연세대학교 GIT

(2022 Spring) Application Guidelines for Global Institute of Theology (GIT)

The United Graduate School of Theology (UGST) at Yonsei University

1. Application Field

A. Master of Theology (Th.M.)

- Major: Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology & Theology of Culture, Philosophy of Religion, Church History, Christian Ethics, Christian Education, Counseling & Coaching, World Christianity & Mission Studies

B. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

- Major: Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology & Theology of Culture, Philosophy of Religion, Church History, Christian Ethics, Christian Education, Counseling & Coaching, World Christianity & Mission Studies

2. Admission Process: Application  Screening (1st Round) → Interview (2nd Round)

3. Entry Requirements

A. Number of Admitted Students: Only a limited number of students will be accepted to our program.

B. Eligibility for Entry via International Student Track (Applicants must meet one of the two conditions below)

1) Non-Korean applicant with Non-Korean parents

2) Applicant who has completed his/her entire formal education outside of Korea from elementary to higher education (bachelor’s degree)

C. Academic Requiremets

1) Master of Theology (Th.M.)

- The applicant must be a Non-Korean who holds or expects to hold a diploma from a four-year regular university in theology or other departments, or who is recognized to have an equivalent or higher academic background.

- The applicant who expects to graduate must hold a diploma by August 2021 (by September 2021 as for the bachelor’s degree from the university in Japan).

- In the case of the applicant graduated or expects to graduate from a non-theological department, the applicant must fulfill 12 credits of theological subjects after admission if obtained less than 12 credits in the previous university.

- Proficiency in the English language (for ESL students): TOEFL PBT 570, CBT 230, iBT 88 (with sub scores of at least 20 in each of the test's four sections), iELTS 6.5 (each no less than 6.0); or certificate of medium of instruction in English in the previous university (test score report must be valid within 2 years)

2) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

- The applicant must be a Non-Korean who holds or expects to hold a diploma in Th.M. or M.Div., or who is recognized to have an equivalent or higher academic background.

- The applicant who expects to graduate must hold a diploma by August 2021 (by September 2021 as for the bachelor’s degree from the university in Japan).

- Proficiency in the English language (for ESL students): TOEFL PBT 600, CBT 250, iBT 100 (with sub scores of at least 20 in each of the test's four sections), iELTS 7.0 (each no less than 6.5); or certificate of medium of instruction in English in the previous university (test score report must be valid within 2 years)

4. Application Timeline (subject to change)

A. Online Application Submission: 9:30 AM (Mon) October 11th ~ 5:00 PM (Wed) November 10th, 2021 (KST) ※ 100% Online Application

B. Result of Document Screening: 5:00 PM (Wed) December 8th, 2021 (KST) ※ Interview candidates will be notified via email by the administrative office.

C. Interview (Online): Middle of December 2021 (TBA) ※ Online Interview in Real Time

D. Result Announcement: (Thur) December 23rd, 2021 ※ The announcement will be sent to each successful candidate via email.

5. How to Make an Application: Click the link to the Online Application Website (http://applyugst.yonsei.ac.kr/git) (※ Application Fee: None)

6. Required Documents (You need to scan the original copies of all the documents and upload them in PDF on the application website.)

A. Online Application Form (including your photo): you must upload your photo in JPG (3cm x 4cm), which will be used for your student ID card upon admission.

B. Official Undergraduate (Graduate) Degree Certificate

C. Official Transcript (Undergraduate & Graduate)

※ Applicants who are expected to graduate from universities must submit the original copy of graduation certificate along with degree certificate within 10 days of the semester start date.

※ If you have transferred university, you need to put your academic information of the transferred university but must submit transcripts of both universities.

D. Statement of Purpose (Online Application)

E. Two Letters of Recommendation (Recommended to submit, but not mandatory); free format or attached form

F. A Copy of your Passport

G. A Copy of Alien Registration Card (if staying in Korea)

H. (Chinese applicants only) Notarized Household Register (in English)

I. Resume (Curriculum Vitae)

J. Recent Academic Paper (free format, indicating your interested topic or research field in theological area)

K. English Proficiency Test Results (for ESL students)

1) Th.M.: TOEFL PBT 570, CBT 230, iBT 88 (with sub scores of at least 20 in each of the test's four sections), iELTS 6.5 (each no less than 6.0); or certificate of medium of instruction in English in the previous university (test score report must be valid within 2 years)

2) Ph.D.: TOEFL PBT 600, CBT 250, iBT 100 (with sub scores of at least 20 in each of the test's four sections), iELTS 7.0 (each no less than 6.5); or certificate of medium of instruction in English in the previous university (test score report must be valid within 2 years)

- Required criteria can be relaxed if the applicant is an exchange student, a government-invited student, a foreign government-invited student, or a student recommended by other scholarship sponsors. Official documents which guarantee the relevant sponsorship(s) must be submitted to the administrative office.

L. Certificate of Official Korean Language Test (if any, not mandatory); a certificate of completing level 2 or higher at Korean Language Institute or TOPIK score of level 2 or higher.

7. Documents to Confirm Eligibility (Submit A or B) - MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GIT OFFICE (gitoffice@yonsei.ac.kr, or via post)

A. Non-Korean Applicant with Non-Korean Parents

1) Proof of your nationality: A Copy of Passport

2) (Chinese applicants) Notarized Household Register (in English) [居民户口簿 公证本(英文本)]

B. Applicant who has completed his/her entire formal education outside of Korea from elementary to higher education (bachelor’s degree)

1) Proof of graduation that covers your entire education period

2) Transcripts for your entire education period

3) Certificate of the Entry & Exit (covering the entire period)

※ Documents issued by Chinese institutions should be notarized by the Public Notary Office (公证处).

※ Documents in other languages should be submitted along with notarized/apostilled copies translated into English or Korean.

※ Certificate of The Entry & Exit should be issued covering the entire period of his/her education outside of Korea from elementary to bachelor’s degree.

※ If necessary, a letter of confirmation (Non-Korean / Education outside of Korea) can be requested additionally.

8. Registration: Early February in 2022 (TBA)

9. Application Guidelines

※ Please Read the Following Guidelines before you Apply.

※ You are not allowed to change your application information once you have completed it, so please make sure to fill out the application form correctly before submitting it. We are not responsible for any result caused by missing or false information written in the application.

※ Be aware that once online application is completed, it cannot be cancelled.

※ You can apply for only one major field.

※ If any documents are found to be false, your admission to Yonsei University will be revoked.

※ The final successful candidate must submit the original copies of all the application documents to the administrative office before the first semester starts (certified true copies acceptable for some papers).

※ If you graduated from the university outside of Korea, you must submit the following documents to the administrative office before the first semester starts: original copy of degree certificate and issued by your alma mater (returnable), a certificate of degree with apostille or one with confirmation by the Korean Consul in the country or the Consul in Korea.

※ Students with a degree from universities in China must submit the following documents to the administrative office before the first semester starts: original copy of degree certificate issued by your alma mater (returnable), original copy from China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC, 敎育部學位與硏究生敎 育發展中心, http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn/) or CHSI(http://www.chsi.com.cn). Please make it notarized and translated into English if English version is not available. Please make an early application as it may take more than 2 weeks. If your degree certificate cannot be issued by CDGDC, please submit a certified (by Korean Embassy/Consulate) copy.

※ Applicants who are expected to graduate from universities must submit the original copy of graduation certificate along with degree certificate within 10 days of the semester start date otherwise the admission will be revoked

※ New students are not allowed to take leave of absence in their first semester. (except for the case of military service or illness – evidential document is required in this case)

※ No details on the admission screening evaluation will be disclosed.

※ Other details unspecified in the admission guidelines shall be governed by the admission management committee of the United Graduate School of Theology.

※ Inquiries: GIT Administrative Office (Veritas C Hall 109, ☎ (+82-32) 749-2813, FAX (+82-2) 2123-8642

■ Application Guidelines and Notes ■

Please read carefully the following reminders which are very important to be referred.

■ Common Instructions

▪ All application materials must be submitted through our online application system. Please note that we do not accept any applications in hard copy during the application period. However, you will be asked to submit additional documents after you are admitted to our school.

▪ You are not allowed to change your application information once you have completed it, so please make sure to fill out the application form correctly before submitting it. We are not responsible for any result caused by missing or false information written in the application.

▪ You may be logged out of the application system automatically unless you don’t save the application from time to time. Please save your application by pressing the ‘save’ button at the bottom of the website within 30 minutes.

▪ The online application service will be outsourced to a third party, but your personal information (name, social security number, contact details, academic records etc.) will not be used for other purposes than processing your application. The personal information of the final successful candidate will be used as data for the creation of the academic register of our school, so please agree to the collection and use of personal information upon application.

▪ Please keep checking your email regularly after the announcement of results for any important notice.

▪ International students must visit a local immigration office and apply for an alien registration card within 90 days of their entry into Korea.

■ Personal Information

▪ Be careful not to make any mistake when you enter your name (both in Korean and English), date of birth (YY/MM/DD), passport number, alien registration number, type of Visa, contact number, address, and e-mail address. Missing or false information may put you at a disadvantage in the process of evaluation. Please double-check the application information before you finish the process.

▪ Your name in English, date of birth should be identical with the information on your passport. Make sure not to mistype your name, date of birth and passport number. Please make a note of your application number as it will be needed to check your application result. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact details are correct and up to date.

■ Academic Background

▪ Only regular degree course graduation shall be recorded in the academic background (bachelors, master’s, Th.M. M.Div., Ph.D.). Non-degree programs or missionary shall be separately reported to career achievements.

▪ If you have transferred university, you need to put your academic information of the transferred university but must submit transcripts of both universities.

■ Work Experience (including research achievements)

▪ If you have any work experience in relevant fields, you may submit supporting documents as well.

▪ Career and research achievements (e.g. publication, conference presentation) will be counted upon the submission of certificates and/or documentary evidence.

■ English Proficiency Test Results (for ESL students)

▪ If you speak English as a second language, you must prove your English proficiency by submitting the official language test results (TOEFL or iELTS) or other supporting documents.

■ Attachments

▪ You need to scan the original copies of all the supporting documents and upload them in PDF. If they are written in other languages than English or Korean, they should be submitted along with notarized copies translated into English or Korean.

■ Statement of Purpose

▪ You need to write the statement of purpose via the designated form provided by our online application system (do not attach any additional files).

▪ The statement must be within 2~3 pages of A4 paper in total to describe three topics (self-introduction, reason or application, research & future plan).