Applications are currently closed. All applications for 2019 open on the 25th May 2018.
APPLICATION FORM – 2018
Bachelor of Theology and Diploma in Practical Ministry
Checklist before you submit the Application
Please ensure that you have sent the following items:
- Completed and signed application form (including the financial guarantee form and the two reference forms)
- Certified Copy of ID
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate
- Certified copies of all previous studies (including transcripts)
- Endorsement Letter from Circuit Steward, Class Leader or other leader within your society/congregation.
- Endorsement Letter from Local Minister.
- If you are planning to candidate for Methodist Ministry, kindly furnish an acknowledgement letter from your Superintendent to indicate that he/she knows about your intention to candidate in the MCSA.
- Medical Certificate (In case of any medical condition)
Information for Prospective Students
All private students desiring to enroll at SMMS must give indication of willingness to comply with the following commitments:
- To fully participate in the worship, devotional, and spiritual practices of the seminary.
- To abide by the SMMS Covenant, Rules of Conduct and Policies, which they will receive during orientation week. Misbehaviour will lead to appropriate disciplinary measures by the Seminary.
- To pay all fees, study and administrative fees.
NOTE: No private seminarian may be enrolled without evidence of assured financial support. Fees must be paid on or before the stipulated payment dates. Seminarians will not be allowed to register or enroll for courses until they have actual or guaranteed funds for the ensuing Semester. Seminarians who have outstanding debts will not be eligible to receive transcripts, or graduate, until all monies owed are paid. Seminarians who fail to pay any fees due by the end of any study year will not be readmitted for the following year of study - To submit certified copies of Matriculation Certificate and all subsequent higher qualifications, together with the transcripts, and other documentation that may be requested by the Registrar.
- To submit endorsement letters from your local congregational leaders, one from your circuit steward or class leader AND one from your local minister. In these official letters they need to include how long they know you, in what capacity you were serving during the time, the positive qualities you have and contributions you have made and what makes you suitable to study theology at SMMS.
- If you intend to candidate in the MCSA, to submit a letter from your superintendent, acknowledging and approving that you intend to offer for the ministry. Please note that applicants who turn 50 in their candidating year will not be accepted by EMMU.
- To submit details from a registered Medical Practitioner in case of any disability or chronic illness
- Submit a police or name clearance certificate (form the South African Police as a requirement for placement in fieldwork with vulnerable persons)
Accommodation: Seminarian accommodation is arranged by the Methodist Connexional Office (MCO) and not by SMMS. Accommodation is reserved first for non-private seminarians, then for seminarians from partner churches, and if accommodation is still available, it will be for the private seminarian ONLY (excluding any family members). More details will be made available should this application be successful.
Canteen: Lunch is served daily a the Canteen at R35 per meal and needs to be paid for by 9am latest.
Closing date for applications: 31st December 2017
OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: 033 846 8600 Fax: 086 635 6958 Email to: christelr@smms.ac.za;
Postal Address: Postnet Suite 235, Private Bag X6, Cascades, 3202
Physical Address: 115 Golf Road, Epworth, Pietermaritzburg
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