MASTER OF DIVINITY IN BUDDHIST THEOLOGY: ONLINE APPLICATION ~ FALL 2010 FULL-TIME ENTRY

PLEASE READ ALL THESE STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION; Please email studentservices@maitripa.org with any questions.:

1. APPLICATION FORM: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BASIC APPLICATION FORM. This is a Word document that you can fill in electronically and then email per instructions on the form. Please fill out the application form in its entirety.

2. ESSAY & STATEMENT OF INTERESTS: Compose a typed, double-spaced Essay & Statement of Interest (not to exceed 5 pages) as follows.

For the Essay: Please give a description of the development of your spiritual life, including a discussion of the development of your faith, practice, and belief systems.

For the Statement of Interest: Please include discussions of your goals in applying to this program, how you see this program relating to your personal and/or professional life, how you intend to use this training, and what about Maitripa College appeals to you the most.

Email in Word or PDF format to: program@maitripa.org and put APPLICATION ESSAY in subject line.


3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation must be filled out and mailed to Maitripa. These must be on forms provided and not from friends or family members. Click here to download and print the Letter of Recommendation Forms.


4. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts from previously attended post-secondary educational institutions, showing completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution must be either sent directly to Maitripa College or submitted in a sealed envelope by you. In either case, mail the transcripts to Maitripa College, Admissions, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, Oregon 97214


5. OPTIONAL GRE SCORES: If wished, you may send your GRE score to Maitripa College, Admissions, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, Oregon 97214


6. $25 APPLICATION FEE: After you have submitted the online form (or if you wish to pay this fee by credit card for mailed-in forms),
CLICK ON THE LINK TO PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE $25 APPLICATION FEE by secure credit card online. Your application is not complete until this fee is paid.

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