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.
Master of Arts Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you need to meet the following requirements:†
- Complete the application form and any required program supplements.
- Have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
- Meet the program specific Admissions requirements for the program you are applying to.
International students may have additional requirements. View Admissions Requirements for International Students ↓
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
General Admissions Requirements
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Canadian Students
I am a Canadian interested in Seminary Graduate Studies at Tyndale
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International Students
I am a non-Canadian interested in Seminary Graduate Studies at Tyndale
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Visiting or Occasional Students
I wish to take classes at Tyndale Seminary but do not want to be admitted into a degree or certificate program
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
Children, Youth and Adult Discipleship
View Children, Youth and Adult Discipleship program info
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 or 67% or “C+”.
- Two references are required. Your referees will be sent the link once you have submitted your application.
- Pastoral/Character Reference Form
- Academic/Employer Reference Form
Clinical Counselling
View Clinical Counselling program info
- Applicants must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of four psychology courses in their post-secondary studies. The best four psychology courses must have an average GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Applicants must complete and submit the essay supplement.
- An interview with the program director is required. Interviews are scheduled in May.
- This program admits students in the fall semester only.
- Two references are required. Your referees will be sent the link once you have submitted your application.
- Pastoral/Character Reference Form
- Academic/Employer Reference Form
Historical and Theological Studies
View Historical and Theological Studies program info
- First degree in a related discipline, such as
- An undergraduate degree in biblical, theological, or religious studies
- A seminary degree (MDiv or MTS)
- Evidence of superior academic ability and potential to undertake graduate research
- Minimum B+ average or GPA of 3.3
- A research paper in the applicant’s proposed area of study (historical or theological studies)
- Two references are required. Your referees will be sent the link once you have submitted your application
- Pastoral/Character Reference Form
- Academic/Employer Reference Form
- An interview with the program director is required
Thanatology
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 or 67% or “C+”.
- Two references are required. Your referees will be sent the link once you have submitted your application.
- Pastoral/Character Reference Form
- Academic/Employer Reference Form
† 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.
International Student Admissions Requirements
Applicants from outside Canada must meet the following admissions requirements in addition to general admissions requirements and program-specific requirements listed above.
Maintain Full-time Status
International students must be enrolled as full-time students throughout the entire program (9 to 15 credit hours or 3 to 5 courses in both the fall and winter semesters).
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all international students and their families
Study Permit
All international applicants are required to provide proof to the Tyndale Admissions Office that they have received a Study Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Application Fee
International applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee of $150.
If you did not study in an English speaking school, or if English is not your first language, please review the English Language Requirements and the Translation Requirements.