Course Introduction
Advanced M.Div. Program (60 credits) is designed for applicants who have completed a Bible college or university religious study degree with comparable curriculum to a B.Th. degree or those who have completed a M.C.S. or M.T.S. degree from other seminaries, may apply for up to 12 shared credits from the M.C.S. or M.T.S. program to be counted towards the Advanced M.Div. requirements.
The Immerse hybrid Advance M.Div. program offers a flexible alternative for applicants who are working and studying at the same time, those who are already in ministry wishing to pursue study, and students who live outside the Greater Vancouver area or outside Canada who are unable to move to Vancouver for 3 years to complete the regular M.Div. program residency. The Immerse hybrid Advanced M.Div. program requires 3 intensive residencies (10-14 days) in Vancouver connected to the annual student retreat with the rest of the program requirements to be completed online. The design of the Immerse hybrid Advanced M.Div. program is rooted in the context of the students’ faith and ministry community they live and serve. Students must commit themselves to a local ministry internship to fulfill their field education requirements and secure a local pastor who will commit to be their mentor through the program.
Program Outcomes
Upon the completion of program, students shall
- Deepen their love for God and their neighbours;
- Develop a solid understanding of the Christian heritage, including the Scripture, theological foundations and history of the global Church;
- Understand and appreciate the cultural contexts in which they serve and live as well as gaining an awareness of the global Church and society;
- Cultivate sustainable practices for personal and spiritual formation, professional ethics, emotional maturity, and moral integrity; and
- Deepen their understanding and advance in the praxis of Christian ministry.
Program Requirements
- Thinking Theologically for Ministry 1 (3)
- Theological Investigation 1 (3)
- OT Book Study (3)
- NT Book Study (3)
If applicants do not have equivalent qualifications in biblical languages for the M.Div. program, they will need to take additional biblical language credits. These credits do not count toward the graduation requirements.
- Spiritual Formation: Theology & Praxis (3)
- Christian Ethics (3)
Non-credit requirements*
- Preaching (3)
- Pastoral Care Ministry (3)
- NextGen Formation (3)
- Christian Leadership (3)
- *Thinking Theologically for Ministry 2 (3)
- Mission of the Church (3)
- Christian Faith and Culture (3)
- Field Education (6)
- Capstone Project (3)
Worship, Christian Education, Church Administration, Advanced Preaching, etc.
Remarks
Students enrolled in the Immerse hybrid Advance M.Div. program must travel to Vancouver two times for in-person intensive learning sessions and student retreats (each lasting 10-14 days). Other course requirements can be completed online, with the option to take up to 4 courses in person
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).
Applicants must have completed a degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) from a Bible college or university religious studies department, or have completed a Master of Arts in Christian Studies (M.A.C.S.) or a Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) from another theological seminary.
- 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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