The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry program is to further equip Christian leaders, who have already held a Master of Divinity or its equivalent and had full-time ministry experience for three years or above, in order to enhance the practice of ministry for Christian leaders to engage in ministerial leadership and preaching in a Chinese church context.
The purpose of the Master of Ministry program is to further equip Christian leaders, who have already held a Bachelor of Theology or its equivalent and had full-time ministry experience for a year or above, and enhance the practice of ministry for Christian leaders to engage in ministerial leadership and preaching in a Chinese church context in China and/or North America.
The Master of Divinity (90 credits) program is designed to prepare pastors, church planters, and Christian workers who are able to minister in Canada and around the world.
The extended theological certificate program is delivered in intensive format. It targets at the practical application in different ministerial areas and positions, providing basic biblical and theological training to Christians dedicated to serve in Chinese churches.
The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry program is to further equip Christian leaders, who have already held a Master of Divinity or its equivalent and had full-time ministry experience for three years or above, in order to enhance the practice of ministry for Christian leaders to engage in ministerial leadership and preaching in a Chinese church context.
Program Distinctives
designed to be a relevant learning model for students with ministry background in China and the Chinese diaspora
emphasizes ministry integration with contemporary biblical and theological verdicts
promotes mutual encouragement for advanced study in a group environment
facilitates peer review and evaluation as well as self-directed learning
endorses qualitative research and action research as project research methodology
flexible library access and online resources
Academic Curriculum
Core3 credits
DM901
The Leader as Scholar: Research Methods & Methodology
Thesis-Project9 credits
Ministry Research Thesis
The thesis is subject to an oral defence
Elective Courses(any 8 as offered, 8x3 credits): 24 credits
Elective Courses organized under the following themes:
The Leader as Servant
The Leader as Educator
The Leader as Preacher
The Leader as Worshipper
The Leader as Equipper
The Leader as Spiritual Director
The Leader as Evangelist
The Leader as Historian
The Leader as Theologian
The Leader as Administrator
The Leader as Peacemaker
The Leader as Exegete
The Leader as Pastor
The Leader as Mentor
The Leader as Intercessor
The Leader as Disciple-maker
The Leader as Music Minister
The Leader as Archeologist
The Leader as Church Planter
The Leader as Counsellor
The Leader as Missionary
The Leader as Missional Visionary
The Leader as Cultural Change Leader
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.) Program Description
The purpose of the Master of Ministry program is to further equip Christian leaders, who have already held a Bachelor of Theology or its equivalent and had full-time ministry experience for a year or above, in order enhance the practice of ministry for Christian leaders to engage in ministerial leadership and preaching in a Chinese church context in China and/or North America. It will take two years to fulfill the degree requirements. The maximum duration of studies is four years.
Curriculum of the M.Min program
If they did not study the following courses with * in previous theological degree program(s) or achieved a certain grade level, they must enroll in these courses mandatorily.
Practical Theology18 credits
CHIN27
Issues, Strategies and Direction in the North American Chinese Churches *
CHIN26
Introduction to Counseling *
CHIN21
Expository Preaching *
CHIN30
Advanced Chinese Preaching *
CHIN07
Worship and Music in Chinese Churches*
Electives of Practical Theology
Theology and History6 credits
THEO31
Christian Ethics *
Electives of Theology and History *
Biblical Studies6 credits
OLDT__
OT Book Study
NEWT__
NT Book Study
Biblical Languages and other electives12 credits
NEWT10
Elementary Greek I *
NEWT11
Elementary Greek II *
OLDT22
Hebrew Grammar I *
OLDT23
Hebrew Grammar II*
Other elective courses
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Program Description
The Master of Divinity (90 credits) program is designed to prepare pastors, church planters, and Christian workers who are able to minister in Canada and around the world. Internships are required in every semester of the program. The program integrates the fundamental biblical-theological-historical foundation with practical pastoral and missional experiences.
Curriculum of the M.Div. Program
First Year32 credits
Biblical Studies
BIBL01 Introduction to Biblical Studies
NEWT05 New Testament Theology
Biblical Language
OLDT22 Hebrew Grammar I
OLDT23 Hebrew Grammar II
Theology and History
THEO13 Systematic Theology I
HIST12 History of Christianity I
Practical Theology
SPIR09 Spiritual Formation and Development
CHIN03 Orientation to Church Ministry
CHIN29 Introduction to Christian Education
Practicum
INTN01-1 Internship Study (Part I)
INTN01-2 Internship Study (Part II)
Elective
Elective
Second Year32 credits
Biblical Study
OLDT02 Old Testament Theology
Biblical Languages
NEWT10 Elementary Greek I
NEWT11 Elementary Greek II
Theology and History
THEO25 Systematic Theology II
HIST24 History of Christianity II
THEO31 Christian Ethics
Practical Theology
CHIN21 Expository Preaching
CHIN30 Advanced Chinese Preaching
LEAD20 Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
Practicum
INTN01-3 Internship Study (Part III)
INTN02-1 Internship Study (Part IV)
Elective
Elective
Third Year26 credits
Biblical Studies
NEWT__ New Testament Book Study
OLDT__ Old Testament Book Study
Theology and History
CHIN06 Christianity and Chinese Culture
Practical Theology
CHIN26 Introduction to Counseling
CHIN27 Issues, Strategies and Direction in the North American Chinese Churches
CHIN07 Worship and Music in Chinese Churches
Practicum
INTN02-2 Internship Study (Part V)
INTN02-3 Internship Study (Part VI)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) Program Description
The Master of Theological Studies (60 credits) program is designed to train Christian lay leaders. Through participation in churches, reflection on the Chinese culture, spiritual formation, leadership training, Christian education development and marketplace experience, students will be trained as relevant Christian workers in this generation. A MTS program may take two years to complete.
Curriculum of the M.T.S. Program
Biblical Study15 credits
BIBL01 Introduction to Biblical Studies
NEWT05 New Testament Theology
OLDT02 Old Testament Theology
NEWT__ NT Book Study
OLDT__ OT Book Study
Theology and History15 credits
THEO13 Systematic Theology I
THEO25 Systematic Theology II
HIST12 History of Christianity I
HIST24 History of Christianity II
CHIN06 Christianity and Chinese Culture
Practical Theology 12 credits
SPIR09 Spiritual Formation and Development
CHIN11 Christian in the Market Place
CHIN29 Christian Education in the Chinese Church
LEAD20 Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
Electives18 credits
Other elective courses (six)
Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.)
Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.) Program Description
The Diploma in Christian Studies (30 credits) program integrates biblical, theological and practical disciplines. The program aims to equip brothers and sisters to grow spiritually and serve with confidence. Graduates from this program are eligible to transfer all credits to our M.T.S. or M.Div. program upon approval. Dip.C.S. classes are taught in Mandarin / Cantonese.
Curriculum of the Dip.C.S. Program
2 Biblical Studies Courses6 credits
2 Theology and History Courses6 credits
2 Practical Theology Courses6 credits
4 Electives12 credits
Time, Location of classes and language of instruction
Cantonese courses are delivered on the campus of CCST Vancouver or in our partnership churches in the Greater Vancouver area in the evening and/or on Saturday.
Extended Theological Certificate Program
Program description
The extended theological certificate program is delivered in intensive format. It targets at the practical application in different ministerial areas and positions, providing basic biblical and theological training to Christians dedicated to serve in Chinese churches.
Admission requirements
Applicants (not auditors) will be requested for pastoral recommendations highlighting the following aspects
engagement and dedication to serve in ministries
ability and wishes to learn
confirmation that the applicant's age must be 20 or above.
First time applicants (not auditors) for the certificate program must provide a pastoral reference.
Curriculum
The courses of the extended theological certificate program fall into three different areas.
Students must complete six courses among the following three areas
Biblical foundation - It includes the studies of the whole or a part of the Bible, or certain biblical books and particular topics.
Christian theology and Church history - The emphasis is on building up a good understanding of the doctrine of God, Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Church history and significant figures are explored.
Practical theology - Students will gain a deeper understanding on calling, spirituality, and ministerial skills. They will be more familiar with the ministries of Chinese churches in local and North American settings. They will be encouraged to discover their roles in church ministries.
Applicants who have not decided which program to pursue may choose to enroll in one or two courses to explore their calling. The application procedure is simplified but applicants must meet all admission requirements.
Audit Study
Most of our courses offer a few seats for audit students. Applicants are required to submit an audit application form two weeks before the audited course begins. There will be a $20 application fee and $400 audit fee upon submission of the application.