The applicant must have had a genuine experience of conversion and be a church member in good standing. The applicant for BTh, MA or MDiv programme must have an ongoing commitment to Christian ministry.

Church Affirmation

The applicant for BTh, MA or MDiv programmes must be endorsed by his/her church. The applicant’s commitment to fellowship, relationship with church members and cooperation with church leadership must be affirmed.

Good Health

To cope with the demands of seminary study and Christian ministry in the student’s field education setting, the applicant must be physically healthy and emotionally stable.

Practical Maturity

The applicant must exhibit Christian and social maturity. Some work experience in a Christian or secular setting would be helpful. The applicant must be at least 24 years old to apply for MA and MDiv programmes, and at least 22 years old to apply for the BTh programme.

Language Proficiency

To be effective in ministry, a student must gain proficiency in English and develop confidence in communicating with others. Applicants should be able to speak, write, and conduct day-to-day conversations in keeping with the standards of proper English. Whenever necessary, applicants will be advised to improve their language proficiency before reapplying to BTS or to attend remedial (non-credit) English language courses as part of requirements of their studies at BTS.

International applicants are required to take one of the following tests to assess their English language proficiency and submit the results to BTS as part of admissions requirements:

• 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. The English proficiency exam requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis after submission of all other application documents.