This program is accredited by the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE).
Program Features
Master of Theology and Pastoral Care is a first academic theological degree leading to ordination for pastoral ministry. This program is accredited by ECTE (European Council for Theological Education).
This program is open to those with a vocation to pastoral service. Program features include:
The language of instruction is Arabic, but a basic level of English is required.
The program requires full-time study and lasts four years (five days a week, year-round, including summer internships). Students complete 138 credit hours (6210 actual hours).
Coursework is offered in either 2/11 or 3 credit hours. A course worth 1/2 credit hours is equivalent to 67 actual hours per semester, distributed weekly as follows: 1/2 hours of lectures/exams + 3/2 hours for preparation, studying, assignments, and exam preparation. A course worth 3 credit hours is equivalent to 135 actual hours per semester, distributed weekly as follows: 3 hours of lectures/exams + 6/2 hours for preparation/studying/assignments/exams/research.
The maximum number of courses that can be registered for in a semester is 15 credit hours (e.g., 5 courses, each worth 3 credit hours).
Students will be required to pay a nominal annual fee, determined by the college annually, which will be 4,000 Egyptian pounds for the 2024-2025 academic year. Please note that this amount is a small contribution towards the annual tuition/living expenses per student, which amount to EGP 242,850 (two hundred forty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty Egyptian pounds for the 2024-2025 academic year). It is understood that tuition, accommodation, and on-campus housing are considered a scholarship for the student, should they apply for one. Students may apply for a scholarship for tuition, housing, and/or on-campus housing. The college reserves the right to refuse on-campus housing for any year during the student’s studies if they fail to adhere to the college’s regulations.
Scholarship recipients will be required to commit to serving with the Evangelical Synod of the Nile for eight years, or to repay the scholarship according to a schedule determined by the college in conjunction with the Synod.
The church will contribute an annual donation of at least EGP 4,000 to cover a portion of the student’s expenses, demonstrating its responsibility towards the nominated applicant. This donation is separate from the individual responsibility of the student.
The first year is considered a probationary year. The college may dismiss a student in any academic year if they commit disciplinary violations warranting such action, or if they fail to demonstrate the appropriate spiritual, academic, behavioral, and psychological readiness to bear the responsibilities of religious service.
Program Admission Requirements
The college selects the best candidates from the congregations, based on the decision of the examination and testing committee it forms, without being bound by the candidates of each congregation individually, considering that all candidates will ultimately serve the general church. According to the college’s regulations, applicants must:
Be Christian and have a vision for service in the church or community.
Be known for their good reputation and moral character in their church and community.
Holds a non-theological bachelor’s degree or a theology bachelor’s degree from a theological seminary accredited by a recognized academic accreditation body such as ECTE or ATA.
Has completed their undergraduate studies or has their final results confirmed by the date of the personal interview in June 2024.
Has completed or been exempted from military service by the date of the personal interview in June 2024.
Has been a Presbyterian church member for at least one year by the start of studies in September 2024.
Has at least three years of work experience by September 2024.
Must not exceed 35 years and 6 months of age at the start of studies, except in the case of transferring from another program, provided that the applicant’s age does not exceed 40 years at the time of authorization, as per the Synod’s decision.
Has the time, educational, and financial resources required for the studies.
Has a basic level of English proficiency. This will be assessed through an placement test during the personal interview. At a suitable level of Arabic proficiency. This will be assessed through a placement test during the personal interview.
A basic level of theological and biblical knowledge. This will be assessed through a special test during the personal interview.
A general knowledge base. This will be assessed through a special test during the personal interview.
A suitable level of psychological and emotional stability. A psychological evaluation will be conducted during the personal interview.
I must bring all required documents and complete the applicant forms, questions, and scholarship application.
I must be prepared for all entrance examinations (Arabic, English, theological/biblical knowledge, and general knowledge).
I must pass the examination conducted by the Theological Education Committee of my congregation.
I must pass the personal interview at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo.
Application and Enrollment Procedures:
Submit all documents to the congregation of the applicant’s church as soon as possible, by the deadline set by the congregations. This is so that the councils can meet with the applicant as soon as possible, and then submit their documents to the college no later than May 31, 2024.
If the council accepts the applicant, it will send the applicant’s documents to the theological seminary, recommending their admission, no later than May 31, 2024. This means that all those wishing to apply should submit their documents to the councils as soon as possible.
The student will undergo psychological, theological, and linguistic examinations, as well as a personal interview at the theological seminary between June 24 and 28, 2024. Some examinations will begin online on June 17, 2024.
