Absolutely! Many students enter seminary with uncertainty about their career path. MIBC is a great place to explore your gifts and discern your calling for Christian ministry. Although we expect that anticipating students should have realized a sense of call and interest to pursue theological studies. The candidate should be a genuine believer and have experienced Christ in his/her own personal life as a personal Lord and Savior. Learn more about the eligibility criteria at https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/
It depends on your educational background, goal, time duration, and financial aspects. For more details, you can check our course details at https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/our-courses-2/
Yes. Mission India Bible College is accredited by ATA in 2021 for B.Th., and Dip. Th. programs. External Studies programs – B.C.S and Dip. C.S. are offered through SCEPTRE, Senate of Serampore College. Our college is affiliated with Mission India Theological Seminary, Nagpur, and Trinity Church International.
MIBC offers the following courses in both English and Malayalam Medium
English medium
- Certificate in Theology (C.Th.) – 1-year
- Diploma in Theology (Dip.Th.) – 2-years
- Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) – 3-years
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – 3-years
- Master of Divinity Upgraded – 2-years
Evening Batch Programs
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – 2/3-years
- Bachelor of Theology – 3-years – Malayalam medium
- Diploma in Theology – 2-years– Malayalam medium
- Certificate in Theology – 1-year– Malayalam medium
External Programs Offered by Senate of Serampore College (SSC)
- Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.) – 4-years
- Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip. C.S.) – 2-years
Please visit https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/our-courses-2/ to know more about the courses.
Yes. At present, we are offering all the courses through online mode with a well-equipped learning management system. Students can get online access to live classes, study materials, and other learning activities such as the submission of assignments and online examinations. The candidate should have a stable internet connection and electronic gadgets like smartphones, tab, and laptops, or personal computers.
Yes. We have a separate hostel for men and women. Right now, the hostel is closed due to the lockdown and Covid protocol instructions from the local government.
The Eligibility criteria for M. Div.:
- An undergraduate degree from any recognized University (or)
- Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.) Degree with ‘B+’ grade from any ATA accredited theological seminary
For more details, please see https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/master-of-divinity/
Three Years for M.Div Standard
- With any bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.
- With B. Th. Degree from any theological seminary
Two Years for M.Div upgrade.
- Th. with a ‘B+’ grade from ATA accredited theological seminary.
For more details https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/master-of-divinity/
A candidate who has passed 10+2 and completed 18 years of age. To know more about the eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) course please visit https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/bachelor-of-theology/
A candidate who has passed 10th Class.
Click here to know more about the eligibility criteria for Diploma in Theology (Dip. Th.) course https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/diploma-in-theology/
To know the eligibility criteria for Certificate in Theology (C.Th.) course please visit https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/certificate-in-theology/
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God.
- We believe that there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in our Lord Jesus Christ (God the Son), who is fully human and fully God, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in his personal return and glory.
- We believe that, for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ is essential.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling all Christians are enabled to live a godly life and proclaim the Gospel.
- We believe in the resurrection of the saved to the resurrection of life and of the lost to the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Students are required to bear the expenses for education such as, Recurring Registration Fee, Library Fee, Tuition Fee, Food & Accommodation Fee, and others (this structure applies to every course that offered). To know more about fee amount kindly contact the Office.
MIBC provides spiritual freedom to the students in developing their relationship with God through daily devotions, quiet time, bible reading, chapel services, fasting prayer sessions, counseling, along with supervision of a faculty mentor.
MIBC not only emphasizes on academic nurturing of students but also, focuses on students’ practical ministry. Students are given opportunities to be engaged in the practical ministry during the weekend and summer vacation. The department of practical ministry oversees the students and they need to submit the ministry report.
In order to develop research and analytical skills in academics, students are given presentation papers, research papers to research and reflect on by presenting in the class which would definitely help them in practicing their learning.
MIBC library has adequate facilities to access a good collection of resources which includes hard copies of books, electronic books, millions of open access resources, journals, magazines, and other multimedia resources. Online library access is only available to the registered students.
Yes. MIBC provides ministry opportunities for capable and interested candidates.
The best to apply for MIBC Kerala is in between the month of April – June every year. The academic year at MIBC Kerala begins in the month of July 1st week.
Eligibility:
• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University
• A candidate should have passed 10th Class and cleared matured candidate exam (as per the existing policy of the senate) with at least 2 years of ministerial work experience or Dip. C.S. or Dip. B.T. with 2 years of ministerial work experience Registration requirements:
• Attested copies of Academic certificates and transcripts
• Certificate of date of birth and the candidate must be ready to supply additional information and references that may be considered desirable in support of the application.
• Certificate of Church membership
• The candidate shall give in writing that he/she is not doing any course under any university/institution at the same time • Payment of fees
• Application submitted without any of the above requirements will be rejected.
• Nonattendance of BCS first year contact seminar will lead to cancelation of registration
Medium of Instruction: English.
Duration: Two-year Program
Eligibility:
- The candidate should have completed 18 years of age at the time of enrolment.
- Passed 12th class (10+2) with eligibility to enter a course of the University (OR)
- Passed 10th class with 3 years of work experience in Christian Ministry or any public service acceptable to the Senate.
Registration Requirements:
- Photocopy of the certificates signed by the Principal/Head of the Institution.
- A Birth Certificate or School leaving certificate evidence of the date of birth
- Payment of Fees The application submitted without any of the above will be rejected.
Medium of Instruction: English
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, we are running classes online. On the other hand, we are working to develop online education.
MIBC Kerala is an interdenominational institution. We respect all the denominations and consider every denomination as a part of the Body of Christ. You can refer to our statement of faith to know more. https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/about-us/
There are two options to apply for new admission.
Option 1. You can download the application form here Click to Download MIBC Application form
Click on the Download link above to download the application form and follow the instructions given below- Steps to apply offline.
Steps to Apply offline:
- Download the application forms.
- Fill up the form completely with accurate information.
- Attach the required supportive documents.
- Scan all the pages using the ‘Adobe PDF scan’ app from your mobile phone.
- Edit and crop the scanned documents if needed.
- Name the scanned pages with your name and place.
- Send all the scanned pages to the MIBC office email: <mibckerala@gmail.com>
Option 2. click on Apply Online link and follow the instructions given below- Steps to apply Online.
You can apply online by providing all the information and uploading required documents at https://www.elearning.mibckerala.org/apply-online/
Steps to Apply Online:
- Click on the link above- Apply Online Now.
- Scan and keep all the required documents ready to upload.
- Recent Passport size color photo
- Copy of Aadhar Card/Vote ID
- Copies of your educational certificates and transcripts
- Choose the mode of study.
- select the course to apply
- Type and fill the five multi-step online application forms.
- After completing the application form, click Submit.
Upon the verification of documents, the MIBC office will get back to the applicant within 2-5 business days.