References

Thank you for agreeing to write a reference for one of our applicants as part of our application process.

Below are links to three reference forms – please complete the appropriate form. If you have any questions, or need any help with the form, please email us at applications@ust.ac.uk

Church Leader Reference Form

About this form

The information given here will be treated as confidential. It will not be used for other purposes than consideration of the application of this person to study at Union School of Theology. However, under current data protection law applicants have a right to access any information held about them.

Applicant's Name

First Name

Last Name

Referee's Name

First Name

Last Name

Referee's Email

Home/Work Address

1. How long have you known the applicant?

2. In what capacity have you known the applicant?

3. Comment on the applicant’s suitability for the proposed programme of studies. (You may wish to include comment on matters such as academic aptitude, writing ability.)

4. What are the applicant's strengths and personal abilities?

5. In which areas might you consider the applicant need help as a student, if any?

6. What do you know of the applicant’s theological views?

7. Please comment on the applicant’s involvement in church life or Christian ministry.

8. How well does the applicant accept advice or negative feedback?

9. Are there any issues related to the applicant’s Christian life, personal life, or general well-being of which Union School of Theology should be aware in considering their application for studies?

10. Please provide any other information which you think might be of help to us in forming a correct estimate of the applicant’s suitability for undertaking the proposed programme of studies, and where relevant, for the particular form of future work they expect to do after completing their studies.

11. If the applicant’s proposed programme of study is intended as preparation for employed (or other) Christian ministry, please indicate your view of their suitability and gifts for that future ministry (pastoral, preaching, missionary, or otherwise).

By submitting, I confirm all the above is true to my knowledge

Yes

Employer reference form

About this form

Applicant's Name

First Name

Last Name

Referee's name

First Name

Last Name

Referee's Email Address

Home Address

1. How long have you known the applicant?

2. In what capacity have you known the applicant?

3. Comment on the applicant’s suitability for the proposed programme of studies. (You may wish to include comment on matters such as academic aptitude, writing ability.)

4. What are the applicant’s strengths and personal abilities?

5. In which areas might the applicant need help as a student, if any?

6. How well does the applicant accept advice or negative feedback?

7. Are there any issues related to the applicant’s life and general well-being of which Union School of Theology should be aware in accepting them as a student?

8. Please provide any other information which you think might be of help to us in forming a correct estimate of the applicant’s suitability for undertaking the proposed programme of studies.

By submitting, I confirm all the above is true to my knowledge

I agree

Academic reference form

About this form

Applicant's Name

First Name

Last Name

Referee's Name

First Name

Last Name

Referee's Email Address

Home Address

1. How long have you known the applicant?

2. In what capacity have you known the applicant?

3. Comment on the applicant’s suitability for the proposed programme of studies. (You may wish to include comment on matters such as academic aptitude, writing ability.)

4. What are the applicant's strengths and personal abilities?

5. In which areas might you consider the applicant need help as a student, if any?

6. Comment on any area of public service or community life in which the applicant is involved.

7. How well does the applicant accept advice or negative feedback?

8. Are there any issues related to the applicant’s personal life, family and general well-being of which Union School of Theology should be aware in considering them as a student?

9. Please provide any other information which you think might be of help to us in forming a correct estimate of the applicant’s suitability for undertaking the proposed programme of studies, and where relevant, for the particular form of future work they expect to do after completing their studies.

By submitting, I confirm all the above is true to my knowledge

I agree

Below are links to three reference forms – please complete the appropriate form. If you have any questions, or need any help with the form, please email us at applications@ust.ac.uk