Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary Application

Application for admission

Degree/Diploma you are seeking:*
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master in Christian Ministry (MCMin) - Applied Ministry Track
- Master in Christian Ministry (MCMin) - Pastoral Leadership Track
- Master in Christian Ministry (MCMin) - Missions & Church Planting Track
- Master in Christian Ministry (MCMin) - Spiritual Care/Chaplaincy
- Master in Biblical Studies (MBS)
- Master of Christian Studies (MCS)
- Certificate of Christian Studies (CCS)
- Seminary Certificate of Spiritual Care/Chaplaincy
Applying to start in:*
- Fall
- Spring
What is your intended purpose for seminary studies?
- Select All
- Ministry Preparation
- Academic Credentials
- Professional Development
- Personal Enrichment
- Other
Please Specify*
Primary method of study:*
- On Campus
- Distance
How did you hear about our school?
Personal Data
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Phone:*
Secondary Phone:
Email:*
SIN/SSN:*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Please upload a portrait style photo of yourself.*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 512 MB.
Citizenship Status:*
- Canadian Citizen
- Permanent Resident
- International Student (USA)
- International Student (Non-USA)
Demographics*
- Black
- First Nations
- Asian
- Hispanic
- White
- Multiracial
Family Information
Marital Status:*
- Single
- Married
- Separated
- Divorced
- Widowed
- Remarried
Separation

Applicants who are married but living in estranged separation from their spouses are encouraged not to apply for admission until their marriage has been reconciled or legally resolved.
If you are remarried:*
- Were you widowed?
- Were you divorced?
Divorce
At CSBS&C we realize that the health of a minister’s marriage and family life is directly related to success in ministry. Unfortunately, divorce is destroying homes in our world today including Christian homes. In order for the seminary or college experience to be all that God intends for it to be, major marital difficulties need to be settled and time allowed for healing before entering into training for Christian ministry.

Applicants who have been divorced may be admitted on the following conditions:
1. That marriage relations have been legally settled.
2. That at least one year has passed since the settlement.
3. That there is an assurance that feelings have been allayed to such an extent that resultant problems will not become a disturbance to relations in the seminary community.
4. That an applicant has high recommendations concerning his or her usefulness as a Christian worker.
5. That the applicant agrees to counselling if it is determined by the seminary that such counselling would be beneficial to the applicant’s training and future ministry.
The admissions committee bases its decision on admission upon the facts found in each individual case. Applicants should provide pertinent information as requested with the assurance that the confidentiality of such information will be maintained and respected. Every effort will be made to be sympathetic to applicants, yet to adhere to Christian principles and to protect the moral and psychological health of the student body as well as the reputation of the seminary.

Explanatory Statement: It is the desire of Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary to deal compassionately and fairly with prospective students who have experienced a divorce. In that light, the following information will be helpful in determining the best approach for the student. All information will be treated with discretion and confidentiality within the Admissions Committee.
Has the divorce been legally settled?*
- Yes
- No
Divorce not legally settled

Applicants who are married but living in estranged separation from their spouses are encouraged not to apply for admission until their marital problems are resolved or legally settled.
Date of legal settlement:*

Day
Month
Year
City & Province/State of legal settlement (If more than one divorce has occurred, please list all)*
City Province/State
Did the divorce occur before you were a Christian?*
- Yes
- No
Briefly describe the reason(s) for the divorce and the general circumstances around the settlement (i.e. Was it amicable? Are there unresolved issues?)*
Are there children involved?*
- Yes
- No
What is the custody arrangement?*
Have you remarried since the divorce?*
- Yes
- No
Date of remarriage:*

Day
Month
Year
Name of spouse:*
Anniversary Date:*

Day
Month
Year
Do you have children?*
- Yes
- No
Please list your children*
Name Age
Language Proficiency
Requirements: Since the language of instruction is English, applicants must be proficient in both verbal and written English. All applicants (regardless of citizenship) whose first language is not English must submit the result of the TOEFL test.
Is English your primary language?*
- Yes
- No
Test scores must be no more than two years old. CSBS&C reserves the right to require any student to submit proof of adequate English skills before admission regardless of educational background, citizenship status, country of origin, or stated primary language. (The TOEFL English language proficiency test measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is used in higher education.)

Applicants must submit an IBT (internet-based) TOEFL score of no less than 83 with a minimum score of 20 in speaking, listening, reading and a minimum score of 22 in writing. The institutional code is 3209. An IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.0 or other approved language assessment tests may be considered.
Do you have a current acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score?*
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- No
TOEFL*
For international students (non-U.S.), what was your TOEFL exam score?
IELTS*
For international students (non-U.S.), what was your IELTS exam score?
Date of most recent test:*

Day
Month
Year
Upload a copy of your TOEFL/IELTS score*
Only upload .jpg or .png or .pdf
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB.
Plans for Testing:*
- I have a test scheduled
- I plan to schedule a test in the future
Scheduled date of future test:*

Day
Month
Year
Education
List in chronological order all colleges and/or universities attended:*

NOTE: Official transcripts from these institutions must be requested by the applicant and forwarded directly to the College at the expense of the applicant. The College will not request the transcripts.
Name of Institution Degree or Diploma Graduation Date (if graduated) Attending/Attended dates (From - To)
Are you requesting to have course credits transferred from your previous institution?
Students may be able to receive academic credit for courses taken at other institutions prior to enrolling at CSBS&C. Eligible courses must match those in the degree program in which the student is enrolling and will be considered on a course-by-course basis. Course credits must also be less than 10 years old and have a final grade of B (3.0) or higher for seminary students and C (2.0) or higher for college students to be considered.
All credits must be transferred to CSBS&C at the time of admission.
- Yes
- No
Name of the institution you would like to transfer credits from.*
Do you consider your past academic record an accurate indication of your expectation for success at CSBS?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain*
Have you previously applied for admission to another seminary or divinity school?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide name(s) of school(s).*
Have you been denied admission, placed on probation, dismissed, or withdrawn from a school?*
- Yes
- No
Name of school*
Date:*

Day
Month
Year
Reason for dismissal:*
Church Background
Church Name*
Denomination*
Phone*
Website
Years of Attendance*
Are you a member?*
- Yes
- No
Name of Lead Pastor*
First Last
Pastors Email*
Is there any additional information that is helpful for us to know about your church background?
Employment History
List previous work experience beginning with the most recent:*
Position Company Location Length of Service
Financial Information
State your plans for financing your seminary expenses:*
Indicate the type of loans/credit that you may currently have and their approximate balance:
Approximate Total of Indebtedness:*
- No Debt
- under $5,000
- $5,000 - $10,000
- $10,000 - $20,000
- over $20,000
Check off the type of loans/credit that you currently have:*
- Student Loan
- Credit Card
- Mortgage
- Auto Loan
- Other
Seminary Admissions Essay
Please submit a 750-word minimum, single-spaced essay that adequately explains why you have chosen Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and includes the following details:
1. Christian Journey
  Please describe your personal life story highlighting your commitment to Christ, your relationship with God, and any significant milestones.
2. Purpose
  Tell us your purpose in seeking a seminary education, where you feel seminary training will lead you, and what you hope to get out of your studies at CSBS.
  
  (MDIV or MCMIN Applicants) Please describe your call from God to Christian ministry.
3. Spiritual Character
  - Comment on your strengths and weaknesses in your Christian walk and ministry.
  - Describe your spiritual giftedness and an area of recent growth.
4. Personal Convictions
  Please specifically address each of the issues below in regards to any past involvement as well as your current beliefs and attitudes.
  - Alcohol abuse
  - Criminal offense
  - Non-medicinal drugs
  - Occult
  - Pornography
  - Sexual immorality
  - Tobacco
  - Marijuana
5. Spouse (If married)
  Comment on your spouse’s support of your studies.
6. Ministry Experience
  List any ministry role or experiences you have had in the past three years and describe any challenges and/or successes you experienced.
7. Education Experience
  Are there any health concerns or factors that CSBS ought to be aware of that may affect your academic and spiritual journey at our school?
Essay Submission*
- Write Essay Online OR
- Upload Essay
Write Your Essay Here:*
Upload Essay (pdf)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB.
Contact the Admissions office at 403-620-7424 or admissions@csbs.ca for help!
Conditions of Admission
1. An applicant must be committed to following the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. An applicant is accepted on the basis of spiritual, educational, financial, and character qualifications.
3. In accepting an offer of admission, an applicant indicates his/her intention to abide by the regulations and standards set by Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in the current CSBS&C Academic Catalogue and the Student Handbook.
Declaration*
1. I declare that the information provided in this application is accurate and true in all respects and that no information has been withheld.

2. I agree to the collection, use and release of information as described in the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary & College Privacy Policy.

3. I authorize CSBS&C to obtain a credit report should it be deemed necessary

4. I agree to submit a criminal background check if requested.

5. I agree, if admitted, to comply with the policies, principles, and practices as outlined in the current CSBS&C Academic Catalogue, Student Handbook and Conditions of Admission herein indicated.
I agree to all of the above
What's Left to do?
1. Payment for Application

Canadian applicants: $50.00 fee

International applicants: $150.00 fee

Please note these fees are non-refundable.
Option A: E-transfer:

Please use the following information for any e-transfers to CSBS&C
- Recipient Name: CSBS&C
- Recipient e-mail address: business@csbs.ca
- Security Question (to ask recipient): Bible verse?
- Security Answer: Joshua1412
- In the Message field please indicate your first and last name and specify that payment is for the application fee.
Option B: Credit Card

Pay via Plastiq

Option C: Pay In Person at the Business Office.

Cash, Debit, and Cheque ONLY
Payment made? Which method did you use?*
- E-Transfer
- Credit Card (Plastiq)
- In Person
- Application Fee Covered
2. Transcripts

All official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the chosen academic institution.

Please have transcripts sent to:

Attn: Admissions Office

200 Seminary View

Cochrane, Alberta

T4C 2G1, Canada
Transcripts Ordered?*
- Yes!
3. Contact References

Please provide the following links to your references.

For MBS/ MCS/CCS/SCSC Applicants:

Three (3) personal references. One (1) should be completed by a Christian leader (pastor, elder, deacon, etc.) from your church.

For MDIV/ MCMIN Applicants:

a) Three (3) personal references.

b) One (1) Pastoral Reference.

c) Church Endorsement Form.
References Contacted?*
- Yes!
Contact the Admissions office at 403-620-7424 or admissions@csbs.ca for help!
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Contact Info

(403) 932-6622
(403) 932-7049
info@csbs.ca
Staff Contact Info
200 Seminary View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2G1, Canada
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm

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City	Province/State

Name	Age

Name of Institution	Degree or Diploma	Graduation Date (if graduated)	Attending/Attended dates (From - To)

Position	Company	Location	Length of Service

Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary Application

Personal Data

Family Information

Separation

Divorce

Divorce not legally settled

Language Proficiency

Education

Church Background

Employment History

Financial Information

Indicate the type of loans/credit that you may currently have and their approximate balance:

Seminary Admissions Essay

Conditions of Admission

What's Left to do?

1. Payment for Application

Useful Resources

Contact Info

ACCREDITATION