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Our New Vice Rector
Fr. John Chen is the assistant priest of the Church of the Risen Christ, Toa Payoh and is the recently appointed Vice-Rector for CTIS. He holds doctoral degrees in Theology and Philosophy. Overseeing the Mandarin Department of CTIS, Fr. John regards the promotion of the theological education among Mandarin speaking Catholics and inculturation of Catholic faith into the Singaporean cultural context as main goals to be achieved.
We welcome Fr. John Chen to the CTIS family.
Dated: 22-Aug-2023
Registration is Closed
Please note that registration for all theology programmes in CTIS for Semester 2 of 2023 is closed. All applications received after 10-June-2023 will only be considered for the next intake (S1-2024). For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Dated: 12-Jun-2023
Registration is open for Semester 2, 2023
CTIS welcomes applications for the Certificate in Theology programme for Semester 2 of 2023.
Click here for more information on how to apply or refer to our Prospectus. You may download a copy of our Prospectus here or obtain a copy from CTIS Office. Application forms can be found in our Prospectus.
CTIS Information Night is on May 4 (Thursday), 2023, from 8pm to 9pm.
Venue: St Cornelius Room (Basement), SFX Seminary Building.
Closing date for all applications is June 10 (Saturday), 2023.
Dated: 11-Apr-2023
Visiting CTIS...
Please note that w.e.f. 26-April-2022, the main gates of St. Joseph Church will remain open from 8:00am to 8.00pm (Monday to Friday). As per the latest Singapore Government's announcement, visitors are not required to do a Safe Entry using TraceTogether App or Token, but wearing a mask is mandatory indoors.
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Dated: 26-Apr-2022
CTIS Office Closed
Please note that CTIS Office and Library will be closed on the following days:
24-December-2021 - Christmas Eve
25-December-2021 - Christmas Day
31-December-2021 - New Year's Eve
01-January-2022 - New Year's Day
Please Note:
As a part of Safe Management Measures, due to the pandemic, all visitors to CTIS Office and Library must be FULLY VACCINATED and must show the proof of vaccination on request. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Registration is Closed
Please note that registration for all theology programmes in CTIS for Semester 1 of 2022 is closed. All applications received after 06-December-2021 will only be considered for the next intake in 2022. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Fundraising for CTIS
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Payment: PayNow to CTIS Development Fund (UEN T08CC4023DTSD).
Confirm the transfer and send an email to Janice Ng (janiceng@ctis.sg) with a screenshot of the transaction confirmation.
Last order: 22 December 2021
New Student Briefing
There will be a briefing for all the confirmed new students.
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: St. Ignatius Room, Basement
All Classes for Semester 1, 2022 commence
All morning classes (physical) and evening classes (online) for the Semester 1, 2022 will commence. Please login to the Student Portal to verify your timetable. Contact our Student Manager for more info.
Academic Year Opening Mass
All are welcome to participate in our Academic Year 2022 Opening Mass presided by our Archbishop William Goh at 7:30 pm in the Church of St. Joseph (BT). Registration is required.
For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Dated: 02-Oct-2021
Main Gates of the Campus
Please note that w.e.f. 19-Aug-2021, the main gates of St. Joseph Church will remain open from 8:30am to 6.30pm (Monday to Friday). Students and visitors to CTIS Office and Library must make necessary arrangements with the relevant staff at least one day before your visit.
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Dated: 19-Aug-2021
Main Gates remain Closed
Please note that with the introduction of the new Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), the main gates of St. Joseph Church will remain closed w.e.f. 19-July-2021 until further notice. All Students and visitors to CTIS Office and Library must make necessary arrangements with the relevant staff at least one day before your visit.
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
Dated: 19-Jul-2021
Dates to Remember:
New Student Briefing
There will be a briefing for all the confirmed new students.
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: St. Ignatius Room, Basement
Evening Classes for Semester 2, 2021 commence
All evening classes (online) for the Semester 2, 2021 will commence.
Please login to the Student Portal to verify their timetable. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Morning Classes for Semester 2, 2021 commence
All morning classes (physical) for the Semester 2, 2021 will commence.
Please login to the Student Portal to verify their timetable. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Registration is Closed for Semester 2, 2021
Please note that registration for all theology programmes in CTIS for Semester 2 of 2021 is closed. All applications received after 06-June-2021 will only be considered for the next intake in 2022. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Dated: 06-Jun-2021
Registration is open for Semester 2, 2021
CTIS welcomes applications for the Certificate in Theology programme for Semester 2 of 2021.
Click here for more information on how to apply or refer to our Prospectus. You may download a copy of our Prospectus here or obtain a copy from CTIS Office. Application forms can be found in our Prospectus.
CTIS Information Night is on May 6 (Thursday), 2021, at 8:00 pm via Zoom Meeting.
Closing date for all applications is June 5 (Saturday), 2021.
Dated: 10-Apr-2021
Message from our Rector
Greetings to the faculty, staff and students of the CTIS.
In 2020, we had a unique and unexpected situation brought upon us by the Covid pandemic. Physical lectures had to be cancelled and all lectures were instead conducted via Zoom. As many people have said before, every crisis is also an opportunity. But as people of faith, we can mirror that by saying that in every crisis, God is still there to guide us and show us the way to move forward. Despite the pandemic, the success and good feedbacks of the lectures on Zoom have shown us that a crisis can open our eyes to see and do things differently without compromising contents and quality of lectures.
I am heartened that our laity are still enrolling for the various formation sessions. In fact, this should be the best time for those who wish to attend faith formation sessions from the comforts of their own home. Zoom lectures have enabled students to attend classes from their homes and thus save a lot of precious time taken up for travelling. This is both an opportunity and a blessing. I encourage our laity to take this opportunity to avail themselves of this blessing to deepen the knowledge of their faith by simply enrolling for these Zoom formation sessions.
As for now with all the safety measures in place, I suppose lectures on Zoom will still be the way even as we hope that at some point of the year, students can return to physical classes. Although Zoom lectures have proven their usefulness, nothing can replace the experience of physical lectures where human interactions can take place, bonds can be forged and communities of people built. Perhaps, moving ahead a kind of hybrid lectures can be implemented. Similarly, in 2021, CTIS has to regretfully cancel our Inauguration Mass for the Academic Year in January as well as the Graduation Ceremony, customarily held in March. Let us pray for God’s guidance and blessings as we start a new academic year.
God bless you and keep you safe.
Rev. Fr. James Yeo,
Rector – CTIS
Dated: 04-Jan-2021
Dates to Remember:
New Student Briefing
There will be a briefing for all the confirmed new students.
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: St. Ignatius Room, Basement
Academic Year Opening Mass
All are welcome to participate in our Academic Year 2020 Opening Mass presided by our Archbishop William Goh at 7:30 pm in the Church of St. Joseph (BT). Registration not required.
Classes for Semester 1, 2020 commence
All classes for the Semester 1 of 2020 will commence.
Please login to the Student Portal to verify their timetable. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Registration is Closed for Semester 1, 2021
Please note that registration for all theology programmes in CTIS for Semester 2 of 2021 is closed. All applications received after 06-June-2021 will only be considered for the next intake in 2022. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Dated: 07-Dec-2020
CTIS Newsletter 10
Our Newsletter dated 1 December 2020 is released, highlighting the interesting stories from our academic community, statistics, book reviews and other related information concerning the Institute. Please get a copy of it from our website by clicking on the on the Newsletter button.
Dated: 01-Dec-2020
Registration is open for Semester 1, 2021
CTIS welcomes applications for the Certificate in Theology programme for Semester 1 of 2021.
Click here for more information on how to apply or refer to our Prospectus. You may download a copy of our Prospectus here or obtain a copy from CTIS Office. Application forms can be found in our Prospectus.
CTIS Information Night is on November 5 (Thursday), 2020, at 8:00 pm via Zoom Meeting.
Closing date for all applications is December 5 (Saturday), 2020.
Dated: 03-Oct-2020
Dates to Remember:
New Student Briefing
There will be a briefing for all the confirmed new students.
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: St. Ignatius Room, Basement
Singapore Polling Day
Public Holiday - No Classes
Evening Classes for Semester 2, 2020 commence
All evening classes (online) for the Semester 2, 2020 will commence.
Please login to the Student Portal to verify their timetable. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Morning Classes for Semester 2, 2020 commence
All morning classes (physical) for the Semester 2, 2020 will commence.
Please login to the Student Portal to verify their timetable. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Registration is Closed for Semester 2, 2020
Please note that registration for all theology programmes in CTIS for Semester 2 of 2020 is closed. All applications received after 06-June-2020 will only be considered for the next intake in 2021. For more information, please contact our Student Manager.
Dated: 06-Jun-2020
Registration is open for Semester 2, 2020
CTIS welcomes applications for the Certificate in Theology programme for Semester 2 of 2020.
Click here for more information on how to apply or refer to our Prospectus. You may download a copy of our Prospectus here or obtain a copy from CTIS Office. Application forms can be found in our Prospectus.
CTIS Information Night is on April 30 (Thursday), 2020, at 8:00 pm via Zoom Meeting.
Closing date for all applications is June 6 (Saturday), 2020.
Dated: 18-Apr-2020
Easter Message
Dear CTIS Community,
The Church basks in the light of her Risen Lord! Even amid the COVID-19 outbreak, with disruptions to daily life, work, and public worship, Christians still draw courage and hope from faith in the Resurrection of our Lord. We believe that Christ has conquered death itself, and is present with us in the Holy Spirit. This knowledge is the basis for Christian bravery in the face of earthly danger. But it does not result in reckless bravado, because it is founded on charity. While the faithful do not fear the virus, we are called to be prudent and to respect others who do – St. Paul taught us the valuable lesson that only knowledge grounded on love leads us to true freedom. (1 Cor. 8) So let us abide by the civil regulations of social distancing out of observing the Lord’s command to love our neighbour.
With the threat of increasing cases and a prolonged shut-in, our neighbours may be finding little cause to be hopeful. Here is where Easter hope is needed! As we rely on technology for our learning, so too we utilise the internet to maintain our social bonds. Participate in socially creative ways to help those who are burdened during this time. Christians can also be conduits of hope by being selective in their social media messaging. Instead of forwarding messages of dread reinforcing this fearful climate of mutual suspicion, choose to circulate inspirational and hopeful things. Through our prayer and communications, we reflect the joy and hope of looking forward to the time when we can restore, rebuild, and grow together again.
And please keep attending your online classes! Pray for us as we anticipate returning to our regular operations when the time comes. On behalf of the Staff and Boards of CTIS, I wish you all a Blessed Eastertide.
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia!
Arthur Goh
Academic Director
Dated: 13-Apr-2020
All Classes SUSPENDED
In view of the the current Covid-19 situation, CTIS has suspended all the morning and evening classes with immediate effect. All classes will be conducted online.
All students are requested to download, install and be familiarised with Zoom application. Please proceed to http://zoom.us/support/download website. Meeting code for the classes will be emailed to all eligible students. Classes will be as per normal schedule. Attendance is compulsory.
For more information on how to install and use the application, contact our IT Administrator, Rex Fernando at 6902-8708 during office hours.
Dated: 26-Feb-2020
Graduation 2020 CANCELLED
The Graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday March 14 is also cancelled. The CTIS Office will be in touch with graduates for further details on receiving graduation documents.
Dated: 26-Feb-2020
Please Note:
In view of the current Covid-19 situation, CTIS office and the library will remain closed until further notice. We are still waiting for the approval from relevant authorities. All staff, students and visitors are not allowed into the campus (618 & 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road). We will keep you updated on the status. Classes for all the students attending Certificate and Diploma programmes in Semester 2, 2020 will be conducted online and will commence from July 13, 2020.
Dated: 26-Feb-2020
Library Hours
Please be informed that during the month of December 2020, our library will be open from 10 am to 7 pm only. For more information, please contact our Librarian @ 6902-8711. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Our Library will be open from 10 am to 2 pm on 24 Dec 2019 & 31 Dec 2019.
Dated: 20-Dec-2019
Academic Year 2020 Opening Mass
All are welcome to participate in our Academic Year 2020 Opening Mass presided by our Archbishop William Goh and concelebrated by our rectors and lecturers on 10 January 2020 (Friday) at 7:30 pm in the Church of St. Joseph (Bukit Timah), 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678116. During this mass our lecturers will be professing their faith. Registration is not required.
Dated: 13-Dec-2019
CTIS Newsletter 9
Our Newsletter dated 1 December 2019 is released, highlighting the interesting stories from our academic community, statistics, book reviews and other related information concerning the Institute. Please get a copy of it from our website by clicking on the on the Newsletter button.
Dated: 01-Dec-2019
New Students Briefing
All new students are to attend the briefing on January 09, 2020, at 8:00 pm. Issuance of Student Cards will also take place on this day. For more information, please contact the Student Manager at janiceng@ctis.sg.
Registration is closed for 2020
Please be informed that the registration is closed for all programmes in CTIS for Semester 1 of the academic year 2020. All successful applicants will be informed by email. For more information, please contact the Student Manager at janiceng@ctis.sg.
SFX Seminary - Opening & Blessing
Our new building for St. Francis Xavier Seminary & CTIS at 618 Upper Bukit Timah Road (within the campus of St. Joseph's Church, Bukit Timah) was officially opened by our Archbishop William Goh on 22-Aug-2018.
This private event was attended by the priests including Msgr. Francis Lau, Msgr. Philip Heng, Msgr. Ambrose Vaz, Seminarians, the staff of CTIS, ALPS, Catholic Foundation, and some invited guests.
Please click here or visit our Photo Gallery for the photographs taken during the event.
Our New Premises
We have moved to our new premises at 618 Upper Bukit Timah Road (within the campus of St. Joseph's Church, Bukit Timah).
All the classes for Semester 2, 2018 will be held at this new premises.
Please refer to out Student Portal or contact our Student Manager for more information.
Nearest MRT: Cashew Station (Downtown Line)
Nearest Bus Stops:
43089 (towards the City): 67, 75, 170, 171, 176, 178, 184, 961, 963, 970
43081 (towards Woodlands): 67, 75, 170, 171, 176, 178, 184, 961, 963, 970
Our Library is Open...
We are pleased to inform you that our
Library is open now. All are welcome.
Working Hours:
From 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
We are closed on Saturdays,
Sundays and Public Holidays.
Registration is open for Semester 2, 2018
CTIS welcomes applications for the Certificate in Theology programme for Semester 2 of 2018.
Click here for more information on how to apply or refer to our Prospectus.
You may download a copy of our Prospectus here or obtain a copy from CTIS Office.
Application forms can be found in our Prospectus.
CTIS Information Night is on May 4 (Friday), 2018, at 7:30 pm at 55 Waterloo Street, Level 3.
Closing date for all applications is June 9 (Saturday), 2018.
A gentle reminder: With effect from June 2018, all our classes will be held at our new premises at 618 Upper Bukit Timah Road, adjacent to the Church of St. Joseph (Bukit Timah).
Inauguration Mass 2018
Inauguration Mass was held to commence the academic year 2018 at CTIS, Catholic Centre on Thursday, 18 Jan 2018. During the mass, the lecturers of CTIS and SFX Major Seminary solemnly pledged their Faculty Profession of Faith before the Archbishop of Singapore.
Around 100 participated in the mass which included the lecturers, seminarians, religious, both the new and current students.
Visit our Photo Gallery for photographs taken during the Inauguration Mass 2018.
Registration is closed for 2018
Please be informed that the registration is closed for all programmes in CTIS for the academic year 2018. All successful applicants will be informed by email. For more information, please contact the Student Manager at janiceng@ctis.sg.
Briefing for New Students
Date: January 12, 2018 (Friday)
Venue: Catholic Centre, Level 3
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Classes commence for Semester 1, 2018
Date: January 15, 2018 (Monday)
Please refer to the timetable for your schedule of classes.
Registration is open for 2018
CTIS welcomes applications for the Certificate in Theology programme for Semester 1 of 20178.
Click here for more information on how to apply or refer to our Prospectus.
You may download a copy of our Prospectus here or obtain a copy from CTIS Office.
Application forms can be found in our Prospectus.
Closing date for all applications is December 1 (Friday), 2018.
Getting Ready...
CTIS Newsletter 7
Our Newsletter dated 1 July 2017 is released, highlighting the interesting stories from our academic community, a public talk in Mandarin, book reviews and other related information concerning the Institute. Please get a copy of it from our website by clicking on the on the Newsletter button.
CTIS Newsletter 7
Our Newsletter dated 1 July 2017 is released, highlighting the interesting stories from our academic community, a public talk in Mandarin, book reviews and other related information concerning the Institute. Please get a copy of it from our website by clicking on the on the Newsletter button.
CTIS T-shirts for Sale
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