The BA and MA applications both require two letters of reference. One is ideally from a teacher who knows you in an academic context, and the second can be from anyone who knows you well (no direct family members). If you do not have any recent academic teachers, consider someone who taught you in another context, such as a spiritual, art, sports, or religious teacher. If that is not possible, we can grant permission to accept a reference from a boss or someone who has worked with you in a supervisory role. Please contact the admissions office to discuss your situation and we will find a solution. We do not want this part of the application to be a barrier to any of our applicants.