Admissions Policy

Index

Master of Divinity & Licentiate in Theology
Master of Theological Studies
Certificate in Christian Studies

Master of Divinity and Licentiate in Theology Programs

Admission to the Master of Divinity and the Licentiate in Theology programs (open only to candidates for ordination in the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada) is granted by the Board of Regents based upon the following criteria and supporting documentation:

  1. Acceptance as a postulant (candidate for ordination) by the Bishop Ordinary of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada as signified by letter from the said Bishop. [Please note that the current Bishop Ordinary requires that a person seeking admission as a candidate for ordination must have been, for at least two years, an active member and regular worshipper at a parish of the Diocese.]
  2. Successful completion of post-secondary education at an accredited university or college; or, its equivalent (as determined by the Board of Regents on a case by case basis).
  3. Criminal Records Check undertaken by the Candidate (at his own expense) and submitted to the Board of Regents by the appropriate authority or agency. [Findings of a criminal record may disqualify a candidate from admission to the College depending upon the nature of the criminal conviction(s).]
  4. Psychological Assessment undertaken by the Candidate (at his own expense) from a qualified clinical psychologist acceptable to the Board of Regents.
  5. Completion by the candidate of the Admissions Application Form requiring the following information from the candidate:

    1. copy of Baptism and Confirmation certificates;
    2. outline of religious background;
    3. curriculum vitae setting out both educational and employment background;
    4. letters of reference from at least three individuals who are knowledgeable about the candidate, one reference of which must be from the candidate's parish priest;
    5. medical report from the candidate's physician, stating that the candidate is of the male sex and in good physical and mental health;
    6. if married, a copy of the Marriage Certificate; as well as, a letter from the candidate’s wife indicating knowledge of and support for her husband’s admission to the College for the purposes of theological training for the ordained ministry. [The candidate must also indicate whether or not this is his first marriage or whether he has been previously married.]
  6. A short essay by the candidate setting out why he is seeking ordination, how he came to the decision to seek ordination, and his understanding of the ordained ministry in Christ’s holy Catholic Church.

Master of Theological Studies Program

Admission to the Master of Theological Studies program (open to lay persons who are members of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada but not candidates for ordination) is granted by the Board of Regents based upon the following criteria and supporting documentation:

  1. Successful completion of post-secondary education at an accredited university or college; or, its equivalent (as determined by the Board of Regents on a case by case basis). It is recommended that the applicant have completed course work in philosophy prior to undertaking theological studies.
  2. Completion of the Admissions Application Form requiring the following information from the applicant:

    1. copy of Baptism and Confirmation certificates;
    2. outline of religious background;
    3. curriculum vitae setting out both educational and employment background;
    4. letters of reference from at least two individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant, one reference of which must be from the applicant's parish priest;
    5. copies of all applicable Official Transcript(s) from post-secondary institution(s).
  3. A short essay by the applicant setting out why he or she is desirous of undertaking the Master of Theological Studies program at Saint Bede’s Anglican Catholic Theological College.

Certificate in Christian Studies Program

Admission to the Certificate in Christian Studies program (open to lay persons who are members of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada but not candidates for ordination) is granted by the Board of Regents based upon the following criteria and supporting documentation:

  1. Completion of the Admissions Application Form requiring the following information from the applicant:

    1. copy of Baptism and Confirmation certificates;
    2. outline of religious background;
    3. letter of reference from the applicant’s parish priest;
    4. copy of any applicable Transcript(s) from secondary and post-secondary institutions.
  2. A letter from the applicant setting out why he or she is desirous of undertaking the Certificate in Christian Studies program at Saint Bede’s Anglican Catholic Theological College.

Student & Course Fees

Admission Fees

St. Bede's does not have a fee for general admission aside from the costs involved in meeting the prerequisites of the Admissions Policy.

Course Fees

Course Fees are $100 Canadian per course, Payable by cheque (mail or in person) at the address below. At this time St. Bede's does not accept credit cards or electronic funds transfer.

Address

St. Bede's Anglican Catholic Theological College
980 Falmouth Road
Victoria, British Columbia
V8X 3A3

Enquiries & Applications

If you would like further information about St. Bede's, or would like to apply for admission, please contact the Dean of the College:

The Reverend Dr. Colin O'Rourke, B.A., M.Rel., M.A., Ph.D.

Or send written enquiries to the address below.

St. Bede's Anglican Catholic Theological College
6207-6000 Somervale Court SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2Y 4J4

Last Updated September 9, 2006