Academic Programs
Bible Covenant College (BCC)
Bible Covenant College offers Christ-centered academic programs designed to equip ministers and Christian leaders with strong biblical foundations, theological depth, leadership competence, and practical ministry skills. Our programs serve both vocational and bi-vocational students and are delivered through flexible study modes while maintaining academic and spiritual excellence.
Program Overview
BCC’s academic programs integrate Biblical Studies, Theology, Leadership, Counseling, Research, and Practicum. Each program emphasizes spiritual formation, prayer, character development, and hands-on ministry experience to prepare students for effective service in the Church and society.
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is an advanced, practice-oriented degree designed for experienced ministers actively engaged in vocational or bi-vocational ministry. The program enhances leadership capacity, ministry effectiveness, and applied research skills grounded in biblical and theological foundations.
Program Focus
Biblical and theological rationale for ministry
Leadership foundations and transformational leadership
Holistic ministry strategy
Applied ministry research and dissertation
Practicum and ministry innovation
Duration: 3 Years
Study Modes: Regular, Distance, Weekend, Night
Master’s Programs
The Master’s programs at BCC are designed to deepen theological understanding, strengthen leadership and counseling skills, and enhance professional ministry practice.
Available Master’s Programs
Master of Practical Theology
Master of Systematic Theology
Master of Counseling
Master of Leadership
Duration: 2 Years
Study Modes: Regular, Distance, Weekend, Night
Degree Programs
The Degree programs provide comprehensive training in biblical studies, theology, leadership, and counseling. Students develop strong academic foundations alongside practical ministry skills, preparing them for pastoral ministry, missions, and leadership roles.
Duration: 3 Years
Study Modes: Regular, Distance, Weekend, Night
Diploma Programs
The Diploma programs offer foundational biblical and ministry training for emerging leaders and church workers. These programs focus on essential theological knowledge, spiritual formation, and basic ministry practice.
Duration: 1 Year
Study Modes: Regular, Distance, Weekend, Night
Curriculum Structure
Bible Covenant College offers a range of academic programs designed to equip leaders with strong biblical understanding, theological depth, and practical ministry skills.
Biblical & Theological Foundations
Courses include Homiletics, Hermeneutics, Old and New Testament Theology, Church History, Christology, Pneumatology, Eschatology, Biblical Covenants, Bible Study Methods, Pastoral Ministry, and Spiritual Formation.
Leadership & Ministry Studies
Students are trained in Christian Leadership, Church Growth, Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Management and Resolution, Peace Building, and Global and Worldview Studies.
Counseling Studies
Programs include Christian Counseling and Trauma Healing, equipping students to minister effectively to individuals and communities.
Study Modes & Flexibility
Bible Covenant College offers flexible learning options to serve working ministers and leaders. All programs are available through Regular, Distance, Weekend, and Night study modes, allowing students to balance education with ministry and professional responsibilities.
Seminars, Research & Practicum
Students participate in academic seminars addressing current church and leadership issues, conduct research papers or dissertations, and engage in supervised practicum experiences.
Medium of Instruction
Courses are offered in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo, depending on the program focus and student needs.
Practicum & Ministry Engagement
Practicum is a core component of all programs. Through partnerships with churches, ministries, and community organizations, students gain real-world experience in ministry, leadership, mission, and community development.
Accreditation
All academic programs are officially recognized and accredited by the Ethiopian Gospel Believers Council (EGBC).