Tyndale Seminary welcomes applicants with Christian commitment who desire to further their studies and gain new levels of academic, professional and ministerial expertise within a vibrant community of faith and learning.
To be admitted, you need to:
- Complete the application form and any required program supplements
- Submit two references
- Have a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with the following requirements:
Degree and GPA Requirements
| Program | Degree Required | GPA Required |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma, MTS, MDiv | Bachelor's degree or equivalent | 67% or "C+", or 2.3 on 4.0 scale |
| Master of Arts | View MA Admissions Requirements | |
| Post-Graduate Diploma | MDiv/MTS or equivalent | 67% or "C+", or 2.3 on 4.0 scale |
| ThM | MDiv/MTS or equivalent | 77% or "B+", or 3.3 on a 4.0 scale in Bible, Theology and Church History courses |
| DMin | Master of Divinity or equivalent | 73% or "B", or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale plus three years of ministry experience after the first graduate degree |
| Post-DMin Certificate | Doctor of Ministry | 73% or "B", or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from DMin studies |
Please note that meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. In some circumstances, the Admissions Committee may consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission if there is evidence of potential for success at the graduate level.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not studied for three years in an English speaking secondary or post-secondary institution (where English is the language of instruction and examinations are in English) must submit proof of English language proficiency by supplying their scores/results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Applicants who are not residents of Canada at the time of application must arrange to take the TOEFL/Test of Written English (TWE) or IELTS in the country from which they are applying.Tyndale’s TOEFL institution code is 0532.
Minimum scores for Graduate Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma, MTS and MDiv
| English Language Proficiency Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | 90 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) | 570 |
| TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE)* | 5.0 |
Minimum scores for ThM, DMin and Post-DMin Certificate
| English Language Proficiency Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | 100 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) | 600 |
| TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE)* | 5.0 |
Minimum scores for CCST
| English Language Proficiency Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 4 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | 45 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) | 450 |
| TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE)* | not applicable |
*The TWE is typically taken with the paper-based and computer-based TOEFL exam
Meeting these test scores does not guarantee admission to Tyndale Seminary. Additional testing may be required before admittance is granted. Students who experience minor difficulties with writing may be referred to the Centre for Academic Excellence.
An interview may also be required at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.