Degrees/Programs
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Graduate Degree Programs Admission RequirementsThe candidate must complete the two-year curriculum prescribed by Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies, comprising a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of not less than 2.0. Students transferring from other schools may be granted a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit providing that the work conforms to the academic standards of this graduate school. In addition, the candidate must produce an original thesis demonstrating his ability to perform Biblical and theological research on a scholarly level. The thesis is to be concerned with the exegesis of Scripture, employing the original languages as appropriate, either for the purpose of clarifying the meaning of some particular term(s) or passage(s) in Scripture; or for the purpose of clarifying the Biblical evidence relating to some issue(s) of theological significance. The thesis must contain not fewer than 40 pages of text material. Approval shall be based on theological content and literary excellence rather than length. Thesis Submission Requirements All graduate and postgraduate students are required to write a thesis before graduating from their degree program. The following guidelines have been established to help students in this process.
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| Master of Theological Studies (M.Th.S.) The Master of Theological Studies is a two-year graduate program designed to furnish a broad foundation for those entering the pastorate, missionary service, Christian education ministries, and other related types of Christian service. To graduate from this program, you must successfully complete 18 courses and a Thesis.
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Master of
Divinity (M.Div.) The Master of Divinity program provides a basic three-year curriculum in graduate theological study for those preparing for a ministry of the work of God. It is designed to furnish a broad foundation for those entering the pastorate, missionary service, Christian education ministries, and related types of Christian service. Persons who possess any Undergraduate Degree from a secular university may also qualify for admission to this program.
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Master of Christian Counselling
(M.C.C.) The Master of Christian Counselling is a two-year graduate program designed to furnish a broad foundation for those entering the counselling service and related types of Christian service. Admission Requirements The candidate must complete the two-year curriculum as prescribed by Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies, comprising a minimum of 60 semester hoursof credit with a grade point average of not less than 2.0. Students transferring from other schools may be granted a maximum of 15 semester hours of credit providing that the work conforms to the academic standards of this graduate school.
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Master of Sacred
Music (M.S.M.) The Master of Sacred Music program is designed to equip graduates for competent leadership in church or sacred music in congregations and other settings. The primary educational goals include:
Religious Heritage The program provides basic instruction in Scripture, theology and the history of the music tradition, including worship, lithurgy and hymnology. Musical Arts The program provides graduate level instruction in the various musical arts and training in performance skill areas. The degree program follows the guidelines of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Personal and Spiritual Formation The program provides opportunities through which the student will grow in personal faith, emotional maturity and moral integrity. Music Ministry Leadership The program includes opportunities for students to gain skill as conductors of musical ensembles and leaders of worship, in supervised ministry contexts. These opportunities should reflect concern for the relationship of church worship and ministry and instill an awareness of the multi-cultural and cross-cultural nature of ministry in North American society. The program shall include a dissertation reflecting a high quality of research skill.
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