Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia (ATESEA) and an accredited member of the Asia Theological Association (ATA).

Application Deadlines

• As this is a full-time programme, Singapore long-term pass holders must apply as International Students as they need to apply for Student’s Pass.

Programme Purpose

This programme is a professional degree designed to prepare Christians who are called to enter full-time Christian ministry and for general pastoral and leadership responsibilities in a local church and other settings. Its curriculum provides general theological studies and places emphasis on ministerial competency, relationship building and leadership integrity.

Duration of Study

3 years full-time study (90 credits)

Admission Requirements

• Church Endorsement
• Holder of Bachelor degree or equivalent.

General Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Christian Experience
  The applicant must be a professed follower of Jesus Christ with a call and commitment to Christian ministry.
• Church Affirmation
  The applicant must be a baptised member in good standing with his or her church. He or she must have been an active serving member of the church for at least 2 years. The applicant’s commitment to fellowship, relationship with church members and leadership must be affirmed. The application must be endorsed by his or her church leaders.
• Practical Maturity
  The applicant must be at least 24 years of age.
• Language Proficiency
  The applicant should be proficient in English and confident in communicating with others. International applicants must submit for one of the following tests:
  • Duolingo English Test
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

  Applicants with acceptable scores will be given an opportunity during the interview process to demonstrate their English proficiency.

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