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Post Graduate Degree Programs
Thesis Submission Requirements
All graduate and postgraduate students are required to write a
thesis as part of their degree program. The following guidelines
have been established to help the student in this process.
- The student is advised to take the course Mechanics of
Research early in his/her academic program.
- The thesis prospectus is due on or before October 15 the
year prior to anticipated graduation.
- The first draft of the thesis is due to the mentor on or
before February 15 in the year graduation is anticipated.
- Three copies of the final draft of the thesis is due to the
Graduate Studies Committee on or before April 1 in the
year graduation is anticipated.
- Students will be provided an opportunity to defend their
thesis findings in late April.
- Two bound presentation copies of the thesis are due to
the library on or before May 15. The thesis must be
prepared in conformity with the Manual for Writers of
Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, by Kate L.
Turabian as specified in the Mechanics of Research course
and bound according to specifications established by
the college library.
- Students who have failed to meet these deadlines will not
be permitted to graduate.
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Doctor of
Ministry (D.Min.)
With the increase in the number of churches in Canada and the
growth in their spiritual maturity, there is an acute need to
introduce a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program for pastors
and other Christian workers to improve their professional skills
for ministry. The D.Min. program is the highest professional
degree for those who are engaged in local church ministries,
world missions and other related practical ministry.
Entrance Requirements
- The student must have an M.Div. with a grade point
average of 3.0 or above (out of a 4.0 scale) or the second
class honour. The student with a grade point average
between 3.0 and 2.5 will be admitted on probation.
- The student should have at least 5 years of full-time
ministry and prove to be successful in his/her ministry.
- Language requirements: (a) The student should have
a working knowledge of the original languages of the
Bible; and (b) The student should have a proficient
knowledge of English besides his/her own national
language.
Non-M.Div. holders may be considered for admission under the
following criteria:
- A minimum of 6 years of study beyond the secondary
school level of which at least three years must be at
the M.Div. level or equivalent.
- A B.Th. plus a minimum of two additional years of
study either at the M.A. level or M.Th.S. level.
Applicants admitted under these special criteria must be at
least 35 years old and have a minimum of 5 years of full-time
ministry experience.
Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min.)
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Entrance
Requirements
| Master of
Divinity in Bible or Theology plus five years of ministry
experience. Must also meet all admission requirements found
in the Fee
Structure |
| Total Credits
| 36 |
Required
Courses
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- Courses Prescribed by Faculty
- Greek 1,2,3,4
- Hebrew 1,2
- Greek Grammar
- Romans Exegesis
- Mechanics of Research
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Electives
Thesis
| Plus 1 course prescribed
by the Faculty
6 credits
(150 pages) |
Doctor of Ministry Thesis Requirements
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 150 pages (37,000 words)
of text material, but approval shall be based on theological
content and literary excellence rather than length. Six hours of
academic credit, as a part of the 36 hours required for the Doctor
of Ministry degree, will be granted for the thesis project. Students
who have not prepared a thesis as part of their graduate studies
will be required to take Mechanics of Research as a non-credit
course.
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Doctor of Christian Counselling
(D.C.C.)
Courses to qualify for a Doctor of Christian Counselling degree
will be offered at the college during the winter and summer session
each year. Students enrolled in a Doctor of Christian Counselling
program achieve candidate status when they complete the six
required courses and submit an acceptable thesis prospectus.
Entrance Requirements:
- The student must have a Master of Christian
Counselling with a grade point average of 3.0 or above
(out of a 4.0 scale) or second class honours. The
student with a grade point average between 3.0 and
2.5 will be admitted on probation.
Non-Master of Christian Counselling degree holders may be considered
for admission to the program under the following criteria:
- A minimum of 5 years of study beyond the secondary
school level of which at least two years must be at the
Masters level.
- A B.Th. degree plus a minimum of two additional years
of study either at the M.C.C. level or M.Th.S. level.
Both B.C.C. & M.C.C. are required for all counselling
courses.
Doctor of Christian Counselling
(D.C.C.)
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Entrance
Requirements
| Master of
Christian Counselling plus five years of ministry experience
and meets all admission requirements found in the Fee
Structure |
| Total Credits
| 36 |
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Required
Courses
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- Nouthetic Counselling 1,2
- Personality & Adjustment
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychology of Christian Life 1,2
- Christian Ethics
- Mechanics of Research
- Internship (Practicum)
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Electives
Thesis
| Therapies:
3 Credits
Cultural & Geographical: 6 credits (150 pages) |
Doctor of Christian Counselling Thesis Requirements
The candidate must produce an original thesis demonstrating
the ability to perform Biblical, psychological and theological
research on a scholarly level. The thesis is to be concerned with
an examination of selected issues, theories or topics within the
field of Christian Counselling and for the purpose of clarifying
the Biblical evidence relating to these issue(s) of theological
counselling significance.
The thesis must contain not fewer than 150 pages (37,000 words)
of text material, but approval shall be based on theological
content and literary excellence rather than length. Six hours of
academic credit, as a part of the 36 hours required for the Doctor
of Christian Counselling degree, will be granted for the thesis
project. Students who have not prepared a thesis as part of their
graduate studies will be required to take Mechanics of Research
as a non-credit course.
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Doctor of Sacred Music (D.S.M.)
The purpose of this degree is to equip the graduates for
teaching, research and leadership in Church and Sacred Music.
The goals that Canada Christian College has adopted for this
program includes the mastery of the various disciplines in the
study of music. These include the liturgical and historical
repertory of church music, competence in a performance area
and the capacity to engage in research and teaching.
This program requires the equivalent of three years of full-time
study, beyond the M.S.M. Courses, seminars and colloquia for
this degree shall be completed on the main campus of Canada
Christian College.
The program shall contain a major emphasis on music
performance and the completion of a Teacher’s or Performer’s
A.R.C.T. (Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto)
diploma.
Entrance Requirements:
- The student should have a M.S.M degree.
Candidates without a Master of Sacred Music degree may be
considered for admission to the program under the following
criteria:
- The presentation of an acceptable plan for completing
the normal requirements for the Master of Sacred
Music Degree during the course of study for the
doctorate.
Admission may also be based on appropriate performance and
academic ability of the candidate, combined with the potential,
in the eyes of the faculty, to contribute to church music
leadership.
Doctor of Sacred Music
(D.S.M.)
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Entrance
Requirements
| Master of
Sacred Music or an acceptable plan for completing these requirements
in the course of study for the doctorate.
Must also meet all
of the admission requirements found in the Fee
Structure |
| Total Credits
| 60 |
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Required
Courses
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- Music Ensemble 1,2,3,4,5
- 5 Analysys A,B (plus RCM Exam)
- 5 History A,B (plus RCM Exam)
- A.R.C.T. Exam (Teacher or Performer)
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Performance
Thesis
Jury Exam
| A 45 min. public performance
or submission of compositions.
6 credits (37,000 words - 150 pages)
By a Canada Christian College Faculty Board. |
Non-Piano Majors
Performer’s A.R.C.T.
Grade 10 candidates should note that 70% or more
MUST be obtained in each part of the Grade 10 practical examination
and
at least 60% in the theory co-requisites before application for an
Associateship examination can be accepted.
Theory Co-Requisites:
Grade 4 Counterpoint
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Grade 5 Analysis
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Grade 5 Harmony
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Grade 5 History
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Piano Co-Requisite:
R.C.M. Grade 6
Practical Teacher’s A.R.C.T.
Theory Co-Requisites:
Grade 4 Counterpoint
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Grade 5 Analysis
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Grade 5 Harmony
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Grade 5 History
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Piano Co-Requisite:
R.C.M. Grade 8
Supplemental Examinations (for both of the above):
Please check the
detail information on examinations, applications, policies, publications
and requirements.
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