SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
Admissions
The School of Ministry is open to those who desire to serve in ministry, whether in the church, marketplace or in cross-cultural missions. It is not a program purposed for rehabilitation for those coming out of a lifestyle of sin.
To apply, you will need to have been involved in some level of ministry previously and provide character references from your local church leaders. The minimum entry age is 18 years old and applicants should have a standard of spoken and written English equivalent to IELTS Grade 7 and above.
Please refer to the FAQs below for course-related information. Applicants are advised to commence their application process early.
Upcoming academic terms
2026/2027
Spring 2026
2 March – 22 May
On-boarding: 26 February 2026
Graduation day: 21 May 2026
Registration opens: 1 July 2025
Registration closes:
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1 September 2025 (applicants who require a visa)
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31 December 2025 (all other applicants)
Autumn 2026
1 September - 20 Nov
On-boarding: 27 August 2026
Graduation day: 19 November 2026
Registration opens: 1 January 2026
Registration closes:
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1 March 2026 (applicants who require a visa)
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30 June 2026 (all other applicants)
Spring 2027
1 March to 21 May
On-boarding: 25 February 2027
Graduation day: 20 May 2027
Registration opens: 1 July 2026
Registration closes:
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1 October 2026 (applicants who require a visa)
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1 December 2026 (all other applicants)
Frequently asked questions
Application Process
What to prepare:
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Digital copy of your passport-size photo
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Clear of your passport details page
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Clear copy of your educational certificates
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A clear copy of your marriage certificate, if applicable
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£100 registration fee (non-refundable and non-transferrable)
01. Begin your application
Download and fill out the application form ↓ and certificate of health ↓ electronically (PDFs have been set up as a form - the normal Adobe PDF Reader should work).
To complete your application, you will need to get in touch with two references to complete the pastoral recommendation form ↓ .
This process can take some time so it is recommended to communicate with your references to ensure your application keeps moving forward.
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Submit the completed application form, pastoral recommendation forms and all supporting documents.
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You may either email a soft copy in a single file to registration_som@bcwales.org or mail the hard copy to one of our offices below.
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Payment of the registration fee will be advised upon receiving your complete set of application documents.