Bonner Retreat Application

Student Level

Divinity Degree Program

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Pronouns

Birthdate

Email Address

Phone Number

Mailing Address

Country
Street
City
Region
Postal Code

College/University

Major(s)/Minor(s)

Graduation Year

2020

2021

2022

2023

Hometown

Are you a Bonner Leader?

Yes

No

Are you a Bonner Scholar?

Yes

No

Bonner Supervisor Information

First Name

Last Name

Title

Email

Phone Number

Short Answer Questions

Appalachia is culturally, historically and theologically unique. Briefly reflect on the way Appalachia has influenced your sense of self.

Theologian and mystic Howard Thurman offers a powerful way to think about vocation: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs are people who come alive.” Briefly reflect on your sense of vocation in relation to Howard Thurman’s philosophy.

What do you hope to gain from participation in this retreat?