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ISM/Yale Divinity School Application Requirements
For degrees in Yale Divinity School, the Institute admits students who seek a theological education with emphasis on liturgical studies or religion and the arts, as well as M.Div. candidates for ordination who desire interaction with practicing church musicians as part of their education.
Applicants admitted to the ISM who are pursuing an MAR, M.Div. or STM degree are fully enrolled students in the Divinity School as well. Students who wish also to be considered for enrollment in the Divinity School alone (should they not be accepted to the ISM) must fill out a separate YDS application by the deadline and pay a separate application fee.
The following materials must be receivedby February 1 (January 15 priority deadline):
- Completed online application with nonrefundable application fee of $75 by January 15 or $100 by February 1 payable to Yale University. This fee must be submitted with the application and cannot be waived.
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended, each in a sealed envelope, from the registrar or designated school records official.
- A personal statement not to exceed 700 words explaining reasons for your interest in theological study at ISM/YDS. Include your preparation for or interest in the academic programs in liturgical studies, in religion and the arts, or in preaching and/or interest in and preparation for the ministry in common formation with musicians.
- A writing sample of 5–6 pages representing the best of your academic writing and thinking. A portion of a senior thesis or term paper is acceptable.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not your first language (see test guidelines).
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (optional; recommended for those considering an eventual Ph.D.).
Note: Supporting application materials should be mailed in one envelope.
ISM/Yale Music School Application Requirements
The Institute admits outstanding organists, choral conductors, and singers to its music programs based on the application and auditions. Composers interested in applying to the Institute should indicate their interest on the School of Music application. Applicants interested in applying jointly to programs in both the Institute and School of Music, or to more than one Institute program, must submit separate applications and separate application fees.
The following materials must be received by December 1:
- Completed online application with nonrefundable application fee of $100 (U.S.) payable to Yale University. This fee must be submitted with the application and cannot be waived.
- Official transcripts of all academic records sent in a sealed envelope from all colleges and universities attended.
- Curriculum vitae (a résumé of academic, performance, and employment information). Optional: examples of involvement in liturgical, musical, or artistic activities (orders of worship, prayers, hymn texts or tunes, sermons, special events, etc.).
- Repertory list of major performance area.
- A writing sample, such as a term paper, thesis, course paper, etc.
- A short essay (500–1,000 words) relating your goals to the mission of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. The essay might discuss
• the sacred in music;
• your sense of vocation;
• your interest in interdisciplinary study.
- Self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of recordings and scores.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official scores from GRE (for M.M.A. and composition applicants) and TOEFL, if applicable (see test guidelines).
Note: Application materials should be mailed in
one envelope.
(Updated June 2007) |
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