We train those who are already in a leadership or teaching position in their local churches and ministries. Learning with us means that you can apply immediately your new insights in your own context.

You don’t have to travel and stay away from your work or family. Instead, you’ll learn continuously something to share with your audience.

We think it is just fair to offer an opportunity for theological studies to anyone who is engaged in God's ministry.

Admission Requirements

The admissions deal with three different criteria.

  • First, we have to evaluate if you can study in English. As an ESL/EFL* program we don't require perfection in language issues, but successful completion of the program will be possible only if you can read the required texts and write at an adequate level. We use the text in your application and correspondence as a basis for initial evaluation, and later we follow up your ability to use good English in your writing.
  • Secondly, we are interested in your life and service as a Christian. We will ask some questions about your role in a local church and larger ministry context. Because our resources are limited, we want to focus on students who can really benefit from the studies, and who can make a real difference in the Kingdom ministry.
  • Thirdly, we must take your academic background into consideration. In general, you need some formal higher education as your background, or alternatively, you must be able to demonstrate your ability for working consistently at a required level.

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The eligibility criteria for the programs are the following:

First Certificate/Diploma/Bth -Track
Church and ministry requirement

No specific requirements. You must be an active and confessing Christian.

Academic background requirement

No specific requirements. You must be able to study in English.

2nd B.A. in Bible and Theology
Church and ministry requirement

These programs start from "3rd or 4th-year" level. Thus, you must be

  • A professional teacher in a Bible school or theological seminary OR
  • An officer in an ecclesiastical (denomination, mission) agency OR
  • A practicing full-time or bi-vocational pastor/teacher in a local church OR
  • An active lay-leader in a local church or interdenominational ministry

Please note that you need a Ministry Mentor who is committed to your learning goals and process.

Academic background requirement

For applying directly to our Second Bachelor program you must have

  • At least two years of studies in higher level, (i.e. undergraduate, college, vocational school etc. see here) OR
  • You must have equivalent competency level achieved in some other way (apprenticeship, long ministry experience)

If you don't have formal post-secondary education as your background, you can apply ONLY into the First Certificate program, and after completing your courses you can continue in more advanced degrees.

NOTE:

If you want to make the First Certificate Degree as your first academic goal in your studies, please apply to Certificate program first, and indicate your further goals in your application.

If you apply directly to Second Bachelor program you will NOT get Certificate Degree awarded upon completion of Certificate program courses.

There is only one application process: if you will be accepted into the Certificate program you are automatically eligible to continue with Bachelor's program after successful completion of the Degree Program requirements. The same applies to the graduate program: after successful completion of Bachelor's courses, you are automatically eligible for applying into the Master's program.

M.A. in Bible and Theology
Church and ministry requirement

You must be

  • A professional teacher in a Bible school or theological seminary OR
  • An officer in an ecclesiastical (denomination, mission) agency OR
  • A practicing full-time or bi-vocational pastor/teacher in a local church OR
  • An active pastoral leader in a local church or interdenominational ministry
Academic background requirement

You must have

  • A two-year (or more) undergraduate degree in a relevant Biblical-theological subject area for regular M.A. program (48 credits) OR
  • Any Bachelor-level undergraduate degree for Extended M.A. program (60 credits) OR
  • Our Certificate or 2nd B.A. degree before starting in regular M.A. program (48 credits).

If you don't have formal post-secondary education as your background, you must start with the First Certificate program as explained above.

In your application please express clearly what are your long-term study goals, and how you and your church are going to benefit from your studies.

We have outlined above the basic admission criteria for our programs. We will evaluate every application individually, based on your answers and supporting material.

* ESL/EFL = "English as a Second or Foreign Language"

56 thoughts on “Who Can Apply?”

  2. Stopped in S.6 and am currently working in my church as a mission coordinating would like to join the institute when given opportunity. Thanks.

  4. I would like to apply for the studies in diokoma program, if allowed. I am an Apostle and Senior Pastor of a Church here in Lusaka Zambia I will happly appreciate, and will use the acquired skills to help advance the kingdom of God by teaching the good news of our LORD Jesus Christ as per the greatest comandment.

  7. I was impressed by what you are doing to empower workers in God’s vineyard
    I am interested in studying for a MA
    I already have a Licentiate in Theology, Bachelor of Theology Honours and a Master’s degree
    I teach in the Church and at the University

  9. I am an elder at Divine church in Zambia and I often enjoy preaching the word of God . My main objective is to come up with my minstry . Many like listening to me . I need help in terms of studies.

  12. Praise the lord
    I am pastor Joseph Topno from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India I’m doing church planting ministry and I have completed my B.Th course I am looking for higher study so that I could learn more about God’s word

  13. Greetings in our Lord Jesus.
    I’m Phillip Mkweza from Malawi. I’m a local Pastor at Gathering for Christ Church.
    I’m so much interested in studying starting with certificate.
    Through the experience I have in leadership, I have discovered that doing this study will help me so much.
    And it will not just help me only, but many people of God whom I’m leading now.

    Please if God advises you to include me in this program don’t hesitate.
    It’s my great need.
    Shalom.

  17. peace be upon you.my name is abiriham keneni ,i refugee.i am looking for a supporter from your school so i hope you will stand by me ,he wants to give me full scholarship in school .thanks

  18. I am a pastor of a local church in my Country Ghana
    Please would like to start with Certificate level.
    Greetings in the year of Our Lord Jesus.

  19. After completing 2nd BA last year I had started on MA program. In that I had done Orientation to Theological Studies in English and finished Introduction to OT and began Intro. to NT, but I could not continue due to the recent COVID-19 and interruption on our internet access. My question is can I continue from this point?

    Thank you.

  20. Hai I was given an assignment to study the Keener biblical interpretation.
    I have just finished reading it but I am now lost. I don’t know how to connect back and continue. I am doing Masters in theology and the Bible.

    1. I am interested in your course, please furnish me with more information.
      I have Honours Degree in Educational Psychology. I’m currently teaching English for Bible and Theology(Theological English) at Morija Theological Seminary of the Lesotho Evangelical Church in Lesotho, Southern Africa.

  22. I’m Bishop Byamukama Emmanuel and a founder for church ministry called KAKUMIRO CHURCH OF CHRIST MINISTRIES , I would like to join this wonderful Bible study .

  26. I have MBA in business admi istration from Leadstar college in collaboration with Ashland university
    I have a BA in bi le and christian ministry. I have served on partime at churches at varrious services on my field of study.
    I have married on son and two doughters. Am 44 years old.

  30. I am an elder in a prayer group, which is lead by a Prophetess, who intends to ultimately form a church. I have always liked studying theology, but lack of finance impedes that. If given a chance, I would appreciate a certificate or diploma certificate course.

  31. Gideon Tandirerung
    Jul 18, 2022, 2:06 PM (2 days ago)
    to Admin

    I found on your website something very interesting and makes sense. I want to be your partner or affiliate, or your representative in my country. I intend to help many people in my country who want to study abroad but it is very expensive.

    Is it possible if you can provide an offer in the form of prices for each level, for example how much you have to pay for Bachelor, Master and Doctorate.

    For your information , I have studied in the Philippines, America, Canada and Europe. I have Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees. I understand the difficulties of following a traditional school. Your program is very interesting, of course many will follow because your program is still new in my country.

    If we can work together, that would be great.

    If anyone wants to contact me:

    email: gitapros@gmail.com

    Tel: 085156335868 My country code 62 (Indonesia)

    Expecting a positive answer from you.

    Yours faithfully

    Dr.Gideon Tandirerung, PhD

  32. I would like to study with you and know more about Lord and his kingdom. Iam a pastor at a local church in Nairobi. After a long time serving as a church secretary, my pastor saw an opportunity in me and started naturing me until I began to administer the word of God. After sometime I had to relocate to the other end of Nairobi where I began a ministry and I thank God who has seen me through for the past two years of serving Him as a pastor of the ministry. It’s time I would like to study full program.

  33. I am a young pastor I would like to study with your Institution starting with a certificate/ Diploma then going all the way to Degree.

    1. My name is Herbert Kitui Kisaka, a Kenyan citizen and a Christian servant in The Church of Christ with Elijah’s massage in the 3rd office of the Teacher stated in 1 cornthians 12;28 mission of Leadership, mission and MINISTRY OF Evangelist and Discipleship education. Professional teacher and preacher of Theology 1st certificate holder from Evangelical Ministries Institute and a first degree holders in education from Kisii university. Iam interested in working at both local church of Mwikhupo local church and Lutonyi assembly and the evangelist office at a required level.
      This is My application request for 1st Bachelor certificate in Theology training track.

  35. I request to pursuePhD in theology by research leading to Pastoral/Practical theology in particular preaching.
    I am with MTh and PGDE but retired pastor who still has been teaching theology at our college. I like your program.

  38. Being a shepherd, I am willing to equip and enlighten my mine spiritually to be able to lead as good shepherd of the people of God and not just like any ordinary leader out there.
    It’s therefore, prudent to enroll in your pool of knowledge and wisdom.
    Blessings.

  39. I am very appreciated your efforts for this platform which is related to the mission and the vision of the Jesus (preaching the kingdom of God. I humbly write to you so that help me how to start for the 1st certificate.

  40. I am a volunteer Evangelist of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi Salima congregation and am interested to undergo certificate studies in theology… I will be happy if my application meets your favorable consideration.

  44. Praise Jesus.Am a Ugandan and i delight in proclaiming JESUS name.
    Am seeking an opportunity for scholarship so as to increase in knowledge of God.
    Kind regards,
    Franco Tushabomwe

  45. I have a call of God in my life ,l would like to major Diploma in biblical study and ministry. Currently l am an evangelist.And l am under my local church pastor.

  50. I am a Practicing Assistant Pastor at Revival City Ministries International in Naivasha in the Republic of Kenya. I was called to minister through a Vision and Word from the Holy Spirit of God. Before the call, I worked as a military officer of the rank of a Major. I had to resign my commission to pursue the calling. However, time has passed since the calling came and I have learned that I need to learn and know in depth more about God who I speak about, to become a better fisher of men than I do now.
    In this regard, I would like to start from the certificate or Diploma program, If
    I qualify, and continue to learn to the highest level possible.
    Am able to understand and write concise English as well as speak it fluently.
    The course will help me articulate the word of God in a better way with clarity and confidence.
    This will endear the Lord to the congregation and bring conversion of many to choose Jesus Christ as their personal saviour.

    1. You are very welcomed servant of God.
      Studying is the only way to deepen our perfection in ministry.

      Studying will help us to share the word of God and manage the ministry and its resources correctly.

  51. I am a Practicing Assistant Pastor at Revival City Ministries International in Naivasha in the Republic of Kenya. I was called to minister through a Vision and Word from the Holy Spirit of God. Before the call, I worked as a military officer of the rank of a Major. I had to resign my commission to pursue the calling. However, time has passed since the calling came and I have learned that I need to learn and know in depth more about God who I speak about, to become a better fisher of men than I do now.
    In this regard, I would like to start from the certificate or Diploma program, If qualify, and continue to learn to the highest level possible.
    Am able to understand and write concise English as well speak it fluently.
    The course will help me articulate the word of God in a better way with clarity and confidence.
    This will endear the Lord to the congregation and bring conversion of many to choose Jesus Christ as their personal saviour.

  52. I would like to apply for the first certificate program, if given a chance to study I will highly appreciate, hence in return I will use the acquired skills to help chance the society by teaching the hood news as per the greatest comandment.

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