Apply — BOSTON FELLOWS

APPLY

EARLY DECISION discount:

Apply by June 15 for $100 off!

Application deadline, full tuition: August 1st

Questions?

Contact Kelly Madden, Executive Director.

Work, Study, Pray, in Community. (Extended version)

APPLICATION

If you experience technical problems completing the following form, please email operations@bostonfellows.com.

Note: this application is for the nine-month Boston Fellows program. See the "Industry Cohorts" take above for shorter-term programs.

Begin your application by…
1) Answering the short-answer questions for the application here. Answer these in a separate document FIRST, then come back to copy your answers into the application. The application itself cannot be saved for completion later.

2) Gathering the names and contact information of two references, one personal and one professional/work-related.

3) Emailing a recent headshot of yourself and a pdf copy of your recent resume or CV, or the URL of your detailed LinkedIn profile, to operations@bostonfellows.com, subject "Applicant'sName_FileSubmission."

Name the attached files: "Applicant'sName_ResumeCV" and "Applicant'sName_Headshot". (Please attach your photo, rather than inserting it in the body of the email. Note: We share application photos with the program participants to help them get acquainted at the beginning of the program year.)

Name

First Name

Last Name

Current mailing address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Sex

Ethnicity/Race

Please select which most accurately describes your ethnicity or race.

Marital status

Number of children

Primary email

Personal/Relevant website or LinkedIn profile

http://

Primary phone number

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Birthdate

YYYY

Church

How long have you been at this church?

Are you a member at this church?

Undergraduate/Graduate/Training Institutions

Graduation year

Employment

Which industry is most closely describes your current work?

Current employer

Job title

List primary responsibilities

Limit: 50 words

Please list two references below (not family members). Ideally, one reference should be able to address your professional experience and character, and the other your spiritual maturity (e.g., a pastor, small group leader).

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Company/Institution

Reference #1 phone number

(###)

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Reference #2

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Company/Institution

Reference #2 phone number

(###)

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1. Tell us briefly how you became a Christian. If you are not a Christian, briefly describe your spiritual journey and your attitude toward orthodox/traditional Christianity.

2. How has someone, something, or some life experience significantly influenced your spiritual growth?

3. In your own words, briefly explain the gospel story, making reference to the Trinitarian God.

4. What authority does the Bible have for your beliefs and conduct?

5. Relate a major trial, struggle, or disappointment you have faced, and how you responded.

6. In your life, what have been the most difficult issues regarding faith and work integration?

7. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain.

8. Why are you interested in the Boston Fellows? What aspects of the program interest you most (applied Bible/theology, community, personal growth, etc.)?

9. What drew you to Boston? Or if you grew up in Boston, why did you stay in the area?

10. What do you see yourself doing professionally in 5-10 years? What are some of your overall, long-term life goals?

11. What in your opinion are the pressing issues leaders face in the workplace face today? How well are they addressing these issues?

12. List three books that have been influential in your spiritual growth.

13. List any church or para-church experiences you have been involved with in the last 5 years. Include the years in parenthesis.

14. How did you hear about the Boston Fellows?

In addition to daily devotional time according to a schedule of prayer and Bible reading with the rest of my cohort (15+ minutes daily), I am willing and able to set aside at least 2 hours per week to read class texts, prepare for weekly discussion and participate proactively in this Christian program as described on the Boston Fellows website.

I hereby affirm that the information I have provided on this application is true and accurate. I authorize the Boston Fellows and any representative thereof to make independent inquiry about me to assess my qualifications regarding this program. Furthermore, I understand that, while the Boston Fellows program is open to people anywhere on their spiritual journey, it is designed primarily for followers of Christ who desire to be teachable in all areas of life.

Please type your name below to indicate your affirmation of the above statements and your authorization.

Housing

“I am interested in the possibility of housing with one or more Boston Fellows, to participate more in the community of the program.”

“I will continue with my current living arrangements.”

Coaching/Mentoring

"I am interested in the possibility of being paired informally with a more experienced Christian professional as a mentor."

Please remember also to email a recent headshot of yourself and a pdf copy of your recent resume/CV/URL of LinkedIn profile, to operations@bostonfellows.com, subject line: "Applicant'sName_FileSubmission."