Admissions Information

General Requirements

The following are Faith Bible College's general admission requirements:

  1. Faith Bible College invites applications from individuals who are committed to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Such commitment should embrace:

     

    • an acceptance of the Bible as God's uniquely inspired revelation;

    •  an evangelical position in doctrine;

    •  a dedication to Christian living; and

    • a desire to communicate the Gospel to today's world.

       

  2. It is understood that the working of the Holy Spirit in a student's life is necessary for him/her to obtain the greatest benefit from study. Each prospective student should know Jesus Christ as his/her Lord and Saviour, and is expected to be a member in good standing of some local congregation of believers.

  3. As instruction is in the English language, proficiency in reading, writing and working in English at the level of the course's instruction is required.

  4. Good health is essential to successful study. All applicants are required to forward the Faith Bible College Medical Requirement Form with their Application Form.

  5. Attained the age of 18 by the commencement of the programme.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning (PRL)

Faith Bible College will consider a students application for RPL and the transfer of valid credit that has a clear correspondence to the programme requirements of the qualification the student has enrolled in. Such credits must be validated and based on documentation supplied by the student and considered before programme commencement. There is a Recognition of Prior Learning/Transfer of Credit Form available at the Registrar's Office.

 

Diploma Studies

To be eligible for admission into the Diploma in Christian Ministry, you must have:

  • Fulfilled all general requirements
  • Pastoral recommendation
  • Achieved at least three C passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries exam or equivalent, or
  • Evidence of sitting the New Zealand University Bursaries exam this year (if selected, you may also need to provide evidence of passing Bursay to the required standard)

If you do not meet these criteria, you may be granted special admission by the Programme Committee if you have:

  •  Evidence of previous academic achievement and/or ability in a related ministry development studies programme where English is the medium of instruction; or
  • Graduation from Faith Bible College's Certificate in Ministry Development with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA; or
  • Attained the age of 20 by the commencement of the programme.
  • You must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and oral working skills in the English Language.