Postgraduate Courses

Aimed at those pursuing a full-time ministry path, our postgraduate programs require at least two years of residential study. Admission is open to individuals who have completed undergraduate studies or hold a university degree.

Program Information

Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies (PGDBS)

  • Eligibility:
  • Bachelor’s degree from recognized universities; or
  • Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree; or
  • Master’s degree from universities (10+2+3+2); or
  • Graduate in Church Leaders’ Biblical Studies (GCLBS) from BPCC India
  • Graduation Requirement: 64 credits
  • Duration (Full-Time): 2 years

Master of Religious Education (MRE) with specialization in Reformed Theology*

  • Eligibility: Students pursuing the Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies at BPCC
  • Graduation Requirement: 72 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0†, including 40 credits from FEBC and a thesis
  • Duration (Full-Time): 2 years

Master of Divinity (MDiv) – Pastoral Biblical Studies*

  • Eligibility: Only male students pursuing the Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies at BPCC
  • Graduation Requirement: 96 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0†, including 40 credits from FEBC, 24 Biblical language credits (Hebrew, Greek), and a thesis
  • Duration (Full-Time): 3 years

*Students seeking admission to the MDiv or MRE must first enroll in the PGDBS. High-performing PGDBS students will be admitted into MRE or MDiv courses.

PROGRAMMEELIGIBILITYGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTDURATION (FULL-TIME)
Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies (PGDBS)Bachelor’s degree from universities; or,Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree; or,Master’s degree from universities (10+2+3+2); or,Graduate in Church Leaders’ Biblical Studies (GCLBS) from BPCC India64 credits2 years
Master of Religious Education (MRE)* with specialization in Reformed TheologyStudents pursuing Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies in BPCC 72 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA† including 40 credits from FEBC; and a thesis2 years
Master of Divinity (MDiv)* – Pastoral Biblical StudiesOnly male students pursuing Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies in BPCC        96 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA† including 40 credits from FEBC, 24 Biblical language credits (Hebrew, Greek), and a thesis3 years