Dr Parush R Parushev
Academic Dean
Nad Habrovkou 3
16400 Praha 6
CZECH REPUBLIC
ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the Certificate in Applied Theology Programme at the
International Baptist Theological Seminary.
We strive to offer students a high standard of instruction, equipping them to serve God in
their own context and to be relevant to the needs of the particular country they represent.
It is important to us that each person who comes here to study does so with the full
encouragement of their own Baptist Union or Convention and that it is clear there is an
identifiable task for them in their own country to which they can return.
Enclosed you will find an application package and a description of the CAT Programme
which we offer. If you have any questions or would like clarification regarding the materials you
have received, please contact the Academic Registrar at the address above or by e-mail
registrar@[Link]
Yours sincerely,
Dr Parush R Parushev
Academic Dean
CAT PROGRAMME
SHORT INTRODUCTION
Programme for Baptist Lay Training in the International Baptist Theological Seminary of the
European Baptist Federation in Prague, Czech Republic.
The purpose of the CAT programme is to train women and men for various local church
ministries. It takes up the task of training lay leaders that was established by the International
Baptist Lay Academy in Hungary under the current supervision of the Course Leader, Rev. Dr.
Ian Randall. The programme offers following modules:
Name of module Contact hours (60 Credit hours
min each) ECTS UW
Biblical Hermeneutics 20 2 4
OT Survey 20 2 4
NT Survey 20 2 4
Church History survey 20 2 4
Baptist/Anabaptist studies 20 2 4
Theology Studies 20 2 4
Applied Theology 40 4 8
Baptist Ecclesiology and 20 2 4
Worship
Baptist Identity Workshop 20 2 4
Mission & Evangelism 20 2 4
Communication skills 20 2 4
Spiritual Formation 20 4 8
Youth Ministry and the Local 20 2 4
Church
English 2001 20 40
Introduction to Theological 20 2 4
Studies
Spiritual Development Practice 20
Practice of Social and Church 40 4 8
Related Ministries
Basic of Pastoral Counselling 20 2 4
Extra Curriculum educational 20 2 4
Activities
Total: 600 60 120
The CAT programme is a nine-months residential program. It includes 60 Credits according to
the European Credit system (ECTS) or 120 Credits according to the University of Wales (UW)
and fulfils the requirements of the first year of BTh studies. In this programme we offer an
intensive English language training, as well as a well-balanced amount of teaching in theology and
church practice. The CAT programme is particularly suitable, therefore, for students who have
already had some Bible schooling or practical church ministry.
1 Students who are native English speakers, or those who can show a high level of English will not be required to
take English and will be offered a module on Critical Thinking, amounting to 10 Credits. All CAT applicants should
have at least some basic English skills in speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and writing.
We are able to accept a maximum of 18 students (MAXIMUM OF TWO STUDENTS FROM ONE
UNION). Students who apply for the CAT programme may also apply for scholarship help and
this help may be granted to them depending on their financial situation. The scholarship includes
tuition, housing and boarding. As part of the scholarship package, CAT students will be enrolled
in our current work-study programme. You will be expected, under ordinary circumstances, to
work ten hours each week. It will be possible to apply for additional student work on campus. It
will be conditional primarily upon the academic needs of the student and availability of work.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
Enclosed are the documents required for application and information about the CAT
Programme. All application documents listed below must be completely filled out and received
by the Academic Registrar by 1 April, if you wish to begin your studies in September. This is to
enable Visa procedures to be put in place.
THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
THE HEALTH EXAMINATION REPORT
This form should be completed by an examining physician and mailed by the physician directly
to the Academic Registrar at IBTS.
TWO REFERENCE LETTERS
completed by an officer of your Baptist Union and the pastor of your local church. If they do
not speak English we would also accept the references in another language. Please have all
persons mail the reference letters to the Academic Registrar at IBTS.
EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH COMPETENCE
ALL APPLICANTS except native English speakers must provide evidence that they are capable
to speak English at least on lower intermediate level.
PLEASE SEND ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO:
IBTS
MARTINA FIALOVA
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR
NAD HABROVKOU 3
164 00 PRAHA 6
CZECH REPUBLIC
ATTENTION: APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE FINALLY PROCESSED UNTIL ALL FORMS,
RECOMMENDATIONS AND WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF THE APPLICANT’S ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ABILITY ARE RECEIVED BY THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR AT IBTS.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Please use a typewriter if possible; otherwise print clearly in block letters. If questions do
not to apply your situation, please write “N/A” (not applicable) in the space provided.
Personal Information
Surname: First name:
Address:
Telephone: Fax:
E-mail:
Date of birth: Gender:
Place of Birth:
Present Citizenship: Occupation:
Place of Employment: For how long?
Spouse’s Complete Name at Birth:
Spouse’s Citizenship:
Spouse’s Occupation:
Spouse’s Date of birth: Date of Marriage:
Church Information
Church Name:
Street: Number:
City/Town: Postal Code:
Country: Pastor’s Name:
Does your Union/Convention/Denomination have a partner Union/Convention/Mission
Agency?
Which is it?
Educational History
Have you previously applied to the International Baptist Theological Seminary in either Rüschlikon
or Prague?
If yes, when?
Have you done any THEOLOGICAL STUDIES at another institution?
If yes, please provide the following information:
Name and Location of Institution Degree/Date Subject(s) Years of Study
(No Abbreviations) From - to
Languages Studied
List other below languages you speak or have studied:
Language
Financial Support
How much are you able to provide for your support at International Baptist Theological
Seminary?
US $ per month: EURO per month:
How much is your church willing to provide to support you at International Baptist
Theological Seminary?
US $ per month: EURO per month:
How much are your friends and others willing to provide for your support at International
Baptist Theological Seminary?
US $ per month: EURO per month:
Do you intend to apply for the Seminary’s scholarship/work grant programme
(information enclosed)?
Other relevant information:
Information on References
Enclosed with these application documents are two “Letters of Reference” that you are to
give to the three individuals specified in the Application Instructions. Please list below the
two persons you have asked to complete the reference form.
The forms should be sent directly by those persons to the Academic Registrar at IBTS.
Name Position/Title Address
Union Officer:
Church Pastor:
Information required for Visa Application
Passport number: Date of Issue:
Issuing Country: Date of Expiry:
Emergency Information
Person to notify in emergency:
Relationship to you:
Address:
Telephone: Fax:
Personal Statements
Please comment on the formative influences and events in your life, including conversion,
which led you into Christian service and relate your experience in Christian service.
Please state your reasons for desiring to study at IBTS and your plans for the future,
including your goals for ministry.
Are you intending to return to service in your own country after study at IBTS? If not, what
are your intentions? (Please note that IBTS is concerned to train primarily those who wish
to serve in Europe and the Middle East)
Certification
I understand that I have to take financial responsibility for my visa and travel costs.
I understand that the full-time students on scholarship, which includes work-study grant, will be
required to work on various jobs around the campus for 10 hours a week.
I understand that if I do not return to my country after my time at IBTS, I am likely to be requested
to pay the scholarship money back.
I agree to abide by the standards of conduct appropriate to my Christian calling.
I certify that all the information provided with this application is true and voluntarily given, and I
give my permission for this information to be used by the International Baptist Theological
Seminary for the purpose of considering admission, academic information and record keeping.
Signature: Date:
All the required documents has to be sent to:
IBTS
Martina Fialova
Academic Registrar
Nad Habrovkou 3
164 00 Praha 6
CZECH REPUBLIC
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR HAS RECEIVED ALL
THE NECESSARY INFORMATION. NO ADMISSION DECISION WILL BE MADE WITHOUT ALL THE
NECESSARY INFORMATION.
LETTER OF REFERENCE
Name of Applicant:
The above named person has made application for admission to IBTS and has requested that you
serve as a reference. When completing this form, please use a typewriter if possible; otherwise,
print clearly in English. Upon completion, please mail the form directly to: Academic Registrar
at IBTS, Nad Habrovkou 3, 164 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic. IBTS appreciates your willingness
to evaluate confidentially this applicant. This reference is confidential and will not be seen by
anyone other than the Admissions Committee.
How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
Are you completing this reference as the applicant’s:
pastor
officer of national Baptist union
Please rate the applicant in comparison with others of similar age and position:
Superior Excellent Above Average Below No basis for
Average Average judgement
Ability in oral expression
Ability in written expression
Intellectual competence
Commitment to Christ and the church
Sense of purpose
Perseverance in achieving goals
Emotional maturity
Self-discipline and initiative
Imagination and probable creativity
Effectiveness in working with others
Social sensitivity
Past performance as a leader
Potential as a leader
Integrity/character
On the reverse side of this form, the Seminary would appreciate a statement from you concerning the
applicant. Please evaluate the applicant’s reasons for undertaking theological study, ability for critical thinking,
personal character, and potential for the ministry. Frank statements are desired regarding the applicant’s
strengths and limitations and their probable effect on success in vocation and academic pursuits.
Signature and Title: Date:
Printed Name and Address:
1. Please evaluate the Applicant’s reasons for undertaking theological study as well as his/her
ability for critical thinking and coping with the academic requirements in general.
2. Please assess the applicant’s strengths and limitations and their probable effect on success in the
CAT Programme.
3. Please evaluate the applicant’s personal character and his/her potential for ministry.
4. Please describe the applicant’s probable role in ministry after completion of his/her studies and
your (you individually or your organisation’s /church’s) ministerial commitment to this student.
(Please continue on additional sheet if necessary)
LETTER OF REFERENCE
Name of Applicant:
The above named person has made application for admission to IBTS and has requested that you
serve as a reference. When completing this form, please use a typewriter if possible; otherwise,
print clearly in English. Upon completion, please mail the form directly to: Academic Registrar
at IBTS, Nad Habrovkou 3, 164 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic. IBTS appreciates your willingness
to evaluate confidentially this applicant. This reference is confidential and will not be seen by
anyone other than the Admissions Committee.
How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
Are you completing this reference as the applicant’s:
pastor
officer of national Baptist union
Please rate the applicant in comparison with others of similar age and position:
Superior Excellent Above Average Below No basis for
Average Average judgement
Ability in oral expression
Ability in written expression
Intellectual competence
Commitment to Christ and the church
Sense of purpose
Perseverance in achieving goals
Emotional maturity
Self-discipline and initiative
Imagination and probable creativity
Effectiveness in working with others
Social sensitivity
Past performance as a leader
Potential as a leader
Integrity/character
On the reverse side of this form, the Seminary would appreciate a statement from you concerning the
applicant. Please evaluate the applicant’s reasons for undertaking theological study, ability for critical thinking,
personal character, and potential for the ministry. Frank statements are desired regarding the applicant’s
strengths and limitations and their probable effect on success in vocation and academic pursuits.
Signature and Title: Date:
Printed Name and Address:
1. Please evaluate the Applicant’s reasons for undertaking theological study as well as his/her
ability for critical thinking and coping with the academic requirements in general.
2. Please asses the applicant’s strengths and limitations and their probable effect on success in the
CAT Programme.
3. Please evaluate the applicant’s personal character and his/her potential for ministry.
4. Please describe the applicant’s probable role in ministry after completion of his/her studies and
your (you individually or your organisation’s /church’s) ministerial commitment to this student.
(Please continue on additional sheet if necessary)
HEALTH EXAMINATION REPORT
Applicant's Full Name:
Please have your doctor answer the following questions, based on a current physical examination.
The form must be mailed directly by the doctor to: Academic Registrar, IBTS, Nad Habrovkou 3,
164 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic. IMPORTANT: Parts A and B of this form are to be filled
out by the applicant. In order to be valid, Part C of this form must be completed and signed
by an examining doctor.
To the Doctor:
Please ensure this form is completed as fully as possible and sign and stamp the form at the end.
If you are aware of any other medical information not included on this form which may be
important, please include it below. Use the reverse side of this form if necessary.
MEDICAL FORM
This part to be completed by the Applicant (sections A and B)
A
Surname: First name:
Former name:
Address:
Post Code: Telephone:
Date of birth: Gender:
Place of Birth:
Marriage status: Number of children:
Temporary accommodation:
Post Code: Telephone:
Previous educational institutions : student, school [address]
Employed as a
Name of Occupation Marriage status:
Father
Mother
Do they live together?
B
Has any close relative had any of the following illnesses? *
Father Mother Brother Sister
Age:
Healthy
Indicate which, if any, of your close family members has suffered from the following. Circle
relevant items and then mark family member at the side:
Father Mother Brother Sister
high blood pressure heart problems stomach, duodenum bowels, liver
gall, kidneys knuckles spine, neural system
doses [epilepsy] tumours [cancer] TBC obesity
diabetes rash eczema allergy
mental alcoholism drug addict injury
Please answer yes or no to these questions:
Is your physical activity restricted?
Have you any disease or condition for which continuing medication or treatment is required?
Are you postponing any medical treatment?
Do you have an allergy, known sensitivity or intolerance?
Do you have any communicable disease?
Has treatment been received or recommended for nervous, psychiatric, or emotional
problems?
Do you require special assistance because of a physical disability?
Are there health factors which would make it difficult for you to carry a full program of
studies while at the seminary?
Are you or your spouse pregnant?
Does anybody in your family (wife, children) have any disease or condition for which
continuing medication or treatment is required?
This section to be completed in conjunction with a Medical Practitioner
Please circle relevant items and state when the illness occurred:
C
Student / spouse has had these illnesses:
Infectious diseases:
scarlatina measles chicken-pox whooping cough
hepatitis TBC mononucleosa
Other
Respiratory organs:
respiratory organs atharrs angina asthma
frequent sinus infection frequent lungs infection
frequent windpipes infection tuberculosis hay fever
other:
Heart, blood-vessel and blood:
congenial heart defect anemia rheumatic fever high blood pressure
other:
Digestive organs:
frequent digestive problems qualm frequent diarrhea ulceration
liver problems gall problems pancreatic gland problems stoppage
other:
Urinary organs:
cystitis kidneys inflammation
other:
Neural system:
injuries – brain night wetting unconscious states
cramps spinal cord and neural inflammation
cured at neural department for:
Endocrinus:
diabetes obesity other:
Optical:
dim sight wearing glasses other:
Auricular:
hearing restriction frequent tympanitis tympanum perforation balance problems
other:
Skin problems:
tetter [nettle-rash] frequent eczema skin mould
other:
Allergies to
reaction to medicine, other agents:
Venereal:
which diseases:
Gynaecology:
period disorders flux other
SPECIAL WARNING NOTE: CURRENT RESTRICTIONS ON HEALTH
INSURANCE FOR FOREIGNERS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC MAKE IT
VERY DIFFICULT FOR ADEQUATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVER TO BE
PROVIDED FOR PREGNANCY AND FOR POST-NATAL CARE. IBTS
CANNOT CURRENTLY ACCEPT FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENTS OR
SPOUSES OF STUDENTS SEEKING TO BECOME PREGNANT DURING THE
PERIOD OF STUDY
Mental: difficulties
Alcoholism drug addiction
other mental diseases:
Have you ever been cured had record at psychiatric department medical institution
Skeleton and thews:
Knuckle inflammation marrow inflammation arthritis vicious poise
spinal column deformation backache
other:
Fractures:
Other injuries:
Surgery:
Serum application:
Cancer
Other than the mentioned diseases:
I do have a complication
Vaccination:
tetanus[last vaccination] when
other:
The student weighs kg, is tall cm is he/she smoking
sporting How many per day In team
Date: Student signature:
CERTIFICATION TO BE COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED MEDICAL
PRACTITIONER AND SIGNED AND STAMPED
I have examined the Student / spouse and confirm that the
student/ spouse is in sufficient good health to proceed to study at IBTS, Prague and should
be able to qualify for normal health insurance without restriction OR The Student is
sufficiently fit to study at IBTS Prague, but subject to the following health restrictions
(please list):
Signature of doctor:
Name of doctor:
Qualifications:
Address:
Official stamp:
CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED THEOLOGY
STUDENT RATES
(RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL STUDY)
The following table provides a cost structure according to the 2009/10 academic year. Please take
a careful look at it to see what financial responsibilities you have, if you are paying in full or
receive some scholarship. If you apply for a full scholarship outside of IBTS, you should send
this information to your Union, or the supporting organisation or group.
CAT STUDENT Cost structure (in Czech Crowns) 2
Different cost items Basic costs Additional costs
Visa 3,000
VZP health insurance 20,0003
Accommodation in G Building 45,000
Food via Eurest 48,1004
Work Scholarship 18,7205
Tuition costs at IBTS 75,000
Mini Library 8,0006
Sub-total for nine months CAT study 171.100 46.720
TOTAL: 217.820
The Seminary reserves the right to adjust these rates as necessary.
2 ALL students of IBTS receive a tuition scholarship of something like CZK 100,000 against Tuition costs (assuming
real cost per student to be c 300,000). This is regardless of who they are and what they pay.
3 We expect that every student comes with a medical insurance. In case a student does not come with an insurance
recognised in the Czech Republic, the student will have to pay the costs for it (this will not be covered by an IBTS
scholarship). Please communicate with the IBTS Registrar, if you are not sure that your insurance will provide full
coverage in the Czech Republic.
4 MEALS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL CAT STUDENTS: If the student does not regularly have his/her meals at
IBTS and only periodically uses Eurest services, the following costs are involved for the individual meals: Breakfast 70,-
Kč and Lunch 120,-Kč (including main course and other four items). Lunch is normally available from Monday to
Friday.
5 This is the cost for each student on scholarship, to provide opportunity to work on IBTS campus.
6 This is an approximate amount for the literature that you will be using, including IBTS library, etc.
INFORMATION ON VISA PROCEDURE
According to the new law, issued in the Czech Republic, all foreign students should apply for a visa
at the Czech Embassy/Consulate in their native country. CAT students should apply for a long-term
visa that is usually given for a period of maximum one year. The application process from the time
of your acceptance as student takes at least 3 months. Please act promptly, as soon as you are
approached by IBTS.
When applying you will need the following documents:
1. Criminal record translated into Czech
2. Czech criminal record. It is possible to obtain this at a Czech Embassy/Consulate.
3. Three passport size photos, both for the student and the spouse, if applicable
4. Full – time student must ensure that health insurance, valid for Czech Republic, is bought for
one year in advance. For more information consult the Czech Embassy/Consulate or check
with the IBTS registrar.
5. Marriage certificate translated into Czech, if applicable
6. Birth certificates for all the family members (spouse and children)
7. Documents provided from IBTS: - confirmation that the student has been granted
Scholarship or is able to pay
- confirmation that the student’s accommodation
is provided by IBTS
- business record
8. Czech Embassy/Consulate will charge a certain fee for the entire visa procedure.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that the requirements for visa might vary from one country to another.
We strongly advise you to first consult the Czech Embassy in your country about the requirements
before beginning the process of applying for visa. This process requires to be started well in advance
of your coming to Czech Republic.
If you would need any additional information or help when applying for visa, please contact our
Administrative assistant to Director of Finance and Administration: Mr Tomas Donat
donat@[Link]