Programmes

 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 fields, including theology, science, social science arts, and humanities.

• Master’s Requirement 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
• Doctoral Requirement Before Graduation:
• Each doctoral student is required to publish five (10) original research papers related to his/her area(s) of research interest and attend five (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 science, social science, or arts students.
• Tuition: Free

• Donation: A free donation of #50,000 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 are promoted first into membership as Fellows before becoming Senior Biblical Research Fellows. Promotion is based on the number of research publications. To be promoted as a Senior Biblical Research Fellow, you must have published 20 research papers in the Biblical Research Studies area, and you are qualified to be addressed or called a Research Professor. SBRFs participate in meetings and have voting rights. Membership 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 CIBRS.
• Student Members: Undergraduate or master 's level students in an academic field of biblical research study can become members. He or she can participate in meetings but does not have voting rights. Membership is annually renewable. 

Tuition: Free

Donation: A free donation of #50,000

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

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

Eligibility: Holder of a PhD, ThD, DMin, DD degree in any field of Biblical Research Studies, such as 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: 1-2years

Benefits

1. Affordable monthly stipend will be provided for every researcher after 6 months of exemplary and outstanding research performance or achievement in biblical research studies.
2. Access to Professor Dele Ilesanmi Library.
3. Job opportunities

PHD/THD BY RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION

Biblical Research Studies in any field, including science, social science, arts, and humanities.

Requirement before Graduation: Each Candidate must have published seven (7) original research papers relating to his/her areas of research interest.

Duration: 1-3 years

Eligibility: A Master’s degree holder in any field of study.

Tuition: Free