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THE BEST ONLINE THEOLOGICAL PROGRAMS. AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
Digital technology has changed the world! It has changed the way we access information, our interaction and our engagement with one another. Filadelfia Bible College harnesses this new reality through Global Classroom to help prepare the Church, anywhere, anytime.
2-Year Program
M.A. IN
CHRISTIAN STUDIES
This program aims to equip learners with holistic theological education, enabling them to minister in various capacities. This program is best suited for those who feel led to minister as pastors, lay leaders and those who wish to work with para-church organizations equipping the church and community at large.
3 | 4-Year Program
MASTER OF DIVINITY
GENERAL
The course is planned to equip ordinary people with whole-life formation and theologically competent leadership in established ministry or any vocation. In addition to firm biblical scholarship, the program also includes a practicum that nurtures students’ spiritual, personal, and vocational formation.
3 | 4-Year Program
MASTER OF DIVINITY
BIBLICAL STUDIES AND INTERPRETATION
Through this program, students have the opportunity to take classes that will strengthen their ability to use and interpret scripture in various contexts. This Master of Divinity program is designed to foster ministry that is rooted in the authority of the Bible.
3 | 4-Year Program
MASTER OF DIVINITY
HISTORY AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Specialised focus offering opportunities on scholarly engagement with Pentecostal history, mission theories and best practices––especially in contexts where non-Christian faith dominates or where the form of the local church may need to be contextualized.
3 | 4-Year Program
MASTER OF DIVINITY
PASTORAL CARE, COUNSELLING AND CHAPLAINCY
You can develop your focus on Care ministries from a Pentecostal perspective within Global classroom’s M.Div. curriculum. Students integrate their Christian faith while learning to bring healing and wholeness to members of their congregation or community.
What We Offer
We offer one of the best online learning platforms and resources to ensure that you get access to quality theological education wherever you are.
Fully Online
All courses are completely tailored for online learning so that you can study from your own place, in a way that's learner-oriented.
Flexible Courses
The course duration and timings are flexible so that you can commit to online learning along with your existing commitments.
Learn From the Best
Get access to some of the top minds in the area of theological studies, who are committed to equip you to serve God and His Church.
WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY
Flexibility. Accessibility. Quality.
Those are our catchwords.
APPLY FOR AN M.DIV FROM GLOBAL CLASSROOM IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
OUR PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Learn the Truth
To learn and understand the truth is one of the fundamental aspects of the Christian faith and theological education helps us to do that by building on the foundation of the Word of God.
Build Relevant Skills
Based on the truth of the Word of God, theological education also helps in developing skills that enable us to reach out and influence our communities, churches and the world at large.
Inculcate Christ-like Attitude
The ultimate aim of theological education, as of all aspects of this Christian journey, is to know Christ and to inculcate a Christ-like attitude while encouraging and enabling others to do the same.
How does the Global Classroom Master of Divinity Program differ from the residential programs?
The Global classroom Master of Divinity at Filadelfia Bible College is meant to be an online version of the residential Master of Divinity course with an additional feature of a specialised course of your interest. This Mdiv program is worth 90 credits (30 courses). As an online MDiv student, you will take New Testament, Old Testament, and Theology survey courses, Greek and Hebrew language and exegesis courses, and a mixture of Christian History, Preaching, Mission and Ministry courses to round out a core of 18 courses that will prepare you for a variety of ministry positions. For the remaining 12 open elective courses you can choose from a well-rounded collection which will give you additional training for leadership, pastoral care, Christian formation, and evangelism.
The Global classroom MDiv has no residential component, but it closely provides the experience of the classroom from the comfort of your home. The classes will still be rigorous, which is why online MDiv may take four years instead of three, with 6-7 course each semester instead of the 9-10 typical for students in a residential program.
What will I need to complete by degree online?
A consistent high-speed internet facility is advisable. The Global classroom online programme requires that you spend about 15 hours each week online per class for video lectures, readings, writing, and discussions. Additionally, consider your ability to access books. While some books are available online, some still need to be purchased through suppliers. You can refer to your course syllabi to see the list of required readings and your faculty can help you determine if your books can be accessed through the Filadelfia Library system/EBSCO.
How will spiritual formation and community engagement take place in this online program?
Global Classroom is committed to a holistic learning environment through targeted opportunities for ministry experience with your local church community.
Spiritual formation is also an important aspect of theological education and as such, mentoring on the lines of the Biblical pattern will be integrated into every course.
When can I start?
The next batch of Global Classroom starts in the first week of June and applications close by 30th of May (2021). Apply now to beat the rush!
What is the fees for this program?
The fees per course is 1500 rupees and a Master of Divinity program consists of a minimum 30 courses. There is also a one-time technology fees of 750 rupees, which will be collected at the time of first enrolment, and a 3000 rupees graduation fee.
What are the admission requirements?
Please visit the admission requirements page for the requirements for detailed information.
Do you accept international students?
Yes. We do accept international students. The goal of Global Classroom is to facilitate theological education and conversations around the globe and equip those who may not have access to traditional forms of education to serve God and the Church.
I have a query which is not addressed here. What should I do?
Please contact us at engagement@fbcclassroom.com and we will answer your query promptly (mostly within 24 hours).
WHAT THEY SAY?
What eminent international mission leaders, theologians and Christian authors say about the ministry of Filadelfia Bible College.
It has been one of the highlights of my life to visit the Filadelfia Bible College campus in Udaipur in 2009, and to participate in the annual convention in Navapur and the College graduation service. It has also been our privilege to work with two of the College faculty members who have completed their significant PhD research on Indian themes in Birmingham. I heartily endorse the work carried on by this College.
It was an important time in my life when after a short term trip to Mexico that I left University studies and went to Moody Bible Institute. I graduated two years later and give thanks. To have a similar college in Rajasthan one of the more needy places in the world comes as a great answer to prayer. I recently ministered there to the students and I thank the Lord for what HE is doing there. I pray for more students to go there and for more people to be raised up to prayer and to give to that great ministry.
The Langham Partnership (founded by John Stott) warmly endorses the ministry of Filadelfia Bible College. The Principal, Dr Finny Philip, is a Langham Scholar whom we have known for years since he studied for his doctorate in the UK, and the College is committed to the same goals as Langham: to see the church of Christ planted and built up in maturity and mission through faithful teaching and preaching of God's word, whether in its classrooms or through the ministry of its hundreds of alumni.
