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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

B.MIN. - Bachelor of Ministry/B.Th. - Bachelor of Theology/B.D. - Bachelor of Divinity/B.B.S. - Bachelor of Biblical Studies
[Time Limit-  2 years from the Date of Registration]

REQUIREMENT SHEET FOR B.MIN/BTH/BD/BBS
Degree Sought: BACHELOR Degree  
Academic Requirements to be completed in IICM: Credit Hours
I. TOPICAL BIBLE COURSES 33
1. Divine Health and Healing  
2. Biblical Principles on Giving  
3. Discipleship  
4. Spiritual Growth  
5. God's Will  
6. Living by Faith  
7. Wisdom of God  
8. Divine Prosperity  
9. Prayers that are Answered  
10. Power of God  
11. Anointing  
II. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE 15
1. New Testament  
2. Joshua  
III. BIBLE RESEARCH COURSES 15
1. Psalms  
2. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit  
IV. THEOLOGICAL COURSES 15
1. Bible Character  
2. Theology  
3. Homiletics  
4. Hermeneutics  
5. Pauline Epistles  
Credit Hours for Courses 60
Credit Hours for Prior Theological Education/Ministry Experience 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.

2. Two types of Tests will be given
  
      A. True and False - Objective Test
        B. Essay Questions

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.4300/- (If you enroll in IICM Bible College (Regd. in Chennai, India as Educational Trust)
                                      Rs.6300/- (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