Begin your journey at Search the Bible Ministerial Institute by following our admissions process.
SBMI is offering 10% to 40% (of tuition fee) DIRECTOR’S GOLDEN SCHOLARSHIP to all applicants this year. Applicants should apply for the scholarship by filling out the Scholarship section in the application form. Decision will be taken by admission board
When all of the applications documents have been receive by the Admission Office, your application will be reviewed and you will be notified in writing of the admission decision
Purchase one of SBMI Application Forms complete and submit it to the institute before the closing date.
The applicant’s Pastor or Church Leader should complete the attach recommendation for the applicant to submit it together with the application form under a sealed stamped envelope by the recommender or the recommender should send it through the address provided.
Applicants must provide the following documents upon application:
| S/N | BOOK TITLE |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Shepherd And Duty |
| 2 | NIV Study Bible |
| 3 | The Portable Seminary – David Horton |
| 4 | Framework – Galyn Wiemers |
| 5 | The Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit – Lester Sumrall |
The programme is designed for Christians who are Leaders or have Leadership qualities but had low or no academic qualifications. The programme offers a certificate in Theology, which may be obtained by attending the programme six months. Those who successfully complete all 65 credits with a GPA of at least 1.00 will awarded a certificate in theology.
Applicants must possess the following:
The programme is designed for Christians who are leaders or have leadership qualities and academic qualifications. The programme offers ten-months of a Diploma in Theology with concentration in Ministerial and Biblical Studies. Students develop sound Biblical knowledge and the ability to appropriate this knowledge within the framework of a commitment to God. The goal of SBMI is to enhance not only the personal life and ministry of the student, but that of the Body of Christ at large. Those who successfully complete all 92 credit hours with a GPA of at least 1.00 will be awarded a Diploma in Theology.
Applicants must possess the following:
The programme is designed for Christians Ministers, leaders or those who posses leadership qualities and academic qualifications. The programme offers twelve-months of a Degree in Theology with concentration in Practical Ministry and Biblical Studies. Students develop sound Biblical knowledge and the ability to appropriate this knowledge within the framework of a commitment to God. The goal of SBMI is to enhance not only the personal life and ministry of the student, but that of the Body of Christ at large. Those who successfully complete all 100 credit hours with a GPA of at least 1.00 will be awarded a Degree in Theology.
Students who offer Degree in Theology would present their research work as the final work and defend the work before the Research Board.
One resent passport photograph of the applicant should be endorsed by applicants Pastor/Church Leader and affix it on the form.
The institute also runs retreats, training, and workshops for Church Leaders, Members, Organizations and Cooperative bodies. This programme is organized between one and three months. Upon completion, certificates are awarded to participants.
| Cumulative GPA | Class Designation |
|---|---|
| 3.5 – 4.0 | Distinction |
| 2.5 – 3.49 | Credit |
| 1.0 – 2.49 | Pass |
| Less than 1.0 | Fail |
| Cumulative GPA | Class Designation |
|---|---|
| 3.5 – 4.0 | 1st Class |
| 3.0 – 3.49 | 2nd Class (Upper Division) |
| 2.5 – 2.99 | 2nd Class (Lower Division) |
| 2.0 – 2.49 | 3rd Class |
| 1.0 – 1.99 | Pass |
| 0.0 – 0.99 | Fail |
| GRADE | MARKS | CREDIT VALUE (GP) | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80 - 100 | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B+ | 75 - 79 | 3.5 | Very Good |
| B | 70 - 74 | 3.0 | Good |
| C+ | 65 - 69 | 2.5 | Very Fair |
| C | 60 - 64 | 2.0 | Fair |
| D+ | 55 - 59 | 1.5 | Satisfactory |
| D | 50 - 54 | 1.0 | Barely Satisfactory |
| E | 0 – 49 | 0 | Unsatisfactory |
| I | - | - | Incomplete Assignment |
| X | - | - | Incomplete Course |
| Z | - | - | Disqualification |