Course Introduction
The Master of Divinity program (90 credits) is designed to prepare pastors and Christian ministry leaders serving in the context of the Chinese church. This program is designed with a solid biblical framework, strong theological thinking, personal and spiritual formation, ministry skill development integrated with interdisciplinary, case-based, and experiential learning in a community setting. Students in the M.Div. program must fulfill a field education requirement. The Regular M.Div. program can be completed with a 3-year full-time residency on the main campus.
The Immerse hybrid M.Div. program (90 credits) 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 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 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
- Biblical Interpretation: Theories and Practice (3)
- *Thinking Theologically for Ministry 1 (3)
- Theological Investigation 1&2 (6)
- Church History Insights for Today 1&2 (6)
- Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey of the Old Testament and New Testament (6)
- OT Book Study (3)
- NT Book Study (3)
- Hebrew 1&2 (6)
- Greek 1&2 (6)
- 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.
Non-credit requirements: Orientation module (research and writing), retreat, chapel, community groups, community engagement (P/F) – 3 times
Remarks
跨域同步道學碩士學生必須到溫哥華參加3次*實體的密集學習及學生退修會（每次為期10-14 天），課程其他要求則可通過網課或實體（不超過6科）進行。
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).
Have a completed bachelor degree from an accredited university or college.
- 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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Applicants are required to submit a spousal support letter.
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- Advanced Master of Divinity Program, MDiv applicants are required to complete a biblical knowledge assessment test.
- All applicants are required to have an admission interview after submitting all the required documents.
- Baptized (Year)
