Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Full-Time Study

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
Applicant categoryJuly IntakeJanuary Intake
International Student1 April1 Oct
Singapore Student1 May1 Nov
  • 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.

Course Content
I.BIBLICAL-THEOLOGY (34)
 Old Testament Foundations3
 New Testament Foundations3
 Biblical Interpretation & IBS Methods3
 Introduction to Biblical Languages4
 Biblical Language modules6
 Biblical Studies module3
 Christian Theology modules6
 Baptist Distinctive & Polity2
 Theological Thinking & Writing4
II.MENTORED FORMATION (10)
 Christian Spirituality3
 Spiritual Formation module3
 Mentored Spiritual Formation4
III.MISSION-CONTEXTUAL
 Mission-Contextual modules21
IV.PASTORAL-LEADERSHIP
 Pastoral-Leadership modules9
V.GENERAL ELECTIVES
 Any modules of interest12
VI.FIELD EDUCATION
 Field Education4
 TOTAL CREDITS90
Course Fees
Per creditBaptistNon-Baptist
MDiv$105$140
Admissions Information and Application Procedure

Please click on the link to obtain detailed admissions information for Singapore and International applicants and to download the application form and other relevant forms. Applicants should submit the application form together with all required documents by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

Baptist Theological Seminary – Registrar’s Office
1023 Upper Serangoon Road
#01-01 Baptist Centre
Singapore 534761

For enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 6472 0091 to make an appointment to contact the Registrar.

Oct 2023