Our Programs

Study System

The university offers two study systems: The individual course system and the cohort system.

Individual courses allow students to register for courses one by one and complete them for a period of eight (8) weeks.  In this case, students study at their own pace and build their own schedule. This system is best suited for working professionals who are too busy to book or dedicate time to their training.

The cohort system allows a group of students enrolled in a semester to take and complete the same courses during a given semester, a prerequisite for admission to the next level. With the cohort system, a new class will start each semester, so 4 times a year, in January, April, July and September.

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Student dashboard

Access to the Student Dashboard depends on the status of your payment. If you miss payment, you will have problems accessing the learning dashboard. You can use debit/credit cards, PayPal to make payments on our site.

Books and materials

Some books are included in the curriculum and will be downloaded from the learning dashboard. Students will be required to purchase certain books as per the teacher's recommendations.

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Academic Calendar

As mentioned above, courses will be delivered in a blended format consisting of online/distance learning and face-to-face teaching at the end of each semester, depending on the type of program. Some programs are delivered exclusively remotely or online. You will be notified when updates are available regarding the technological tools and platforms needed to further your studies. Videos, audio files, and books will be used to help students gain the necessary knowledge and skills. With the cohort system, a new class will start each semester, so 4 times a year, in January, April, July and September.

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At the student's pace

Self-paced learning means that students can determine their own speed of learning depending on what they do.  This way of learning has the advantage of being flexible, affordable and stress-free and is very much appreciated by those who like their independence and managing their own schedule. Not all of Bethsaida's programs offer self-paced learning. Visit the website for more information.

 

Graduation

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At the end of the study program, the student receives correspondence from the Academic Affairs Department whereby he/she is informed of his/her academic and financial status and the missing documents to be submitted, if any.

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Once everything is clear, the graduating student receives a financial and academic pass to submit to the graduation committee. This certificate states that the student meets all the requirements to receive their diploma and participate in the next graduation ceremony.

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The graduation ceremony takes place every year in the month of May The first transcript is free. For any additional copies, a fee is charged (see price list).

Graduation ceremonies are held once a year during the month of May At the beginning of the final semester, the graduating student receives the checklist of all requirements for the next graduation ceremony. He is informed from time to time of his status so that he does not miss any step of the process.

 

Certificate Program

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Certificate programs are designed for those who want to integrate departmental work without the burden of a full university program. Short in duration (3 to 9 months), and with no specific admission requirements, they provide students with the basic skills needed to serve their church and community positively.

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Diploma Program

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The 24-month degree programs were designed for Christians who wanted to engage in ministry work without entering a full university program. These programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of ministry roles, whether as pastors, church leaders, missionaries, chaplains, or educators. Other secular programs of study prepare them for other tasks in administration, education, and social work. The basic admission requirements are the possession of a secondary school leaving diploma (BACC II or NS IV).

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Associate Program

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The Associate at Bethsaida International Christian University is a 2-year, 60-credit hour program designed for those who want to enter the job market at the first level. It includes half the number of credits of a bachelor's/bachelor's degree and can be used to enter directly into the ministry's field or as a pathway to obtaining the bachelor's degree.

 

 

 

Like the bachelor's degree, a high school diploma is required. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures as well as the practical skills needed to achieve their goals of serving others in spiritual and global needs. As with the bachelor's degree, earning the associate's degree will make recipients suitable for a variety of ministry roles whether as pastor, church leader, missionary, chaplain, or Christian school principal.

 

Licensing Program

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The Bachelor's degree at Bethsaida International Christian University is a 4-year, 120-credit program designed for those who want to enter the job market at the first level. Like the associate program, the first requirement for admission is a high school diploma. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures as well as the practical skills needed to achieve their goals of serving others on a spiritual level. Obtaining the license will make the recipients suitable for various ministerial roles whether as pastor, church leader, missionary, chaplain, Christian school director etc.

 

Master's Program

Bethsaida International Christian University's master's programs are designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field, preferably in biblical studies or theology, who are looking to increase their biblical knowledge and enhance their ministerial skills. These programs will enable them to be more effective in their communities, churches, and in the field of mission, whether evangelizing, leading, teaching, providing spiritual support, and helping those in need

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Doctoral Program

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UCHREB's doctoral programs are designed for individuals with a master's degree in a similar or appropriate field as determined and agreed with the Academic Director. The aim of doctoral training is to enable students, with at least a master's degree or an equivalent degree, to deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge in their field of study.  It also allows candidates to acquire a capacity for high-level scientific research and university teaching in their respective fields. capable of independently designing and conducting work in the field of scientific research. Doctoral studies lead to the degree of Doctor obtained after the completion of the courses of study and the public defense of a thesis or dissertation, which constitutes the validation of a scientific work promoting the construction and acquisition of knowledge, know-how, and various methodological oubtils. ,

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Graduate Certificate Program

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The Graduate Certificate Program is a university-level program designed for those who wish to enhance their personal development in ministry. They are composed of 12 credits, or 4 courses that can be used for a master's degree, if the recipient wishes to continue his or her studies at any time. These courses can be completed one by one and students continue their program at their own pace.

 

Continuing Education

Courses lasting 2 to 4 months are offered to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge, regardless of their previous education or language skills. There are no proctored exams, but homework is required to pass the courses Continuing education aims to promote personal development, career advancement, increase job opportunities, and increase salary. Although it is more likely to be used by working professionals, continuing education is suitable for all those who want to add value to their educational heritage and be more competitive in this more dynamic job market than ever.

At Bethsaida University, continuing education tools give you the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge without the burden of admission requirements. These are non-credit or non-degree courses, which means you will not receive a credit hour or university degree, but a certificate of completion. No specific requirements for prior education, language skills, or other skills are required

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Homework and quizzes

Quizzes and assignments will be completed throughout the semester via the Learning Dashboard. The final exams will take place at the end of each semester, either face-to-face during the practical seminars or through a proctor if it is exclusively distance learning. Quizzes and assignments will be exclusively multiple-choice. However, the final exam will include a mix of multiple-choice questions and essay questions regarding a course-related topic. The passing grade for master's programs is 80% while it is 70% for all others.

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The final grade of each course will be calculated by determining the average of the assignments and quizzes counting for 70% and the final exam counting for 30%. The following table describes the grades with the percentage, the corresponding letter grade, and the corresponding grade points.

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Percentage Corresponding Alphabetical Marks Corresponding Grade Points. 90-100 A 4.0080-89 B 3.0070-79 C 2.0060-69 D 1.00< 60 F 0.00

Thesis

A thesis will be required at the end of the master's and doctoral program. For other programs, only a short essay, research paper, or final project is required to give you the opportunity to apply the course material to your fieldwork.

Support

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Academic support

As a distance learning institution, we understand that students will need constant academic and technical support. Requests for academic support can be sent via WhatsApp, email, or phone. We will endeavour to respond to your inquiry within 24 hours. Questions about course content, program duration, pricing, registration will be welcome and will be answered by our academic advisors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Technical support

Bethsaida International Christian University strives to provide students with a team of technicians to help them with any technical issues related to the learning system, access to materials, taking exams, submitting documents and assignments.