Level II Post-Secondary Educational Institution Certification

On 7 June 2022, the Standing Certification Committee of the Church of God Division of Education (Cleveland, Tennessee, USA) awarded Denominational Certification status to COGIBC as a Level II post-secondary educational institution. This designation enables COGIBC to award post-secondary academic qualifications, including up to a bachelor’s degree.

Church of God World Missions: Africa Council

In April 2021, the Africa Council of Church of God World Missions approved The Church of God International Bible College (COGIBC) as an online theological training institution for all pastors and leaders of the Church of God in Africa.

Berea Theological University College (BTUC), Lusaka, Zambia

BTUC is a private higher education institution, government-registered as a University College by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Zambia (hea.org.zm) to offer accredited programmes.

The programmes offered by BTUC are accredited by Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA). As Zambia is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), qualifications accredited by ZAQA are also recognised and accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

In accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between BTUC and COGIBC, signed on 13 May 2024, students who have obtained a Certificate in Theology for Ministry from COGIBC will follow the academic path outlined below:

  1. Students who have received a Certificate in Theology for Ministry from COGIBC will be eligible to apply for the following study programmes at BTUC:
    1. BTUC Certificate in Ministries (CCM), and complete two additional subjects to earn six more credit hours and receive the CCM.
    2. BTUC Diploma in Theology (DipTh), and complete nine subjects to earn 27 additional credit hours and receive the DipTh.
    3. Alternatively, students may first complete the CCM (two subjects) and then proceed to the DipTh (seven subjects) to receive the DipTh.
  1. Upon receiving the DipTh, students may continue their studies at BTUC in other programmes offered by the institution (https://www.btuc.africa/). Alternatively, students who have received a Certificate in Theology for Ministry from COGIBC will have the opportunity to pursue further academic studies at other higher education institution.