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Graduate School

Admission Outline for Graduate School

Graduate School of ACTS is an evangelical, international, and ecumenical institute for theological education and research. Specialized in theological research and evangelism, the focus of ACTS is on making leaders at various ministry fields.
For this purpose, ACTS Graduate School offers Ph.D., integrated Th.M./Ph.D., Th.M., and M.A. degrees.

1. Major and Qualification

Ph.D. Program

Department Major Qualification Number of Admission years of study Class Schedule
Theology Theoretical OT, NT, Systematic, Historical Theology 1. Recommended by session moderator or supervising pastor; Christian baptism
2. BA or BS; MDiv; ThM (or expectant)
8 3 years (6 semesters) daytime class (Mon)
Practical(I) Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality, Worship-Preaching 1. Recommended by session moderator or supervising pastor; Christian baptism
2. BA or BS; MDiv (or expectant)
3. Applicants with MA in Theology and Missiology major can apply. But additional 18 credits are required
Practical(II) Christian Education, Christian Counseling, Christian Welfare

Integrated Th.M./Ph.D. Program

Department Major Qualification Number of Admission years of study Class Schedule
Theology Theoretical OT, NT, Systematic, Historical Theology 1. Recommended by session moderator or supervising pastor; Christian baptism
2. BA or BS; MDiv; ThM (or expectant)
10 4 years (8 semesters) daytime class (Mon)
Practical(I) Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality, Worship-Preaching 1. Recommended by session moderator or supervising pastor; Christian baptism
2. BA or BS; MDiv (or expectant)
3. Applicants with MA in Theology and Missiology major can apply. But additional 18 credits are required
Practical(II) Christian Education, Christian Counseling

Masters Program

Degree Major Qualification Number of Admission years of study Class Schedule
Th.M. OT, NT, Systematic, Historical Theology, Christian Education, Christian Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality, Worship Preaching 1. Recommended by session moderator or supervising pastor; Christian baptism
2. BA or BS; MDiv (or expectant)
3. Applicants with MA in Theology and Missiology major can apply. But additional 18 credits are required
42 2 years daytime class (Mon)
M.A. Theology, Sprituality, Christian Education 1. Recommended by session moderator or supervising pastor; Christian baptism
2. BA or BS
 

2. Admission Selection Process and Point Distribution

Ph.D Program

Department Major Selection Process and Point
document screen¡Ø oral interview total
Theology Theoretical OT, NT, Systematic, Historical Theology screening 100 points 100 points
Practical I Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality, Worship Preaching
Practical II Christian Education, Christian Counseling, Christian Welfare

Integrated ThM/Ph.D Program

Department Major Selection Process and Point
document screen¡Ø oral interview total
Theology Theoretical OT, NT, Systematic, Historical Theology screening 100 points 100 points
Practical I Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality, Worship Preaching
Practical II Christian Education, Christian Counseling

Masters Program

Degree Major Selection Process and Point
document screen¡Ø oral interview total
Th.M. OT, NT, Systematic, Historical Theology, Christian Education, Christian Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality, Worship-Preaching screening 100 points 100 points
M.A. Theology, Christian Education, Sprituality
 

3. Required Degree Credits and Residential Period

Degree Programs Major Required Credits Residential Period
Ph.D. all 36 credits + Thesis 3 years (6 semesters)
Integrated Th.M./Ph.D. all 48 credits + Thesis 4 years (8 semesters)
Th.M. all 24 credits + Thesis 2 years (4 semesters)
M.A. Theology, Spirituality 27 credits + Thesis
Christian Education 27 credits + Thesis