{"id":610,"date":"2021-10-20T17:38:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T00:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccstcal.ca\/ccst\/?page_id=610"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:54:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-13T01:54:14","slug":"admission-information-and-procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccstcal.ca\/ccst\/admission-information-and-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission Information and Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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General Admission Standards for All Applicants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canadian Chinese School of Theology Calgary welcomes applicants with Christian commitment who desire to further their studies and gain new levels of academic, professional and ministerial expertise within a vibrant community of faith and learning. <\/p>\n

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As a graduate theological school, CCST Calgary admits students who have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.  In exceptional circumstances, mature students without an accredited baccalaureate degree may be considered for admission if the Admissions Committee is satisfied that their educational background and life experience have prepared them for theological study at the graduate level.  Applicants are advised that a strong background in the humanities and social sciences is advantageous.<\/p>\n

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Those accepted for study at CCST Calgary are expected to enter heartily into the community life of the Seminary, cooperate with other students in the self-government of the student body and cultivate a sympathetic understanding of CCST Calgary\u2019s denominational and ethnic diversity.<\/p>\n

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Canadian Chinese School of Theology Calgary welcomes applicants with Christian commitment who desire to further their studies and gain new levels of academic, professional and ministerial expertise within a vibrant community of faith and learning.<\/p>\n

Application documents required (Canadian\/International Students):<\/p>\n

Program                                               Qualification                                                     Grade Point Average Required<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor of Religious Studies            High School\/College Level                                 67% or C+ or 2.3 on 4.0 scale<\/p>\n

Graduate Diploma, MTS, MDiv         Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent                         67% or C+, or 2.3 on a 4.0 scale<\/p>\n

THM,                                                 MDiv or equivalent                                              77% or B+, or 3.3 on a 4.0 scale<\/p>\n

In some circumstances, the Admissions Committee may consider applicants who do not meet the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for admission on probation if there is evidence of potential to engage and succeed in graduate theological education.<\/span>
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Please note that meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.<\/p>\n

Admission Standards for International Applicants <\/strong><\/p>\n

(United States and outside North America) <\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/strong>Applicants from outside Canada must meet the admission requirements listed above in addition to the following:<\/p>\n