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2. In what capacity?
ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATION
ORU SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY
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Spring (January) Summer
Area of Study:
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Master of Arts:
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Master of Divinity:
Biblical Literature
Biblical Literature with Advanced Languages Concentration
Theological/Historical Studies
Missions
Biblical Literature with Judaic-Christian Studies Concentration
Christian Counseling
Practical Theology
Practical Theology (Modular)
Christian Counseling with Marital & Family Concentration
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Fairly well/numerous personal contacts
By name/sight
Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity (Modular)
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3. How well do you know him/her?
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attributes need further
development?
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or characteristics
distinguish the
applicant from his or
her peers?
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the candidate’s ability and
qualification to pursue
graduate/professional
study? Please comment
on overall maturity and
emotional/psychological
stability.
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the Admissions
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concern for people and
general moral character.
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