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.

Divorce

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.

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.

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.

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

Proof of financial support for International students

1. International student applicants must prove that they have sufficient funds to support themselves in Canada. The minimum amount needed is:
   • Single student: CAD $15,000 plus tuition for one year
   • One extra family member: CAD $4,000
   • For each additional family member add CAD $3,000 for one year
2. Submit evidence of sufficient funds by providing some of the following:
   • Proof of Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada
   • Your bank statements for the past four months
   • Proof of a student/education loan from a financial institution
   • A letter from the person or institution providing you with money

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?

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.

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

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

3. Contact References

Please provide the following links to your references.

For MBS/ MCS 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.