Admission Procedures

Admission

IGSB accepts applications year-round. To begin the online application process, please visit www.igsbs.org and fill out the form after clicking on “Apply Now.” Our admissions staff will respond to the form, and then the rest of the application process can be completed online.

To apply for study in any of the master’s programs of IGSB, the applicant must ordinarily present the following application components:

– A completed general application form.(Online Registration)

– Two recommendations: an ecclesiastical recommendation from the pastor of the church of which the applicant is a member, and an academic recommendation from a college professor under whose guidance the applicant has pursued studies. (Send it through an email to administrator)

– Applicants for the Th.M Program : Official transcript(TOR) and Diploma from a four year bachelor’s degree. (AB.Th or B.Th.) / Transcript of Record (TOR) and Diploma from a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or its equivalent.

– Application for the Ph.D Program : Transcript of Record(TOR) and Diploma from a Master of Theology (Th.M.) or its equivalent.

– Application essay(s). All applicants must submit a short essay (500-700 words) explaining why they are applying to IGSB describing their conversion and their calling to pursue the ministry.

– TOEFL or IELTS results. All applicants are required to submit their TOEFL or IELTS results to verify their abilities in the English language. IGSB requires a score of 85 on the internet-based TOEFL. The IELTS minimum score required is a 6.5. or accepted by school administrator after evaluating their English ability.

– Application Fee of $20. The application fee is non-refundable.

– Each applicant:

  • is subject to all the admission and registration regulations of the institution;
  • must understand that falsification of any part of an application may result in cancellation of admission and/or registration at the institution;

– The seminary may also make one or more of the following requests of the applicant before granting admission:

  • To take a trial course via independent study or distance learning;
  • To meet with a representative of the seminary for a personal interview, or to conduct a phone interview;
  • To provide a physician’s health certificate;

– All applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee of IGSB and are subject to their approval. After reviewing the credentials submitted, the seminary will notify the applicant of the committee’s decision. IGSB admits students of any race, age, and national or ethnic origin.

Enrollment Deposit

All accepted students must confirm their desire to begin studies at IGSB with a $50.00 deposit to be paid by two weeks after receipt of acceptance letter. This deposit will be used towards the tuition of the students’ first course.

Furthermore, accepted applications are valid for a maximum of 12 months; after this point a prospective student must re-apply.

Orientation

At the beginning of each academic year, an orientation for new students is given; attendance is mandatory. The purpose of the orientation is to introduce new students to the IGSB Online flat form use and policies, including the resources of the e-library and on campus library(BSTGC).