Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)

Designed for Pastoral Work, Missionary and Pioneer Church Planting Ministries

The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) is a three year program designed for pastoral work, missionary and pioneer church planting ministries, or preparation for teaching and serving ministries in the Indian context.

The program is built on a core curriculum that majors in Bible and Theology.

The student may also major in Pastoral Ministry, Missions, Church Growth and Christian Education.

A special effort is made to understand the role of women in the church and society to equip them to be more effective in ministry.

Program Specific Requirements

Higher Secondary Education12th Pass or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board/University

General Requirements

ChristianEach applicant should be a confessing Christian with evidence thereof. He/She should be an active member of a local church and possess a good reputation as a true Christian.
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation must come from the local pastor, previous institution, and a responsible elder from the church or community (no family members) who have known the applicant for at least three or more years
CallingThe applicant must demonstrate a definite call to full-time ministry and willingness to go to unreached areas to make disciples for Christ and plant churches.

Department Contact Info

Bachelor of Theology
India Bible College & Seminary,
Hebron, Kumbanad P.O.
Kerala – 689 547.
India

+91 469 2657776

mail@ibc.ac.in

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Duration:
3 Years

Entry Requirement:
Higher Secondary Education

Accredited By:
Asia Theological Association (ATA)

Medium of Instruction:
English / Malayalam

Core curriculum that majors in Bible and Theology

Download Application Form - English Malayalam

Are scholarships available?

Work Scholarship will be granted to deserving students. All students are expected to work daily for one hour or more, if necessary as part of their training.

Course List

B. Th. Orientation Curriculum

BSO 101 Introduction to Bible
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSO 102 Bible Characters Old Testament (OT)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSO 103 Bible Characters New Testament (NT)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSO 104 Story of Jesus the Christ
Branch 2 – New Testament

TEO 105 Fundamental Doctrines
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

MIO 106 Mission and Evangelism
Branch 4 – Missiology

MIO 107 Personal Evangelism
Branch 4 – Missiology

MIO 108 Missionary Biography
Branch 4 – Missiology

CMO 109 Spiritual Formation
Branch 5 – Christian Ministry

CMO 116 Personal Meditation
Branch 5 – Christian Ministry

COO 110 Developing communicative skills I
Branch 6 – Communication

COO 111 Developing communicative skills II
Branch 6 – Communication

ICO 112 Discipleship
Interdisciplinary Courses

GCO 113 English
General Courses

GCO 114 Scripture
General Courses

GCO 115 Work Book
General Courses

B. Th. Curriculum

BS 201 Preliminary Hebrew
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 202 Old Testament Survey
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 203 History of Israel
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 204 The Pentateuch
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 205 Old Testament Prophets with Special Reference to 8th Century Prophets
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 206 Poetical Books with Special Reference to Psalms
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 210 Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 211 Preliminary Greek
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 212 New Testament Survey
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 213 Synoptic Gospels with Exegesis of Selected Passages
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 214 Johannine Literature
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 215 Pauline Epistles with Detailed Study of Romans
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 216 General Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 217 Detailed study of Acts
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 218 Apocalypticism
Branch 2 – New Testament

TE 221 Introduction to Christian Theology
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 222 Systematic Theology I
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 223 Systematic Theology II
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 224 Incomparable Christ
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 225 Introduction to Biblical Ethics
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

HC 231 Development of Christianity up to 600 AD
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HC 232 Medieval Christianity up to 1600 A.D.
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HC 233 History of Christianity in the Indian Sub-Continent
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HC 234 History & Distinctive Teachings of Pentecostal Churches
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

RP 241 Major Religious Traditions in India
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 242 Modern Movements in Indian Society & Religion
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 243 Detailed Study of Islam
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 244 A Christian Witness to People of Other Faiths
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

MI 250 Pioneers of Christian Faith
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 251 Mission and Evangelism
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 252 Principles and Issues of Church Growth
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 253 Cultural Anthropology
Branch 6 – Missiology

CM 260 Character Formation and Personality Developments
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 261 Introduction to Worship and Preaching
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 262 Pastoral Care and Counselling
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 263 Church Administration
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 264 Pastoral Theology
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 265 Christian Education for Spiritual Formation
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 266 Spiritual Formation
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 271 Communication in Christian Ministry
Branch 8 – Communication

CMM 272 Mass Media in Christian ministry
Branch 8 – Communication

IC 281 Women in Christian Ministry
Interdisciplinary Courses

IC 282 Gospel and Culture
Interdisciplinary Courses

IC 283 Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
Interdisciplinary Courses

GC 002 Study Methods
General Courses

GC 003 Cross-Cultural Mission
General Courses

GC 021 English I
General Courses

GC 021a English II
General Courses

GC 021b English III
General Courses

GC 041 Hindi I
General Courses

GC 041a Hindi II
General Courses

GC 061 Work Book
General Courses

GC100a Scripture
General Courses

B. Th. Curriculum (Malayalam)

BSM 202 Old Testament Survey
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSM 203 History of Israel
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSM 204 The Pentateuch
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSM 205a Life and Ministry of Prophets Part I
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSM 205 bLife and Ministry of Prophets Part II
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSM 206 Book of Psalms
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BSM 212 New Testament Survey
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 215b Prison Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 213 Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 217 Book of Acts
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 215d Book of Hebrews
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 215c Pastoral Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 214 Gospel of John
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 215 aBook of Corinthians
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 215 Detailed Study of Romans
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 216 General Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

BSM 218 Daniel & Revelation
Branch 2 – New Testament

TEM 221 Introduction to Christian Theology
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 222 Systematic Theology I
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 223 Systematic Theology II
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 224 Incomparable Christ
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 225 Christian Values
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

HCM 230 Contribution of Select Leaders in Church History
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 232 Medieval Christianity till 1600 A.D.
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 234 History and Distinctive Teachings of Pentecostal Churches
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 233 History of Christianity in the Indian Subcontinent
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 231 Development of Christianity till 600 A.D.
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 235 History of Reformation
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

RPM 241 Survey of Major Religious Traditions in India
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RPM 242 Church & Society
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

MIM 251 Mission & Evangelism
Branch 6 – Missiology

MIM 252 Missionary Biography
Branch 6 – Missiology

MIM 253 Principles and Issues of Church Growth
Branch 6 – Missiology

MIM 254 Mission in Acts
Branch 6 – Missiology

CMM 265 Christian Education
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 261 Introduction to Homiletics
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 262 Pastoral Ministry of the Church
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 266 Character Formation and Personality Developments
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 263 Leadership Skills
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 264 Pastoral Theology
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 267 Introduction to Worship and Preaching
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 260 Ministerial Skills
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 271 Introduction to Communication
Branch 8 – Communication

CMM 272 Mass Media Issues
Branch 8 – Communication

ICM 281 Women in Bible Times
Interdisciplinary Courses

ICM 282 Influence of Gospel on Kerala Culture
Interdisciplinary Courses

ICM 283 Inductive Study of the Bible (Book of James)
Interdisciplinary Courses

ICM 284 Apologetics
Interdisciplinary Courses

GCM 002 Study Skills
General Courses

GCM 021 Communicative Malayalam I
General Courses

GCM 051 aCommunicative Malayalam II
General Courses

GCM 100 aScripture
General Courses

GCM 003 Health and Hygiene
General Courses