DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

ADVANCED DIPLOMA

TOTAL CREDITS

IN-MINISTRY STUDY
DURATION

YEARS

PROGRAM TUITION

$1000

PER CREDIT

Carey Theological College is committed to offer lifelong learning experiences for Christian leaders and pastors. The advanced diploma is designed for professionals who graduated with a masters degree and would like to pursue further education in a specialized area of ministry. Courses offered at the advanced diploma level are transferrable to the Doctor of Ministry program, if a student meets all the admissions criteria for the program.

The Advanced Diploma is granted on successful completion of six 3-credit doctoral-level electives in a relevant specialization area. The same streams of specialization available in the D.Min. program (Biblical Preaching, Ministry Leadership or Spiritual Formation) may be taken within an Advanced Diploma.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

STREAMS OF SPECIALIZATION

PREACHING
The Preaching and Worship Stream seeks to explore aspects of preaching and worship in the Christian Church, with particular reference to the Evangelical experience. By working with subject specialists and experienced practitioners, students will read broadly and reflect on their own experience in ministry.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION (THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CSF)
The Centre for Spiritual Formation (CSF) exists to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ within the lives of its participants. The program provides a variety of learning experiences that involves instruction and reflection, thoughtful practice and spiritual companionship, service and prayer.

NORTH AMERICAN CHINESE CHURCH MINISTRIES (NACCM)
The North American Chinese Church Ministries (NACCM) specialization is designed to provide contextualized training for leadership in trilingual (Mandarin, Cantonese and English) and bicultural (Chinese and Western) North American Chinese Church communities, helping students to learn, reflect, dialogue, and integrate the universal Christian tradition within the North American Chinese church context, in order to take up roles as second and third- generation leaders and to meet the particular challenges and opportunities in the modern Chinese church.

BIBLE STUDY AND TEACHING
The Bible Study and Teaching specialization is designed to help Christian leaders and pastors to go deeper in their understanding of God’s word and equip them with the tools to teach the Bible to others.

CAMPUS/COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRIES
hrough partnership with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Carey has developed a Diploma program in Campus/College Student Ministries, providing training and resources to enrich ministry in a campus environment or among young adults in the local church. Courses in this area may be taken as electives in Carey’s Masters Programs to form a specialization in Campus and/or College Student Ministries.

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts (or equivalent) from an accredited institution Minimum of a B+ average

Pursue if...

You graduated with a Master’s degree and would like to see further continuing studies in a specialized area of ministry without committing to a Doctoral degree.

“LAYING GREAT EMPHASIS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, THE CURRICULUM AND ASSIGNED BOOK READING HAS INSPIRED US WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE.”

- JOYCE, MACM

"I NEEDED TO KEEP WORKING FULL-TIME WHILE SUPPORTING A FAMILY, AND CAREY’S FLEXIBLE PROGRAM MADE IT POSSIBLE TO STUDY WHILE BALANCING ALL OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES. IT WAS THE PROFESSORS, THOUGH, THAT REALLY MADE MY EXPERIENCE AT CAREY LIFE-CHANGING. THEIR MENTORSHIP, FRIENDSHIP, AND SUPPORT WERE INCREDIBLE EXAMPLES OF THE BODY OF CHRIST IN ACTION."

- BRIAN OGER, SURREY BC

ADMISSION PROCESS

1.CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

2.Submit an Application

3.Approval Process

For more detailed information, please refer to the Admissions Page

DMIN ADMISSION PROCESS

1.CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

1. A Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree or its equivalent (72 graduate level credits) from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (or equivalent), with a minimum of B+ average (3.3 GPA).

2. A minimum of three years in active professional ministry after graduation, as well as being currently engaged in a ministry setting.

3. Basic computer and Internet skills.

2.Submit an Application

A completed application may be submitted online [THIS SHOULD BE HYPERLINKED TO ONLINE APPLICATION PAGE].

You will require the following support documents [THIS SHOULD BE HYPERLINKED TO PDF].

[ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE PUT INTO A PDF AND LINKED ABOVE:]

1. Verification of church affiliation.

2. Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended.

3. A letter of endorsement in support of enrollment in the Doctor of Ministry program from the congregation or employing agency, indicating support for DMin studies, financial assistance (if any), and clearance of sufficient time to undertake doctoral studies.

4. A current curriculum vitae (C.V).

5. A written statement of 1,000 words detailing: (1) Ministry experience and view of ministry; (2) Reasons for pursuing DMin education; (3) Goals for the program and vision for the future of your ministry; (4) Proposed area of interest for ministry project and key ministry questions.

6. Three letters of reference, one each from:

a. Academic reference: Person competent to address the applicant’s academic abilities to undertake doctoral studies.

b. Character Reference: Colleague in ministry to address character, giftedness and professional suitability for the program supervisor.

c. [QUALIFIER NEEDED] Reference: Reference from your ministry supervisor or denominational official.

*Each letter of reference should detail the degree of effectiveness in current professional ministry or study - in ability to do analytical work, and promise of professional growth. Referees must have known the applicant for over one year and should not be related to the applicant.

7. A sample academic paper or other formal written piece that demonstrates your ability to write at the doctoral level—building a cogent argument, communicating effectively, formatting appropriately, etc.

8. Application Fee. [THIS AMOUNT SHOULD BE INPUT HERE]