Method of Study
IBU's curriculum is an educational format specifically prepared for long distance learning. That is the student can do his/her studies via mail, the internet, telephone and FAX. In some cases we make tutoring arrangements so the student can travel to our University. This is based on the financial need of the student.
This structure of studies and courses is dependent on the pace and time the student gives in order to complete it. All the degree programs are designed to fulfill the traditional educational requirements and are Theology from the Holy Scriptures and not man's doctrines.
This structure of studies and courses is dependent on the pace and time the student gives in order to complete it. All the degree programs are designed to fulfill the traditional educational requirements and are Theology from the Holy Scriptures and not man's doctrines.
Certificate Program:
The student will register with administration in the course work that will lead to a certificate. This course work provides the individual the knowledge and tools desired and needed to serve the Lord in ministry.
1 Year Program - 30 Credits
1 Year Program - 30 Credits
Degree Programs:
1. Associates in Theology
60 Credits (4 Semesters)
2. Bachelor's in Theology
120 Credits (8 Semesters)
3. Master's in Theology
The applicants for the Master's in Theology will need to have a Bachelors degree. If you do not have one you can study with IBU to receive it. The student is required to take the courses defined for this masters degree and write a creative thesis which he/her chooses or which IBU may assign. We accept transfer credits from other educational institutions, and we may give credits for work and professional experience, if the proper documentation is provided. The Master's candidate is required to write a Thesis, with a minimum of 100 pages, on an appropriate project and that is prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The thesis must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
4. Doctorate in Philosophy of Christian Ministry
With an emphasis in Christian Ministry, this degree program is prepared to help the student in all the knowledge of serving in Christian Ministry and Counseling. Student must have at least a Master’s in Theology. The Doctorate candidate is required to write a Dissertation, with a minimum of 150 pages, on an appropriate project and that is prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
5. Doctorate in Theology
The applicant for the Doctorate, must have a Masters degree in a similar field. This degree program takes approximately two years, and may change depending on the transfer credits from other educational institutions, and we may give credits for work and professional experience, if the proper documentation is provided. IBU offers three Theology Doctorates. Doctorate in Theology, Doctorate in Divinity, and a Doctorate of Ministry. The Doctorate candidate is required to write a Dissertation, with a minimum of 150 pages, on an appropriate project and that is prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
6. Doctorate in Christian Education
The student must have a Masters in a similar field. The time of studies is around 2 years, depending on the number of transfer credits accepted. This doctorate requires a Dissertation of a minimum of 150 pages prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
7. Doctorate in Christian Counseling
The student must have a Masters in a similar field. The time of studies is around 2 years, depending on the number of transfer credits accepted. This doctorate requires a Dissertation of a minimum of 150 pages prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
60 Credits (4 Semesters)
2. Bachelor's in Theology
120 Credits (8 Semesters)
3. Master's in Theology
The applicants for the Master's in Theology will need to have a Bachelors degree. If you do not have one you can study with IBU to receive it. The student is required to take the courses defined for this masters degree and write a creative thesis which he/her chooses or which IBU may assign. We accept transfer credits from other educational institutions, and we may give credits for work and professional experience, if the proper documentation is provided. The Master's candidate is required to write a Thesis, with a minimum of 100 pages, on an appropriate project and that is prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The thesis must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
4. Doctorate in Philosophy of Christian Ministry
With an emphasis in Christian Ministry, this degree program is prepared to help the student in all the knowledge of serving in Christian Ministry and Counseling. Student must have at least a Master’s in Theology. The Doctorate candidate is required to write a Dissertation, with a minimum of 150 pages, on an appropriate project and that is prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
5. Doctorate in Theology
The applicant for the Doctorate, must have a Masters degree in a similar field. This degree program takes approximately two years, and may change depending on the transfer credits from other educational institutions, and we may give credits for work and professional experience, if the proper documentation is provided. IBU offers three Theology Doctorates. Doctorate in Theology, Doctorate in Divinity, and a Doctorate of Ministry. The Doctorate candidate is required to write a Dissertation, with a minimum of 150 pages, on an appropriate project and that is prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
6. Doctorate in Christian Education
The student must have a Masters in a similar field. The time of studies is around 2 years, depending on the number of transfer credits accepted. This doctorate requires a Dissertation of a minimum of 150 pages prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits
7. Doctorate in Christian Counseling
The student must have a Masters in a similar field. The time of studies is around 2 years, depending on the number of transfer credits accepted. This doctorate requires a Dissertation of a minimum of 150 pages prepared in a scholarly and academic structure. The dissertation must be approved by the students counselor assigned by the Faculty of the International Bible University (IBU).
36 Credits