課程介紹
加神溫哥華堅信終身學習的理念，致力於提供適切處境的神學教育。實踐神學高等文憑課程是一個在職進修學習機會，旨在提升教牧及事奉領袖的神學思維，及個人、靈命和專業成長。為了提供最大的學習靈活度，學生在整個課程期間只需要參加一次為期兩周的實體課堂，其餘課程可以用跨域網上同步方式完成。實踐神學高等文憑課程一般需時最少 18 個月完成。實踐神學高等文憑的畢業生學科成績達 B+ 或以上，可以將其學分轉入教牧學博士課程。
課程期待成果
完成實踐神學高等文憑課程後，學生將能夠：
- 發展進階神學整合能力，以敏銳和批判性神學思維有效地與其文化處境互動；
- 擴展領導能力和技能，提升他們在特殊處境下的事奉效能；
- 在個人生命、靈命、學術和情感成熟度上成長，更新和深化他們的職召。
課程要求
- 神學人領袖：事奉的神學思考 (3)
- 傳承使命的領袖：建立師徒關係 (3)
- 領袖的全人健康 (3)
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博士課程中的任何選修科
入學要求
申請人必須完成申請表、提交所有相關文件並繳納 $55 的申請費（國際申請費：$165），方可被考慮錄取
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.
- Baptized (Year)
