Admission Requirements and Procedures
1. Possess an earned Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale).
2. Submit an FBS Student Application Form. FBS Student Application Form.pdf
3. Submit an FBS Ministry Experience Inventory Form. FBS Ministry Experience Inventory Form.pdf
4. Submit official transcripts from all schools attended since high school. FBS Transcript Request Form.pdf
5. Send three reference forms from non-family members who are able to judge the applicant’s character. One reference form must be from the applicant’s pastor. Suggestions for the other two include the applicant’s mentor, fellow laborer in ministry, employer, a business acquaintance, a faculty member or school administrator at an institution previously attended, etc. Please look over the FBS Student Reference Form and determine who is best able to evaluate these kinds of character qualities. FBS Student Reference Form.pdf
6. FBS may ask for a personal interview. The interview will be conducted by phone or in person depending upon the applicant’s location.
7. Submit a written two-part statement answering questions regarding (a) your personal testimony and call to ministry, and (b) your wife’s personal testimony and views of full-time ministry. FBS Personal Testimony Form.pdf
8. If the local church at which you plan to intern requires an application for internship, submit that application to that particular local church. For those students desiring an internship at FBC please submit the FBC Student Intern and Housing Application Form. FBC Internship and Housing Application Form.pdf
Student Requirements
Regarding Character Each FBS student is expected to maintain 1 Tim. 3:1-7 character throughout his time as a student.
Regarding Debt Each FBS student is expected to be relatively debt-free before entering the seminary and upon graduation. Each applicant will be examined on an individual basis as to his indebtedness.
Regarding Outside Employment No FBS student will be participating in outside employment (unless a special exception is granted) since he will be working full-time (half-time student, half-time intern).
Regarding Computers Each FBS student will be required to have a laptop capable of wireless internet and also have the software—Logos Bible Software Silver Edition. The special academic price for this software is $500.00 (normally $1000.00). Other software that is required is Windows XP and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Regarding Work Ethic Students will be carrying a significant academic load and also a significant ministry load year-round. Students will receive breaks between semesters in which to schedule personal vacation time (two weeks per year). The following national holidays will also be recognized: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. During the rest of the year students will be bearing a load that will require between 40-60 hours per week of work. The student is expected to be diligent and disciplined in his work, studies, and service. A mentality of working diligently for six days and resting one is the standard. Problems or struggles in priorities regarding family life, academics, or internship should be addressed quickly through biblical communication with the appropriate individuals.