Degree Course
Graduate of Theology at SBBC
Graduate of Theology Program
A comprehensive three-year study program for full-time Bible College students
Requirements for Full-time Study
The prospective student is assessed according to academic background, physical and moral character, and personal testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prospective students must be 18 years or completed H.S.C. or equivalent and have the full consent of their Pastor to be considered.
The prospective student must be able to fulfill the scriptural qualifications for spiritual leadership as set out in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1 to enter SBBC for full-time study.
He or she should exhibit an earnest desire to serve Christ and be able to present acceptable evidence that his or her calling or purpose is genuine.
Candidates should be congenial, cooperative and willing to submit to the rules and regulations of the College.
Students who are admitted must agree in writing to abide by the standards of this institution as found in the Student Handbook.
The college reserves the right to refuse admission or re-admission to any student or prospective student.
Students must be a member of an Independent Baptist Church that is doctrinally and philosophically in agreement with the college ministry.
Students must faithfully attend all the main services and be actively involved within the church ministry.
Application Process
Each applicant for admission to the College must submit the following to the Principal:
Application form
This can be obtained by contacting SBBC or on our website. This is a form concerning general information, academic background, financial standing, and personal data.
Achievements
A copy of all educational certificates evidencing a candidate's academic achievements. This would include a school certificate, diplomas or degrees.
Proof of identity
Each applicant is expected to include a passport-sized photograph (approx 5cm x 5cm) with his or her application for admission.
Pastor's recommendation form
This form is included with the registration forms but is to be mailed directly to the college by the applicant's pastor.
Referees
Two further personal character references must be supplied.
Notification & Registration
Students must submit all the required application forms before being officially accepted as regular students. Once the forms have been received and evaluated, the applicant will be notified concerning his/her acceptance.
On Registration Day textbooks are purchased, fees are paid, and general instructions are given.
Terms & Conditions
To be recommended for a Graduate of Theology, students must have completed a minimum of 96 semester hours of academic study.
Satisfactory Christian service in their local church is also a requirement.
It should be noted that only those students who have satisfactorily completed all the required classes in this course will be eligible to graduate.
This is normally a three-year study program for full-time Bible College students.
SBBC is a ministry of Metropolitan Baptist Church and is not accredited by a government body.
What the Bible Says
"This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil."