Accreditation 
Accreditation Council of Theological Studies
Bethel, Padamugal, U.P.School Road, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682030.
Currently the Accreditation Council of Theological Studies accredit the following degrees:-
- Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS)
- Bachelor of Theology (B. Th)
- Master of Biblical Studies(MBS)
- Master of Divinity (M. Div)
- Master of Theology (M. Th)
- Doctor of Theology (Th. D)
| Application Procedure |
- Download and fill the application form. (You can download the application form here)
- Send the application form along with a Cheque or Demand Draft in favour of "Accreditation Council of Theological Studies" to:
The Director
Accreditation Council of Theological Studies
Bethel, U. P. School Road, Padamugal,
Kakkanad, Kochi - 682030
Kerala, INDIA.
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| Fees |
- Each Institution is required to remit Rs.500.00 with each application.
- Fees for accredited members is Rs.2,500.00 per annum
- When Evaluation Team visit the Institution a fee of Rs.1000.00
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| The Credit System |
ACTS follows the Credit system for its programs. For residential programs, each credit amounts to 16 class hours consisting of 50 minutes and 32 hours of research. Thus, a four-credit course involves 64 hours of class room study and 128 hours of research. In distance education each credit amounts to 30 hours of study including all learning activities. Thus, a three-credit course involves 90 hours of study. This helps the student to understand the academic efforts one has to put in, in order to successfully complete a course.
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| Field Education |
Field education assists students to learn about the practice of ministry through direct involvement in the assembly assigned, under the direction of the Academic Dean. Students are required to complete a specified period of planned, supervised, and evaluated field education in a setting approved by the Academic Dean.
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| Graduation Requirements |
Bachelor of Theology
Successful completion of 126 credits of course work with a minimum D Grade is required for graduation.
Master of Biblical Studies
- Successful completion of 60 credits of course work.
- An assessment of Field education involvement.
- An assessment of character, spiritual development and ministry commitment.
- Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less than 15,000 words.
Master of Divinity
- Successful completion of 80 credits of course work for theological graduates and 100 credits for secular graduates.
- An assessment of Field education involvement.
- Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less than 20,000 words.
Master of Divinity (Distance Mode)
- Successful completions of 70 credits of course work for theological graduates and 100 credits of course work for secular graduates.
- An assessment of Field education involvement.
- Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less than 20,000 words.
- Successful completion of an oral/written comprehensive examination covering the course work and thesis.
- An assessment of character, spiritual development and ministry commitment.
Master of Theology
- Successful completion of 60 credits of course work for those who join with M.Div. Successful completion of 140 credits of course work for those who join with a bachelor degree in Theology.
- An assessment of teaching ability based on the performance of teaching practicum in the B.Th. Level.
- An assessment of Field education involvement.
- Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less than 30,000 words.
- Successful completion of an oral and written Comprehensive examination covering the course work and thesis.
Master of Theology (Distance Mode)
- Successful completion of 50 credits of course work for those who join with B.D./M.Div.
- Successful completion of 80 credits of course work for those who join with M.B.S.
- Successful completion of 100 credits of course work for those who join with a secular Master degree/Professional degree.
- Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less than 30,000 words.
- Successful completion of an oral and written Comprehensive examination covering the course work and thesis.
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| Curriculum/ Subject Listings |
The curriculum / Subject listings for the various degrees can be downloaded below: (Click on the item you want to download/or Right-click and select "Save As")
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| Downloads |
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