Course Introduction
CCST Vancouver believes strongly in the philosophy of lifelong learning and is committed to provide relevant educational offerings to support personal, spiritual, and professional growth of ministry leaders. The Advanced Diploma in Practical Theology program is a professional development opportunity designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders further in both their theological thinking and ministry skills.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Advanced Diploma in Practical Theology program, students shall:
- Develop advanced theological integration that helps graduates effectively engage their cultural context with theological acumen and critical thinking;
- Expand leadership capacity and skills that enhance their effectiveness as ministry leaders in their specific context;
- Grow in personal, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional maturity that reinvigorates and deepenstheir vocational calling.
Program Requirements
- The Leader as Theologian: Thinking Theologically for Ministry (3)
- The Generative Leader: Mentorship and Coaching (3)
- The Leader’s Wellbeing (3)
- Any course at the doctoral level.
Admission Requirement
To be considered for admission, applicants must: Complete the application form, submit all related documents and a $55 application fee (International application fee: $165).
Advanced Diploma in Practical Theology applicant - have completed a master’s level theological studies or ministry degree.
- 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:
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Testimony – an article about the applicant's personal faith journey with Jesus and vocational call.
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References
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3 reference letters (1 pastoral reference + 1 academic + 1 character reference)
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Married applicants must have a letter of support from their spouse.
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- Advanced Master of Divinity Program, MDiv applicants are required to complete a biblical knowledge assessment test.
- D.Min., M.Div., Advanced Master of Divinity Program, M.T.S, and Advanced Diploma in Practical Theology applicants are required to have an admission interview after submitting all the required documents.
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