APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

1. All applicants for admission should fill out and send in their application forms before the entrance examinations, which are listed in the catalogue or announced in advance. The deadline for sending in applications by applicants outside of Hong Kong is, however, March 15th. Applicants from outside Hong Kong must be responsible for obtaining a Student Visa from the Hong Kong Immigration Department prior to arrival in Hong Kong (the immigration regulations can be found on the LTS web-site). This process
may take up to four months. Within those deadlines, the following documents should be sent to the LTS Registrar.
a. The LTS Student Application form - duly completed.
b. The LTS Medical Examination form - duly completed and signed (by a registered medical doctor).
c. Two recent, front-view, passport-sized photos.
d. Graduation certificates/diplomas and transcripts of grades from secondary and postsecondary education.
e. Letters of Recommendation from the following responsible persons for the different degrees: The Recommendation Letters must be sent by the referees directly to LTS.
i. For B.Th., B.R.E., M.Div., S.T.M., Dip.T.S., and M.A. degrees:
• from the minister of the applicant's congregation (preferably the minister-incharge). This letter should include the name, position and address of the referee and the length and nature of the referee's relationship with the applicant. It should specifically comment upon the applicant’s:
(a) character and personality,
(b) emotional stability,
(c) theological and faith commitments,
(d) ability to work with and learn from other members of the church
(e) potential for ministry.
• from a person who knows the applicant well through work, church or community association. This letter should include the name, position and address of the referee and the length and nature of the referee's relationship with the applicant. It should comment upon the applicant’s:
(a) character and personality,
(b) emotional stability,
(c) theological and faith commitments,
(d) ability to work with others of different backgrounds
(e) potential for ministry.
ii. For the D.Min., M.Th. and D.Th. degrees:
• the seminary will provide Letter of Recommendation forms to applicants for these programs which should be completed and returned by the referees.
f. An autobiographical sketch (with special emphasis on the applicant's calling, spiritual experience, reasons for studying theology and future plans).
g. Letter of verification of financial status (required only of those who are applying for scholarship aid).
h. The psychological test from an LTS assigned institution. The results will be sent to LTS directly.
i. Application fee of HK$150
j. Entrance Examination fee of HK$200
k. Psychological Test fee of HK$300

2. Applications for evening extension courses shall be made to the Director for Theological Education by Extension or as advertised for the various centers or courses.