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Covenant Bible College & Seminary
Johnson City, TN
"Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accuraccurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 AMP
Degree Programs
Covenant Bible College & Seminary
Degree Programs
Degree Credit Programs are available when the criteria established by the Academic Council for Education Accountability (ACEA) and Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TACI) www.transworldaccrediting.com
are met and any qualified degree college or seminary accepts a student's academic achievements.
Diploma
The Diploma program is designed to provide an introduction in the fields of biblical studies and theology. It is foundational and provides insight for both laity and those who wish to become involved in active ministry. Thirty credits are required with a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0. The thirty credits must be taken from CBCS.
Associate
The Associate credit program is designed to provide further introduction in the fields of biblical studies and theology. It is foundational and provides insight for both laity and those who wish to become involved in active ministry. Sixty credits are required with a 2.0 Grade Point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0. Thirty credits must be taken from a TACI college (CBCS) and approved by CBCS.
Advanced Associates
The Advanced Associate credit program is designed to provide the beginning enrichment in the areas of biblical truths and effective ministry. Both laity and those pursuing active ministries will benefit from this program. A total of ninety credits (this includes 60 from the Associate program) are required with a 2.5 Grade Point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0. Thirty credits must be taken from a TACI college (CBCS) and approved by CBCS.
Bachelor
The Bachelor credit program is desined to provide enrichment in the areas of biblical truths and effective ministry. Both laity and those pursuing active ministries will benefit from this program. A total of 120 credits (this includes 60 from the Associate program) are required with a 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0. Thirty credits must be taken from a TACI college (CBCS) and approved by CBCS.
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science in Theology
Bachelor of Schience in Ministry
Bachelor of Science in Counseling
Master
The Master credit program is designed for those pursuing full-time ministry This program requires independent research and study. Entrance into the Master's credit program requires the candidates to have a 3.0 GPA, in a scale of 4.0 on their undergraduate transcripts. To receive a Master Degree, a total of 156 credits ( which includes 120 credits from the Baccalaureate program) are required with a 3.0 GPA, on a scale of 4.0. The 36 credits (above the 120 Bachelor credits) can be accomplished in one of two ways:
1. By taking nine courses (27 credits), plus Ministry Practicum (3 credits) and a Master's Thesis (6 credits).
2. By taking eleven courses (33 credits), plus a Ministry Practicum (3 credits).
Graduate Degrees
Master of Science in Biblical Studies
Master of Science in Theology
Master of Science in Ministry
Master of Science in Counseling
Doctorate
The Doctorate credit program requires in-depth research into various areas of theology and ministry. This program necessitates independent study and writing. Admission to the Doctorate credit program requires a Master's degree with a 3.0 GPA, on a scale of 4.0 on graduate and undergrate transcripts. CBCS offers two Doctoral degree credit programs: A Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min) which requires 156 total credits plus a 150-page Dissertation and the Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) which requires 171 total credits plus a 150-page Dissertation.
Post Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy
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