The Seminary offers the following Masters and Doctoral Degree programmes

1. M.Div. – Master of Divinity (Accredited by the Asia Theological Association) (3 – years for secular graduates & 2 – years for theology graduates who have accredited B.Th with overall B and above grade)
2. M.Th. – Master of Theology (Pastoral Counseling) is currently accredited by the Asia Theological Association for accreditation. (2 – years for B.D./ M.Div. graduates)
3. M.Th. – Master of Theology (History of Christianity) is currently accredited by the Asia Theological Association for accreditation. (2 – years for B.D./ M.Div. graduates)
4. D.Min- Doctor of Ministry Program is currently accredited by the Asia Theological Association for accreditation. (3-5 years for B.D./ M.Div with five years experience or M.Th. in any branch with three years of experience)

Accreditation

The Seminary is a member of the Asia Theological Association (ATA) accredited to offer the M.Div., and M.Th in Pastoral Counseling , M Th in Histroy of Christianity and Doctor of Ministry programmes.

Purpose

The purpose of courses taught at IBTS is to prepare students to make the message of the Gospel relevant to the context. Students learn to interpret the Bible, preach, teach, and counsel with the aim of bringing transformation to the lives of individuals.

Examination

1. Total marks per paper will be 100. Out of that, 60 marks for semester exams and 40 marks for internal evaluation which includes assignments, reading reports, class participation etc. The student must get pass mark in both exam as well as in interalevaluation to clear asubjet.
2. Assignments, reading report and other works are required from the students from time to time. These grades also will constitute the final grade.
3. Monthly fees and other dues are to be paid before the semester exams.
4. Students will get their admission ticket for the semester exam only after clearing all the fees and dues, and getting clearance slips from all the departments.
5. The minimum required class attendance to appear for the Semester Examination is 80%. The students will not be permitted to appear for the final examination if the attendance is less than the minimum required.
6. Students who fail in the Semester Examination must remit Rs.200/- to the office as re- examination fees. It is the responsibility of the students to consult with the Registrar for arranging re-examination.

Grading System

A+           A             A-          B+          B            B-           C+          C          C-          D

80-100   75-79     70-74     65-69     60-64     55-59     50-54     45-49     40-44     Failure

Graduation Requirements

1. A graduate of 2-year M.Div. degree must have completed minimum of 66 credit hours and 3-year M.Div. degree must have completed 96 credit hours with a minimum grade of C. A graduate of 2 year M.Th. degree must have completed minimum of 42 credit hours.
2. The graduate of M.Div.and M.Th. must have submitted a satisfactory Thesis.
3. An M.Div. thesis shall have a minimum of 15,000 words, and an M.Th. thesis, 20,000 words, excluding foot-notes/end notes, bibliography, Table of contents, acknowledgements, List of abbreviations, dedication, and appendices.
4. The graduates must keep a good conduct and exemplary Christian life.
5. The Seminary degree certificate and transcript will not be issued unless the entire academic and the financial obligations to the Seminary have been met.