Every degree and every certificate which we offer MUST be earned! We do NOT sell or give away our degrees and certificates. They MUST be earned.
The semester hours required to earn our certificates, degrees and diplomas may be earned through a combination of studies offered through CBIS and the credit we allow for your religious training and religious life work experience.
Studies through "Christian Bible Institute & Seminary" will not make you better than others, but it will make you better than you were.
No Classes To Attend
All studies are conducted entirely by mail. Therefore there are no classes to attend. You may live anywhere in the world or move at anytime without interrupting your studies.
Credit For Your Life Experience
We allow some credit toward degrees, certificates, credentials and diplomas based upon your religious life experience and religious training.
Grading System
A = 3.6 to 4.0.................Excellent
B = 3.2 to 3.59................Good
C = 2.18 to 3.19..............Average
Note: Below "C" is unacceptable for college level work and receives and incomplete.
Thesis and Dissertation Requirements
All degree students are required to submit a thesis at the end of their respective programs. The Master's thesis must contain between 60–100 pages and the Doctoral dissertation must contain between 200-250 pages. Note that approval shall be based upon theological content and literary excellence rather than length
Requirements for dissertations for each DEGREE may be changed at any time by the President at his discretion, upon variance of circumstances and life-earned experience of the student.
1. Test
Three Type of Tests will be given:
A. Fill in the blank
B. Essay tests
C. Multiple choice
2. Waiver or Substitution of Courses
If you have already completed any of the courses listed above, or if you prefer to take some other course of interest to you, we will give you the option of choosing alternative courses from any list of courses, listed in our catalog, relevant to your area of specialization, subject to our approval.
3. The Maximum Time Limit for Completion of any Degree Program is as Follows:
Bachelor's Degree........................4 Years to complete
Master's Degree...........................3 Years to complete
Doctorate....................................5 Years to complete
However, you may complete your Degree Program as quickly as you can, without any minimum time limit, if you make good grades and pass a special test.
4. Other Requirements
A. General Bible courses are mandatory for all Degree Students, because they are Practical to apply in one’s spiritual life.
B. Students should choose to register in a Degree Program of Ministry, Theology, Biblical Studies or Divinity, depending upon the following factors:
· The kind of Theological Training desired by the Applicant
· The kind of Degree which is generally recognized, accepted and preferred in the Church of the Applicant
· The Ministry Goal of the Applicant
C. It should also be noted that regardless of the kind of Degree Program in which students enroll, a wide range of options are offered to students to choose any Area for Specialization, and also to choose specific Courses in different areas of study.
D. For “Life Experience”, a maximum of 60 Credit Hours will be given, taking into consideration the Practical Experience, Prior Theological Education/Training and Christian Exposure.
E. Every Bachelor's Degree student must have a total of 120 Credits to receive their Degree.
F. Students Life Experience will include:
Church Membership, Ministry Experience and prior Theological Education such as a Certificate Course, Diploma Course etc. Credit will also be given for participation in Seminars,Conferences and or Retreats.
