MA/MTH/PHD/THD BY RESEARCH PUBLICATION & DISSERTATION

“MA/PhD/ThD by research publication and thesis/dissertation" implies that the master’s or doctoral degree is awarded based on published research and a required thesis/dissertation in Biblical Research Studies in any field, including theology, sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities.

(A) Master’s Requirements Before Graduation:

●        Each master's student is required to publish five (5) original research papers related to his/her area(s) of research interest and attend five (5) conferences, in addition to completing a thesis

●        Duration: 1-2 years

●        Eligibility: Any first degree or HND holder in any field of study.

●        Tuition: Free

(B) Doctoral Requirements Before Graduation:

●        Each doctoral student is required to publish ten (10) original research papers related to his/her area(s) of research interest and attend ten (10) conferences, in addition to completing a dissertation

●        Duration: 2-3 years

●        Eligibility: Any master’s holder in any field of study. A PGD in any theological related field will be an added advantage, particularly for sciences, social sciences, or arts students.

●        Tuition: Free

●        Application: A non-refundable free donation fee of #20,000 will be paid to:

●        ChristoPress DHL

Account Number: 0040082914

Bank: Premium Trust Bank

Click here to apply: Online Application

OTHER CIBREST PROGRAMMES

Professional Fellowship Programme:

This professional programme is divided into five categories:

• Senior Biblical Researcher
• Biblical Research Fellows
• Associate Biblical Research Fellow
• Biblical Research Financiers 
• Student Members

Membership and Eligibility

There are currently five categories of membership:

• Senior Biblical Research Fellows (SBRF): Scholars with a PhD, ThD, DD, or DMin in Biblical Research Studies, theology, biblical studies, pastoral theology, systematic theology, biblical Christian education, missiology, sciences, technology, philosophy, arts, and humanities are eligible. Scholars or researchers promoted first into membership as Fellows before becoming Senior Biblical Research Fellows. Promotion is based on the number of research publication. To be promoted as a Senior Biblical Research Fellow, you must have published 20 research papers in Biblical Research Studies areas and you are qualified to be addressed or called a Research Professor. SBRFs participate in meetings and have the voting rights. Membership is annually is permanent. 
• Biblical Research Fellows: They must meet all the requirements in the above (1), but to be promoted as a Biblical Research Fellow, each person must have published 15 research papers in Biblical Research Studies areas and you are qualified to be addressed or called a Biblical Research Fellow and/or an Associate Research Professor.
• Associates: As above, but to be promoted as an Associate Biblical Research Fellow, you must have published 10 research papers in Biblical Research Studies areas and you are qualified to be addressed or called an Associate Biblical Research Fellow.
• Biblical Research Financiers: Those other than biblical scholars or researchers (e.g., philanthropists, publishers, those in wider biblical and theological disciplines, pastors, church leaders, etc.) concerned to promote the purposes of CIBREST.
• Student Members: Undergraduate or Master ’s-level students in an academic field of biblical research study can become a member. He or she can participate in meetings but does not have voting rights. Membership is annually renewable. 

Tuition: Free

Application form: #20,000

Benefits after graduation: Job opportunities

Academic Fellowship Programme:

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

This programme offers opportunities for advanced research, teaching, and professional development in various fields of biblical research studies.

General Requirements

Postdoctoral Research Seminars/Workshops/Conferences

Postdoctoral Research Capstone Project (1 Monograph – your discovery and 1 Course Development)

Eligibility: Holder of a PhD, ThD, DMin, DD degree in any field of Biblical Research Studies, such theology, biblical studies, biblical Christian education, etc.

Focus: Biblical Research Studies in any field 

Source of Inquiry: The Holy Bible

Certification: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biblical Research Studies (Area of Specialisation)

Duration: 1-2 years

Benefits

1. An affordable monthly stipend will be provided for every researcher after eight (8) months of exemplary and outstanding research performance or achievement in biblical research 
2. Access to Professor Dele Ilesanmi Library.
3. Job opportunities

Tuition: Free

Application: A non-refundable application/free donation fee of #20,000 will be paid to:

ChristoPress DHL

Account Number: 0040082914

Bank: Premium Trust Bank

Click here to apply: Online Application

MA/PhD/ThD BY RESEARCH PUBLICATION IN BIBLICAL RESEARCH STUDIES

Programme Details:

• Programme Title: Master’s or PhD/ThD by Research Publication & Thesis/Dissertation
• Field of Study: [e.g. Faith Theology] in Biblical Research Studies
• Mode of Study: Hands-on Biblical Research-Based (Publication-Driven), Scripture-Based Inquiry, and 100% online study.
• Core Curriculum/Primary Source of Inquiry: The Bible
• Duration: For Master’s Programme: 12-24 months; PhD/ThD Programme: 24–36 months (Flexible, depending on progress)
• Supervisor: The student will be assigned at least a senior biblical research supervisor.
• Start Date: 1st Day of Every Month.

Admission and Graduation Conditions:

1.      Submit relevant academic documents: For Master’s Degree, first degree/HND Certificate and for PhD/ThD, Master’s Certificate.

2.      Students are to attend a mandatory virtual orientation and research framework seminar.

3.      Maintain consistent communication with your supervisor(s) and submit regular progress reports.

4.      Publish a minimum of five or ten peer-reviewed articles/book chapters and attend conferences aligned with your research theme as Master’s or PhD/ThD student respectively.

5.      Submit a final doctoral portfolio and critical synthesis (Master’s thesis or PhD/ThD dissertation) integrating all publications. The goal is to demonstrate a cohesive body of work that showcases the student’s expertise and research impact as a biblical research student. By submitting this portfolio and synthesis, the student demonstrates their readiness to be awarded a Master’s or PhD/ThD degree in Biblical Research Studies.

Your journey as a Pastor-Scholar and Biblical Research Theologian is one we deeply value and encourage. At CIBREST, we are committed to advancing theological knowledge through rigorous scholarship anchored in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture – scripture-based inquiry.

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Submit the following:

(A). Applicant’s Full Name: [Surname first,]

(B). Applicant’s Email:

(C). Functional WhatsApp number:

Send the above A-C to:

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Pastor (Prof.) Dele. A. Ilesanmi
President-Chancellor
ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research Studies and Theological Education