Bachelor of Theology, Mission and Ministry is obtained based on exams of a total of 180 credits (ECTS), taken in six semesters. The standard study time is three (3) years, but it is possible to take the programme as a part-time student.

To obtain the Bachelor in Theology, Mission and Ministry, the following criteria must be met:

• 20 ECTS in Examen Philosophicum and Examen Facultatum
• 20 ECTS in New Testament Greek
• 140 ECTS in courses within the field of theology, mission and ministry. At least 60 ECTS must be at an intermediate level (2000 level), including at least 10 ECTS in the New Testament involving the use of New Testament Greek

In Norwegian higher education, great emphasis is placed on internationalisation, and it is a goal that student exchange should be the norm. The college recommends that the student exchange be added to one of the last three semesters. In addition, it is recommended that the student apply for approval in advance so that the courses that are planned to be completed can be incorporated into the bachelor's degree.
See the college's website for more information on opportunities for student exchange.

Knowledge:

The candidate

• has good knowledge of the field of theology and knowledge of the different theological disciplines.
• has broad knowledge of the Bible and exegesis
• has broad knowledge of Christian history, faith and ethics.
• has broad knowledge of church ministry and issues related to that
• has broad knowledge of Christian missions and Christian social engagement
• has knowledge of Christian engagement with other worldviews

Skills:

The candidate

• can analyse and interpret biblical texts, both in New Testament Greek and in translation, and relate them to issues in Christian theology and everyday life.
• can apply knowledge of key subjects about Christian beliefs and ministry to plan, analyse, evaluate and discuss how tasks in ministry and mission may be carried out.
• can reflect on and discuss how one’s own knowledge, attitudes and spiritual development may affect tasks in ministry and mission.
• can meet people with different religious or theological beliefs with knowledge and respect.
• can apply new knowledge to his/her current system of beliefs and practices and communicate this knowledge to others.

General Competence:

The candidate

• can write academic texts such as reports, presentations, essays and biblical exegesis.
• can communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, on issues related to theology, mission and ministry.
• can reflect on and engage critically with their own and others’ academic work.
• can reflect critically on issues in theology and explain their own perspective and opinions on topics related to faith and ministry.

How do I apply?

To register an application, please go to our local admission service and register an application. Select the Fall semester and register an application for Theology, Ministry and Mission. The application opens on March 1st, and the deadline for applying is July 1st.

What are the requirements?

The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. For applicants with foreign education, the requirements are specified in the GSU-list by NOKUT (the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education).

All required documents must be uploaded to your application.

The dates and deadlines for the application process will be updated during November.
 

What are the next steps if I’m admitted?

If you have been accepted at FIUC, the following steps describe your way forward:

1. You must accept your offer within the time limit mentioned on your admission letter. You can register “Yes” or “No” by logging into your application.
2. Please note: The programme is session-based and does not grant a student visa.
3. Applicants from outside EU/EEA may need to make a monetary deposit to a designated deposit account.
4. Once you’ve accepted the offer and your student data is registered at FIUC, you will receive information on how to complete your semester registration in our Studentweb system. The registration includes both signing up for classes and paying the required fees. Students at FIUC generate their own invoice in Studentweb. Failure to complete the semester registration within the September 1st will result in revocation of your student right.

See the Student guide for more information about the start of studies.

What do I do if I’m waitlisted?

Our programmes can only admit a certain number of students. If there are more applicants than vacancies, the applicants will be listed based on their GPA scores from the provided documents and other ranking regulations. The students with the best scores will receive an admission, while the others will be placed on a waiting list.

If you are placed on a waiting list, you can either forfeit your place on the list, or wait and see if you are accepted at a later point. All applicants on the waiting list who get accepted at a later point will be notified.

I have questions. Who can I contact?

For questions regarding the application process, please contact our Higher Executive Officer at opptak@fjellhaug.no. For questions regarding the study programme, registration or general questions regarding the student life at FIUC, please contact our Student Adviser at studieveileder@fjellhaug.no.

The Bachelor in Theology, Mission and Ministry is taught as an online and session-based study programme. That means that it mainly takes place digitally, but you are also expected to meet on campus for gatherings with concentrated teaching. Some of the gatherings will be offered digitally. The course descriptions will offer more details for each course.

We assume that you have access to the internet. A significant part of the communication between the school and the students is done by FIUC’s learning management system (LMS).

The quality, content, completion, and development of the programme are ensured by the FIUC’s internal quality assurance system. Study quality and study programs are evaluated according to fixed cycles. The students are involved in this and will regularly be asked to carry out evaluations of selected courses. In addition, the general study quality is evaluated through an annual survey. The results and main findings of both the course evaluations and the survey are dealt with in the relevant councils within the quality assurance system.

More information about the college's quality assurance system is available at FIUC’s (LMS).