1. Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.)
1.1 Goals of the Programme
a. To prepare the believers, who are having only a secular
degree, to pursue higher theological education.
b. To train the student in the sound hermeneutical, and
theological skills necessary for accurate interpretation and application
of the Scriptures in preparation for effective Christian ministry.
c. To impart basic biblical and theological foundation to
the believers who wish to be more effective in their involvement in the local
churches.
d. To train the student in the methodology of research and
in the written presentation of his research.
1.2 Requirements for Admission
a. Experience of conversion to Christ.
b. A secular degree in any field.
OR
Mature candidates (25 years and above) without
a secular degree can be admitted after passing an entrance examination in
the following areas.
i.
Bible Knowledge
ii.
Christian Experience
iii. Proficiency
in English Language
1.3 Medium of Study
M.B.S. is offered only in English medium.
1.4 Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration of the course will be two years and
maximum will be five years from registration.
1.5 Graduation Requirements
a. Successful completion of 60 credits of course work. BBI follows the Credit system for its
programmes. In distance education each credit amounts to 30 hours of study
including all learning activities. Thus, a three-credit course involves
90 hours of study. This helps the student to understand the academic efforts
one has to put in, in order to successfully complete a course.
b. An assessment of Field education involvement.
c. An assessment of character, spiritual development and
ministry commitment.
d. Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less
than 15,000 words.
1.6 Subjects
Required for M.B.S. Programme
MBS-01
O.T. Survey-3
MBS-02
N.T. Survey-3
MBS-03
Bible Study Methods-3
MBS-04
Research Methodology-3
MBS-05
Hermeneutics-3
MBS-06
Evangelism and Missions-3
MBS-07
Church History-3
MBS-08
Systematic Theology-6
MBS-09
Homiletics-3
MBS-10
Christian Ethics-3
MBS-11
Thesis-3
MBS-13
Christian Education-3
MBS-14
Christian Leadership-3
MBS-15
Principles of Church Growth-3
MBS-16
Christian Discipleship-3
MBS-17
Basic Spirituality-3
MBS-18
Brethren Distinctives-3
MBS-19
Biblical Archaeology-3
MBS-20
Christian Apologetics-3
MBS-21
False Cults-3
MBS-22 Manners
& Customs of Bible Lands-3
MBS-23
Major Religions-3
MBS-24
Contemporary Indian movements-3
MBS-25
Life of Christ-3
MBS-26
Acts of the Apostles-3
MBS-27
Life of Paul-3
2. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
2.1 Goals of the Programme
a. To help the student to apply a consistent, dispensational
approach when interpreting the Scriptures and applying them to his own life
and the lives of others.
b. To train the student to make appropriate use of available
linguistic tools to secure most accurate understanding of scriptures possible.
c. To help the student to possess a store of biblical and
theological facts as a foundation for personal
development, teaching and further study.
d. To train the student in the methodology of research and
in the written presentation of his research.
2.2 Admission Requirements
a. Experience of Conversion to Christ.
b. A Bachelor degree in Theology, or a secular Bachelor degree with theological background.
2.3 Medium of Study
M.Div. is offered only in English medium.
2.4 Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration of the course will be two years for
theological Bachelor degree holders and three years for non-theological Bachelor
degree holders. Maximum duration will be six years from registration.
2.5 Graduation Requirements
a. Successful completion of 70 credits of course work for theological graduates and 100 credits of
course work for non-theological Bachelor degree
holders (secular graguates). BBI follows the Credit system for its
programmes. Each credit amounts to 30 hours of study comprising all learning
activities. Thus, a three-credit course involves 90 hours of study. This
helps the student to understand the academic efforts one has to put in, in
order to successfully complete a course.
b. An assessment of Field education involvement.
c. Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less
than 20,000 words.
d. Successful completion of an oral/written comprehensive
examination covering the course work and thesis.
e. An assessment of character, spiritual development and
ministry commitment.
2.6 Subjects Required for M.Div. Programme
MD-01 O.T.
Introduction-3
MD-02 N.T. Introduction-3
MD-03 Preliminary Greek-3
MD-04 Preliminary Hebrew-3
MD-05 Biblical Hermeneutics-3
MD-06 Research Methodology-3
MD-07
O.T. Theology-3
MD-08
N.T. Theology-3
MD-09 Introduction to Systematic Theology-6
MD-10 Person
and Work of Christ-3
MD-11 Christian
Ethics-3
MD-12 Theology
in the Asian Context with Special
Emphasis
on India-3
MD-13 Church
History-3
MD-14 History
of Christianity in Asia with Special
Emphasis
on India-3
MD-15 Survey
of World Religions-3
MD-16 Modern
Religious and Secular Movements-3
MD-17 Introduction
to Missions and Evangelism-3
MD-18 Introduction
to Communication: Theory and
Practice-3
MD-19 Homiletics-3
MD-20 Pastoral
Care and Counselling-3
MD-21 Thesis-4
MD-22 Oral/Written Comprehensive Examination-3
MD-23 Bible Study Methods-3
MD-24 Christian
Education-3
MD-25 Christian
Leadership-3
MD-26
Principles of Church Growth-3
MD-27 Christian
Discipleship-3
MD-28 Basic
Spirituality-3
MD-29 Brethren
Distinctives-3
MD-30 Biblical
Archaeology-3
MD-31 Christian Apologetics-3
MD-32 False
Cults-3
MD-33 Manners & Customs of Bible Lands-3
MD-34 Life
of Christ-3
MD-35 Acts
of the Apostles-3
MD-36 Life
of Paul-3
3 Master of Theology (M.Th.)
3.1 Goals of the
Programme
a. To help the student to demonstrate a general knowledge
of the Bible.
b. To train the student in the methodology of advanced research
and in the written presentation of his work.
c. To help the student to do in-depth research using primary
and secondary sources.
d. To develop the student’s ability to articulate and defend
the uniqueness and inerrancy of the Word of God.
e. To train the student to demonstrate high communication
skills necessary for an effective teaching ministry.
3.2 Admission Requirements
a. Experience of conversion to Christ.
b. B.D./M.B.S./M.Div./a Secular Master degree /a Secular
professional degree--with B+ grade or a high second division.
c. A proficiency in an appropriate language for the field
of study.
d. Ministry experience is required.
3.3 Medium of Study
M.Th. is offered only in English medium.
The minimum duration of the course will be two years for
those who join with B.D./M.Div. and three years
for those who join with M.B.S./a secular Master degree/Professional degree.
Maximum duration will be six years from registration.
3.5 Graduation Requirements
a. Successful completion of 50 credits of course work for
those who join with B.D./M.Div.
b. Successful completion of 80 credits of course work for
those who join with M.B.S.
c. Successful completion of 100 credits of course work for
those who join with a secular Master degree/Professional degree.
BBI follows the Credit system for its programmes.
Each credit amounts to 30 hours of study comprising all learning activities.
Thus, a five-credit course involves 150 hours of study. This helps the student
to understand the academic efforts one has to put in, in order to successfully
complete a course.
d. Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less
than 30,000 words.
e. Successful completion of an oral and written Comprehensive
examination covering the course work and thesis.
3.6 Subjects Required for M.Th. Programme
3.6.1 M.Th. in Systematic Theology
MST- 01
Biblical Foundations-Part I-3
MST- 02
Biblical Foundations-Part II-3
MST- 03
Theological Foundations-3
MST- 04
Advanced Hermeneutics -3
MST- 05
Readings in Theology-3
MST- 06
Research Methodology and Theological
Research-3
MST- 07
Advanced Bibliology-3
MST- 08
Advanced Apologetics-3
MST- 09
Eschatology-3
MST- 10
Christology and Soteriology- 3
MST- 11
Pneumatology and Spiritual Gifts-3
MST- 12
Ecclesiology and Ecumenism-3
MST- 13
Dispensationalism-3
MST- 14
Thesis-6
MST- 15
Oral and Written Comprehensive Examination-5
MST- 16
Historical Theology-3
MST- 17
Contemporary Theology-3
MST- 18
O.T. Theology-3
MST- 19
N.T. Theology-3
MST- 20
Dogmatic Theology-3
MST- 21
Indian Christian Theology-3
MST- 22
Biblical Theology of Missions-3
MST- 23
Charismatic Movements-3
MST- 24
Comparative Theology-3
MST- 25
Biblical Archaeology-3
MST-26
Christian Ethics-3
MST-27
Evangelism and Missions-3
MST-28
Bible Study Methods-3
MST-29
Church History-5
MST-30
Pastoral Care and Counselling-3
MST-31
Christian Education-3
MST-32
Christian Leadership-3
MST-33
Principles of Church Growth-3
MST-34
Christian Discipleship-3
MST-35
Basic Spirituality-3
MST-36
Brethren Distinctives-3
MST-37
False Cults-3
MST-38
Manners & Customs of Bible Lands-3
MST-39
Major Religions-5
MST-40
Contemporary Indian movements-3
MST-41
Life of Christ-3
MST-42
Acts of the Apostles-3
MST-43
Life of Paul-3
MOT-02
Biblical Foundations-Part II-3
MOT-03
Theological Foundations-3
MOT-04
Advanced Hermeneutics-3
MOT-05
Readings in O.T. -3
MOT-06
Research Methodology and O.T. Research-3
MOT-07
Advanced Bibliology-3
MOT-08
Advanced Apologetics-3
MOT-09
O.T. Introduction-3
MOT-10
O.T. History-3
MOT-11
Exposition of Pentateuch-3
MOT-12
O.T. Theology-3
MOT-13
Dispensationalism-3
MOT-14
Thesis-6
MOT-15
Comprehensive Examination-5
ELECTIVES
MOT-16
History of Israel-3
MOT-17
Exposition of O.T. Historical Books-3
MOT-18
Exposition of O.T. Poetical Books-3
MOT-19
Exposition of Major Prophets-3
MOT-20
Exposition of Minor Prophets-3
MOT-21
Critical Study on O.T. Higher Criticism -3
MOT-22
Biblical Archaeology-3
MOT-23
Inter-testamental Period-3
MOT-24
Christ in the O.T.-3
MOT-25
Typology-3
Additional Subjects
for those who join with Secular Master degree/Professional degree (Select
any 20 Credit Hours)
MOT-26
Christian Ethics-3
MOT-27
Evangelism and Missions-3
MOT-28
Bible Study Methods-3
MOT-29
Church History-5
MOT-30
Pastoral Care and Counselling-3
MOT-31
Christian Education-3
MOT-32
Christian Leadership-3
MOT-33
Principles of Church Growth-3
MOT-34
Christian Discipleship-3
MOT-35
Basic Spirituality-3
MOT-36
Brethren Distinctives-3
MOT-37
False Cults-3
MOT-38
Manners & Customs of Bible Lands-3
MOT-39
Major Religions-5
MOT-40
Contemporary Indian movements-3
MOT-41
Life of Christ-3
MOT-42
Acts of the Apostles-3
MOT-43
Life of Paul-3
MNT-02
Biblical Foundations- Part II-3
MNT-03
Theological Foundations-3
MNT-04
Advanced Hermeneutics-3
MNT-05
Readings in N.T.-3
MNT-06
Research Methodology and N.T.
Research-3
MNT-07
Advanced Bibliology-3
MNT-08
Advanced
Apologetics-3
MNT-09
N.T. Introduction-3
MNT-10
N.T. History-3
MNT-11
N.T. Theology-3
MNT-12
Exposition
of Pauline Epistles-3
MNT-13
Dispensationalism-3
MNT-14
Thesis-6
MNT-15
Comprehensive
Examination-5
MNT-16
Life and Ministry of Paul -3
MNT-17
Early Church History-3
MNT-18
Exposition of Synoptic Gospel and Acts-3
MNT-19
Exposition of Johannine Writings-3
MNT-20
Exposition of General Epistles and Revelation-3
MNT-21
Critical Study on N.T. Higher Criticism-3
MNT-22
Textual Criticism of the N.T.-3
MNT-23
Biblical Archaeology-3
MNT-24
Inter-testamental Period-3
MNT-25
Life of Christ-3
Additional Subjects
for those who join with Secular Master degree/Professional degree (Select
any 20 Credit Hours)
MNT-26
Christian Ethics-3
MNT-27
Evangelism and Missions-3
MNT-28
Bible Study Methods-3
MNT-29
Church History-5
MNT-30
Pastoral Care and Counselling-3
MNT-31
Christian Education-3
MNT-32
Christian Leadership-3
MNT-33
Principles of Church Growth-3
MNT-34
Christian Discipleship-3
MNT-35
Basic Spirituality-3
MNT-36
Brethren Distinctives-3
MNT-37
False Cults-3
MNT-38
Manners & Customs of Bible Lands-3
MNT-39
Major Religions-5
MNT-40
Contemporary Indian movements-3
MNT-41
Typology-3