APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS The following checklist will help you to include all that is necessary for your application. Please do not send in application documents until all of these steps have been completed and checked off, otherwise your acceptance may be delayed. All applicants are encouraged to submit your applications online via LOCAL APPLICANTS Admission Requirements The applicant must possess personal and spiritual maturity. The applicant must be willing to engage in Christian ministry. The applicant must be recommended by his/her local church. The applicant must complete the application process at least two months before a new term starts. Full-time applicants must produce proof of financial ability to cover the program costs. Please submit A non-refundable application fee of SGD71.20 (online payment, cash or check payable to TCA College ) A recent passport-sized photo A copy of your NRIC Copies of your educational certificates and transcripts A recommendation from a pastor / denominational leader / elder from your local church or denomination (must not be a relative) A recommendation from a friend Additional Documents School of Counseling applicants: Additional Declaration and Testimony on Counseling Full-time applicants: Letter of Sponsorship* * Full-time local applicants must submit a Letter of Sponsorship with the application. This letter should clearly indicate that all expenses (e.g. tuition fees, hostel fees, etc.) will be covered by the sponsor. The sponsor can be an individual, a church, or an organization. If the sponsor is an individual, please provide: (1) Letter of Sponsorship (2) copy of identity (3) financial document (e.g. copy of bank statement) If the sponsor is a church or an organization, please provide a Letter of Sponsorship printed on the church s or organization s letterhead.

2 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS All applicants are encouraged to submit your applications online via INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Admission Requirements The applicant must possess personal and spiritual maturity. The applicant must be willing to engage in Christian ministry. The applicant must be recommended by his/her local church. The applicant must complete the application process at least four months before a new term starts. The applicant must produce proof of financial ability to cover the program costs. The applicant must ensure all foreign documents are translated and notarized. The applicant must pass a medical test upon approval of the student pass application. Please submit A non-refundable application fee (online payment, cash or check payable to TCA College ) Admission application fee of SGD71.20 Immigration processing fee of SGD30.00 (student pass application) A recent passport-sized photo A copy of your birth certificate A copy of your marriage certificate if applicable Copies of educational certificates and transcripts (translated and notarized) A TOEFL score of at least 80(IBT)/550(PBT) or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 A recommendation from a pastor/denominational leader/elder from your local church or denomination (must not be a relative) A recommendation from a friend Your Skype ID for admission interview ( Additional Documents School of Counseling applicants: Additional Declaration and Testimony on Counseling Full-time applicants: Letter of Sponsorship* * Full-time international applicants must submit a Letter of Sponsorship with the application. This letter should clearly indicate that all expenses (e.g. tuition fees, hostel fees, etc.) will be covered by the sponsor. The sponsor can be an individual, a church, or an organization. If the sponsor is an individual, please provide: (1) Letter of Sponsorship (2) copy of identity (3) financial document (e.g. copy of bank statement) If the sponsor is a church or an organization, please provide a Letter of Sponsorship printed on the church s or organization s letterhead.

3 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Full-time Part-time Academic Term Jan May Sep Year: Affix Recent Passportsized Photograph Please use BLOCK LETTERS, tick and fill where necessary. I. PROGRAM APPLYING FOR SCHOOL OF COUNSELING Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Certificate in Ministry Diploma in Theology Bachelor of Theology Continuous Learning Program Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies Master of Arts in Ministry Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Divinity II. PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT Name in Travel Document (Underline Surname) Christian Name Chinese Characters (if applicable) Gender Male Female Address (Street/City/State) Postal/Zip Code Country Title Rev Dr Pastor Nationality/Race Denomination Date of Salvation Date of Water Baptism Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) Telephone No. Mobile No. NRIC/Passport No. Birth Certificate No. address Skype ID III. FAMILY INFORMATION Marital Status: Single Married Widowed Divorced Remarried Spouse (Name) Person to contact in case of emergency (Name) Telephone number Mobile number Mobile number Relationship address Page 1/3

4 IV. MINISTRY/EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Home Church Name: Your Pastor s Name: Church Address: Denomination: Are you a full-time minister? Yes No Registered Church Member Yes No List ministries you have been involved in up to the present (starting from the most recent): Ministry Position Held Period List your highest qualification and special training (if any). Copy of certificates and transcripts must accompany this application form. It is your responsibility to request transcripts from the institutions listed. Name of School/Colleges/Universities Highest Qualification Attained Language of Instruction Year Attended Employment History Name of Employer Position Held Country Period of Working V. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please attach a personal testimony, 2-3 pages type written essay, concerning your spiritual autobiography and commitment to Christian ministry. This essay will tell us something about your life, hope and values. This is also used as a tool to evaluate your writing skills. Please take care to construct it well and check for grammar, spelling and syntax errors. The essay should include: Reasons for applying to TCA College Plans upon graduation Your Christian ministry experience, focused on the past three years How this program will help you toward your personal and ministerial goals Page 2/3

5 VI. DECLARATION I certify that the information submitted in this application is true. If admitted, I agree to abide by the standards and rules of TCA and to cheerfully submit to those in authority. In addition, I understand that the highest standards of Christian character and behavior are expected of me. I acknowledge the financial commitment involved for my entire program and is committed to fulfill all financial obligations. I understand that all information provided to TCA will be used for administrative and evaluation purposes. TCA may disclose my contact details to third parties, including lecturers, guest lecturers, students and staffs of TCA, to facilitate the conduct of the program and courses provided by TCA. I agree that such third parties may contact me for any purpose relating to the program and courses. I acknowledge that TCA College reserves the right to reject my applications without disclosing reasons. I agree that, at any time during the term of my program and after my graduation, TCA may contact me for College events and Sponsorship of events/items related to TCA, including advertisements in the College Annual magazine. Applicant s Signature: Date: Page 3/3