Summer Language Program Application (Non-Degree)

OVERVIEW

This summer, Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to offer introductory Greek and Hebrew intensive language courses online. These eight-week summer courses are open to both incoming degree students and non-degree students. They cover the equivalent of a full year of language study in the span of 8 weeks and count for six credits.

Summer language will meet daily, Monday through Friday from June 26–August 18, 2023. Greek and Hebrew will be offered in both online and hybrid formats that will include self-paced, independent work integrated with daily, live small group sessions that are punctuated by weekly enrichment gatherings with the whole class online. Learn More

Dates: June 26–August 18

Cost for external (non-degree) students: $4,500 for 6 semester credits

NO APPLICATION FEE
$750 payment due after admission to confirm placement in the program (before June 15) - nonrefundable
$3,990 payment due by the first day of the course to officially enroll (before June 26) - 50% refundable up to July 1 ($1,995 refundable if officially withdrawn by July 1; no refunds after July 1)

Application Deadline: May 25 (rolling admission, upon availability)

Requirements: Applicants must have completed at least one year of bachelor’s level coursework at the time of admission, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Unofficial copies of your transcript(s) showing undergraduate and any relevant graduate coursework completed for credit, must be uploaded directly to the online application.

This application is for non-degree summer program students only. Have you been admitted to a Princeton Seminary degree program with plans to enroll this fall?

Yes

If you are an entering student and wish to take summer language prior to the fall semester, do not complete this application. In order for you to register for a summer language class, you must first complete all of your enrollment steps and then email the Admissions Office at admissions@ptsem.edu. Learn More

We're delighted you are interested in applying for our summer language program as a non-degree student! Fill out the information below and submit your application before the deadline (May 25). We review applications on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to apply early. Review of completed applications will begin in March 2023. Decisions will be released as they are determined. Please email admissions@ptsem.edu with any questions.

Which language course are you applying for?

Greek

Hebrew

Introduction to New Testament Greek (six credits)

Covering the equivalent of a yearlong introduction to the elements of New Testament Greek with emphasis on the mastery of forms, basic vocabulary, and syntax. Selected portions of the Greek New Testament are read in the second half of the course.

Instructor: TBD

Syllabus

Sample Lecture:

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (six credits)

Covering the equivalent of a yearlong introduction to Hebrew grammar, with emphasis on reading selected portions of the Hebrew Bible.

Instructor: TBD

Syllabus

Sample Lecture:

General Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Email Address

Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

The Admissions Office collects pronouns for the purpose of accurately addressing incoming students.

Pronouns (eg., she/her) (optional)

Mobile Phone Number

Primary Citizenship

Permanent Resident

Race/Ethnicity

Race / ethnicity information is being collected in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Sec. 421(a)(1) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act.

Hispanic

Education

Please list transcripts from each college, university, and professional school where you have earned credits and/or graduated. NOTE: our faculty require that academic transcripts reflect all grades received. Please do not include certificate programs or academic work done at non-accredited post-secondary institutions. Transcripts must be uploaded as part of your online application. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact admissions@ptsem.edu.

College/University Name

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Level of Study

Degree expected or conferred:

Date degree expected or conferred (month/year):

Major

GPA

Please upload a copy of this transcript.

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College/University Name

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Level of Study

Degree expected or conferred:

Date degree expected or conferred (month/year):

Major

GPA

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Add another school

College/University Name

CEEB (Hidden)

Level of Study

Degree expected or conferred:

Date degree expected or conferred (month/year):

Major

GPA

Please upload a copy of this transcript.

Add another school

College/University Name

CEEB (Hidden)

Level of Study

Degree expected or conferred:

Date degree expected or conferred (month/year):

Major

GPA

Please upload a copy of this transcript.

Add another school

College/University Name

CEEB (Hidden)

Level of Study

Degree expected or conferred:

Date degree expected or conferred (month/year):

Major

GPA

Please upload a copy of this transcript.

Short Answer

In one to two paragraphs, explain why you are interested in this program and what you hope to gain from it.

Course Requirements

English Requirements

Small group precept meetings are an essential part of this course. For your participation in precept, you will be expected to contribute actively to the discussion in English, bringing questions from your independent work and engaging with the points raised by your classmates. The format requires a high level of fluency in conversational English.

English Requirements

I verify that my English proficiency is sufficient to engage in classroom discussion.

Expectations for Intensive Language Study

Though flexible, the format for summer language is intensive. You should expect the course to occupy approximately the same amount of time as a full-time job.

A daily rhythm might look something like this:

Read and study assigned lesson, 1 hour
Watch lecture and review lesson, 30 minutes
Complete practice and review sentences in textbook, 1 hour
Memorize vocabulary, 1 hour
Participate in small group precept, 90 minutes
Read selected portions of the biblical text, 1 hour
Review, 1 hour

Expectations for Intensive Language Study

Though flexible, the format for summer language is intensive. You should expect the course to occupy approximately the same amount of time as a full-time job.

A daily rhythm might look something like this:

Read and study assigned lesson, 1 hour
Watch lecture and review lesson, 30 minutes
Complete practice and review sentences in textbook, 1 hour
Memorize vocabulary, 1 hour
Participate in small group precept, 90 minutes
Read selected portions of the biblical text, 1 hour
Review, 1 hour

I understand the intensive nature of this course and am able to devote sufficient time to the program.

System Requirements and Recommendations

Headphones and/or a quiet workspace
Private and quiet space for synchronous activities and meetings
Stable internet connection
Computer or tablet device with a supported operating system* and internet browser**

Optimal Devices:

Laptop or Desktop Computer with 256 GB hard drive and 8 GB of RAM (memory)
iPad Pro (2021-2023)
Microsoft Surface Go 2 or Surface Go 3 (2018-2022)

Supported Operating Systems:

macOS 10.14 Mojave
Windows 10 or Windows 11
iPadOS 14 (minimal)

*We recommend a computer rather than a mobile device. Exclusively using a phone or mobile device will not provide the full experience of the course.

**You’ll have access to Brightspace, our Learning Management System, online. While there is Brightspace app, we recommend using Brightspace in the browser instead of the app.

Internet Browser:

Google Chrome (current version) {RECOMMENDED}
Apple Safari (current version) {RECOMMENDED}
Mozilla Firefox (current version)
Microsoft Edge (current version)
Note: Internet Explorer is not a compatible browser.
Note: We recommend you keep your browser current on updates for the best experience.

System Requirements and Recommendations

Headphones and/or a quiet workspace
Private and quiet space for synchronous activities and meetings
Stable internet connection
Computer or tablet device with a supported operating system* and internet browser**

Optimal Devices:

Laptop or Desktop Computer with 256 GB hard drive and 8 GB of RAM (memory)
iPad Pro (2021-2023)
Microsoft Surface Go 2 or Surface Go 3 (2018-2022)

Supported Operating Systems:

macOS 10.14 Mojave
Windows 10 or Windows 11
iPadOS 14 (minimal)

*We recommend a computer rather than a mobile device. Exclusively using a phone or mobile device will not provide the full experience of the course.

**You’ll have access to Brightspace, our Learning Management System, online. While there is Brightspace app, we recommend using Brightspace in the browser instead of the app.

Internet Browser:

Google Chrome (current version) {RECOMMENDED}
Apple Safari (current version) {RECOMMENDED}
Mozilla Firefox (current version)
Microsoft Edge (current version)
Note: Internet Explorer is not a compatible browser.
Note: We recommend you keep your browser current on updates for the best experience.

I understand the system requirements and have the equipment I need to complete this course.

Time Zone and Synchronous Requirements

This course includes engagement in real time most days. Please indicate the location/time zone where you will be located when you connect to these live small group precept meetings on Zoom. While it may be impossible to accommodate all time zones, once all students have been admitted, we will set precept groups and meeting times considering locations, aiming to provide a consistent meeting time between the hours of 7am and 10pm in your local time.

Please tell us your time zone below using the UTC offset time format (ex. Pacific Daylight Time, UTC -7). You can find a list of all time zones with the UTC offset time format here.

Time Zone

Conduct

Princeton Theological Seminary prepares people for leadership in ministries in a variety of settings. Students are expected to be intellectually capable and of good moral character. They are held to the same high ethical standards that the church requires of its professional leadership.

Have you ever been placed on academic or disciplinary probation, or been suspended, dismissed, or asked to withdraw by any educational institution?

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a felony of any sort, misdemeanor of any sort (other than a traffic violation), or found guilty of an incident of sexual misconduct?

Yes

Please explain if you answered yes to either question above:

Signature and Seminary Handbook Acknowledgement

Please read and affirm the following statement about learning together from the Seminary Handbook (section 3, p. 2):

As part of our agreement of learning together at Princeton Theological Seminary we promise to practice hospitality and seek understanding and integrity in our relationships. With graciousness and generosity of spirit, we will seek out God’s gifts in our neighbors. We will engage in unceasing prayer for the reconciliation of differences and for mutual edification through honest encounters with those who are different.

It goes without saying therefore that members of the seminary community are entitled to freedom from harassment, intimidation, and violence or threats of violence. This freedom is attained by respecting members of the seminary community individually and collectively, treating one another fairly, listening well, and doing no harm. We pledge to speak up and speak out when a sibling is belittled or when the behavior of a community member fails to reflect the reconciliation and acceptance we know in Christ. We ask God to grant us wisdom and courage to confront these situations and our sins, and the failures of our community, in love and with a spirit of humility and compassion.

Please read and affirm the following statement about learning together from the Seminary Handbook (section 3, p. 2):

I have read and agree to abide by these practices of learning together at Princeton Seminary

All students are required to acknowledge receipt of the Seminary Handbook and to abide by policies set forth in it.

I acknowledge that I am responsible for familiarizing myself with the Seminary Handbook for Princeton Theological Seminary. Outside of this acknowledgement form, the Seminary Handbook is available at any time by logging into inside.ptsem.edu, the seminary portal (printed copies are available upon request);
I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Princeton Theological Seminary as well as use the policies and procedures described in the Seminary Handbook as a guide during my participation as a student in the program;
I understand that if I violate the policies and procedures contained in the Seminary Handbook that I will receive the appropriate consequences;
I also understand that PTS has the right to change the Seminary Handbook without notice. It is understood that future changes in the Student Handbook supersede or eliminate those outlined in this current Handbook, and that students, administrators and faculty will be notified as soon as practical;
Lastly, I understand that it is my responsibility to keep my contact information up to date and to regularly check my PTS email to receive important PTS information.

By submitting this information, you are certifying that all of the information you have provided herein is accurate and complete. Failure to make written disclosure of information solicited on the application form, or misrepresentation in the information supplied, constitutes prima facie basis for denial of admission.

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Summer Language Program Application (Non-Degree)

OVERVIEW

Introduction to New Testament Greek (six credits)

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (six credits)

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