• Diploma in Missions and Church Planting (MTI)
• Diploma in Evangelism (ASE)
• Diploma in Theological Education (DTE)
• Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) a three years degree through correspondence
• Master of Divinity (M.Div) a three years degree
• Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) an evening college post graduation degree
• Master of Theology(NEW TESTAMENT)
• Master of Theology (M.Th.) in Missiology a two years postgraduate degree.

B.TH EXTERNAL STUDIES

Our external programme was initiated a decade ago under the title Paul’s External Theological Education. It was renewed and revised from 1997 according to the higher ideals and standards of A.T.A so that through these efforts many Christians will be discipled and made more effective instruments in the hands of the Master. It is a three-year degree course with English as the medium of instruction.

PURPOSE

The purpose, in offering B.Th external studies for the Indian Christians who are basically involved in secular responsibilities and who are not able to do their residential studies, is to prepare them to be more efficient instruments of God in Christian mission and evangelism. Our B.Th also serves as a firm basis to equip the students will qualified for further studies like M.Min, M.Miss, etc.

OBJECTIVES

The Bachelor of Theology course is designed to meet the academic need of the dedicated Christian candidates

to infuse firm foundation in Biblical teachings
to inculcate positive attitude towards the practical issues of the society with a true Christian perspective
to awaken and edify the hidden skills in diverse fields of study
to expose them to various trends of Christian Mission and Evangelism and 
to coach them to defend their Christian commitment and take active part in mobilizing the nationals for Christian ministry.

CURRICULUM

Examinations, Seminars, etc.,

Our three year B.Th., course consists of six semesters. There will be four papers in each semester and eight papers in each year. Students have to write their examinations at the end of each semester (November/April). However if they fail to write their first semester examinations, they can write the arrear papers when they write their second semester examinations. Examination dates will be announced accordingly. There will be a seminar on the subjects of the respective semesters, which will take place soon after their semester examinations. Once a candidate registers, he/she has to complete the B.Th., course requirements within five years. Students will be supplied with detailed notes of each paper, only after they remit the prescribed fees. They can avail the college library for their studies but they cannot check them out under any circumstances. However, they can have a xerox copy of the important books. A student has to obtain atleast 40% in each of the subjects. Each student would choose an area of interest upon which he/she concentrates more. These are the additional credit courses, which would be graded. In order have thorough guidelines all the students must attend the counselling seminar. This would be informed in due course.

Each semester we conduct a four-day contact seminar. Attendance is not compulsory. But the students who attend the seminar will be benefited as they listen to the class lectures given by the concerned lectures. Every student must write atleast one assignment for each subject, so that he or she may enter into the examination hall. However, students will not get any marks for the assignments.
I Semester contact seminar usually take place in last week of August every year.

I semester exams and II Semester contact seminar are likely to held one after the other in the second week of November every year.

I & II Semester exams are held in the last week of April every year. I Semester exams (Afternoon) II Semester exams (Morning).

III Semester contact seminar will immediately be followed by the April examinations

Only I, III & V Semester examinations are held together in the month of November every year.

II, IV &VI Semester examinations are held together in the morning session in the last week of April every year. I, III & V Semester examinations are held together in the afternoon session in the last week of April every year.

However, a special chance is given to attend the Retake Examinations for the students who miss or fail in the regular scheme of examinations. These examinations are held simultaneously along with I Semester contact seminar in last week of August every year.

Admission Requirements

Any Christian irrespective of denominations, religion, living in India, who has enough knowledge in English Language.

One has to complete 12th standard or its equivalent or 10th pass and two years of Christian training certificate with a good command in English.

A candidate has to prepare himself/herself to come and write examinations only in our college at the end of each semester or atleast once year.

Note: The final decision of admission is reserved with the advisory committee of the external study programme.

Purpose of the M.Div Program

To develop Christian leadership for the different levels of the Chruch-at-large with a vision and with skills; to develop Christian thinking, mobilize the church in ministry, and complete the responsibility of making disciples of all peoples within the context of our nation.

Course Objectives

To inculcate Biblical spirituality that will emerge in every aspect of their lives and ministry.

To lay sound Biblical foundation for faith, practice and ministry.

To develop research skills that promotes a deeper understanding of Biblical truth of the Church, and its Mission within the various ministries in the Church.

To enhance leadership abilities for the various ministries in the Church.

To awaken the need for participation in missions with a focus on the unreached and unevangelized.

To inculcate a wholistic perspective of missions to integrate different methods in serving the whole man and his society.

Admission Requirements

University graduates with a second class, above 23 years of age, actively involved in some form of Christian ministry.

The candidate will have to pass an entrance examination in Advanced English and Bible.

The candidate will have to attend a personal interview with the Academic Committee.

The candidate will have to be recommended/sponsored by a church and/or Para Church Organisation.

“This is good and acceptable before God our Saviour-that all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth!” 1 Tim. 2:3-4

Introduction

This newest branch of the Hindustan Bible Institute & College is the Evening College, or the M.A in Biblical Studies program. Firmly rooted in the belief that HBI stands for furthering the gospel of Christ, the Hindustan Bible College branches out in yet another endeavor-MABS. The primary goal of MABS is to “Impart the knowledge of 
Truth” (1 Tim. 2:3-4).

Purpose

The purpose of MABS is to provide sound Biblical training to professionals, Church leaders and those who are interested in the Word of God. Since most of these professionals are working people, the program is offered in the evening hours to facilitate their needs.

Descriptive Objectives of MABS

To give sound Biblical training to lay scholars and Christian workers.
To reach that group of people who work all day and have time only in the evening to equip themselves.
To reach the working community that desire to equip themselves in the Word of God.
To impart the knowledge of the Word of God (1 Tim. 2:3-4).
To equip the saints to do the work of an evangelist.

Finance

MABS is structured to provide sound Biblical training in an affordable way. Therefore, a student is expected to pay Rs.800/- per semester. HBI does not offer any scholarships or stipend work for the MABS students.

Timings

The evening classes are scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00PM till 8:45pm. Each day, the classes begin with a time of singing and worship. Occasionally, a special seminar is scheduled to encourage spiritual growth.


Remember to send the following as soon as possible:

True copies of your educational credentials (Photocopies of them to be handed in at the time of admission)
Your testimony of Christian experience in one page.
Letter from your pastor regarding church membership and ministry.
Three copies of a recent photo.

Purpose:

The purpose of M.Th. in New Testament is to train men and women in proper understanding of the New Testament. The Church, a concept of the New Testament, suffocates without proper understanding and application of the New Testament principles. A student must have sound exegetical skills to interpret the New Testament so that he/she can make it relevant for the society in which he/she lives. Thus, M.Th in New Testament aims to equip a student in proper exegetical skills to interpret the New Testament and thus flame the spirituality of the local church.

Objectives:

There are three objectives to M.Th in New Testament:

The first objective is to give ample training to the student in Koine Greek so that he/she may be confident in his/her handling of the Word of God.
The second objective is to give sound exegetical skills to the students so that he/she may properly interpret various passages of the New Testament.
The third objective is to give basic understanding of the theology of the New Testament so that He/she will be able to apply those principles in the local Church.

Duration:

M.Th in New Testament is a two year program. Courses are offered in modular fashion.

Entry Requirement:

An applicant should have second class M.Div or its equivalent degree from an accredited institution. He/she must also have preliminary knowledge of Koine Greek. He/she must be proficient in English and willing to dedicate long hours to sound theological training and research.

Course Curriculum:

Subjects : There are two basic required courses; three inter-disciplinary; two language courses; two exegetical courses; and four biblical theological courses. There are a total of 36 credit hours. This will be combined with 14 hours of thesis research credit hours, totally 50 credit hours.

Required Courses: Research Methods (1 credit hour)How to write a research paper? (2 credit hours)
Inter-disciplinary Courses: Johannine LiteraturePauline Thought (emphasis on salvation SoteriologyBiblical Teachings on Wealth /Poverty)Christology(Luke-Acts) + MissionSpirituality of a Missionary/Christian
Language Courses: Inter-mediate Greek (3 credit hours)Advanced Greek Grammer (3 credit hours)
Exegetical Courses: Basic Bible Study Methods (3 credit hours)Advanced Exegesis (3 credit hours)
Biblical Theological Course: Theology of the Synoptics (3 credit hours)Johannine Theology (3 credit hours)Pauline Theology (3 credit hours)Theology of the General Epistles (3 credit hours)
Research - Thesis

The courses will be taught, as far as possible, in order set above.

Thesis: A student is required to write a well-researched and well-documented thesis of 25,000 – 30,000 words. He/she is to have the topic approved by the end of the first year. By the middle of the second year, he/she should have enough basic research done on that topic approved by the Dean of the program. At that time, a faculty will be assigned to guide the student through the research and writing process. The last half of the second year is completely dedicated to the thesis. A student is expected to put 40-60 hours a week on research and writing the thesis.

Graduation:

A student requires three qualifications to graduate with M.Th in New Testament. They are:

Approved Character: Letters of recommendation from the local pastor, Dean of students and supervising faculty are required to be submitted to the Dean of the program before the end of the second year for the student to graduate.

Excellence in Education: The student must maintain an A-average (or above 70%) in all the subjects taught in order to qualify for graduation.

Quality of the Thesis: The student’s thesis must not only meet the established requirements (such as page limit, maintaining dead lines) but also be well researched and well documented. The English should be exemplary, without grammatical and spelling errors. No forms of plagiarism will be tolerated.

Faculty:

Dr. Andrew B. Spurgeon will head the discipline. Courses will be modular. Visiting faculty from India and abroad will be a part of it.

DEVELOPING LEADERS  WITH A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW

After 45 years on the job…

Hindustan Bible Institute and College

is still serious about reaching the unreached

Master of Theology ( Missiology)

Course Purpose

To Prepare trainers of Cross Cultural missionaries with a view to empowering labourers among the unreached peoples. 

Course Objectives

For learners to be equipped with knowledge of the foundational subjects necessary to train cross cultural missionaries for field service 
For learners to grasp the vision for harvesting among the unreached and the burden of multiplying that vision among potential missionary trainers. 
For the learners to have a plan to use their knowledge and research to be strategically invested in preparing harvesters to reach the unreached. 

Philosophy

Attention will be given to the interaction of anthropology, theology, and church history in the context, of practical cross cultural missionary ministry. The course will seek to produce scholar – practitioners who see their future in serving the mission of the church among the unreached. 

Curriculum

The course is comprised of 10 total subjects including 2 subjects from each of the four areas plus 1 interdisciplinary subject and 1 research methods course. A serious thesis is also required. Potential subjects include: 

Interdisciplinary Course 
The Book of Acts / Gospel of Luke, and Missions 

Research Methodology 

Thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words

Administration Requirements

Testimony of Born Again Christian Experience 
Attested copy of B.D / M.Div Diploma ( 2nd Class) 
Minimum of Two Years Cross Cultural Ministry Experience 
Letters of Reference 
Application and Supporting documents should be in By June 1

Finances

The cost of the Program is Rs.20,000 scholarships may be available for the deserving candidates who apply early. 

Perspective

Get serious about reaching the unreached by preparing yourself to be a qualified trainer of cross–cultural evangelists and church planters at Hindustan Bible Institute and College. This program of study will prepare teachers of missions and trainers of Missionaries. Field missionaries can sharpen their skills to become more effective in fulfilling their calling, Also this course will be an excellent foundation for further studies in the area of missiology. 

Schedule

This two-year course will run on a modular basis beginning in July and continuing until April. Normally be completed before the end of the second year. 

Accreditation

Hindustan Bible Institute & College is proud to affiliated with the Asian Theological Association and what it stands for in terms of a balance of academic excellence, practical Christianity and conservative doctrine. 

The Ethos of H.B.I

Hindustan Bible Institute has been working for over 40 years fulfilling the vision of training Indians to reach the other Indians. The holistic vision of “ Reaching the Unreached “ is expressed in the multi – purpose, six acre campus of HBI which houses the academic school with its five different programs of study in English and others in regional languages. The campus is also the home to a orphanage, a crèche, a sewing school, and evangelistic radio studio and follow-up department, a research organisation, two churches, a fast growing church planting mission, and more. HBI is a non-denominational school that has staff and faculty and students from a variety of churches and organisational backgrounds. There is a commitment to a conservative evangelical view of the Bible and the true mission of the church in these last days. If you are serious about reaching the 4000 unreached people groups of India, then HBI welcomes you to come, train and return to strengthen your own church and organisation.