Admissions

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must: Complete the application form, submit all related documents and a $55 application fee (International application fee: $165).
Complete the academic requirement
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
D.Min. applicant – have a completed M.Div. degree (Please see D.Min. program for other requirements.)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
M.Min. applicant - have a completed B.Th. degree or its equivalent.
This course will no longer accept applications on April 29, 2024. Interested applicants are welcome to refer Advanced Master of Divinity Program
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
M.Div. applicant – have a completed bachelor degree from an accredited university or college.
Advanced Master of Divinity Program
申請人必須於聖經學院或大學宗教系已完成相當於神學學士課程之學位，或在其他神學院已完成基督教研究碩士或神學研究碩士之學位。
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
M.T.S. applicant – have a completed bachelor degree from an accredited university or college.
Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.)
Dip.C.S. applicant – have a completed bachelor degree from an accredited university or college.
Non-Degree Study
Non-degree applicant – have a completed bachelor degree from an accredited university or college.
Audit Study
Audit Applicant - have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
$25 annual application fee
English Requirement
Doctoral Program
- A score of 60 for TOEFL IBT, or 6 for IELTS (Academic) is required for doctoral program applicants who have NOT studied full time for 3 years in a postsecondary institution, where English is the language of instruction and examination, located in an English speaking country. Only test scores dated no more than two years when your application is reviewed are accepted. Test results must be submitted directly from the TOEFL Office or directly from the IELTS Office. (TOEFL DI code:C781)
- D.Min. applicants who do not meet the above English requirement are required to take 2 Theological English courses (6 credits) on top of the D.Min. program.
- D.Min. applicants who meet the above English requirement but their reading score is below 6 are required to take an in-house reading assessment.
- Applicants with English proficiency test scores below 32 on the TOEFL IBT or 4.5 on the IELTS (Academic) will not be admitted.
Example: When a D.Min. applicant decides to meet the admission requirements using the IELTS (Academic) assessment, the following four scenarios may arise:
Scenario 1:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is below 4.5 - admission will not be granted.
Scenario 2:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is between 4.5 to 5.5 - the applicant must take two additional theology English classes (6 credits) beyond the program requirements upon admission.
Scenario 3:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is 6.0 or above but the reading score is below 6.0, the applicant is required to take an in-house reading assessment. If the applicant fail the assessment, they must take two additional theology English classes (6 credits) beyond the program requirements.
Scenario 4:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is 6.0 or above, and the reading score is also 6.0 or above - there is no need to take additional theology English classes.
Other Acceptable Proof for English Proficiency Exemption:
- Proof of a Grade 12 C+ in English from a Canadian high school or equivalent academic qualifications, which is English for Academic Purposes: Level IV in the “BCCAT English as an Additional Language (EAL) Committee English for Academic Purposes Courses Equivalency/Transfer Grid” (https://www.bccat.ca/pubs/Resources/EAPTransferGrid2022.pdf).
- Pass grade in Hong Kong A Level examination or level 3 in HKDSE examination.
Masters Program
- A score of 46 for TOEFL IBT, or 5.5 for IELTS (Academic) is required for masters program applicants who have NOT studied full time for 3 years in a postsecondary institution, where English is the language of instruction and examination, located in an English speaking country. Only test scores dating no more than two years are valid.Test results must be submitted directly from the TOEFL Office or directly from the IELTS Office. (TOEFL DI code:C781)
- Masters program applicants who do not meet the above English requirement are required to take 2 Theological English courses (6 credits) on top of their applied program.
- Applicants with English proficiency test scores below 31 on the TOEFL IBT or 4.0 on the IELTS (Academic) will not be admitted.
Example: When a master program applicant decides to meet the admission requirements using the IELTS (Academic) assessment, the following three scenarios may arise:
Scenario 1:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is below 4.0 - admission will not be granted.
Scenario 2:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is between 4.0 - 5.0 - they must take two additional Theological English classes (6 credits) beyond the program requirements upon admission.
Scenario 3:
If the applicant's IELTS (Academic) overall score is 5.5 or above - there is no need to take Theological English classes.
Other Accepted English Assessment
- Proof of a Grade 12 C+ in English from a Canadian high school or equivalent academic qualifications (Our school follows the “BCCAT English as an Additional Language (EAL) Committee English for Academic Purposes Courses Equivalency/Transfer Grid” https://www.bccat.ca/pubs/Resources/EAPTransferGrid2022.pdf).
- Pass grade in Hong Kong A Level examination or level 2 in HKDSE examination.
Submit the following documents:
- Testimony – an article about the applicant's personal faith journey with Jesus and vocational call.
- References
  Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
  3 reference letters (1 pastoral references + 1 letter of endorsement or one extra pastoral reference + 1 academic reference)
  Applicants are required to submit a spousal support letter.
  Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae
  Applicants are required to submit a biblical or theological research paper that they have written.
  Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
  3 reference letters (1 home church pastoral reference + 1 pastoral reference + 1 academic/ employer reference)
  Applicants are required to submit a spousal support letter.
  Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
  3 reference letters (1 home church pastoral reference + 1 pastoral reference + 1 academic/ employer reference)
  Applicants are required to submit a spousal support letter.
  Advanced Master of Divinity Program
  Three letters of recommendation (1. Pastoral recommendation 2. Academic recommendation 3. Character recommendation). Married applicants must have a letter of support from their spouse.
  Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
  2 reference letters (1 home church pastoral reference + 1 pastoral reference or 1 academic/ employer Reference)
  Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.)
  1 home church pastoral reference or 1 pastoral reference
  Non-Degree Study
  A letter of recommendation (pastor of the church)
Advanced Master of Divinity Program, MDiv applicants are required to complete a biblical knowledge assessment test.
D.Min., M.Div., M.Min., Advanced Master of Divinity Program, and M.T.S applicants are required to have an admission interview after submitting all the required documents.

Application Process

The Registration Office will arrange an admission interview upon receiving all the documents listed in the above session. Applicants who are accepted will receive an admission letter shortly after the interview.
Admitted applicants must submit the signed offer of admission and a $300 deposit within the time stated in the admission letter in order to accept and maintain their student status. The deposit will be used as a credits towards the student's first-semester tuition payment.
For international applicants, please check the International Students tab.

* Please press here for the application form and other documents, contact our registration office for any questions.

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