An Institution Under Educational Department Of
Church of God In India, Kerala State
Church of God International 4th Level Institution
(ATA ACCREDITED)
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
To have a general and good comprehension of the word of god in its entirety;To handle theological and doctrinal matters without doubt;To think theologically and preach and teach the word with deep conviction and without confusion;To have burden and zeal to carry the gospel among the unreached;To be a good church planter;To be strong defenders of faith where varieties of strange and false teachings and doctrines prevail;To be godly men reflecting holiness in daily life, unblamable in dealings and relationship with others;To be able to care, love the church and serve God faithfully with Christian maturity and total commitment
COURSES
In Mount Zion Bible College with level 3 recognition of the Church of God International, C.Th., G.Th. and B.Th courses are offered in Malayalam medium. God enabled us to start the M.Div (Master of Divinity) course in the year 2008. M. Div course is being conducted in English. Moreover, in 2009-2010, M.A and M.C.L courses of the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries at Philippines, the eminent Christian educational institution in Asia, are proposed to be started. In all these courses, 50 students are studying. Total number of Students enrolled for C.Th. at present is 14, out of this 6 will be graduating this year. Total number of Students enrolled for G.Th. at present is 10 out of this 2 will be graduating this year. Total number of Students enrolled for B.Th. at present is 17 out of this 6 will be graduating this year.
COURSES OFFERED
1. G.Th {2 years} S.S.L.C. Passed (Malayalam)
3. B.Th {3 years} P.D.C/ +2 (Malayalam)
4. M.Div {2 years} B.Th with Second class (English)
5. M.Div {3 years} Any Degree from a recognized University (English)
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The following courses are offered at Mount Zion Bible Seminary and are all absolutely Bible centered, and aims to impart knowledge and equip the students for practical ministry.
Graduate in Theology (G. Th.)
Graduate in Theology is a three year programme for those who have passed S.S.L.C / H.S.L.C. This is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Bible and Christian faith. The medium of study is Malayalam.
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th)
Bachelor of Theology is a three year programme for those passed Higher Secondary or 10 + 2. This is an intensive study in all biblical studies, doctrines and practical ministries, and aims to prepare students for Pastoral and mission ministries. The medium of study is Malayalam.
Master of Divinity (M.Div).
Master of Divinity is a two year programme for those who have completed Bachelor of Theology and three years for those who have completed a degree course from any recognized university. This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in biblical, theological and practical knowledge and prepares one to deal the theological and practical issue critically and biblically and enables one to be a strong defender of truths of the scripture in their pastoral, mission or other Christian Education ministries. Such emphasis is given on expository preaching, counseling and Christian leadership. Language study (Greek and Hebrew) is compulsory. And a two months summer ministry (internship) for M.Div two years and a three months summer ministry for M.Div three years is a requirement for graduation.