ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES


COURSES OFFERED:

» B.D. (Bachelor of Divinity), a Four Years degree programme.

» B.Th. (Bachelor of Theology), a Three Years degree programme.

» Integrated B.Th. Course, a Four Years degree programme.

» Certificate in Oneness Pentecostal Studies (COPS) a One Year Course.

» B. Min. (Bachelor of Ministry) a One Year Course.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

English is the medium of instruction in this College. Therefore, a reasonably high standard of proficiency in English is expected from the students who would like to enroll.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR B.D. COURSE:

Four Years B.D. course:

» Candidates with Bachelor Degree or higher degree of any recognized College or University are qualified for admission to the course leading to the B.D degree.

» B.D. Degree Programme for Ministers/Mature candidates: Full-time Pastor having an experience of at least five years of Pastoral Ministry and who completed higher secondery education (i.e. Class 12 or its equivalent) .

» B.D. Degree Programme for Ministers/Mature candidates: Full-time Pastor having an experience of at least ten years of Pastoral Ministry with C. Th. from CBC affiliated training instiutions.

Three Years B.D. course:

» Candidates with B. Th. from any Theological College or Bible Institutions with a residential programme of at least three years.

» B.D. Degree Programme for Ministers/Mature candidates: Full-time Pastor having an experience of at least five years of Pastoral Ministry and with Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution.

Two Years B.D. course:

» Candidates with B. Th. from Calvary Bible College as a residential student.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR B.TH. COURSE:

» Candidates with 10+2 passed or higher degree of any recognized College or University are qualified for admission to the course leading to the B.Th degree.

» B.Th. Degree Programme for Ministers/Mature candidates: The College admits to a full B.Th. degree program for mature candidates, who are involved (who had served as fulltime pastors in the church) in a full time pastoral ministry in the church not less than five years, but lack the formal academic qualifications, on the recommendation of the Faculty following proper screening process, and subject to passing the entrance examination conducted by the College.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR INTEGRATED B.TH. COURSE:

» Candidates with Matriculation or higher degree of any recognized College or University are qualified for admission to the course leading to the Integrated B.Th. degree programme.

» Eligible candidates graduated from District Bible School Courses (securing a total mark of 75%) under the UPC (NEI) are qualified for admission to Integrated B.Th. degree course.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR COPS COURSE:

» Candidates with B.Th. degree course or higher from a recognised theological institution will be qualified for admission to the COPS course on the recommendation of the Faculty following proper screening process, and subject to passing the entrance examination conducted by the College. However, each case shall be decided by the Faculty on its merits. No student shall be eligible for the degree unless he/she has spent at least one full academic year in the College.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR B. MIN.COURSE:

» Full-time ministerial experiences or Pastoral Ministry of at least two years under the United Pentecostal Church of North East India.

ADMISSION


ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:

All candidates seeking admission must go through the entrance examinations, as described below:-

» Dates: Entrance examinations are held once a year during the month of May. And classes will be started from June

» Centres: The examinations are conducted in the Calvary Bible College, Shillong, Meghalaya and General Headquarters of the United Pentecostal Church of North East India, Mualpui, Aizawl, Mizoram.

» Subjects: The entrance examination will consist of the following three papers:-

PERSONAL INTERVIEW:

All candidates after entrance examination will normally be required to appear for a personal interview at the College or appointed places.

COLLEGE PRIZES

In order to further challenge students to improve their all round development, the college offers various prizes in different disciplines to the deserving students. These include:

º E.L Schism's Award - Academic Proficiency Award
º R.A. Dover's - Best Student in All-Round Development
º Lalhminglian's Award - Topper in Biblical Studies
º Lera's Award- Topper in Systematic Theology
º Lienzahel's Award- Topper in OT Studies
º Vankunga's Award- Topper in NT Studies
º Topper in Theology & Ethics
º Topper in Missions & Evangelism
º Topper in Church History
º Topper in Christian Ministry
º Topper in Religion & Culture
º Topper in Christian Education
º Toppers in Linguistic Studies
º 100 % Class Attendance Holder
º Most Improved Student
º Best Student in Etiquette
º Topper in Practical Ministry
º Best Contribution in Worship
º Topper in Hebrew Grammer
º Topper in Greek Grammar
º Best Hosteller
º Best Preacher
º Best Student in Social Work

E.L. Schism's Award with a cash ₹ 1000/- will be given to a student who tops the three/four years academic courses without any Retake during his/her studies.

R.A. Dover's Award with a cash ₹ 1000/- will be given to the Best Student selected under the following criteria:
1. Discipline - Dress code, punctuality, respect for teachers
2. Academic - at least 85% above
3. College activities and hostel life
4. Class attendance and participation


Lalhmingliana's Award with a cash ₹ 1000/- will be given to a student the topper in Biblical Studies.

Lera's Award with a cash ₹ 1000/- will be given to the topper in Systematic Theology Studies

Lienzahel's Award with a cash ₹ 1000/- will be given to the topper in Old Testament Studies

Vankunga's Award with a cash ₹ 1000/- will be given to the Topper in New Testament Studies.