- WHAT IS THE EXTERNAL CertRK COURSE ALL ABOUT?
The off-campus CertRK course of FEBC is offered in response to the demand for theological education by students who are unable to take up residential studies in Singapore due to factors beyond their control (e.g., immigration laws, Church duties, etc.), and for lay people who wish to embark on a guided study of the Bible. The programme consists of selected courses from the four basic departments of biblical-theological education, namely,
(a) Bible
(b) Theology
(c) History
(d) Ministry
Since FEBC is a denominational School affiliated to the Bible-Presbyterian Church (Singapore), courses offered will reflect the reformed-premillennial-fundamentalist perspective of theology. The purpose of the programme is to guide the Christian student in learning God's Word systematically, and practically.
- WHAT MUST BE ACHIEVED IN ORDER TO EARN THE CertRK?
The candidate must satisfactorily complete 20 credits for the CertRK. The whole programme normally requires six months of full-time study. Although there is no time limit for completing the programme, the candidate is advised to take no longer than two years.
- WHAT ARE THE COURSES OFFERED IN THE CertRK?
The courses offered are divided into four departments:
English Bible (9 credits) |
Old Testament History |
6 credits |
New
Testament Introduction |
3 credits |
Theology (5 credits) |
Westminster Standards
| 2 credits |
Calvin's Institutes
| 2 credits |
Charismatism
| 1 credit |
Church History (4 credits) |
Pre-Reformation
| 2 credits |
Post-Reformation
| 2 credits |
Pastoral Ministry (2 credits) |
Biblical Counselling
| 1 credit |
Church Growth
| 1 credit |
- WHAT MUST I DO IF I WANT TO BE ENROLLED AS AN OFF-CAMPUS CertRK STUDENT?
The student must write in to request for the official application form. Write to: The Director, FEBC Off-Campus Programme, 9A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063. Applications may be submitted at any time of the year since the off-campus programme does not follow the schedule of the regular semesters of FEBC. As soon as the College accepts the application, and all necessary fees are paid, the student may begin work.
- WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR THE CertRK PROGRAMME?
The total amount for tuition is S$600. Pay as you register for each module, S$300 per module. The fee does not include the required textbooks. IMPORTANT NOTE: Foreign students are required to remit by bank draft in Singapore dollars, made payable to Far Eastern Bible College. Please do not send cash.
- WHICH COURSES SHOULD I TAKE FIRST?
The programme is divided into two modules. Students should start with Module I. Each module is worth 10 credits, and the minimum amount of time taken to complete one module is 160 hours.
| Module I |
| Course I |
OT History I |
| Course II |
Westminster Standards |
| Course III |
Calvin's Institutes |
| Course IV |
Church History I |
| Course V |
Charismatism |
| Module II |
| Course I |
OT History II |
| Course II |
NT Introduction |
| Course III |
Church History II |
| Course IV |
Biblical Counselling |
| Course V |
Church Growth |
- WHAT ARE THE DUTIES REQUIRED OF THE STUDENT IN THE CertRK PROGRAMME?
The student is required to adhere to the following general study and submission rules:
- It is the duty of each student not only to study the Bible academically but also devotionally. The student should begin his study each time with prayer, seek to apply what he has learned in his own life, and attempt to share what he has learned to others.
- Follow the instructions on the Study Guide for each course. Please note that specific instructions under each course take precedence over the general instructions if a conflict exists.
- The Study Guide lists all the reading and writing assignments for the respective courses. Read the books carefully and underline important statements. Type all your papers. Handwritten answers are not acceptable. Single spacing in your papers is advisable to save on paper and postage, but use only one side of the paper.
- Use the King James Version of the Holy Bible as your textbook. All Bible quotations must be from the KJV.
- Remember that this is College level work. As a student you are thus required to do the work yourself. You may seek advice from others, but the final product must be your work. Do not plagiarise. Use your own words or create your own sentences to express your thoughts. Make sure you acknowledge the sources you have used or quoted from. The documentation should include the name of the author, title of the book, place published, name of publisher, year published, and page number(s). Check for spelling, grammar, or construction errors. Use the dictionary!
- You are required to locate a theological library near your area and sign up as a member. You need the books and resources available in such a library to help you in your research and study. Bible Colleges or Theological Seminaries usually have a well-stocked library of books, journals, and magazines. Students in Singapore may use the FEBC library.
- Purchase the required textbooks. In Singapore, you may buy your books from FEBC Bookroom, 9A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063 (Tel:
62549188). Overseas students may order the books directly from the Bookroom. An order form will be sent together with the letter of acceptance. Please visit the
FEBC BOOKROOM for more details.
- A one credit hour course requires a minimum of 16 hours of work. A two credit hour course requires twice that amount (i.e., 32 hours). Make sure you fulfil this minimum requirement for each course. Create a Course Log Sheet with the following details:
(1) Date
(2) Description of Work Done
(3) Time (e.g., 9-10 am)
(4) Hours Taken (e.g., 1 hr)
Make sure you total the number of hours taken at the end of the Log Sheets.
- When you have completed your paper, always staple the pages together at the top left hand corner. Do not professionally bind your papers or submit them in plastic folders.
- A cover page must be attached to each submission. Your cover page should contain the following details:
(1) Name
(2) Student ID Number
(3) Address
(4) Module Number
(5) Course Title
(6) Date of Submission
- When submitting your completed assignments, ensure that the envelope used to contain your papers is sufficiently large to hold your work. Papers should not be folded more than once. Do not fax in your assignments. Use the postal system.
- Ensure that you make copies of all your submissions just in case they get lost in the mail.
- Your papers will be graded accordingly and your lecturer or course assessor will discuss your performance on the evaluation sheet. All submitted papers will not be returned. FEBC reserves the right to require a student to redo an assignment if the initial work is unsatisfactory.
- If you have questions arising from your programme, you may contact Dr Jeffrey Khoo
at the College office, Tel (65) 62569256, Fax (65) 62513891, E-mail, or write to FEBC, 9A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063.
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CAN THE CREDITS EARNED THROUGH THE OFF-CAMPUS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME BE TRANSFERRED TO THE OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OF FEBC?
Yes, if a student wishes to continue his studies in FEBC as an on-campus student after completing the off-campus CertRK he may receive advanced standing of up to 80% of the credits earned. The credits may only be transferred to the undergraduate programmes (i.e., DipTh, BRE, BTh). Only grades of B and above will be accepted for transfer.
