ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Bachelor of Arts in Theology
- Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Apostolic & Prophetic Studies
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Master of Arts in Theology
- Master of Arts in Christian Education
- Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Doctoral Degree in Theology (Th.D)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education (Ph.D CEd)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling (Ph.D PC)
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Theology
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Educational Ministries
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Christian Counseling
FACULTY
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY & CHRISTIAN STUDIES
DEPARTMENTS
1. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY -THL
2. DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - CED
3. DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING - CCL
4. DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL STUDIES - PST
5. DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES - BST
6. DEPARTMENT OF APOSTOLIC & PROPHETIC STUDIES - APD
7. DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY - STL
8. DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH HISTORY - CHS
9. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES - GST
SEMESTER UNIQUE NUMBER
- FIRST SEMESTER – 1
- SECOND SEMESTER – 2
COURSE SEQUENCE NUMBER
Course sequence number is a numeric value assigned to each course that clearly defines its place in the order of study within a program. It reflects the chronological or logical progression of courses, ensuring students take them in the correct order to build knowledge step by step.
INTERPRETATION
THL 4101 is a Theology Course at the Bachelor’s Degree level (4).
THL 4101: the second number (1) stands for First Semester.
THL 4101: the third and fourth numbers (01) are the course Sequence number.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE – Course Categories
1. Core Courses
2. Cognate Courses
3. Prerequisite Courses
4. Elective Courses
5. General Education
6. Capstone Courses
Core Courses:
These are the central courses required for a particular program or major. They focus on the main discipline and are mandatory for all students in the program. For example, in a Ph.D program in Christian Organizational Leadership, “Biblical Leadership Principles” might be a Core Course.
Cognate Courses:
These are courses related to the main field of study but not directly part of the core curriculum. They are often required to give students a broader perspective or to support the major discipline. For example, A student majoring in Theology might take Courses in Philosophy as cognate courses to understand foundational ideas influencing theological thought.
Prerequisite Courses:
These courses must be completed before a student can enroll in a more advanced course. They ensure that students have the foundational knowledge needed for success in subsequent coursework. For example, In a Christian Counseling program, “Introduction to Psychology” might be a prerequisite for “Advanced Christian Counseling Techniques”.
Elective Courses:
These are optional courses that students can choose based on their interests, often outside the core curriculum. Electives allow students to explore topics beyond their primary area of study.
General Courses:
These courses provide a broad foundation of knowledge across various disciplines, such as humanities, sciences and social sciences. They are required for most Degree programs. For example, “English Composition” or “World History” are common general education courses.
Capstone Courses:
These are advanced courses, often taken in the final year, designed to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the program. For example, “Research Thesis” or “Senior Seminar in Theology.”
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS
- All students should reach the classroom on time, and shall not leave the class without the permission of the lecturer.
- All students should wear proper dress with shoes to school.
- The behavior of students both within and outside the Seminary premises should be descent and befitting to a sacred institution.
- Students must park their vehicles only in the space allotted.
- Students are prohibited to use mobile phones in the classroom during lecture time.
- Students should communicate only in English language among themselves, and with the faculty members.
- Students should keep themselves informed of the instructions issued to them from time to time, orally or through notices/circulars and whatsApp.
- Students are expected to contribute toward the spiritual, academic, social, developmental and environmental initiatives that the Seminary may undertake.
- Participation in inter-Seminary programmes within the city or outside is subject to permission from the provost.
- Laptops are to be used within the campus for academic purposes only.
- Any unhealthy relationship between students that might affect their academic performance, breach their personal space or affect the reputation of the Seminary will be strictly dealt with.
- Every student should always carry his/her Identity Card, and provide it on demand by the relevant authorities.
- Students are prohibited from organizing or attending meetings in the school, distributing notices, collecting money and exhibiting banners, flags, posters etc, without the permission of the provost.
- Do not remove furniture or equipment from classroom/buildings in which it is meant to be used, without written permission from the relevant authorities.
- Refrain from all acts of violence, hooliganism, unruly or rowdy behavior or any conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace and disturbances to others within or outside the campus.
- Students should stand up and greet the lecturer when he/she enters the classroom. They should take their seats only after the lecturer instructs them to do so.
- All lost but found students and staff properties within the campus should be brought to the Seminary office.
- Students are expected to use all the books in the library with care. If a book is lost or damaged, the borrower will replace it or pay double the cost of the book.
- No visitors of students shall be allowed to enter the classroom during lecture period.
- No student should engage in plagiarism, cheating or any other academic irregularity which may undermine the academic standing of the Seminary.
NOTE:
The Provost shall be the final authority in the interpretation of the Seminary rules and regulations.
Matters not covered by these rules and regulations are left to the discretion of the Provost and his decision shall be final.
System and Language of Instruction
EIBCS adopts the formal education in all her programs, and do offer correspondence courses with the approval of the Seminary superior leadership. Our credit point system is in parallel with secular tertiary institution system of scoring and grading.
The language of instruction at EIBCS is English, except for the specific courses in which Biblical languages (Hebrew & Greek) are offered.
Academic Advisory
All students have direct access to the Seminary advisors, who will:
- help them with timely academic counsels,
- carry out the registration procedure.
- report to the senior management about the academic situation of the students.
Examinations, Scoring & Grading
Examinations must be taken when scheduled, except for compassionate reasons. The Exams officer may grant permission for absence from the scheduled examinations in consultation with the lecturer concerned.
Students can retake a course up to one time only in the following academic year to replace a low grade or failed courses.
Intensive Courses
The Seminary can organize the delivery of a course intensively. That is, in two or three weeks, in case the Academic Board decides to invite a lecturer or lecturers from another Seminary within or outside the country. Or in a bit to finish the academic program earlier than scheduled.
The fact that a course is offered intensively does not change the contact lecture periods and credit units of the course. The timetable can be modified to suit the delivery of any intensive course.
Course Hour/Work, Class Attendance & Course-load
Most courses have 4 credit hours, and there are 16 weeks in a semester.
Students are expected to attend all lectures and related practical. The minimum percentage of attendance is 75%. Students who are absent for more than two weeks of classes for any reason may be required to forfeit the course. Class attendance is recorded from the first week of classes.
The minimum credit hours per semester for fulltime undergraduate students are 65. The minimum credit hours per full time student in graduate programs are 43. And 35 Credit Hours for post graduate programs.
Academic year
Each academic year is 34weeks (i.e. 17 weeks per semester), which include two weeks for exams in each semester.
There are 8 weeks for practicum/internship/field study. Orientation is always the fourth week in April, with classes commencing in the first week in May. While the second semester classes commence in October. At the end of first semester in August, the students will embark on practicum/fieldwork. About 3 weeks are given for Christian break in the second semester.
The regular academic year finishes by the third week of April, as the new academic year begins officially by the fourth week of April.
Projects/Thesis/Dissertation
Students demonstrate competency for their awards by conducting and writing of scholarly works, approved by the Seminary Research Committee. Research works must be prepared in conformity with the guideline for educational research. Permission must be secured from the Seminary for any full or partial publication.
Course Hour/Work, Class Attendance & Course-load
Most courses have 4 credit hours, and there are 16 weeks in a semester.
Students are expected to attend all lectures and related practical. The minimum percentage of attendance is 75%. Students who are absent for more than two weeks of classes for any reason may be required to forfeit the course. Class attendance is recorded from the first week of classes.
The minimum credit hours per semester for fulltime undergraduate students are 65. The minimum credit hours per full time student in graduate programs are 43. And 35 Credit Hours for post graduate programs.
Academic year
Each academic year is 34weeks (i.e. 17 weeks per semester), which include two weeks for exams in each semester.
There are 8 weeks for practicum/internship/field study. Orientation is always the fourth week in April, with classes commencing in the first week in May. While the second semester classes commence in October. At the end of first semester in August, the students will embark on practicum/fieldwork. About 3 weeks are given for Christian break in the second semester.
The regular academic year finishes by the third week of April, as the new academic year begins officially by the fourth week of April.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully graduate from any of the programs of study of the seminary, the student must submit bound copies of project/thesis/dissertation and complete all course requirements. The graduation ceremony usually holds on the third Saturday in April. Attendance of graduation is compulsory.
Character and Learning
Excellent academic performance alone does not guarantee graduation. A student is qualified to graduate when he/she is found worthy both in learning and character.
At every graduation ceremony, particularly before students receive the scroll of honour and are pronounced “graduates” the Registrar/provost will invoke what could be regarded as academic ethos, saying “the person standing have been found worthy both in character and in learning to be admitted for the degree of …..”
Student with good grades who also have certain character flaws are not qualified for graduation.
Field Education (Practicum/Internship)
Field education program introduces students to the practicum experience. It is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated and evaluated according to the programs and regulations of the Seminary departments. This is aimed at developing student capacity to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting.
Authentic training for the ministry must include both practical experience and reflection on that experience. The field education program is built around guided learning experience that integrates theory and practice to develop professional attitudes.
The field education programs foster intellectual, ministerial and personal growth. Through this program, students become reflective practitioners; integrating theoretical perspective with the practical experience they have gain in ministry.
Probation
Probation is a status granted to a student whose academic performance fall below an acceptable standard. Any student, whose cumulative grade point average is below 1.00 at the end of particular semester of study, earns a period of probation for additional semester.
At EIBCS, we take seriously our goal to prepare whole and holy christen leaders. Consequently, we are concerned not only with academic preparation, but also with spiritual and personal formation. Students who are failing to make adequate progress in areas of development and/or formation may be placed on probation and required to follow a development plan.
Discipline and Dismissal Policy
EIBCS reserves the right to place on probation, suspend or dismiss a student whose academic standing, financial obligations, progress or conduct is not deemed satisfactory by the Seminary Authority.
Actions of the committee include, but are not limited to;
- Reprimand and disciplinary probation
- Temporary suspension with time and terms of re-admission indicated.
- Indefinite suspension with time and terms of re-admission not indicated.
- Removal of scholarship assistance
- Permanent dismissal and
- Any of the above may be noted on the student’s transcript and may be removed at the discretion of the committee.
Review/Appeal
At EIBCS, student may seek a review of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee through the office of the Registrar. Upon a review of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee, the Registrar will render a final decision from which there will be no further review or appeal.
Review/Appeal
In some cases, students will be admitted who have not yet met the requirements for admission. To be allowed to enroll in EIBCS in such cases, the prospective student must be actively pursuing the acquisition of their required SSCE, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree certificates.
Degree certificate will be awarded to any student who has not fulfilled the mandatory standard as required for the specific Degree program.
Transcript, Transfer Of Credits And Change Of Program
Transcript
Student wising to have their academic transcripts sent to other seminaries or institutions should make such request to the academic division of the Registry by filling the Form in the School Protal. Students will be charged for administrative and postage expenses.
Transfer of credits
The transfer of credits from another credentialed theological institution to EIBCS, is allowed in courses cognate to those offered in EIBCS. The student’s ability to study at the transferred level and previous academic performance are also assessed.
Transfer students must follow normal admission procedures and be officially accepted into a program at EIBCS first, before applying for credit transfer.
Change of program
Change of program of study is allowed. The student’s reason for the change must be examined first before he/she is allowed to change from one program to another. A student of BA.Th can be allowed to change to BA.PS. If approved, the students must meet all the requirements of the new program.
Scholastic Honours
The following criteria are considered to determine the Graduation honours for student of EIBCS.
Students who have committed acts of academic dishonesty are not eligible to receive honours.
Students completing their programs with scholastic honours, will receive recognition from EIBCS.
Scholastic Honors are not easy to earn, but can be achieved through concerted efforts.
- CGPA: 4.00 – 5.00 = Summa Cum Lande
- CGPA: 380 – 3.99 = Magna Cum Lande
- CGPA: 350 – 3.79 = Cum Lande
Honorary Doctoral Degrees (Honoris Causa)
EIBCS recognizes the year of service dedicated to the Lord, significant contributions to the Church, notable achievements of individuals in active Christian service, and the exemplary qualification of those individuals in their fields of service.
An Honorary Degree or a Degree ‘Honoris Causa’ is a degree for which a Seminary or other Degree-awarding institution has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study and passing of examinations.
The Degree is typically a doctorate and may be awarded to someone who has no prior connection with academic instruction.
A candidate for an Honorary Degree must be at least 25years old, and have a minimum of 10years of documented full or active part-time Christian service. Some exception in ministry year may be made based on the noticeable achievements of the candidates.
Available Honorary Doctorate (Honoris causa)
- Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)
This Doctoral Degree is available for an exemplary qualification in any area of Christian ministry.
- Doctor of Letters (D.Litt)
This Doctoral Degree is awarded for an exemplary qualification in the field of Christian ministry.
- Doctor of Sacred Music (D.SMus)
This Doctoral Degree is awarded for an exemplary qualification in the field of Christian music.
- Doctor of Christian Entrepreneurship (D.CEnt)
This Doctoral Degree is awarded for an exemplary qualification in any area of business or entrepreneurship.
Probation
Probation is a status granted to a student whose academic performance fall below an acceptable standard. Any student, whose cumulative point average is below 1.00 at the end of a particular semester of study, earns a period of probation for additional semester.
At El-Elyon Seminary we take seriously our goal to prepare whole and holy Christian leaders. Consequently, we are concerned not only with academic preparation, but also with spiritual and personal formation. Students who are failing to make adequate progress in areas of development and/or formation may be placed on probation and required to follow a developmental plan in order to continue in their degree program. Students will be notified if they are being placed on probation or if their continuance in a degree program is in question.
Withdrawal
A student whose cumulative Grade point Average is below 1.00 at the end of a particular period of probation will be required to withdraw from the seminary. However, in order to minimize waste of human resources, consideration may be given to withdrawal from program to other program and level of study, and possible transfer to other programs within the seminary at a lower level.
Students withdrawing from the seminary must confer with the Office of academic advisors, and submit a completed petition form before any refunds can be given. If a student withdraws from the seminary and subsequently desires to re-enroll, the student must submit a letter requesting re-admission. This letter must indicate what the student has done since leaving seminary, current goals, and how seminary fits into those goals.
Grading System
We use the Nigerian conventional Grading system.
The undergraduates use grades such as First class, Second class upper and lower, third class, pass and fail to demonstrate percentage marks. It is a 5-point grading scale or system.
EIBCS also uses the American Grading system, since we are affiliated with a Christian University in the US. The US uses the 4-point grading system as shown here:
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