課程介紹
神學研究碩士課程（60 學分）是專為基督徒領袖或那些希望深思信仰和職召的弟兄姊妹而設計的。學生可以選擇專注於其中一個專職事奉專修範圍：（1）靈命塑造專修，（2）NextGen 事工專修，和（3）聖經教研專修。課程設計以堅實的聖經框架、整全的神學思維、個人和靈性成長、並與跨學科、案例為基礎的學習 (case-based learning) 以及植根於信仰群體的實踐經驗學習模式(experiential learning) 互相結合。神學研究碩士課程的學生將有機會參與實習，並設計一個神學與事奉整合的頂石專案 (capstone project)。基督教研究碩士課程一般可於2 年全時間修讀完成。
跨域同步學習透過靈活方式，同學能夠在工作之餘同時學習，還有已在事奉中但希望進修者，或居住於加拿大其他地區並世界各地但未能定居溫哥華的學生。跨域同步道學碩士課程要求兩次到溫哥華參加實體退修營及密集學習（每次為期10-14 天），其他課堂則通過網課進行。跨域同步課程盼望學生的學習能扎根於其所在地的信仰及事奉群體。學生必須在當地滿足事工體驗要求，並能安排當地牧者或有經驗的事工領袖輔導其事工體驗。該牧者須願意接受加神溫哥華舉辦的實習輔導訓練。
課程期待結果
在完成神學研究碩士課程後，學生將達到以下期待目標：
- 深化對上帝和鄰舍的愛心
- 深入理解自己的信仰和職召；
- 對基督教傳統建立堅實的理解，包括對聖經、神學傳統和教會歷史的理解
- 培養可持續的個人和靈命成長實踐習慣，
- 在自己專職事奉範圍的理論和實踐上建立穩固基礎。
神學研究碩士課程要求
- 聖經詮釋學：理論與實踐 (3)
- 事奉的神學思考1 (3)
- 神學探索 1&2 (6)
- 教會歷史的當代透視 1&2 (6)
- 新舊約歷史、文學及神學綜覽 (6)
- 舊約書卷 (3)
- 新約書卷 (3)
靈命塑造：神學與實踐 (3)
靈命塑造專修
- NextGen培育 (3)
- 靈命塑選修科2科 (6)
- 基督教領導學 (3)
事工專修
- NextGen培育 (3)
- NextGen選修科2科 (6)
- 基督教領導學 (3)
聖經教研專修
- 新約/舊約書卷 (3)
- 聖經語文 (6)
- 基督教教育 (3)
- *事奉的神學思考2 (3)
- 教會使命 (3)
- 基督信仰與文化 (3)
- 事工體驗 (3)
- 頂石專案 (3)
備註
跨域同步道學碩士學生必須到溫哥華參加2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4科）進行。
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
申請人必須已在聖經學院或大學宗教系完成相當於神學學士（B.Th.）的學位，或在其他神學院已完成基督教研究文學碩士（M.A.C.S.）或神學研究碩士（M.T.S.）的學位。
- 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)
