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Question:

1. What do I need to take classes online?

(Last edited: Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 06:12 PM)
Answer:

  • You need access to the internet; you do not need a personal internet account. You can access the system from a public computer.
  • You need a personal email account that allows you to send and receive attached files.
  • You need to be able to download, print, modify documents in Microsoft word and upload files (see online tutorial).
  • You will need a mentor for supervised ministry experiences (see FAQ 6).
  • You will need discipline to set aside at least one to two hours per week to work on class materials.

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Question:

2. How long do the courses last?

(Last edited: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 07:36 PM)
Answer:

Students are permitted six months to complete each course. If all course work and mentor feedback forms are not complete and submitted before the due date, the student will receive an incomplete and lose access to the class.  There is no guarantee the course will be offered the following semester.  The next time the course is available, the teacher/Institute fee must be paid a second time to reenter the course. A second incomplete in the same course will result in the student’s account being closed.

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Question:

3. Does ibwww.org accept credits from other institutions?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:29 AM)
Answer:

No, at the present time you must complete all of the courses in a particular program to receive a certifcate from ibwww.org.  We will, however, provide transcripts for those who wish to transfer credits out of ibwww.org

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Question:

4. Will IBWWW.ORG qualify me for ordination?

(Last edited: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 07:39 PM)
Answer:

Maybe, each country’s ministerial board will determine whether the clasess will qualify you for ordination.

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5. How much does it cost?

(Last edited: Saturday, 30 August 2008, 07:25 AM)
Answer:

Students must pay for the following:
  • Books when needed
  • Internet connection fees
  • Printing of materials locally (when necessary)
  • Teacher/Institute fees: The sponsoring Bible Institute or teacher may require a one time course fee not to exceed $50 USD per course.
(All fees are subject to change)

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6. Why do I need a mentor and what will they need to do?

(Last edited: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 07:45 PM)
Answer:

Many of our courses contain practical exercises such as teaching a Sunday School class or preaching a sermon. A mentor needs to observe/supervise the ministerial activity, offer encouragement and constructive criticism. They will need to fill out and send in the feedback form and provide a copy to the student. The student will not receive credit for the assignment until the mentor’s feedback form has been submitted. In addition, the feedback form must arrive from the mentor’s personal email address.

Tips for selecting a mentor, choose someone:
  • Who is geographically close
  • Successful in ministry
  • An ordained minister when possible.
  • Who is willing to invest in you and help you improve
  • Who will follow through and submit the required forms.