How To Apply

There are 2 intakes (January and July) each year. 

January intake: Applications must reach TCA College before 31 October 2008.
July intake: Applications must reach TCA College before 30 April 2009.  

Checklist:

1. Completed application form.
2. A S$75 non-refundable application fee.
3. Two recent photographs, passport size.
4. Copy of identification card (for local applicants).
5. Copy of all past official transcripts.
6. Copy of all past certificates.
7. IELTS or TOEFL and TWE score (for applicants whose first language is not English).
8. 2 Character Reference Forms: a pastor/ denominational leader/ elder (preferably from your church or denomination) and a friend who is not a relative.
9. A brief research proposal (single line spacing, not more than 2 A4 pages).
10. A personal writing sample of at least 1000 words.  Past work is acceptable.
11. A statement of purpose describing the applicant’s goals and reasons for choosing this doctoral program, short- and long-term professional goals, professional activities, and research interests for a total of five to seven pages (to be completed on a separate sheet of paper).
12. Research publications if any.
13. Any other supporting documents.


For international applicants who require Student’s Pass:
14. Copy of passport.
15. Copy of birth certificate.
16. If married, a copy of marriage certificate.
17. Medical form (required upon approval of the Student’s Pass application by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority).

Note:

1. Supporting documents, if not in English, must be accompanied by certified copies of the English translation of the documents. Supporting documents when submitted are non-returnable.
2. Do not submit original certificates and documents with your application. Copies of certificates and other documents must be certified true copies. The College will not be responsible for damage or loss of original certificates or documents submitted where these have not been asked for.
3. An official transcript of detailed academic results is required from each university or college attended. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official English translation as well and the subjects in the translation should be listed in the same order as that of the original transcript. The applicant is responsible for requesting all transcripts from his/her university or universities.

Please send the completed application to:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
(PhD Application)
TCA College, School of Divinity
Singapore Post Centre Post Office
P.O. Box 616
Singapore 914021

Please note that incomplete applications are considered invalid and cannot be processed. All applicants will receive a reply from our office 2 months after the application deadline. TCA College reserves the right to consider applications for other intakes as determined by the College.