Academics
Accreditation and Affiliations
The programme that was previously carried by Caribbean School of Theology is now carried by Global University and is accredited by them.
The Assemblies of God Bible College is a member of the Caribbean Evangelical Theological Association (CETA), which is a member of the International Council of Accrediting Agencies (ICAA).
Unit of Credit Hour
The unit for calculating credit in college is the credit hour (semester hour). Each credit hour is based upon 800 actual minutes of classroom time. A three credit hour course meets for two hours with the lecturer and the third hour is used for Credited Reading Assignment (CRA) during the fifteen to sixteen weeks.
The Numbering System for Courses
The course numbers are to be used with the subject names on all academic records. A key to the interpretation of course numbers are as follows:
1.The first three letters: The Division of Study
BIB112 = Bible Division
THE213= Theology Division
MIN232 = Ministries
ENG, LIT, ITE, HIS, PSY, PHL, EDU, SOS, HSC, MTH, COM, = Core Education courses.
2. The first digit indicates the level of the course. The second digit indicates the recommended sequence for study within the division. The third digit indicates the number of semester hours or credit hours.
Academic Programmes
The Assemblies of God Bible College offers the following certificates and diplomas:
Associate of Arts in Biblical Theology
Diploma in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Diplomas, and Certificates
The Bible College reserves the right to issue certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in accordance with its academic programmes.
The Board of Directors may, either upon the recommendation of the faculty or at its own discretion, confer honorary degrees for extraordinary achievement, example, or service to the church, to scholarship, or the society.
Upon successful completion of a four year programme, a degree in Bible and Theology is conferred.
Diploma in Biblical Studies
The Bible College offers a three year programme of 90 credits leading to the diploma in Biblical Studies. The required credits are offered in six (6) semesters of sixteen weeks each.
Certificates
A certificate may be obtained from the Extension Campus after completion of the school’s curriculum. These credits may be transferred to the resident college in Christiana, Manchester as partial requirement for further studies.
Further Studies
Upon completion of the Diploma in Biblical Studies, students may desire to take a fourth year leading to a degree offered by the college in accordance with Caribbean School of Theology.
The Caribbean School of Theology in conjunction with Global University (USA) offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology and M.A. in Ministerial Studies through Assemblies of God Bible Colleges throughout the Caribbean.