How to Apply

Online Application | No Undergraduate Degree? | Unclassified/Non-degree Online Application | DMN Application 

Admissions Information

All Masters degree programs normally require an undergraduate degree or equivalent as a prerequisite for admission. The particular nature of the Bachelors' degree may vary and applicants should consult the specific description of each degree program. In addition, each candidate must show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and of submission to his will, as well as, normally, the positive recommendation of his or her church congregation. All students agree to the Community Standards and signify this by signature.

To receive an application packet by mail simply complete the Request Information Form and enter your request in the questions and comments section.

Application Procedures

Students must register in one of the member seminaries. Students who belong to one of the participating denominations will normally be enrolled in their respective seminary. Students from other denominations will be assigned to one of the seminaries unless the student specifically indicates a preference. Applicants should note carefully the specific admissions requirements of each program.

Prospective students should make application using the application and references available online or in hard copyand submit all educational and other documents stated on the form. The application fee of $40 CDN or USD ($75 for Doctor of Ministry - see application details below) is payable on submission of the application form. It is the policy of ACTS Seminaries to welcome students from other denominations into our programs as facilities permit. The Admissions Committee will consider each application together with the other relevant documents and inform the candidate of his or her status as soon as possible. At the direction of the committee, candidates may be asked to appear for a personal interview as part of the admissions process. 

Application Deadline

All Masters and Diploma applications should be submitted by:

  • July 1 (international students by May 1) for enrolment in the Fall semester 
  • November 1 (international students by September 1) for enrolment in the Spring semester.
  • March 1 (international students by January 1) for enrolment in the Summer semester 
  • Late applications may be considered pending available space and time frame. MACS (including ACTSess delivery format) applications can be submitted at any time and once admitted, a student can register for any course offered that fits the program.

Doctor of Ministry applications are due July 1st for enrolment in Fall of the same year.

Doctor of Ministry Application

Application deadline for the DMN program is July 1st. One cohort group is admitted each year for an October start. Late applications may be considered pending available space and time frame. More Information  

International Students

Qualified international students are admitted to the Seminaries on the same basis as other students,  some conditions apply. To learn more click here: International Students.

Transfer Credits

  • Students may seek to transfer graduate level credits received at another accredited institution. If deemed equivalent to course work required for the degree program applied to, the student may be granted transfer credit. The amount of transfer credit will be determined by the Program Committee. Courses which have less than a B- grade will not be considered for transfer.
  • In the case of credits received from a non-accredited institution there is a maximum of 30 hours allowed depending on the program chosen, and these are transferable only after the student has successfully completed one semester at ACTS with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Courses taken at an undergraduate level normally cannot be transferred into a graduate program but some advanced placement may be granted (i.e. course exemptions replaced by electives).
  • No transfer credit is accepted into the final year of the MTS (to meet residency requirements). Maximum transfer into various programs are as follows:
    Master of Divinity - 45 Hrs
    Master of Theological Studies - 18 Hrs
    Master of Counselling - 30 Hrs
    Master of Arts in Christian Studies - 18 Hrs.
    Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Ministries - 18 hrs.
    Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis - 19 Hrs.
    Diploma - 8 Hrs.
    Master of Theology - No transfer into the M.Th. program. Students must complete at least one year (30 semester hours) of study at ACTS to obtain a degree.
  • All degrees are granted only after a minimum of 30 semester hours of study defined as courses taken through ACTS or through one of the seminaries in ACTS. Normally, these 30 semester hours will be the final semester hours of the program.
  • Not more than half of the credits required for a degree at another seminary or graduate school may be transferred into a degree program at ACTS.
  • All transfer credits from previous studies must be presented for evaluation at the time of admission to ACTS. The maximum age of these transfer credits will normally be 10 years.

Classification of Students

  • Full-time students: Students who are registered in one of the degree or diploma programs and carrying at least 9 semester hours of course work in one semester.
  • Part-time students: Students who are registered in one of the degree or diploma programs but carrying less than 9 semester hours of course work.
  • Unclassified/Non-degree students: Part-time students who are not registered in one of the degree or diploma programs. Courses are available on credit or audit basis for all occasional students qualifying as graduates of Bible colleges, Bible institutes, universities or as mature students (with at least 60 credits of undergraduate studies) who are capable of intensive study. When a "non-degree student" has completed any 12 semester hours at ACTS, the student should receive counselling from an advisor and declare which program will be chosen to terminate the non-degree student status. An online Unclassified/Non-degree application can be submitted at any time and once admitted, a student can register for any course offered for which they qualify.
  • Students with no undergraduate degree: No Undergraduate Degree?

 

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