I have been lurking this forum for quite some time, and I have learned a lot from all of you. I'm going to apply for a Ph.D. in systematic theology for fall 2011, and I was wondering if some of you could share some advice, especially if you have been accepted to any of the schools that I'm planning to apply to (but I will gladly take any advice!).
I have acquired reading comprehension in French, and I plan on taking Latin next year. Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 (BA in religious studies from a small, private university), Graduate GPA: 4.0 (MA in theology from a school that is slightly more prestigious than my undergrad school).
GRE: TBD
I have received a scholarship for my MA, and I was inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa (honor society).
I have a family of my own -- wife and daughter -- so this session is really 'do or die' for me, and all of the help/advice that anyone can give will be greatly appreciated .
Specifically, I was looking for advice for the SOP, or anything else that I can do to strengthen my application. How do you think my stats match up with the schools that I'm considering applying to? Any other schools that you think may be good to consider?
Thanks in advance!