King's College Seminary operates on a profound missional principle that "Everything is free because it’s already been paid for." This principle, deeply rooted in the Christian understanding of grace and the sacrificial love of Christ, finds its expression in the seminary's commitment to "showing mercy with cheerfulness" as exhorted in Romans 12:6-8.
At King's College Seminary, this commitment is not just theoretical but is actively practiced through the extension of bursaries and scholarships to deserving students. These financial aids are seen as gifts of grace, made possible because others have generously sown into the kingdom of God. They are not mere financial transactions, but acts of mercy that reflect the seminary's cheerful and gracious response to the needs within the body of Christ.
These bursaries and scholarships are particularly targeted at students who are doing modalities research toward their M.A. degree and Lic. certification under Direct Assistance to Victims in Trauma (DAVT). By removing financial obstacles, the seminary seeks to empower these candidates to pursue academic excellence and professional development. This is in line with the seminary's understanding that equipping the saints for the work of ministry often requires both theological depth and practical expertise.
Furthermore, the seminary's financial aid is extended with a specific focus on candidates who have at least 10 years of service on the front lines of pastoral service either on the mission field or in a long-tenured pastoral situation in nations outside Malaysia and Singapore. These are individuals who have dedicated their lives to the service of the gospel, often under challenging circumstances and with limited resources. By providing scholarships and bursaries, King's College Seminary seeks to serve these servants of God, enabling them to access further training and education that can enhance their ministry effectiveness.
In conclusion, the missional principle of King's College Seminary that "Everything is free because it’s already been paid for" is a powerful testament to the seminary's commitment to grace, generosity, and the gospel. It is a principle that not only guides the seminary's internal operations but also shapes its engagement with the wider body of Christ. By extending bursaries and scholarships to deserving students, the seminary is not just providing financial aid; it is practicing what it preaches, "showing mercy with cheerfulness," and making a tangible difference in the lives of those it serves.
Bursaries and scholarships are powerful tools that can help break down the barriers to education and training, particularly for individuals from less developed contexts. This is especially true for pastors in frontier missions, who often serve in remote, under-resourced, and unreached areas of the world. By providing financial support, we can equip these leaders with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications they need to effectively serve their communities and advance the Gospel.
We are excited to offer a range of bursary and scholarship opportunities for pastoral training and theological education. These opportunities are designed specifically for pastors and church leaders from less developed contexts, particularly those who are serving in frontier mission fields.
Applicants must be currently serving as a pastor or church leader, and must be from a country outside Singapore in a less developed status. Preference will be given to applicants who are serving in unreached or under-resourced areas, and who demonstrate a clear need for financial support in order to access further education or training.