Torch Trinity Graduate University - Expat Admission for Fall 2016 (Master Programs)

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1 Torch Trinity Graduate University - Expat Admission for Fall 2016 (Master s) What is Expat program? The Expat was first created at Torch Trinity Graduate University in the Spring of 2007 to meet the special needs of expatriates in Korea who wanted a theological education in the English language and yet have to maintain a full or part-time profession. As the program was designed for expatriate professionals, part-time study is permitted. Benefits of the Expat program are as follows: First, part-time extended study is possible. Under the Expat all courses are charged on a per-credit basis. An up-front entrance fee is replaced with a lesser, semester-based administrative fee that enables students to take 1 or 2 courses more affordably. Second, the normal program duration for expats doubles the full-time duration. The maximum length is 10 years for MDiv and 8 years for MA, MEd, MTS, or ThM. I. Expat Applicant Status A. International applicant (non-korean citizenship holder, whose parents also hold non-korean citizenships) OR B. International applicant (one of whose parents also hold Korean citizenship) who studied 16 years (elementary school to university) in a foreign country C. Applicant should have valid visa and not require a student visa from Torch Trinity. The following visa holders can apply for part-time expat studies: 1. Foreigners of Korean Descent (F-4) 2. Professional Work (E-1, E-2, E-7, etc.) 3. Foreigners Married to a Korean (F-2, F2-1) 4. Diplomatic Visa and Family 5. US military personnel and Family * Dual citizenship holder including Korean is not available to apply for Expat admission. II. Degree Available Language Area/Specialization Duration Master of Divinity (MDiv) - 3 Years English Master of Arts (MA) Christian Education Christian Counseling 2 Years Master of Education (MEd) Education 2 Years Master of Theology (ThM) Old Testament New Testament Systematic Theology Church History Practical Theology Mission & Intercultural Studies Christian Education Interdisciplinary Theological Studies 2 Years Torch Trinity Graduate University 1

2 Korean Master of Divinity (MDiv) - 3 Years Master of Arts (MA) Christian Counseling 2 Years Master of Theological Studies (MTS) - 2 Years III. Admissions Qualifications A. Common Qualifications for All Degree s 1. A confessing and mature believer (who has the assurance of salvation) with a letter of reference from a pastor 2. An Accredited bachelor's degree holder or equivalent as recognized by law (completed before commencing graduate studies) B. For ThM, in addition to the above, the applicant must possess an MDiv degree or equivalent as recognized by law (completed before commencing studies at Torch Trinity) IV. Admissions Events English Korean Evaluation Paper Screening (including English-TOEFL/TEPS/IELTS and Personal Inventory Test), Interview Paper Screening (including English-TOEFL/TEPS/IELTS, Korean-TOPIK, and Personal Inventory Test), Interview V. Admissions Schedule Event Schedule Notes Form Download - Download at School Website Online Application & Application Fee Submission of Required Documents Printout Verification Slip and Evaluation Number Personal Inventory Test Period Interview Final Result of Admission May 2-July 13, 5pm Online Application > Start New Application ( Until July 13, 5pm Hand in or by post After July 14 Online Application > Printout Verification Slip ( July pm * Place: Room 302 (3F) July 22. From 10:30am July 29. After 3 pm Online Application > Admission Result ( - Applicant has to submit online application, application fee, and required documents to complete admission application. - Evaluation number will be given after confirmation. - Applicant is to print out verification slip at school website individually. - Register on the spot 10 min. before, and test fee is 15,000 won (cash only.) - Bring an OMR pen. - Individual interview time is announced on the day. - Bring verification slip. - Final result is announced at school website. Torch Trinity Graduate University 2

3 VI. Required Documents A. Online Application at School Website ( B. Expat Admission Application (use the form provided, attached 1 photo to it) C. Personal Statements (use the form provided) D. 2 References Letters (use the form provided) in Signed Sealed Envelopes (from the following persons who have a good knowledge of the applicant) 1. 1 from Applicant's Pastor or Church Leader 2. 1 from Applicant's Former Professor Ÿ Refer to How to Get Reference Letters. Ÿ Family member/relative cannot write reference letters, it should be substituted. E. Graduation Certificate(s) in English F. Official Transcript(s) from All Undergraduate Schools Previously Attended A. Transcripts from outside Korea Must Be in English B. Transcripts from Korean Institutions Must Be in English AND Korean G. Result of Standardized English Test (TOEFL, IELTS, or TEPS) 1. Passing Score for English s: TOEFL-PBT 550, TOEFL-CBT 210, TOEFL-iBT80, IELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 or higher score acquired within the last 2 years 2. Applicants who have earned degrees in a select number of English speaking countries are exempted such as USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. If your country was not listed, please inquire at the Admissions Office on whether you need to take an English exam. H. Result of Standardized Korean Test (TOPIK) 1. Only for those who apply for the Korean s 2. Passing Score: TOPIK Level 3 or Higher I. Certificate of Baptism or a Letter from the Applicant s Pastor for Substitution J. Church Attendance Letter (use the form provided) K. A Copy of Passport and Alien Registration Card (at least 1 year expiration) L. Agreement to Collect and Use Personal Information (use the form Privacy Note ) VII. Application Fee Currency KRW Master's 40,000 won * Transfer the application fee to school s bank account. Woori Bank / Account Holder: TTGU (횃불트리니티신학대학원대학교) VIII. Applicant Instructions A. Things to bring: ID card, Photograph Identification B. You cannot change/modify your documents after you have submitted them. All documents and the application fee are non-refundable. C. The application including all the documentations should reach our office before deadline. We do not accept an incomplete application or late deliverance in any situation. D. The admissions committee makes a decision according to the result of the interview and Personal Inventory Test. Torch Trinity Graduate University 3

4 E. Admissions results will be announced on the school website for your viewing. We do not inform the admissions results individually or open the admissions scores to the public. IX. New Student Information A. New students cannot stop-out in the 1st semester. B. Your admission will be canceled if you fail to pay the deposit/tuition during the given periods set by the Business Office. C. Graduating student is required to submit the certificate of graduation by Aug. 29, D. Any false entry found on your application will result in a cancelled admission. E. For the master s program, financial aid scholarships are available from the 2 nd semester. How to Get Reference Letters l Please seal the reference letters. l The reference letter must be written and sealed in the envelope by the referee. The applicant is not allowed to either write or read the contents of the reference letter. l The reference letter must be either mailed by the referee, or submitted by the applicant in the sealed envelope. If the reference letter is not sealed, the application will not be processed. l Reference letters may be given by alternate persons for the following reasons only: Ø In the case a reference letter from the senior pastor is not possible. If the applicant, or their parent is the senior pastor of the church, or the applicant has recently moved to the church, a reference letter from an assistant pastor of the church, or another pastor who knows well of the applicant s life and spiritual state is acceptable. Ø In the case the academic advisor or professor is unavailable, or ten or more years have passed after graduation, a reference letter from a professor, a teacher or a Bible study leader who knows well of the academic capability of the applicant is acceptable. In the above cases, the applicant must indicate the reason for the change of reference on the application form. l Reference letters from family members and relatives are not accepted. l If the reference is unable to utilize English All English applicants must submit reference letters in English. Yet if the reference is unable to utilize English, the applicant must request translation of the reference letter by a third person. The original reference letter must be sealed and delivered to the translator, and the translator must seal in envelope both the original letter and the translated reference letter. The applicant is not allowed to see the reference letter in any form, and must submit it as in a sealed envelope. Credit Transfer l New students who studied at a graduate school of theology may apply for transfer credits earned from the previous school (B - or higher for MDiv, MA, MTS, MEd / A - or higher for ThM students). l Credit Transfer Application: in August, 2016 l Submit the Application of Credit Transfer form with the original transcript of the previous Torch Trinity Graduate University 4

5 l l school. If you submitted the transcript with your application, you do not need to submit it again. Maximum Credits - MDiv Up to 32 Credits - MA, MEd Up to 15 Credits - ThM Up to 9 Credits However, you must register at least 5 semesters for MDiv, 3 semesters for MA, MEd, and ThM in order to graduate according to the regulation of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Admission information may be subject to adjustment following decision of Admission Committee of Torch Trinity Graduate University. (Rev. April 27, 2016) Torch Trinity Graduate University 5