PROSPECTUS
MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Greetings to you in the Name of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who gave himself for us, an offering without spot to God and ever lives to make intercession for us at the right hand of the Father (Heb. 7:25) Halleluyah.
I thank my God on your behalf because your decision to study at IBSS is not by flesh and blood but by the Spirit of God who is the Lord of the harvest. Here at IBSS, we work by the leading of the Holy Spirit to ready an army for the last move of God's Spirit as he pours out the latter rain.
My eyes were opened April 2004 in the realms of the spirit as I saw the Lord Jesus Christ before me and He spoke these words to me while I was in the Spirit. "The harvest is ripe but the labourers are few, therefore go, raise labourers for the harvest field" This vision is the foundation upon which this school is founded.
Your decision to be trained at IBSS is a decision to sit at the Master's feet and be readied for the work of the ministry into which He has called you.
Don't relent, get up and get into the race, for the time is short.
ISAIAH MICHAEL WEALTH BEng, Bmin, Mmin, Dmin, D.D
SECTION ONE
A Brief HistoryThe International Bible School and Seminary (IBSS) is the Bible School of the Isaiah Wealth Ministry established to fulfill the mandate of our lord and savior Jesus Christ in accordance to Matthew 24:14,
“And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come”.
The vision of the institute which is “raising laborers for the harvest field and equipping the everyday
believer in the things of God” is in line with the mandate given to Dr Isaiah Wealth in January, 2004
during a divine encounter.
ACCREDITATION
The International Bible School and Seminary is the Bible School of the Isaiah Wealth Ministries which has been duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with Registration No. – CAC/IT/NO61815 as required by the Companies and Allied Act 1, 1990 to train ministers and run bible school.
For many years and with a presence in over three continents, the Isaiah Wealth Ministries has been a strong player in the unravelling of scriptures and the teaching, training, equipping, and ordination of ministers and missionaries in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The extent of its reach and impact speaks volume of its experience and leadership in the Gospel of our day. In the matter of accreditation, knowing that the true measure of the quality of an education and the institution itself is the extensive experience and credentials of its faculty, the integrity of its courses and programmes, and ultimately the ministry achievements of its graduates, our training institute - IBSS is therefore not under
obligation to be affiliated to any State or National accrediting agency, as the same experience, impact, and credentials which are the foundation of the ministry's institute are sufficient endorsement of the integrity of its programmes. It is also of importance to note here that the intention and potency of its degrees is not for secular consideration but rather for ministry operations and to qualify for further ministerial studies of higher orientation.
We operate as a Bible Institute with students graduating and serving in various areas of ministry
including preaching, teaching, leadership, counselling and missions. The Institute has graduated several students with degrees for greater effectiveness in the work of the Ministry.
IBSS is guided in its internal processes of developing and upgrading institutional policies and
procedures, curriculum development, and also determining the targeted quality for its courses and programs by assessments which include the mission and objectives of the institution, academic rigor of course requirements by degree level, integrity of student work, institutional services and faculty
We remain ready and able to deliver one of the best experiences in learning the scriptures and obtaining the required certification and licence to function in the ministry of our Lord Jesus against which there is no law, physical, or spiritual.
Programme Structure PROGRAMMES
o Certificate o Diploma
o Bachelor’s Degree o Master’s Degree and o Doctorate Degree LEARNING OPTIONS o Online FACULTIES o Faculty of Counseling o Faculty of Ministry o Faculty of Bible Studies o Faculty of Biblical Leadership o Faculty of Missions DURATION OF COURSES 1. Diploma- 6 months 2. Bachelors- 12 months 3. Masters- 12 months 4. Doctorate- 18 months
Further information can be obtained online at www.ibssonline.org or by calling +234 703 690 5175
Academic staff
The faculty board is made up of competent and seasoned ministers with long years of experience in ministry who have served faithfully in various capacities under the leadership of Dr. Isaiah Wealth.
SECTION TWO
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Certificate Programme
For entry into the certificate Programmes applicants must: I. Be at least 18 years of age
II. Be able to read and write
Diploma Programme
Entry requirements into the diploma Programmes requires the applicant to be: I. At least 18 years of age
II. Be able to read and write
Bachelor’s Programme
Applicants for admissions into the Bachelors degree Programme must: I. Possess a high school/secondary school leaving certificate
II. Possess a diploma degree from IBSS or diploma degree from any other institute.
Masters Programme
An applicant for admission into the Masters degree Programme must possess:
I. A bachelor’s degree from the international bible school and seminary or bachelors from any other institute.
Doctorate Programme
For the doctorate degree Programme:
II. An applicant must possess a master’s degree from the International Bible School and Seminary or Masters from any other institute.
(You can upload the necessary requirements for your course of programme on the E- application form)
In addition to the requirements listed above it is important that applicants also have the following: I. a personal computer
II. a strong internet connection
III. Adobe PDF Reader software installed on your PC
Acceptance fee
All students must pay acceptance fee of $20 USD at the commencement of their studies before they can access course materials.
Tuition fees
1. Certificate Programme - 50 USD 2. Diploma Programme - 100 USD 3. Bachelors Programme - 200 USD 4. Masters Programme – 300 USD 5. Doctorate Programme- 500 USD
Other cost includes:
1. Transcripts and certificates – 20 USD 2. Graduation gown – 75 USD
3. Clearance fee – 20 USD
Documents Required for Admission to IBSS
1. A completed Admission application Form
2. Certified copies of High School/Secondary School Certificates, transcripts and any other relevant certificates and diplomas that applicants satisfy the minimum requirements for entrance to IBSS.
3. One letter of recommendation (pastoral reference form) 4. Four passport-sized photo
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Applications is done and submitted online. All refererences and any form of identification should be scanned and sent to the Institute email.
E-mail: registrar.ibss@ibssonline.org
For enquiries, please contact: +234 703 690 5175,
COMMENCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Ensure you read the online application procedure manual
Fill in the online application form.
Applications would be reviewed by the Admission Board and successful candidates contacted via SMS with an Admission Alert.
Shortlisted candidates are to make a non-refundable payment of $15 as Acceptance Fee to be able to proceed with the admission process.
Candidates who make acceptance fee payment would receive an SMS containing their login details to the student portal.
Login to the online student portal to access all course materials and commence your studies. o Please Note that you are required to complete your studies within the stipulated time,
else you would lose your admission. months Diploma – 6 months Bachelors – 12 months Masters – 12
Doctorate – 18 months.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
Recommended text are books by Dr. Isaiah wealth that must be bought by students in the respective faculties
Faculty of Missions:
i) Witnessing (Study Course Series) by Dr. Isaiah Wealth
Faculty of Ministry
i) Prayer (Study Course Series) by Dr. Isaiah Wealth
ii) My Simple Intercessory Manual (SIM) by Dr. Isaiah Wealth
Faculty of Counselling
i) How to receive, retain and release healing miracles by Dr. Isaiah Wealth ii) God’s Greatest Gift Ever by Dr. Isaiah Wealth
Faculty of Bible Studies
i) Prayer (Study Course Series) by Dr. Isaiah Wealth
Faculty of Biblical Leadership
i) God’s Greatest Gift Ever by Dr. Isaiah Wealth.
TUITION
All students MUST pay their complete tuition fees within the stipulated time of their studies. Months Diploma – 6 months
Bachelors – 12 months Masters – 12
Doctorate – 18 months.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students must submit a 400 word summary of all courses studied in one zipped folder to the designated IBSS email address, using their personal IBSS email.
Students who have submitted their summary files will then wait for an email from the institution which will inform them if their summaries have been accepted by the institution or if they would need to carry out further work.
They can then proceed to take the next scheduled Online-Based Test (OBT) on a date scheduled by IBSS office.
Students who perform satisfactorily in the OBT would receive a notification of their graduation from the IBSS. This set of students may then proceed to make payments for their clearance and certificate fees.
Students who have been cleared for graduation can then join the next scheduled Convocation ceremony, which usually holds at the end of every academic year.
COURSE OUTLINES FACULTY OF MISSIONS Diploma
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
BBC 118 Basic Biblical Concepts Compulsory
CWV 100 Christian World View Compulsory
BSS 111 Apologetics Compulsory
MSS 135 Church Planting and Missions Compulsory
MSS 122 Church Planting and Missions Compulsory
ECH 110 Early Church History Compulsory
BSH 113 Hermeneutics Compulsory
HLT 113 Homiletics Compulsory
MIN 125 Ministering to people Compulsory
NTS 126 New Testament Studies Compulsory
MSR 114 Religion and Denominations Today Compulsory
SCN 110 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Compulsory
OTS 110 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
FRW 115 Free Will Compulsory
Bachelor Programme
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
BSS 211 Apologetics Compulsory
BSS 212 Apologetics Compulsory
MSS 222 Church Planting and Missions Compulsory
BCN 214 Church Questions Compulsory
MLP 211 Conflict Management Compulsory
ECH 210 Early Church History Compulsory
HLT 213 Homiletics Compulsory
MIN 225 Ministering to people Compulsory
OTS 226 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
MSR 214 Religion and Denominations Today Compulsory
SCN 210 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
OBP 218 Objections to the Gospel Compulsory
MIN 244 The Church of Jesus Compulsory
MIN 281 The Church of Jesus (2) Compulsory
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
BSS 111 Apologetics Elective
MSS 135 Church Planting and Missions Elective
MSS 122 Church Planting and Missions Elective
MLP 111 Conflict Management Elective
HLT 113 Homiletics Elective
NTS 126 New Testament Studies Elective
MSR 114 Religion and Denomination Today Elective
Masters Programme Course
Code
Course Title Course
Status
SCN 356 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
MSR 370 Religion and Denominations Today Compulsory
MIN 325 Ministering to people Compulsory
ECH 394 Early Church History Compulsory
BSS 320 Apologetics Compulsory
BSS 212 Apologetics Elective
BAP 221 Apocalypses Elective
MSS 222 Church Planting and Missions Elective
MLP 211 Conflict Management Elective
ECH 210 Early Church History Elective
MIN 225 Ministering to people Elective
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
FACULTY OF MINISTRY Diploma
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
BBC 118 Basic Biblical Concepts Compulsory
CWV 100 Christian World View Compulsory
BSS 111 Apologetics Compulsory
MIN 121 Children and Teens Ministry Compulsory
MIN 113 Church and the Law Compulsory
MSS 122 Church Planting and Missions Compulsory
MLP 111 Conflict Management Compulsory
HLT 113 Homiletics Compulsory
BLP 112 Leadership Compulsory
MIN 125 Ministering to people Compulsory
BPM 149 Pastoral Ministry Compulsory
MIN 112 Church Administration and Management Compulsory
IBS 140 Introduction to Bible Study Compulsory
GST 124 Salvation Compulsory
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Compulsory
Bachelor Programme
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
TSG 220 The Sovereignty of God Compulsory
BSS 212 Apologetics Compulsory
MIN 221 Children and Teen Ministry Compulsory
MIN 212 Church Administration and Management Compulsory
MIN 213 Church and the Law Compulsory
MSS 222 Church Planting and Missions Compulsory
BCN 214 Church Questions Compulsory
HLT 213 Homiletics Compulsory
MIN 225 Ministering to people Compulsory
OTS 226 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
MIN 216 Pastoral Ministry Compulsory
SLP 223 Spiritual Authority Compulsory
SSG 217 Synoptic Gospel Compulsory
MIN 218 Women and Ministry Compulsory
OTS 227 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
OTS 230 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
MIN 244 The Church of Jesus Compulsory
MIN 281 The Church of Jesus (2) Compulsory
BSS 111 Apologetics Elective
MIN 113 Church and the Law Elective
MSS 122 Church Planting and Missions Elective
HLT 113 Homiletics Elective
MIN 125 Ministering to People Elective
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
Masters Programme Course
Code
Course Title Course
Status
NTS 371 New Testament Studies Compulsory
MIN 325 Ministering to People Compulsory
MIN 342 Pastoral Ministry Compulsory
MIN 319 Church and the Law Compulsory
BSS 320 Apologetics Compulsory
MIN 221 Children and Teen Ministry Elective
MIN 212 Church Administration and Management Elective
MIN 213 Church and the Law Elective
HLT 213 Homiletics Elective
MIN 225 Ministering to People Elective
MIN 216 Pastoral Ministry Elective
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
FACULTY OF BIBLICAL COUNSELLING Diploma
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
CEH 109 Christian Ethics Compulsory
CSB 121 Biblical Counselling Compulsory
BSB 112 Characters of the Bible Compulsory
MIN 121 Children and Teens Ministry Compulsory
MLP 111 Conflict Management Compulsory
BSH 113 Hermeneutics Compulsory
BLP 112 Leadership Compulsory
CSG 123 Marriage and Matrimony Compulsory
MIN 125 Ministering to people Compulsory
NTS 126 New Testament Studies Compulsory
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Compulsory
OTS 110 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
IBS 140 Introduction to Bible Studies Compulsory
CFM 139 Introduction to Christian Family Compulsory
GST 124 Salvation Compulsory
Bachelor Programme
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
BSS 212 Apologetics Compulsory
CSB 221 Biblical Counselling Compulsory
MIN 221 Children and Teen Ministry Compulsory
MLP 211 Conflict Management Compulsory
ECH 210 Early Church History Compulsory
BLP 212 Leadership Compulsory
CSG 223 Marriage and Matrimony Compulsory
MIN 225 Ministering to People Compulsory
NTS 225 New Testament Studies Compulsory
OTS 226 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
SLP 223 Spiritual Authority Compulsory
SSG 217 Synoptic Gospel Compulsory
MIN 228 Women and Ministry Compulsory
CEH 284 Christian Ethics Compulsory
CFM 204 Christian Family Compulsory
CSB 121 Biblical Counselling Elective
BSB 112 Characters of the Bible Elective
MSS 135 Church Planting and Missions Elective
MLP 111 Conflict Management Elective
CSG 123 Marriage and Matrimony Elective
CFM 139 Introduction to Christian Family Elective
Masters Programme Course
Code
Course Title Course
Status
SCN 356 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
MIN 325 Ministering to People Compulsory
CSB 332 Biblical Counselling Compulsory
CSG 324 Marriage and Matrimony Compulsory
CSB 221 Biblical Counselling Elective
MIN 212 Church Administration and Management Elective
MLP 211 Conflict Management Elective
BLP 212 Leadership Elective
CSG 223 Marriage and Matrimony Elective
MIN 228 Women and Ministry Elective
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
MSS 135 Church Planting and Missions Elective
FACULTY OF BIBLE STUDIES Diploma
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
BBC 118 Biblical Basic Concepts Compulsory
BAP 121 Apocalypses Compulsory
BSB 112 Characters of the Bible Compulsory
ECH 110 Early Church History Compulsory
BSH 113 Hermeneutics Compulsory
BDC 117 Major Biblical Doctrines Compulsory
NTS 126 New Testament Studies Compulsory
MSR 114 Religion and Denomination Today Compulsory
SCN 110 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
BSG 117 Synoptic Gospel Compulsory
OTS 110 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
FRW 115 Free Will Compulsory
DTB 111 Introducing the Bible Compulsory
IBS 140 Introduction to Bible Studies Compulsory
NTS 121 New Testament Studies Compulsory
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Compulsory
Bachelor Programme
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
BSS 212 Apologetics Compulsory
BAP 221 Apocalypses Compulsory
BSS 211 Apologetics Compulsory
BCN 214 Church Questions Compulsory
ECH 210 Early Church History Compulsory
BDC 224 Major Biblical Doctrines Project Compulsory
NTS 225 New Testament Studies Compulsory
OTS 226 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
SCN 210 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
SSG 217 Synoptic Gospel Compulsory
NTS 267 New Testament Studies Compulsory
OTS 227 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
OTS 230 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
NTS 121 New Testament Studies Elective
SCN 110 Scripture and Canon Elective
BSG 117 Synoptic Gospel Elective
SNC 123 Sanctification Elective
NTS 126 New Testament Studies Elective
BSH 113 Hermeneutics Elective
MSS 135 Church Planting and Missions Elective
BSB 112 Characters of the Bible Elective
BSS 111 Apologetics Elective
BAP 121 Apocalypses Elective
Masters Programme Course
Code
Course Title Course
Status
SNC 300 Sanctification Compulsory
SCN 356 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
NTS 371 New Testament Studies Compulsory
ECH 394 Early Church History Compulsory
BAP 321 Apocalypses Compulsory
BAP 221 Apocalypses Elective
ECH 210 Early Church History Elective
NTS 225 New Testament Studies Elective
OTS 226 Old Testament Studies Elective
SCN 210 Scripture and Canon Elective
SSG 217 Synoptic Gospel Elective
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
FACULTY OF BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP Diploma
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
CEH 109 Christian Ethics Compulsory
CSB 121 Biblical Counselling Compulsory
BSB 112 Characters of the Bible Compulsory
MLP 111 Conflict Management Compulsory
ECH 110 Early Church History Compulsory
BSH 113 Hermeneutics Compulsory
BLP 112 Leadership Compulsory
CSG 123 Marriage and Matrimony Compulsory
NTS 126 New Testament Studies Compulsory
SNC 123 Sanctification Compulsory
BSG 117 Synoptic Gospel Compulsory
OTS 110 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
CLG 119 Introduction to Christian Living Compulsory
GST 124 Salvation Compulsory
Bachelor Programme
Course Code
Course Title Course
Status
CSB 221 Biblical Counselling Compulsory
MIN 212 Church Administration and Management Compulsory
BCN 214 Church Questions Compulsory
MLP 211 Conflict Management Compulsory
BLP 212 Leadership Compulsory
NTS 225 New Testament Studies Compulsory
OTS 226 Old Testament Studies Compulsory
SCN 210 Scripture and Canon Compulsory
SLP 223 Spiritual Authority Compulsory
SSG 217 Synoptic Gospel Compulsory
CEH 284 Christian Ethics Compulsory
CSB 121 Biblical Counselling Elective
BSB 112 Characters of the Bible Elective
MSS 135 Church Planting and Missions Elective
MLP 111 Conflict Management Elective
HLT 113 Homiletics Elective
BLP 112 Leadership Elective
BDC 117 Major Biblical Doctrines Elective
SNC 123 Sanctification Elective
SCN 110 Scripture and Canon Elective
SYM 120 Systematic Research and Writing Elective
Please note that elective courses are compulsory for students who did not take the in previous program level.
FAQS
I have a strong passion to be used for God but I am 17 years old, can I still be eligible for admission into the Institute?
You can only be eligible when you turn 18.
Is there a deadline for application?
No, you may apply to the IBSS at any time of the year. However, you must complete your study within the stipulated duration for your choice programme (e.g. 6 months for Diploma).
Are the Institute’s programmes open to only Pastors and Leaders in Gospel Pillars Ministry?
No, it is open to every believer who has a passion to be used by God as a labourer in this end time harvest of souls into the kingdom of God.
Does the Institute offer courses that are secular?