To advance talent development in the Chinese church, the China Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement (CCC&TSPM) will continue to send young staff workers to study abroad after they pass related examinations.
CCC&TSPM issued a notice regarding exams for study abroad on October 8, specifying that applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a theological seminary with more than one year of work experience at a church, CCC&TSPM, or a theological school, reported CCC&TSPM. Registration is open from now until November 20.
"Applicants who intend to study in countries or regions where English is the medium of instruction must submit valid TOEFL or IELTS scores, either at the time of registration or by March 1, 2025. After passing the exam, they will be sent to English-speaking countries such as those in Europe or North America," the notice said.
"The Chinese church needs a large number of experts in biblical studies. CCC&TSPM will pay special attention to those church workers who pass the exam and are committed to pursuing degrees in Biblical studies," it continued.
Finally, the notice stated that the exam subjects include Christian theology, Chinese language, politics, and an interview. Written exams and interviews will be conducted on December 2 and 3 at the station of CCC&TSPM.
- Edited & translated by Abigail Wu
为推进中国教会人才培养事工，中国基督教两会将继续选派青年同工出国（境）留学，并按惯例举办出国（境）留学考试。
据中国基督教两会，10月8日，中国基督教两会发布出国（境）留学考试通知，要求 报考者需具有神学院四年制本科及以上学历；在教会、基督教两会或神学院校工作一年以上。报名从即日起至11月20日。
“有意去以英语教学的国家和地区留学的同工，在报名时或2025年3月1日前提交有效的托福或雅思成绩，待通过出国（境）留学考试之后，派往欧美等英语国家。”
“中国教会需要大量的圣经研究人才，基督教全国两会将对通过出国（境）留学考试、有志于攻读圣经专业的同工给予重视和关照。”
最后通知里面说：考试科目为基督教专业知识、语文、政治和面试；考试地点在中国基督教两会，笔试、面试时间为12月2日、3日。
2024年中国基督教两会出国（境）留学考试通知
To advance talent development in the Chinese church, the China Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement (CCC&TSPM) will continue to send young staff workers to study abroad after they pass related examinations.
CCC&TSPM issued a notice regarding exams for study abroad on October 8, specifying that applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a theological seminary with more than one year of work experience at a church, CCC&TSPM, or a theological school, reported CCC&TSPM. Registration is open from now until November 20.
"Applicants who intend to study in countries or regions where English is the medium of instruction must submit valid TOEFL or IELTS scores, either at the time of registration or by March 1, 2025. After passing the exam, they will be sent to English-speaking countries such as those in Europe or North America," the notice said.
"The Chinese church needs a large number of experts in biblical studies. CCC&TSPM will pay special attention to those church workers who pass the exam and are committed to pursuing degrees in Biblical studies," it continued.
Finally, the notice stated that the exam subjects include Christian theology, Chinese language, politics, and an interview. Written exams and interviews will be conducted on December 2 and 3 at the station of CCC&TSPM.
- Edited & translated by Abigail Wu
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