Course Programs

IBC offers 4 courses such as Certificate in Church Ministries (CCM), Diploma in Church Music Ministry (DCMM), and Bachelor of Theology (BTh), Majors in Pastoral Studies, and Christian Education, and Master of Theological Studies (MaTS).

CERTIFICATE IN CHURCH MINISTRIES (CCM)

Certificate in Church Ministries is designed for the lay leaders of the IEMELIF Church. CCM is a 30-unit course that is designed for the enrichment of their church ministries as dedicated and efficient leaders of the IEMELIF Church. The classes/sessions are held in their respective districts. CCM is designed for further enhancement of their leadership skills, church management, biblical interpretations, preaching competence, doctrinal and theological articulation, competence in Evangelism and Mission, and skills in Christian Education.

DIPLOMA IN CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRY (DCMM)

This is a one-year course with 30 units and 2 MEC (Music Enhancement Course) summer classes. It is designed to prepare and empower the students (Church workers and laypeople) in the field of Church Music.

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (Major in Pastoral Studies)

Bachelor of Theology, Major in Pastoral Studies is a four-year program designed to provide students with biblical, theological, and ministry foundations essential for leadership and growth as church workers, and for training and teaching church workers in a Bible School setting. (176 units)

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (Major in Christian Education)

Bachelor of Theology, Major in Christian Education is a four-year program designed to prepare the students for Christian Education ministries. Students will be able to gain an understanding of learning and teaching principles, develop skills and competencies in teaching, organizing, and administering programs. This program also addresses students’ need to be theologically informed and doctrinally sound. Students are also trained for the Bible School setting. (173 units)

MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MaTS)

1. RATIONALE

In 2004, the IEMELIF Church adopted a New Discipline through Church Discipline Convention. One of the major changes is about prescribed theological education for ordination or commissioning of Workers. To be qualified for Pastor na Sinusubok, 2 years of baccalaureate studies at IBC must be met; for Diakono, a graduate in Bachelor of Theology; and for Presbitero, the requirement is a master’s degree in theological studies. For the past 16 years, our Bible College has not provided its own master’s program; hence, the requirement has been relaxed by both Consistory and General Conference.

There are two major reasons for our inability to offer a graduate program: lack of faculty members with postgraduate degrees and an insufficient number of books as required by ATESEA. This year (2020), however, IBC can start offering graduate studies as an ecclesiastically approved program. Later, this program will be recognized by our accrediting partners, such as ATESEA. IEMELIF has produced faculty members with postgraduate degrees, and partnership with other faculty members is also feasible.

Almost all seminaries, both local and overseas, are offering online theological education. MaTS will also start as an online program and will be offered as a hybrid program after the COVID 19 Pandemic.

2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

MaTS is a graduate program that is ecclesiastically accredited by the IEMELIF Church and is hoped to be accredited by IBC accrediting agencies.

    • 72 credits without thesis
    • 65 credits with thesis

 

Scholarship Programs

IBC is offering scholarship programs to deserving students. There are three types of scholarship offered in IBC:

 

I. MERIT SCHOLARSHIP – Based on grades/talent/s

REQUIREMENTS

A. The student must not have any major offenses.

B. He/She should not get a final semester grade lower than 1.75 in any subject.

C. He/She should render 3-4 hours of work in the school on a weekly basis (not at the end of the semester). 

D. The scholarship grant may be withheld from him/her if:

  1. He/She gets a final semester grade lower than 85 in any subject.
  2. He/She commits a major offense.
  3. He/She accumulates a number of minor offenses throughout the semester. (50 hours)
  4. He/She fails to do her assigned work on 3 consecutive weeks without any notice.

E. He/She should be present in her classes 95% of the total number of school days.

F. He/She should be present in his/her Christian Service (CS) assignment on a regular basis.

G. He/She can only be excused for the following reasons (This includes school attendance):

  1. Sickness
  2. Immediate family emergencies
  3. Other reasons to be deemed excusable by the Administration

 

II. NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP - Based on financial needs

REQUIREMENTS

A. The student must not have any major offenses.

B. He/She should not get a Grade Point Average lower than 2.50 every semester.

C. He/She should render 6 hours of work in the school on a weekly basis (not at the end of the semester).

D. The scholarship grant may be withheld from him/her if:

  1. He/She should have 5.00 grade in every subject.
  2. He/She commits a major offense.
  3. He/She accumulates a number of minor offenses throughout the semester. (50 hours)
  4. He/She fails to do her assigned work on 3 consecutive weeks without any notice.

E. He/She should be present in her classes 95% of the total number of school days.

F. He/She should be present in his/her Christian Service (CS) assignment on a regular basis. He/She can only be excused for the following reasons (This includes school attendance):

  1. Sickness
  2. Immediate family emergencies
  3. Other reasons to be deemed excusable by the Administration

 

III. STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY DONORS NOT DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED  WITH IBC

       REQUIREMENTS

  1. The student must not have any major offenses.
  2. He/She should not get a final semester grade lower than 2.0 in any subjects.
  3. He/She should render 6 hours of work in the school on a weekly basis (not at the end of the semester).
  4. The scholarship grant may be withheld from him/her if:
  5. He/She gets a final semester grade lower than 80 in any subject.
  6. He/She commits a major offense.
  7. He/She accumulates a number of minor offenses throughout the semester. (50 hours)
  8. He/She fails to do her assigned work on 3 consecutive weeks without any

       notice.

  1. He/She should be present in her classes 95% of the total number of school days.
  2. He/She should be present in his/her Christian Service (CS) assignment on a regular basis.  He/She can only be excused for the following reasons (This includes school attendance):
  1. Sickness
  2. Immediate family emergencies
  3. Other reasons to be deemed excusable by the Administration

 

List of Faculty Members

 

BIBLE

Rev. Dr. Jaime Pante

Rev. Ferdie Mangulabnan

Rev. Emmanuel Bart Michael Kimwell

Rev. Josue Albaniel

Rev. Michael Noveno

 

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

Rev. Dr. Jaime Pante

 

THEOLOGY

Rev. Dr. Jaime Pante

Rev. Dr. Arvin Guinto

Ptr. Rei Lemuel Crizaldo

Rev. Emmanuel Bart Michael Kimwell

Rev. Marcos Guinto

 

MISSION AND EVANGELISM

Rev. Genesis Saludares

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Mrs. Sharonrose Torre

Deac. Ma. Luisa Padilla

 

CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Rev. Marcos Guinto

Rev. Dr. Arvin Guinto

Rev. Bryan Chester Cruz

 

INSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS

Rev. Dr. Jaime Pante

 

LITURGY AND MUSIC

Mrs. Sharon Caballes

Ms. Levi Marie Camballa

 

GENERAL EDUCATION

Deac. Ma. Luisa Padilla

Deac. Roussel De Guzman

Ptr. Rei Lemuel Crizaldo

Mrs. Joy Krishna Mugas

 

 

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