APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
We thank you for your interest in applying for the HYTU degree program.
 Application Deadline:
Application Period
Notification of Admission
Decisions
Spring Semester(Mar. to July)
Fall Semester(Sept. to Dec.)
Aug. 15 ~ Sep. 15
Mar. 15 ~ Apr. 15
Late November
Late June
HYTU Recruiting and Selection Policy
1. Admission Priority: Prospective theological students from the Christian minority regions.
2. Minimum Degree Requirement: Holders of an accredited Bachelor’s Degree (B.A., B.S., etc.).
with Ministry of Education accreditation.(ATA is unavailable)
3. Scholarship Eligibility: GPA 3.3 on a scale of 4.X, financial difficulties, etc. See the details in the
scholarship application form.
4. English Proficiency Requirement. The score of TOEFL is an essential component of the
application. However, in case the applicant is not able to take the TOEFL.(PBT: 550, CBT: 230250, IBT: 88 / IELTS 6.5 or up) However, in case the applicant is not able to take the TOEFL,
you may submit a three minutes English sermon(MUST be VIDEO recording, CD, mp3) in
addition to a supervised English written test.
5. Dormitory: Currently not available for the family. The student must come unaccompanied
to ensure a room on campus.
6. Round Trip Ticket and Living Expenses: Must secure his/her own air round transportation.
7. Immediate Return: Must return to home country within a month after the graduation date.
8. The Applicant’s Minimum Tuition Responsibility: Must be responsible for at least US $ 1,500.00
per semester.
9. HYTU does not hire any type of employee (professor/staff/recruiting company) for recruiting
students: Please, DO NOT GIVE YOUR APPLICATION FEE AND TUITION FEE for
admission except university
Academic Information: Pre-Requisites
Th. M. (30 Credits), Thur. and Fri., 9 to 6
a. Required degrees: B.A. and M.Div.
b. Biblical languages: Hebrew and Greek.
M. Div. (90 Credits), Thur. and Fri., 9 to 6
a.
Required degree: B.A./B.S.
M.A.C. (46 Credits), Sat. 9 to 6
a.
Required degree: B.A./B.S.
If you meet the above requirements, please send us the following documents:
1. Application Form
2. Christian Commitment Form
3. Medical Certificate
-Try Public Health Care Center ([bo-gun-so] in Korean) first if you are in Korea. It’s Cheaper
and safer than private hospital
4. Financial Affidavit
5. A Proof of English Proficiency
6. Three Recommendations: Synod, senior Pastor, Teacher/Professor (an additional reference from
a Korean missionary will be of a high value in our evaluation). The sealed letter must be post
mailed personally by the recommender directly to the Admissions Office.
7. One Passport photos.
8. Certified Copy of Diplomas (an official sealed letter of accreditation must be post-mailed by
your school of graduation directly to the Admissions Office)
9. Notarized Transcripts (if other than English)
10. A copy of your valid passport and Alien Registration card(Korean_In case you have)
11. Non-refundable Application Fee (US $ 50.00). The application will not be processed unless the
fee is received. The applicant may send the fee by mail (bank check, money order, post office
check) or by bank wire (Kookmin Bank, Seoul, Korea. Account No. : 538801-01-377078,
SWIFT CODE, B.I.C: CZNBKRSEXXX).
12. A copy of the applicant’s or the sponsor’s bank statement showing the minimum balance of US
$ 15,000.00. by the Ministry of Law
13. The complete above application package must be post-mailed directly to the International
Registrar’s Office. We will not accept any kind of second-hand delivery.
Note: Unless we receive all the above documents on or before the due dates, your application will not be processed.
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Application Form
Please TYPE all the information on a PC and print out the completed form for
submission.
Photo
Not older than 1 year
Personal Information
Name in Passport:
(Passport Size)
_________________________________________________________________
Passport number: ___________________________________________________
Address for Invitation:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address:
___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: (
) _______________________________ Fax: _______________________________________
Gender:  Male
 Female
Date of Birth (month/date/year):
Birthplace: ________________________________
Country of Citizenship: _____________________________________________________________________
Language proficiency: _____________________________________________________________________
Native language(s) ________________________________________________________________________
Speech
Reading and Writing
English Proficiency:*________________
 Excellent  Good  Poor
 Excellent  Good  Poor
Other language (s): _________________
 Excellent  Good  Poor
 Excellent  Good  Poor
*Reliability of the information provided here about your English proficiency will be tested upon your
admission to HYTU. In case your information is proven to be false, your admission will be reversed and
you’ll be subject to dismissal even after the arrival.
Enrollment Information
Check the degree program you are applying for then fill out the space with one of the following majors
offered by the HYTU. For Th.M. we offer Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Church
History, Practical Theology, and Missiology.
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Th.M.
□New Testament
□Old Testament
□Historical Theology □Practical Theology
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M.Div.
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M.A.
□Systematic Theology
□Missiology
□Counseling
Education Information
Must be include 4year Bachelor Only accredited by MINISTRY OF EDUCATION and professional
schools attended (list in order of most recent dates):
Name
Location
Major Field
Degree Earned and Date
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Church Information
Denomination: _____________________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: (
)___________________________ Name of Pastor: __________________________________
Churches of which you were a member and dates ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Are you ordained?  Yes
 No
If “Yes,” by what ecclesiastical body and when? _________________________________________________
Professional Experience
List your professional experience in church or church-related positions:
Name of the church
Position Held
Date
City and State
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
List your professional experience in non-ecclesiastical positions:
Name of the institutions or companies
Position Held
Date
City and State
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
In the past five years, have you had any serious illness, either physical or emotional, which required
professional treatment?  Yes
 No. If “Yes”, explain.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you learn about HYTU and what are the reasons you are applying for the program?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby make application to HYTU and affirm that to the best of my knowledge all the information above is
complete and accurate.
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Date
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Signature of Applicant
Christian Commitment Form
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Last/Family
First
Middle
Instructions: Use this form to write your Statement of Christian Commitment and your autobiography. On
the front, provide a brief statement of your Christian Commitment (testimony) and explain your view of God
and how your faith is evident in your life. On the back, provide your autobiography, including examples from
the following: childhood, education, volunteer experiences, interest/hobbies, and church involvement. Your
autobiography should include, among other matters, an indication of love for and commitment to Christ and
His church, a statement of personal religious faith, a statement showing your understanding of and a sense of
calling to the Christian ministry, a summary of ministry experience, and an assessment of personal
qualifications and gifts for ministry. If you wish, you may type and attach both your Statement and
autobiography to this form.
Medical Certificate
Patient’s Name
(Last/First/Middle)
Date of
Birth
Passport No.
Program
Applied
MA / MDiv / ThM / PhD
Home Address
Telephone
E-mail
This part of the form is to be filled out by a certified physician only. All the information should be based on the
medical consultation taken within the last six (6) months, and this report must be mailed separately in a sealed
physician’s business envelope.
Visiting Date (s)
Diagnosis &
Treatment
Height
FBS (Functioning Blood Sugar)
Weight
LFT (Liver Function Test)
Eyesight
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Problem
Blood Type
Digestive Problem
Eye Infection
Circulatory Problem
TB (Tuberculosis)
Mental Illness
Diabetes
Hypertension
Cancer
Other
General medical observation:
If there is any health condition of which we should be aware, please use this space or a separate page to describe it.
Name of
Physician
Signature:
Office’s Address
Phone Number
Date:
E-mail:
Send to:
HANYOUNG THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSTIY
Gyeonginro 290-42, Guro-gu, Seoul , Korea (476-751)
Tel: (82-2) 2067-4595, Fax: (82-2) 2067-4510
Email: [email protected], http://www.hytu.ac.kr Eng. http://hytu2.basehosting.co.kr
* For Public Health Center[bo-gun-so]: 국내 보건소별 기숙사입사용 기본검진, 회사입사용 검진 또는
전염성질환유무확인서로 대체 가능합니다.
Recommendation
This portion is to be completed by the applicant
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Last/Family
First
Middle
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _____________________________________
Anticipated Program of Study: _______________________________________________________________
This recommendation is from a (check one):  Pastor
 Teacher/Professor (Academic)
 Synod or denominational official
 Missionary
Note:
1. The recommendation should be made by someone who is not a member of your immediate family.
2. All the recommendation letters should be sent directly to the Admissions Office by the recommender.
HYTU will keep them confidential.
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This portion is to be completed by the recommender
1. In view of your knowledge of the applicant, how do you assess his or her abilities and character in the
following categories as compared to his or her peers?
Weak
Fair
Intellectual ability
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2. How long have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________________
How well?  Very well
 Rather well
 Casually  Not well
In what capacity? _______________________________________________________________________
3. If you are a professor, in how many of your courses have the applicant been enrolled?
 Undergraduate (
 Graduate (
)
)
4. Please provide us with a statement concerning the applicant’s spiritual maturity, abilities, personality,
character, and professional promise. Also include in your statement an assessment of his or her strengths
and weakness.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you see this person as someone whom you would hire, have as your pastor or church staff member, or
like to work with as a colleague?  Yes
 No
 Unsure
Please Comment: _______________________________________________________________________
6. We would appreciate your additional comments. Use a separate page if necessary.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
7. I recommend this applicant for the admission to HIGS:
 Highly recommend
 Recommend
 Recommend with reservation
 Do not recommend
8. Name: __________________________________ Signature: ______________________ Date: __________
Church /Organization/School: ______________________________ Position/Title: ___________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ _
Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _______________________________________
Send to:
HANYOUNG THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSTIY
Gyeonginro 290-42, Guro-gu, Seoul , Korea (476-751)
Tel: (82-2) 2067-4595, Fax: (82-2) 2067-4510
Email: [email protected], Webpage: http://www.hytu.ac.kr Eng. http://hytu2.basehosting.co.kr
Financial Affidavit
Financial Responsibility
Name of Applicant (Last, First, Middle): _______________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Note: The completion of this financial affidavit is indispensable for the official processing of the admission.
Part One: Returning Ticket and Living Expenses
You must certify that you have sufficient funds to cover your study related expenses while in
HIGS such as for travel costs, textbooks, visa fees, medical insurance, and personal living.
I hereby certify that I have proper funds for the round-trip ticket to Korea and living expenses for the
whole period of my studies in HIGS.
Name of Student: ______________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ________________________
Or, if you have a sponsor, then fill in the next section.
Name of Sponsor: ____________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________
Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________
I, the above named sponsor, will guarantee and be responsible for the applicant’s air round transportation and
living expenses.
Signature: ___________________________________ Position: ____________________________________
Relationship: _________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
Part Two: Minimum Tuition Responsibility: US $ 1,500.00 per semester*
*See the scholarship application form for a detailed explanation
I hereby certify that I’m responsible for the above minimum tuition payment.
Name of Student: ______________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ________________________
Or, if you have a sponsor, then fill in the next section.
Name of Sponsor: ____________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________
Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________
I, the above named sponsor, will guarantee and be responsible for the applicant’s minimum tuition payment.
Signature: ___________________________________ Position: ____________________________________
Relationship: _________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
Applicant’s Pledge
I, the undersigned, pledge to comply with the above financial responsibility. I also understand that in case of
violation I will be subject to legal actions that might include cancellation of my degree program.
Applicant: _________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________
Date: ________________________
HANYOUNG THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
International Registrar’s Office
290-42, Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea, 152-717, Korea
Session:
Spring / 
Fall
(
Tel. 82-2-2067-4595, Fax 82-2-2067-4510
) Year
Name of Institution: ①
- School/Dept./Major: ②
_
- Duration of Enrollment: ③
∼
- Address: ④
_
- Date of Graduation: ⑤
Degree Conferred: ⑥
- Accredited by the Ministry of Education(Y/N): ⑦
To whom it may concern:
We are pleased to inform that (⑧____________________), your alumnus/alumnae or a
current student, has been admitted to Hanyoung Theological University. Please examine the
enrollment record above, complete the verification report below and return it to us as soon
as possible. Do not separate the verification report portion as the form is required to be
returned in its entirety. Your answers are greatly appreciated and will be held in strict
confidence.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Euk buhm Lee
President
Hanyoung Theological University
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
To whom it may concern:
Please note that I have applied to Hanyoung Theological University in Seoul, Korea for the
2015 Spring Semester and agree that Hanyoung Theological University could rightfully
make a request for my enrollment records.
In accordance with my agreement, I request your full cooperation to Hanyoung Theological
University in providing the requested information.
Name: ⑧-1
(Signature) ⑨
Date of birth: ⑩
VERIFICATION REPORT (only for school/Univ)
Accuracy of enrollment record above:
Additional comments:
Name:
Title:
Correct □ Incorrect □
(Signature)
※ Instructions
1. Must type in English. Please type in the answers on a PC and print out the completed form
for submission.
2. The letter of agreement will be sent to the school, from which you have graduated, in
order to obtain confirmation on your academic records. Any falsified information on
your application documents or a lack of response from the school can be grounds for
rescinding of the offered admission.
3. The answers must pertain to the final school/university from which you have graduated
(will graduate).
3. Instructions for completion
① Name of School or University you have attended
② Please write down the name of School (Department) and Major.
③ Please write down the exact date of admission (transfer) and date of graduation(withdrawal).
Please provide date, month, and year in the order listed for each record.
④ Full Address of the School or University including Zip Code
⑤ Exact date of Graduation
⑥ Degree Conferred
⑦ Accreditation Confirm
⑧, ⑧-1 Name of Applicant in passport/transcript/certificate
⑨ Applicant’s Signature
⑩ Applicant’s Date of Birth. Please provide date, month, and year in the order listed.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR D-2 VISA (BACHELOR, MASTERS, DOCTORATE )
1. Properly filled visa application form with one passport photograph attached. Forms can be
downloaded from
http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/visa/
2. International Passport and photocopy of data page
3. Standard acceptance letter (issued by the president of the university; Certificate of Admission).
4. Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate of a respective education institute.
5. Study plan
6. Photocopy of National ID card/Drivers license/Voters card/Work ID/Student ID. (Original ID
card will be checked)
7. Originals and photocopies of latest academic certificates and results
i. AFFIDAVIT proving your graduation
ii. Notarization of certificate and affidavit from MFA
iii. Official letter issued and stamped by Dean (including contact number)
8. Evidence of means of livelihood after latest academic qualification
9. Personal bank account statement (should be for a period of 3 months/ should be issued within
3days/) proving applicants’ financial ability to support yourself (tuition fee and finance for stay for
a year)
10. AFFIDAVIT proving your family relations when submitting parent’s bank accounts ( the
original copy/ the document must indicate English spelling of applicants’ parents’ names)
11. Flight booking information
12. Dormitory (other residence) payments receipt