduates of Union’s Pathways Program — including Certified Ruling Elders and Commissioned Pastors — can build upon their professional and vocational formation by experiencing the academic side of seminary. Limited Enrollment provides a natural next step for exploring graduate theological study before pursuing a full degree.

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Limited Enrollment Application Process

Apply

Complete an application on SONIS. Instructions are provided on the SONIS webpage.

Essay

Limited Enrollment applicants must submit an essay of less than 800 words that speaks about their educational and ecclesiastical background, the courses they wish to take, and their reasons for taking them.

Background Check

A background check is required of all applicants who are US Citizens, Resident Aliens, and International Applicants who have lived in the US for more than two years.

Personal Disclosure Form

Complete your  Personal Disclosure Form.

References

Please provide the names of two persons such as a pastor or church educator and/or a professor, or someone who can comment on your academic ability. In considering your request, we may reach out to your references.

Transcripts

Official transcripts (showing all courses, grades, and degrees) from ALL previously attended academic institutions are required to be on file before enrollment.

Meet our Team

Ashlee Anderson

Class of: 2022
Titles: Director of Admissions Charlotte
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Annie Franklin Arvin

Class of: 2018
Titles: Director of Admissions Richmond
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Bonnie Hoffman

Titles: Executive Assistant
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