Master of Arts

The Master of Arts (MA) is designed to provide a comprehensive postgraduate-level education, drawing on SOT’s established expertise, while expanding to include general subjects of interest to the students. The programme’s coursework aims to offer an advanced body of knowledge and professional application in various contexts. Graduates will gain an in-depth understanding of the Christian worldview and its integration with vocation and community. They will develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, along with advanced theoretical knowledge and its practical application. The Master of Arts is designed to produce graduates who can effectively apply their knowledge and skills in diverse professional settings, demonstrating intellectual independence, responsibility, and collaboration, as well as a strong foundation in both theory and practice.

The Master of Arts is only open to Christians with a Bachelor’s degree.

*Registration closes on 8 December 2024

Course Structure

Core / 16 Subjects*
  • ⁠Systematic Theology I: Methods, Revelation, God
  • Systematic Theology II: Christology, Soteriology, Anthropology
  • Systematic Theology III: Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology
  • Pentecostal Theologies
  • History of Spirituality
  • Old Testament Theology
  • Acts of the Apostles
  • ⁠Jesus and the Gospels
  • Spiritual Direction
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Soul Care
  • Leadership and Character Development
  • Biblical Ethics
  • Globalisation of Pentecostalism
  • To be confirmed
  • Capstone

*Subjects are tentative for now and will be confirmed at a later date.

Academic Calendar

Start of Course: 6 January 2025
Graduation: July 2027

Academic Timetable

Class Days: Monday
Class Times: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Class Venue: Online via Zoom

Admission Criteria

Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
      1. Have obtained at least a Bachelor’s Degree.
Additional Criteria for Entry
City Harvest Church members:
      1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Pastor/Pastoral Supervisor and the other from your Cell Group Leader.
      2. Must pass an entrance interview.
Non-City Harvest Church members:
      1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Senior Pastor and the other from another Pastor from your Church.
      2. Must be a member (at least 1 year) in good standing with his/her Church.
      3. Must pass an entrance interview.
The following steps must be taken before we can process your application:
      • The application form must be completely filled. Answer every question as explicitly as possible within the spaces provided.
      • The email addresses of your 2 Recommenders for non-CHC recommenders must be indicated on your application form before we can process your application. The Recommendation Forms are required for your entrance interview. Please help to ensure that your recommending referees are expedient and thorough in completing the online Recommendation form sent by SOT.
      • Your photograph and Passport biodata page (for international students) / NRIC (for Singaporean students) must be uploaded on the Application form. Forms without photographs and Passport biodata page/NRIC will not be accepted.
      • A copy of your certificate and result transcript of your highest standard passed will also need to be uploaded.
      • Registration fee should be paid in full.

Submission of your application does not guarantee automatic admission to SOT. You will be contacted for an entrance interview with one of our church pastors/staff. Please allow 7 to 14 days for the processing of your application (upon submission to us). We will notify you via email regarding the outcome of your application.

Course Fees & Payment

Registration Fee

Students are to pay a non-refundable registration fee of SGD60 (with GST) upon registration.

Total Course Fees

SGD12,000 (with GST) 

  • The course fees include Online Lectures, Course Credits and Student Notes. Reference Books for assignments are not included.
  • Students may pay the entire course fees in a lump sum or in five instalments (January 2025, June 2025, January 2026, June 2026, January 2027).
  • Payment should be made within the first five days of the payment month.
Payment Method

Course fees and registration fee are payable online at the SOT Payment Portal, with the following steps:

  • Log in to SOT Payment Portal
  • Indicate the amount under “SOT Course Fees”
  • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions

Note: Only credit card payments are accepted.

SOT reserves the right to change or amend course fees, academic calendar and/or course structure at any time during the academic year at its own discretion.