Institute for Biblical Languages & Translation

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Applying for program commencing in 20*
Personal Details
Title*
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- Mr.
- Mrs.
- Miss
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Gender*
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Name*
First Middle Surname
Date of Birth*
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Marital Status*
Number of dependent children*
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Family members accompanying you
- Spouse
- Children

Children accompanying you (give ages)

Address*
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Email Address*
Home Telephone*
Mobile number
Emergency Contact Name*
Emergency Contact Email*
Emergency Contact Number*

Personal Profile
Country Issuing Passport*
Country of Residence*
Passport number*
Passport expiry date*
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If your spouse and dependent children will be staying in Israel, please give their details below.

First name	Surname	Country issuing passport	Country of residence	Passport number	Passport expiry date

Occupation
Please give details of your present occupation, the nature of your work and how long you have been in this job.*
Please give details of your previous employment.*
Christian Association
To which Christian denomination do you belong or with which denomination are most associated?*
Please give the name of the church you currently attend.*
Please give details of your experience in Christian ministry (e.g. translation, preaching, teaching, etc.)*

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Academic Training
Please provide details of all academic training with most recent first. Documentary evidence of the result/ qualification in the form of an official transcript will be requested. You are required to contact the post-secondary schools concerned in regards to obtaining transcripts of your academic records. They should be sent to you in sealed envelopes, which you will then forward to the Institute with the rest of the application.In normal circumstances students will be required to have at least 6 semester credits of Biblical Hebrew and the ability to write papers in one of the given languages.

Academic Training*

School	Major Course of Study	Date Attended	Degree Granted

Please write the name of the last institution you attended (or are attending currently):*
PLEASE NOTE: This application will only be processed when the complete application package is received by the IBLT Office of Admissions. This includes all fees, transcripts, photographs and all portions of this form. No partial application will be processed. Also note that while all complete applications will be processed regardless of date received, you should complete the process 3 months prior to the course start date.
Languages
5. Which language(s) will you use to submit written papers during the program?*
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Russian
- Hebrew
Computer Use
Will you have daily access to a personal computer during the program?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, which type of operating system does it use?
- Apple
- Windows
Do you use a mobile messaging service (eg. Whatsapp)?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please specify:
Are you able to view .mp4 video files?*
- Yes
- No

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Supporting References (Referees)
Please give the names and all contact details of two referees who can usefully comment on your academic ability and potential. Normally these will be people who have taught or employed you within the last 5 years.
First Referee*
First name Surname Home telephone Mobile number Relation to you
First Referee Email*
Second Referee*
First name Surname Home telephone Mobile number Email Relation to you
Second Referee Email*
Please give the name and address of a Christian leader to whom we may contact for a character reference.*
- Minister / Pastor / Church Leader
- Translation Project Supervisor
Christian Leader*
First name Surname Home telephone Mobile number Email Relation to you
Christian Leader Email*

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Finances
How do you intend to finance the course fees and living expenses?*
- Personal finances
- Organizational sponsorship
- Church sponsorship
- University grant/scholarship
- 4.2.20 Foundation scholarship
- Other grant/scholarship
Please provide details of any sponsorship, scholarship or grant application as mentioned above, giving name, value and duration. Please state if the sponsorship, scholarship or grant has already being awarded or is still pending.

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Personal Statement
A. Describe your personal history: family background, marital status and employment or business experience.*
B. Describe your experience as a follower of Jesus Christ. What is your relationship with Jesus Christ? How does this relationship influence your life and involvement in congregational, service and ministry opportunities?*
C. Describe your educational history, including your educational and professional goals. Why do you wish to study Biblical Hebrew? Why have you chosen SBH to carry out this study?*
D. What do you expect to achieve from this program? What would you like to pursue as a career after SBH?*
E.Evaluate your ability to live within a multi-cultural and multi-religious environment. What overseas experience do you have?*

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IMPORTANT: Required Visa information
It is required that all students who will be attending the School of Biblical Hebrew - Institute for Biblical Languages and Translation acquire a multiple entry A/2 student visa prior to arriving in Israel. Married students must also acquire a multiple entry A/4 visa for each dependent (spouse and children) who will be in Israel during the time that the student is attending SBH - IBLT.
Please note: In some cases the visa application must be made by the staff of SBH at the Ministry of Interior in Jerusalem. In order to allow SBH to make this application on your behalf, you must supply the following documents and information as part of your application 3 months prior to the course start date.
City, state, country of residence, one month prior to departure*
Proof of health insurance while studying in Israel*
Your father's full name*
Your mother's full name*
Mother's maiden name*
Your maiden name (if applicable)
Have you been in Israel before?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, was your stay ever cancelled?*
- Yes
- No
Why?
The dates of any previous stays in Israel
What are your means of support for your time in Israel?*
If you are planning to enter Israel before the start of the course, please indicate the date with a short explanation as to why
When your visa has been granted, the Ministry of Interior in Jerusalem will inform the Israeli Embassy or Consulate that is responsible for the city and state of your official residence. SBH - IBLT will inform you when this happens. You must then contact that embassy or consulate and arrange for the visa to be affixed to your passport. Please note that your visa will refer to SBH - IBLT by the name of the visa-issuing organization,
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