I.
Theological Degree Programs Offered
IICM offers the following Theological Degrees by Internet, Correspondence, On Campus (Day, Evening or Week-end), Extension Centers & Open University in the following two tracks, and
You can choose any one of them or a combination of
two, depending upon your interest and need.
A. In the Traditional Theological Track
B. In the Pentecostal / Charismatic Track
C. A Blend of both
B.Min. |
Bachelor
of Ministry |
B.Th. |
Bachelor of Theology |
B.B.S. |
Bachelor of Biblical
Studies |
B.D. |
Bachelor of Divinity
|
| B.C.L. |
Bachelor of Christian Leadership |
| B.C.M. |
Bachelor of Church Management |
M.Min. |
Master of Ministry |
M.Th. |
Master of Theology |
M.B.S. |
Master of Biblical Studies |
M.Div. |
Master of Divinity |
| M.C.L. |
Master of Christian Leadership |
| M.C.M. |
Master of Church Management |
| M.B.A. |
Master of Business Administration (Church Management, Christian Leadership,
Non-Profit Religious Corporate Management, Bible College Administration) |
| D.D. |
Doctor of Divinity |
D.Min. |
Doctor of Ministry |
Th.D. |
Doctor of Theology |
S.T.D. |
Doctor of Sacred Theology |
Ph.D. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Biblical
Studies, Christian Leadership, Church Management
etc.)
|
II. Areas
of Specialization
| Apostolic
Ministry |
Prayer Ministry |
Biblical Studies |
| Men's/Women's Ministry |
Evangelistic Ministry |
Theology |
| Youth/Children's Ministry |
Prophetic Ministry |
Christian Counseling |
| Teaching Ministry |
Pastoral Ministry |
Praise & Worship |
| Old/New Testament |
Church Management |
Christian Leadership |
| Church History |
Apologetics |
Missiology |
Christian Education |
Comparative Religion |
Signs and Wonder |
or any other Theological
Field of your choice
If you chose to specialize in any of the above or
any other fields, you will have to purchase at your
cost up to 5 Text Books, at an approximate cost of
$10 - $20 each
III. Admission Procedures
Fill out the Application Form, which you will find
at the end of this Catalog and send it to us by email
or directly submit Online Application form.
You should send Copies of all required Certificates
and 2 passport size photos, after you receive the
admission letter
IV. Admission Requirements
1. Bachelor’s Degree
High School Education (Equivalent to 12 years of schooling)
plus a few years of Theological Education or Experience
in the Ministry.
2. Master’s Degree
An earned Bachelor's Degree in Theology or a Bachelor's
Degree in any field
(plus some Theological Education in a Bible School
for a few years or Ministerial Experience).
3. Doctoral Degree
An earned Master's Degree in Theology or a Master's
Degree in any field
(plus some Theological Education and Ministerial Experience)
If the applicant does not meet the minimum requirements
for admission in a particular program:
i. Admission will be Denied
ii. Will be accepted in a Lower Degree Program
iii. Will be required to do some Additional Courses
However, the applicant will be given due credit for
Life Experience and Ministry Experience, not exceeding
60 hours. If any course that we require has been already
completed in an Accredited Bible College, we will
let you exempt to take that course. But the Topical
Bible Courses offered by IICM, will not be exempted.
V. List of Courses offered by IICM
| 1. TOPICAL BIBLE COURSES
- 10 |
| TBC -1 Spiritual Growth
|
| TBC -2 Living by Faith |
| TBC -3 Wisdom of God |
| TBC -4 Divine Prosperity |
| TBC -5 Prayer and God's Will |
| TBC -6 The Anointing of the Holy Spirit
|
| TBC -7 Discipleship |
| TBC -8 Biblical Principles on Giving |
| TBC -9 Power of God |
| TBC -10 Divine Health and Healing |
2.
BIBLICAL STUDIES- BOOKS OF THE BIBLE -41 |
| BOB-1 New Testament |
BOB-11 Old Testament |
BOB-21 Genesis |
BOB-31 Pentateuch |
| BOB-2 Joshua |
BOB-12 Judges |
BOB-22 Ruth and Esther |
BOB-32 Samuel I & II
|
| BOB-3 Chronicles I & II |
BOB-13 Ezra |
BOB-23 Nehemiah |
BOB-33 Psalms |
| BOB- 4 St. Mathew |
BOB-14 Isaiah |
BOB-24 The Book of Daniel |
BOB-34 The Acts |
| BOB- 5 The Synoptic Gospels |
BOB-15 St. Luke |
BOB-25 St. John |
BOB-35 Galatians |
| BOB-6 Corinthians I & II |
BOB-16 Romans |
BOB-26 Thessalonians I & II |
BOB-36 Ephesians |
| BOB-7 Pauline Epistles |
BOB-17 Timothy I & II |
BOB-27 Titus |
BOB-37 Peter I & II
|
| BOB-8 Hebrews |
BOB-18 Jude |
BOB-28 Minor Prophets |
BOB-38 Major Prophets |
| BOB-9 James |
BOB-19 Song of Solomon |
BOB-29 Hosea through Malachi |
BOB-39 Revelation |
| BOB-10 John I, II & III |
BOB-20 Proverbs |
BOB-30 Numbers |
BOB-40 Job |
BOB-41St. Mark |
| 3. BIBLE
RESEARCH COURSES -42 |
| BRC-1 Living in the Kingdom
of God |
BRC-15 The Church |
BRC-29 The Christian Family
|
| BRC-2 Prayer |
BRC-16 The Second Coming |
BRC-30 Selected Readings |
| BRC-3 The Prophets and Prophecies
|
BRC-17 Life of Jesus Christ |
BRC-31 The Pentateuch |
| BRC-4 Pauline Epistles |
BRC-18 The Word of God |
BRC-32 The Great Men of God |
| BRC-5 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
|
BRC-19 Eschatology |
BRC-33 Hermeneutics |
| BRC-6 Bible Archaeology |
BRC-20 Homiletics |
BRC-34 The Women of the Bible |
| BRC-7 The Book of Acts |
BRC-21 Revelation |
BRC-35 The Book of Romans |
| BRC-8 The Book of Daniel |
BRC-22 The Book of Psalms |
BRC-36 Book Reviews |
| BRC-9 Synoptic Gospels |
BRC-23 Hell and Heaven |
BRC-37 Ministry |
| BRC-10 Proverbs, Ecclesiastes &
Song of Solomon |
BRC-24 The Judgment of God |
BRC-38 Christian Leadership |
| BRC-11 The Fulfillment of the End-Time
Prophecies |
BRC-25 New Testament Survey |
BRC-39 Biblical Studies |
| BRC-12 Old Testament Survey |
BRC-26 Church Growth |
BRC-40 Practical Evangelism |
| BRC-13 Christology |
BRC-27 Bible Truths-III |
BRC-41 Bible Truths-IV |
| BRC-14 Men of the Bible |
BRC-28 Major and Minor Prophets |
BRC-42 Pneumatalogy |
| 4. GENERAL
THEOLOGICAL/ BIBLE COURSES -92 |
| GTBC-1 Old Testament Survey |
GTBC-24 New Testament Survey |
GTBC-47 Major Prophets |
GTBC-70 Minor Prophets |
| GTBC-2 Life of Jesus Christ |
GTBC-25 Teachings of Jesus |
GTBC-48 Sermon on the Mount |
GTBC-71 Parables of Jesus |
| GTBC-3 The Great Commission |
GTBC-26 Christology |
GTBC-49 Soteriology |
GTBC-72 Church Management |
| GTBC-4 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit |
GTBC-27 Gospel in the Kingdom |
GTBC-50 Redemption & Salvation |
GTBC-73 The Second Coming |
| GTBC-5 Eschatology |
GTBC-28 Hermeneutics |
GTBC-51 Apologetics |
GTBC-74 Theology |
| GTBC-6 Christian Marriage |
GTBC-29 The Christian Family |
GTBC-52 Christian Martyrs |
GTBC-75 Christian Leadership |
| GTBC-7 Christian Counseling |
GTBC-30 Confessions |
GTBC-53 Liturgy |
GTBC-76 Prayer |
| GTBC-8 Fasting & Prayer |
GTBC-31 Worship |
GTBC-54 Praise & Worship |
GTBC-77 Praise |
| GTBC-9 Revival |
GTBC-32 Vision |
GTBC-55 Fundamentals of Music |
GTBC-78 The Church |
| GTBC-10 Church History |
GTBC-33 Church Music |
GTBC-56 Church Planting |
GTBC-79 Church Government |
| GTBC-11 Church Sacraments |
GTBC-34 Church Discipline |
GTBC-57 Church Growth |
GTBC-80 The Charismatic Movement |
| GTBC-12 Practical Evangelism |
GTBC-35 Missions |
GTBC-58 Missiology |
GTBC-81 Children's Ministry |
| GTBC-13 Youth Ministry |
GTBC-36 Men's Ministry |
GTBC-59 Women's Ministry |
GTBC-82 Evangelistic Ministry |
| GTBC-14 Evangelism |
GTBC-37 Apostolic Ministry |
GTBC-60 Pastoral Ministry |
GTBC-83 Prophecy |
| GTBC-15 Prophetic Ministry |
GTBC-38 Healing Ministry |
GTBC-61 Team Ministry (Leadership) |
GTBC-84 Teaching Ministry |
| GTBC-16 Christian Education |
GTBC-39 Principles of Teaching |
GTBC-62 Cross-Cultural Communication |
GTBC-85 Internet Bible Research |
| GTBC-17 Thesis Writing |
GTBC-40 Leadership |
GTBC-63 Themes of the Bible |
GTBC-86 The Scientific Evidence of the
Bible |
| GTBC-18 Bible Prophecy |
GTBC-41 Bible Archaeology |
GTBC-64 Biblical View |
GTBC-87 Bible People |
| GTBC-19 Men of the Bible |
GTBC-42 Creation and Evolution |
GTBC-65 Bible History |
GTBC-88 Jewish History |
| GTBC-20 Signs and Wonders |
GTBC-43 Faith |
GTBC-66 Women in the Bible |
GTBC-89 Who is Who in the Bible |
| GTBC-21 The Great Men of God |
GTBC-44 Homiletics |
GTBC-67 Expository Preaching |
GTBC-90 Preaching & Teaching |
| GTBC-22 Pastoral Counseling |
GTBC-45 Spiritual Welfare |
GTBC-68 Human Relations |
GTBC-91 Intro to Psychology |
| GTBC-23 Intro to Sociology |
GTBC-46 Educational Psychology |
GTBC-69 Comparative Religion |
GTBC-92 Christian Character |
&
Several other Courses to meet the specific needs
of students |
5. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
We are in a position to offer
hundreds of courses to pick and choose from, for those
students who would like to specialize in a particular
subject or an area of ministry. If you will indicate
to us the kind of or the combination of courses that
you would like to take, we can change the requirements
to the extent possible to suit your needs.
6. Course materials Printed and Published by IICM at a subsidized price.
a. We will provide through email course materials.
b. We will recommend you to buy some Books, if you choose to specialize in some areas.
c. We will provide On-line courses
d. We will provide website courses
e. We will give website references for research study
ONLINE AND WEBSITE THEOLOGICAL COURSES OF IICM
| Success in the Ministry |
Apologetics |
| Biblical Counseling |
Theology |
| Meditation of the Word of God |
Missiology |
| Christian Leadership |
Church Management Principles |
| Pauline Epistles |
Homiletics |
| Synoptic Gospel |
Pentateuch |
| Bible Geography |
100 Theological Terms |
| Bible Character Study |
Eschatology |
| Hermeneutics |
Revelation Knowledge |
VI. List of Requirements
of Each Degree
| # |
Degree |
Emphasis |
Number of
Courses Required |
Ministry Project/
Dissertation |
Credit Hours |
| |
|
|
TBC |
BB |
BRC |
GTBC |
SC |
|
|
1. |
B.Min. |
Practical Ministry |
10 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
|
60 |
60 |
| 2. |
B.Th. |
Standard Theological Courses |
10 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
|
60 |
60 |
| 3. |
B.D. |
Traditional Seminary
Training |
10 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
|
60 |
60 |
| 4. |
B.B.S. |
Emphasis on the Books
of Bible |
10 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
|
60 |
60 |
| 5. |
B.C.L. |
Emphasis on Christian Leadership |
10 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
|
60 |
60 |
| 6. |
B.C.M. |
Emphasis on Church Management |
10 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
|
60 |
60 |
| 7. |
M.Min. |
Practical Ministry |
5 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
45 |
| 8. |
M.Th. |
Standard Theological Courses |
5 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
45 |
| 9. |
M.Div. |
Traditional Seminary Training |
5 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
45 |
| 10 |
M.C.M. |
Emphasis on Church Management |
5 |
|
|
6 |
4 |
|
45 |
| 11 |
M.C.L. |
Emphasis on Christian Leadership |
5 |
|
|
6 |
4 |
|
45 |
| 12 |
D.Min. |
Practical Ministry |
5 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
|
12 |
60 |
| 13 |
Th.D. |
Standard Theological Courses |
5 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
|
12 |
60 |
| 14 |
S.T.D. |
Combination of Standard Theological Courses & Traditional Seminary Training |
5 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
|
12 |
60 |
| 15 |
Ph.D. |
Emphasis on Research (Biblical Studies) |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
15 |
60 |
| 16 |
Ph.D. |
Emphasis on Research (Church Management) |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
15 |
60 |
| 17 |
Ph.D. |
Emphasis on Research (Christian Leadership) |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
15 |
60 |
TBC - Topical
Bible Courses
BB- Books of the Bible
BRC - Bible Research Courses
GTBC - General Theological / Bible Courses
SC - Specialization Courses
Each Course is given 3 Credit Hours
For Doctoral Degrees Ministry Project 12 Credit Hours or for Dissertation Ph.D. 15 Credit Hours
1. TESTS
Two Types of Tests will be given
a. True and False - Objective Test
b. Essay Tests - Subjective Test
2. WAIVER OR SUBSTITUTION
OF COURSES:
If you have already completed any of the courses listed
above, or if you prefer to take some other course
of interest to you, we will give you the option of
choosing alternative courses from any list of courses,
listed in our catalog, relevant to your area of specialization,
subject to our approval.
3. THE MAXIMUM TIME
LIMIT FOR COMPLETION OF THE ENTIRE DEGREE PROGRAM
FROM THE DATE OF REGISTRATION:
| Bachelor of Ministry/Theology/Divinity/Biblical
Studies |
4 Years |
| Master of Ministry/Theology/Divinity/Biblical
Studies |
3 Years |
| Doctor of Ministry/Theology/Sacred
Theology/Philosophy |
5 Years |
However, you may complete your
Degree Program as quickly as you can, without any
minimum time limit, if you make good grades and pass a special test.
4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
a. Topical
Bible courses are mandatory for all Degree Students,
because they are Practical to apply in one’s
life and Spiritually very Enriching and Enlightening.
b. Students should choose
to register in a Degree Program of Ministry, Theology,
Biblical Studies or Divinity, depending upon the following
factors:
· The kind of Theological Training desired
by the Applicant
· The kind of Degree which is generally recognized,
accepted and preferred in the Church of the Applicant
· The Ministry Goal of the Applicant
c. It should also be noted
that regardless of the kind of Degree Program in which
students enroll, a wide range of options are offered
to students to choose any Area for Specialization,
and also to choose specific Courses in different areas
of study.
d. For “Life Experience”,
a maximum of 60 Credit Hours will be given, taking
into consideration the Practical Experience, Prior
Theological Education/Training and Christian Exposure.
e. Every Bachelor Degree student
should get a total of 120 Credits to get their Degree.
f. Students Life Experience will include:
Church Membership
Ministry Experience
Prior Theological Education such as a Certificate
Course, Diploma Course etc.
Participation in Seminars, Conferences and Retreats.
VII. GUIDELINES FOR PAYING CONTRIBUTION TO ENROLL IN A DEGREE PROGRAM
A minimum contribution as indicated below should be sent in lieu of fees:
| Degree |
Minimum Contribution Expected from Residents of |
| |
USA & 1st World Countries |
Neighboring Countries of INDIA |
All other Countries with some Exceptions |
INDIA |
Bachelors |
U.S. $ 650 |
Rs.6,000 |
U.S. $ 400 |
Rs.4,000 |
Masters |
U.S. $ 1250 |
Rs.12,000 |
U.S. $ 800 |
Rs.8,000 |
Doctorates |
U.S. $ 2000 |
Rs.22,500 |
U.S. $ 1200 |
Rs.15,000 |
Ph.D. |
U.S. $ 3000 |
Rs.45,000 |
U.S. $ 1500 |
Rs.30,000 |
| Only for a certain number of Deserving Candidates a scholarship of 25% will be given, on the first of every month. |
When you make the Contribution towards a degree, you will be accepted automatically as a Life Time Member of IICM, with all the privileges we give to our members.
Mode of Payment
1. For those living in USA
(a) Personal Checks
will be accepted in U.S. Dollars, sent in favor of
"IICM Inc."
and mailed to:
Dr. John Williams (IICM), 26 Regal Walk, Staten Island, New York 10303, U.S.A.
2. For those living outside of USA
The contribution should be sent in one of the following ways in U.S. Dollars:
(a) Bank Draft drawn
on a U.S. Bank, sent in favor of "IICM Inc."and
mailed to
Dr. John Williams (IICM), 26 Regal Walk, Staten Island, New York 10303, U.S.A.
(b) Bank Transfer - Details will be furnished upon request
(c) Western Union
- The contribution should be sent in the name of "John
Williams" and give the following address
in the form : Dr. John Williams, 26, Regal Walk, Staten
Island, New York -10303, U.S.A.
If the contribution cannot be sent in one of the above ways, you may suggest for our approval, any other mode of payment, which is possible and acceptable to you.
3. For those living in the following Neighboring Countries of India - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka etc.
The contribution may be sent in favor
of "John Williams" in Indian
Rupees as a Bank Draft and mailed to: Dr. John Williams,
IICM Educational Trust, Ruby Towers, 240 Velachery
Main Road, Selaiyur, Chennai-600 073, INDIA
4. For those living in INDIA
The contribution may be sent in favor of
"IICM Educational Trust"
in Indian Rupees as a Bank Draft and mailed to: Dr.
John Williams, IICM Educational Trust, Ruby Towers,
240 Velachery Main Road, Selaiyur, Chennai-600 073,
INDIA
The minimum contribution that is applicable to the degree program, in which you want to join, should be sent along with your application or at the same time. Your application will be processed, and the Admission Letter will be sent only after the receipt of your Contribution! A Special Note to all Prospective Students of IICM
Since the amount of Contribution you will be making to IICM is a fairly low amount compared to the amount paid as fees charged by a Bible College in U.S.A. or any other country, please do not request or apply for any Scholarship or Concession, and any such requests made will not be entertained or replied.
If you will take time to go through all the sections in our website, you will find the answers to all questions that you may have.
Click here to fill out the Online Application Form
or
copy and paste the Application Form pasted below in a word document and fill out the Application Form and send it to us by email or mail.
VIII. Application
Form for Admission
International Institute of Church Management Inc.,
Fl/PA, USA
(An
International/Interdenominational/Internet/Correspondence,
Bible College and Theological Seminary)
Accredited by WWAC- World-Wide Accrediting Commission
of Christian Educational Institutions, VA, USA
A Certified Member of ACEA- Apostolic Council of
Educational Accountability, CO ,USA
A Certified Member of NATA- National Association for
Theological Accreditation, Bangalore, INDIA
Founder/President: Rev. Dr.
John Williams
----------------------------------------------------------------
Depending upon your Denomination, Back-Ground and Interest
Choose one of the following three tracks of study:
1. Traditional Theological Track ___ 2. Pentecostal Charismatic Track ___ 3. A Blend of both: ___
Select the Degree Program in which you want to Enroll in:
B.Min. ___ B.Th.___ B.D.___ B.B.S.___
B.C.L. ___ B.C.M. ___
M.C.L. ____ M.C.M. ___ M.Min. ___ M.Th. ___ M.Div.
___
M.B.A. (in Christian Leadership, Church Management, Non-Profit Religious Corporate Management & Bible College Administration
Specify _____
_______
D.D. ___ D.Min. ____ Th.D. ____ S.T.D ____
Ph.D. (in Biblical Studies, in Christian Leadership, in Church Management etc.)
Specify _________________
1. Name :
2.Home Address :
No. & Name of the street:
Town / City:
State
:
Country:
Pin code:
3. Telephone - Home & Office :
E-mail Address :
Website:
4. Present Occupation :
5. Date of Birth :Month /Date/ Year
6. Sex: Male ______ Female ______
7. General Education :
8. Church Membership (Name of the
Church):
No. of years of Membership:
9. Name of Pastor :
10. Positions held in Church :
11. Ministry Training :
12. Areas of Specialization desired, if any:
13. Other Ministerial Experience :
14. Long Range Ministry Goals :
15. Source of information about IICM:
IICM Rep Name: ____________ Through Special Mailing
from us _____
IICM Website _____ Anointing Magazine ____ Internet
Search/Surfing ______
Name of the Magazine ____________ or Specify, if through
other source _________
Date: ____________ Place: _______________ SIGNATURE________________
Submission of Copies of all required Certificates
and Photos is mandatory to receive your degree
The lists of certificates which are required are:
a. Any Degree or Diploma Certificate
c. Transcripts of courses done
In order to enroll in any one of the Degree Programs,
you should fill out the above Application Form and
send it to us by email to
iicm@aol.com/intl@iicm.us or by air mail to (Dr. John Williams,
IICM, 26, Regal Walk, Staten Island, New York, USA
10303 .
When we send an Admission Letter, we will indicate the
List of Courses to be completed, and the contribution
you have to give to commence the Degree program you
have enrolled in.
|