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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 181-0015 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-10-30 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Academic Affairs Section |
| Phone | 0422-32-4185 |
| Fax | 0422-33-0667 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Graduates of Japanese universities are required to take the same examination as Japanese students. Others(Please make an inquiry to Educational Affairs Section. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Theology degree, have been involved in church life for at least three years after baptism, and be able to obtain a recommendation from their home church.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 3 |
| Number of privately financed students | 3 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 26,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 290,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 540,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 240,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,070,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Application from within Japan |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 10, 2026 , February 11, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Please make an inquiry to Educational Affairs Section. Applicants must have a Master of Theology degree, have been involved in church life for at least three years after baptism, and be able to obtain a recommendation from their home church.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 26,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 290,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 540,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 240,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,070,000 yen |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 10, 2026 , February 11, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Interview |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(You must contact academia affairs section in advance, and need the approval of faculty meeting.) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 10,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 20,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 270,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 290,000 yen |
Last update: Sep. 01, 2025
