General Regulations

• Conduct according to Christian principles is required of all students and must coincide with objectives of the College. If a student's behaviour fails to reflect the purpose of the college, he will be brought in immediately for conference with College officials. If, after a reasonable length of time, there is no evidence of change, the student will be dismissed ( unless earlier and stronger action is called for as set out in these regulations ).
• Any student who has been dismissed, but has completely overcome or corrected the reasons for the dismissal, may make application to the President, and/or his Committee, in person. To be readmitted, the student must meet all the initial College entrance requirements again.
• All who are associated with the College (students and faculty alike) are expected to conduct themselves in an honest and upright manner with everyone.
• The moral standard is to be of the highest possible calibre. Specifically, the College will not tolerate: abuse of others, smoking, use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal use of drugs of any kind in any way, profanity, dancing, obscene literature and pictures, improper dress, stealing, cheating, plagiarism, or any action which is clearly disrespectful of professors and/or administrative officials or any conduct unbecoming to a Christian.
• Professors may be addressed as brother or mister.

Student Complaint Procedure

Any student having a complaint with the College may contact any faculty member and request a hearing with the Committee for Student Complaints. This committee will set a definite date to meet with the student.

The student will be informed in writing as to the time and date of hearing by the Chairman of this committee or one whom he may assign. The student will be expected to appear at the set date and time. If he cannot be present, he must in writing state such. If it is not possible for the set meeting to take place, a new date and time will be set and all involved parties informed.

Chapel

Chapel will be held regularly. Chapel attendance is mandatory. All students whose classes adjoin chapel, both before chapel and after chapel, must attend the chapel session.

Chapel attendance records will be kept. Unexcused absences will be treated as an unexcused absence from class. Exemptions must be excused through the Dean's office. No grace days will be allowed.

Classes for Wives

Bible classes are open to wives of students, and they are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of this training.

Field Education

The student will be given an opportunity to be involved in actual teaching, preaching, and various other activities in truly carrying out the Great Commission.

To enrich the educational experience of students and to encourage members of the community and religious people, the college offers a number of lectureships and seminars (advertised and open to the public) throughout the year.

Programs Are Listed Below

• Spiritual Renewal Week
  Annual lectureship on campus for which guest speakers are invited. Last weekend in March each year after examination.
• Public Debates
  Throughout the year as opportunities arise, a faculty member may arrange a public discussion with a noted professor, preacher, teacher, religious leader or politician. Most debates are held at various places of India and deal with a variety of issues (current, biblical, political, philosophical or moral). This also called as Public meetings where all the students will learn how to evangelism.
• Fire Bible Camp
  Fire Bible Camp is an activity held in various places of India in every two months for young men and women between ages of 12-30. The camp is designed to bring young people together, training them to grow "in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52).

Admission Policy

Fire Theological College accepts applicants on the basis of previous education, reputation, and sincere interest in Christian education without regard to religion, sex, age, handicap, race, colour, or national origin. Students are treated in a racially non-discriminatory manner.

Basic Qualifications

The applicant

• Must have at least a high school Education.
• Must be an individual with high moral character.
• Must demonstrate a level of maturity necessary to carry the college workload.
• Must see that all necessary information is received by the college no later than one month before registration.

This should include

• An application for admission with required fee enclosed.
• All high school and college transcripts.
• References.
• An up-to-date (within last six months) health report supplied by the student’s doctor.
• Must take a general Bible-knowledge test.

Fire Bible Camp

Fire Bible Camp is an activity held in various places of India in every two months for young men and women between ages of 12-30. The camp is designed to bring young people together, training them to grow "in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52).

Completing Entrance Requirements

After all required information has been processed by the college, the applicant will either receive a letter of acceptance or an invitation for a personal interview. If an interview is deemed necessary, the student's request will be acted on at the earliest opportunity upon the receipt of all the needed information.

Residency Requirements

Residency facility is provided for all the students of Fire Theological College, and special accommodation will be provided for families with minimum cost.

Student Charges and Expenses

The tuition is Rs200 and Residency fee is Rs500 per month, and for families Rs1000.

Payment of Accounts

The student will be allowed to pay his tuition and residency fee before 15th of every month.

Scholarships

A student may apply for a scholarship by sending the appropriate form to the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee. The student will be advised as soon as possible concerning the committee’s decision. To qualify for a scholarship, a student must not only have a deep spiritual dedication, but also excellent grades in his schoolwork.

Academic Year

The regular academic year is divided into five semesters ( each semester is of two months ).
Duration of the Course : Two years and Course offered : B.Th

Grading System

92-100        A     Excellent

83-91          B     Good

72-82          C     Average

65-71          D     Low Passing

Below 50    F      Failing

Class Attendance

Students are required to attend all class sessions. Any absence must be explained to the teacher when the student returns to class. The teacher will lower the student’s grade by one letter for each unexcused absence.

If a student is tardy three times ( without proper excuse ) he will be charged with one unexcused absence.

Excused Absences

The following will constitute an excused absence

• Officially approved church activities
• Illness
• Death in the immediate family

NOTE : Students are responsible for all work and class activities whether absences are excused or unexcused.

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