ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATE
Programs are available to all individuals
DIPLOMA
Admission into Diploma Programs can be achieved by fulfilling one of the following requirements:
- Proof of the successful completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Successfully complete a Certificate program from a recognized institution, accumulating a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Accomplish 30 credit hours in any of the Certificate programs offered by MBVC.
BACHELORS
Admission into Bachelor’s Degree Programs can be achieved by fulfilling one of the following requirements:
- Documentation of Diploma achievement.
- Completion of an Associate Degree.
- Successful fulfillment of an Advanced Diploma or Degree from a reputable institution.
MASTERS
Admission into Master’s Degree Programs can be achieved by fulfilling the following requirements:
- Evidence of the successful completion of a Bachelor’s program in Biblical Studies, Theology, or Ministry from a reputable institution is required. If your Bachelor’s Degree is in a field outside of Biblical Studies, Theology, Ministry, or Christian Counselling, you may need to fulfill the entry requirements for the Masters program by completing specific FODMBC elective courses, including Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Leadership, and Christian Counselling.
DOCTORATE
- Admission into Doctoral Degree Programs can be achieved by fulfilling the following requirements:
- A Master’s degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, or Christian Ministry from a reputable institution is required, along with a dissertation ranging from a minimum of 12,000 words to a maximum of 80,000 words. In the event that a candidate possesses a Master’s Degree in a field outside of the aforementioned courses, they may need to fulfill the entry requirements for the Doctoral program by completing relevant elective courses offered by FODMBC to achieve the necessary
credit average.
- A Master’s degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, or Christian Ministry from a reputable institution is required, along with a dissertation ranging from a minimum of 12,000 words to a maximum of 80,000 words. In the event that a candidate possesses a Master’s Degree in a field outside of the aforementioned courses, they may need to fulfill the entry requirements for the Doctoral program by completing relevant elective courses offered by FODMBC to achieve the necessary
ORDINATION, CERTIFICATION & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
To become ordained, candidates need a recommendation from their home Church Pastor. If they were ordained previously, they must submit an ordination package for review.
The admission requirements for ordination include:
- Completing a Diploma in Theology or similar qualifications at FODMBCS or another respected institution.
- Providing three references: one from a Pastoral figure, one from a friend, and one professional reference.
- Being in good standing with their home Church.
For enrollment in this program, at least one pastoral reference is required, and it must come from the candidate’s active church.
CREDIT TRANSFER
FODMBCS has the capability to accept credit transfers from recognized and accredited institutions like colleges, seminaries, Christian universities, and the like. For a course to be eligible for transfer, it must
match in content and requirements with courses offered by Faith Open Door Ministries Bible College and Seminary. Additionally, all credits intended for transfer must be documented on an official transcript.
(However, the transfer of credits is limited to a maximum of 30 credit hours, inclusive of any life experience credits.)
LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDITS
At FODMBCS, degrees are earned through coursework and recognizing life experience. Pastors and ministry leaders without formal credentials can get credit for their service. Applicants need over 5 years in ministry, two pastoral references, and proof of experience like authored books or mission trips. However, only up to 30 credits can be earned this way, not a full degree. This helps students earn accredited ministry degrees faster.
- Applicants must have had more than 5 years in a recognized position in ministry;
- Provide a minimum of 2 Pastoral references;
- Life experience which could include such things as books authored, mission trips, classes taught, outreach ministries, ministries within a church, etc., must be documented along with the years they occurred and submitted for evaluation; and
- Life experience credit cannot be given for an entire degree but is limited to a maximum of 30 credit hours.
