Admission Requirement

Qualification for entry to the Master of Divinity program

Students must
  1. Australian University graduate or equivalent
  2. Clearly called to full time service.
  3. Attained 7.0 points at IELTS (comprehension and writing must not be below 7.0 while others not below 6.5), or completed at least one full year of Australian or comparable tertiary studies or equivalent.
  4. HSC level Chinese or equivalent.
  5. Recommended by church minister or leader.

Qualification for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Divinity

Students must
  1. Australian University graduate or equivalent
  2. Attained 7.0 points at IELTS (comprehension and writing must not be below 7.0 while others not below 6.5), or completed at least one full year of Australian or comparable tertiary studies or equivalent.
  3. HSC level Chinese or equivalent.
  4. Recommended by church minister or leader.

Qualification for entry to the Bachelor of Ministry program

Students must
  1. Recognized by the Australian Department of Education and Training to be eligible for admission to university or equivalent. Mature students of age 21 and above also considered but need be individually approved and admitted with conditions.
  2. Christian clearly called to full time service.
  3. Attained 6.5 points at IELTS (comprehension and writing must not be below 6.5 while others not below 6), or completed at least one full year of Australian or comparable tertiary studies or equivalent.
  4. HSC level Chinese or equivalent.
  5. Recommended by church minister or leader.

Qualification for Application to Diploma and Certificate program
  • Christians with evangelical faith.
  • Year 10 or above academic standard (People who are over 30 years old are exempted from this requirement.)
  • With servant-hearted and experience in ministries
  • With recommendation from their church pastors or chairperson of the church.
  • Australian permanent residents or others with a valid Australian visa.
  • For those who do not possess the minimum admission requirement, a provisional candidature could be granted. Full candidature would be granted upon successful completion of two subjects (8 credit points).
    Please note: For those who would enroll to any program (taking credits) must have recommendations from their pastors or chairperson of the church. A ‘Conversion Testimony’ must also be attached before the end of the first course taken.
      For those who enroll to any program the first time, they will also need to pay a registration fee.

    Qualification for Application to Church Leadership Training Workshop
    • Past, current and future church key leaders or equivalent
    • With recommendations from church pastors, elders, deacons or management committees
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