ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Mode of Entry: The application forms are advertised on Media, especially COCIN’s Light Bearer. The forms can be obtained in the Office of the Registrar and at the COCIN Headquarters (Education Department). All applicants must come with a letter of recommendation from their churches. Each applicant is to fill out and submit the form before the stipulated date for the examination and interviews. Photocopies of credentials must be attached to the form on submission.
- PhD/DMin Programme
To qualify for admission to the PhD/DMin programmes, candidates should possess Master’s degree (MA/MTh or MDiv) in biblical or theological studies from a recognized insitution, a minimum masters level GPA of 4.0 or B (PhD)3.5 or C on Scale 5.0 or ABC Scale and a copy of Master’s thesis and transcript or a published article.
- MTh/MA Programme
To qualify for admission to the MA/MTh programmes, candidates should be holders of (i.e. have completed) a recognized bachelor’s degree in theology with at least a second-class honour or its equivalent.
- MDiv and PGDTh Programme
To qualify for admission to the MDiv and PGDTh programmes, candidates should be holders of (i.e. have completed) a recognized bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma in any field with at least a second-class honour or its equivalent. Those with a bachelor’s degree in theology from an un- recognized institution will also be considered for the MDiv programme.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
- The MPhil/PhD Programme
The MPhil/PhD programme combines both residential and distant learning approaches. It is designed to be completed in 3-5 years (full time). the first year focuses on class lectures, the second on seminars, comprehensive examinations and dissertation proposal and the third year is dedicated to research and writing.
- The DMin Programme
The DMin is modular-based programme with two sessions of three week each year. it is designed to be completed in 3-5 years. the final year of the programme is dedicated to the production of a field-based project in one’s areas of concentration.
- MA/MTh/MDiv/PGDTh Programme
The programmes for full-time students by course work and examination shall normally last for a minimum period of two years MA/MTh three years MDiv, and one-yearPGDTh and a maximum of one additional year respectively. If a student does not complete his/her programme at the end of the maximum number of years prescribed above, such a student will be required to formally apply for programme extension. The programme extension is granted for only one year after the student has completed the application form and paid the programme extension fee. The student is allowed to reapply for programme extension only once. Any student who fails to meet up with the programme extension as granted in point 5 above is liable to pay 10% of the tuition fee.
