Academic Requirements
B.C.L. & B.C.M.
[Time Limit- 2 years from the Date of Registration]
Academic Requirements
B.C.L. & B.C.M.
[Time
Limit- 2 years from the Date of Registration]
| I. TOPICAL BIBLE COURSES | Credit Hours | |
| 1. Spiritual Growth | x | 3 |
| 2. Discipleship | x | 3 |
| 3. Living by Faith | x | 3 |
| 4. Biblical Principles on Giving | x | 3 |
| 5. Wisdom of God | x | 3 |
| 6. Power of God | x | 3 |
| 7. Divine Prosperity | x | 3 |
| 8. Divine Health and Healing | x | 3 |
| 9. Prayer and God's Will | x | 3 |
| 10. Anointing | x | 3 |
| II. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE | ||
| You have to select any 2 courses out of 41 courses listed in the Catalog | 2x3 | 6 |
| III. BIBLE RESEARCH COURSES | ||
| You have to select any 2 courses out of 42 courses listed in the Catalog | 2x3 | 6 |
| IV. THEOLOGICAL COURSES | ||
| You have to select any 4 courses out of 13 Online/Website courses | 4x3 | 12 |
| 1. Success & Fulfillment in Ministry | ||
| 2. Revelation Knowledge | ||
| 3. Theology | ||
| 4. Meditation of the Word of God | ||
| 5. Bible Geography | ||
| 6. Apologetics | ||
| 7. Biblical Counseling | ||
| 8. Hermeneutics | ||
| 9. Missiology | ||
| 10. Christian Leadership | ||
| 11. Church Management Principles | ||
| 12. 100 Theological Terms and Concepts | ||
| 13. Synoptic Gospel | ||
| 14. Pentateuch | ||
| 15. Homiletics | ||
| 16. Bible Character Study | ||
| 17. Eschatology | ||
| 18. Pauline Epistles | ||
|
V. SPECIALIZATION |
2x3 | 6 |
| 1. Ministry Ethics | ||
| 2. Church Management | ||
| Total Credit hours | 60 | |
| Life Experience Credit or Foundational Bible Courses* | 60 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 120 |
* 1.
For Life Experience:
A maximum of 60 Credit
hours may be given, taking into consideration the following factors:
1. Prior Theological Education and
Training
2. Ministry Experience and Exposure
3. Church Membership & Attendance etc.
The Academic Dean will scrutinize all the documents submitted by the students
reflecting the Criteria listed above, which are critical for earning Life
Experience Credit. Students who do not get 60 hours of Life Experience Credit,
will have to do some extra work in lieu of the deficiencies, as assigned on case
by case basis, at our sole discretion.
3. Substitution or
Waiver of Courses:
If you have already completed any of the courses listed above, or
if you prefer to take some other course, we will give you the option of
choosing an alternative course from the list of courses mentioned in our
catalog. Topical Bible courses are, however, compulsory. Some courses may be
waived or substituted, using our sole discretion.
4. Time limit for completion of the entire Degree
Program from the Date of Registration:
1 - 3 YEARS, depending upon the time that you put in. Extension of time will
be granted at our discretion, with or without additional payment.
5. Fees:
Course Fees :
Rs.4000/- (If you enroll in IICM Bible
College (Regd. in Chennai, India as
Educational Trust)
Rs.6000/- (If you enroll in IICM Theological College (Incorporated
in Florida, USA)
All Bank Drafts should be drawn in favor of "IICM
Educational Trust" and mailed to IICM Office:
IICM Educational Trust Office, Ruby Towers, 240 Velachery Main Road,
Selaiyur-P.O., East Tambaram, Chennai-600 073, INDIA.
6. Cost of Books:
A. Books:
For the Topical Bible Courses, Books will be sent by mail or it will be sent
online. For other books you may do one of the following:
1. Use the Local Library
2. Use our Internet Library
3. Purchase Locally
4. Purchase from us by paying the cost of the Book and cost of shipping.
5. Use the Bible as the Text Book.
B. Faculty Assistance: We
will provide necessary Faculty Assistance, to a certain extent.
If you should require or need further Faculty Assistance, we will let you
choose an Adjunct Faculty of IICM listed in our website. You may have to pay
some additional fee for this service depending upon the kind of assistance
you need and the time of the faculty member that will be required.
List of Adjunct Faculty Members