Application Form

We are honored that you are considering Lyell Seminary.

This application is designed to help us discern whether the Seminary is the right place for your spiritual and academic growth.

Please complete the application carefully, prayerfully, and honestly.
You may save and return to the form at any time.

Please send the following information to us. Create a PDF with your answers and attach it to an email, and send it to us.

SECTION 1 — Personal Information

Legal Name:
Preferred Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Country of Residence:
Birthdate:
Citizenship:

Primary Language:
Additional Languages:

How did you hear about Lyell Seminary?

SECTION 2 — Spiritual Background

Describe your relationship with the Father at this moment in your life.
(expected 300–500 words)

Share how you came to trust Yeshua and what has shaped your walk with Him.
(300–600 words)

Describe your current prayer life and rhythms of Scripture reading.

What is your understanding of Torah, and how do you desire to pursue it?
(300–500 words)

Describe a time when the Father invited you into honesty or breakthrough.
(200–400 words)

SECTION 3 — Torah-Pursuant Desire & Practice

Why do you want to study in a Torah-pursuant seminary specifically?

Which Torah rhythms are already present in your life?
(Check/List all that apply)
□ Shabbat
□ Compassion
□ Holy Speech
□ Honoring Parents
□ Generosity
□ Justice
□ Simplicity
□ Hospitality
□ Prayer Rhythms
□ Scripture Immersion
□ Ethical Boundaries with Technology
□ Other: ___________

Which Torah rhythms do you desire to grow in most? Why?

Describe how Torah has shaped (or could shape) your identity and daily life.

SECTION 4 — Academic Readiness

Highest Level of Education Completed:

Institutions Attended (with years):

Relevant Coursework or Degrees (Biblical, Theological, Historical, Language, etc.):

Describe your approach to reading, study, and writing.

Upload an academic writing sample (PDF or DOCX).

The sample should demonstrate clarity, structure, and engagement with sources.
It does not have to be theological, but must reflect your writing ability.

SECTION 5 — Formation Readiness

Describe your level of comfort with emotional honesty and personal reflection.

How do you typically handle resistance—spiritually, emotionally, or relationally?

Are you willing to receive mentoring that includes questions, reflection, and accountability?(yes/no)

What fears or hesitations do you carry about seminary formation?

Describe a moment when someone challenged you spiritually and how you responded.

SECTION 6 — Individual Encounter Plan (IEP) Introduction

This section helps us prepare for your first mentor meeting.

What area of your life do you sense the Father drawing attention to right now?

Which part of the Heart–Soul–Mind–Strength model feels strongest? Which feels weakest? Why?

What do you hope will change in you during your first year?

What Torah rhythm would you like to practice first?

How do you hope mentoring will shape you?

SECTION 7 — AI Integrity Statement

Lyell Seminary trains students to use AI responsibly and transparently.

Have you used AI tools in the past year? If so, how?

What boundaries do you believe are important for ethical use of AI in spiritual formation and academic writing?

Are you willing to follow the Seminary’s AI Integrity Covenant? (yes/no)

SECTION 8 — References

Please list two references:

1. Character Reference

Name:
Relationship:
Email:
Phone:
Years Known:

2. Spiritual/Ministry Reference

Name:
Relationship:
Email:
Phone:
Years Known:

The application system will send them automated reference forms.

SECTION 9 — Additional Questions

Why do you desire to study at Lyell Seminary instead of other seminaries?
(300–600 words)

What draws you most to Torah-pursuant formation?

Describe a moment when Scripture confronted you or changed you.

What commitments or responsibilities in your life might compete with the Seminary’s rhythm?

SECTION 10 — Application Covenant

Before submitting, you must affirm the following:

□ I have read the Admissions Philosophy.
□ I have read the Admissions Requirements.
□ I understand the spiritual and academic expectations of Lyell Seminary.
□ I commit to honesty in all application materials.
□ I agree to the Seminary’s ethical expectations for AI use.
□ I understand that admission does not guarantee continuation if formation standards cannot be maintained.
□ I enter this process prayerfully and with sincerity.

Signature (typed):
Date:

Note from the President

“At Lyell Seminary, we look for those who desire the Father more than a credential. We review applications with prayer and discernment. Thank you for considering walking this path with us.”