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                                                         ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

B.Th. - Bachelor of Theology
 [Time Limit-  3 years from the Date of Registration]

I. TOPICAL BIBLE COURSES   Credit Hours
1. Spiritual Growth & Discipleship x 3
2. Living by Faith & Biblical Principles on Giving x 3
3. Wisdom of God & Power of God x 3
4. Divine Prosperity & Divine Health and Healing x 3
5. Prayer and God's Will x 3
6. Anointing x 3
 
II. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
1. Major Prophets x 3
2. Pauline Epistles x 3
3. Pentateuch x 3
4. Revelation x 3
 
III. BIBLE RESEARCH COURSES    
1. Bible Archaeology x 3
2. Gifts of the Holy Spirit x 3
3. Book of Acts x 3
4. Synoptic Gospels x 3
     
IV. GENERAL THEOLOGICAL&BIBLE COURSES    
1. Theology x 3
2. Hermeneutics x 3
3. Church Management x 3
4. Christian Counseling x 3
5. Apologetics x 3
6. Homiletics x 3
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.

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.4000/-
Registration Fees     : Rs.  200/-
Graduation Fees      : Rs.  250/-

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 the 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.

Click the link given below to find the:
List of Adjunct Faculty Members