ACADEMICS
Greek Program
The curriculum our college offers is of 3 years long in duration. A Certificate of Studies is awarded at level B (comparable to a Bachelor of Theology and certified by the European Council for Theological Education) upon successful completion of full-time study.[1] Also, a certificate of successful attendance is issued, after the full completion of the first year.
The aim of the program is to inspire the students with the vision of the development of the Church in every part of the world, to equip them with the appropriate historical, biblical and theological knowledge that will help them interpret the Bible correctly throughout their life and to educate the students to serve effectively in various areas of Christian work.
Each academic year is divided into two semesters, however some elective courses, supervised research or practice, take place during the summer months. The curriculum is formulated - with the possibility of changes in the future - as follows:
(By mouse overring the course titles, you will find the corresponding course content description.)
First Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Year Total
S.H.: 35
ECTS: 60
Second Year **
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Year Total
S.H.: 35
ECTS: 60
Third Year **
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Year Total
S.H.: 34
ECTS: 60
Three Year Total
S.H.: 104
ECTS: 180
Notes
The academic year is divided into 2 semesters, but some electives, internships and guided research classes take place in the summer months.
Semester Hours: 1 S.H. = 15 clock hours in class + 30 hours of study = 45 total hours.
ECTS (European system): 1 ECTS = 25-30 hours of total work (in and out of class).
* Class required for graduation
** Most classes of the 2nd and 3rd year are taught in alternate years.
*** Classes of the language cycle: advanced students may be exempt from 1st year Greek by passing an exam, so that they may move on directly to 2nd year Greek etc., advancing more quickly through the language cycle and having the option of more advanced courses at the end of the program.
[1] Accreditation
Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
The Greek Bible College has received its licensing from the Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs functioning as a College in Pikermi, Greece. According to the Greek law on Colleges, it is designated as a Center of Post-Lyceum Education (3848/2010, and its amendments 4093/2012 and 4111/2013).
According to the Greek law, the educational opportunities provided by the Greek Bible College are based on a memorandum of validation drafted with a higher educational institution that exists outside of Greece and is recognized by its own authorities; these educational opportunities lead to a first-level degree (Bachelor) comprised of at least three years of studies. Thus, the Greek Bible College partners with Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia, USA), and the educational opportunities it offers lead to a Bachelor of Science, awarded by the partnering university. This title is recognized in Greece with professional rights by the ATTEEN.
European Council for Theologica Education
Τhe Greek Bible College has obtained institutional accreditation from the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) as an alternative provider of higher education in 2004, together with programme accreditation for its three-year undergraduate Certificate in Theology, EQF level 6, in 2004. ECTE accreditation of alternative providers of higher education indicates that the learning opportunities offered by the Greek Bible College are compliant with the European Standards and Guidelines for higher education and attests to the level 6 of the learning opportunities according to the EQF.
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