Organization

  1. CBMS is founded by the current Church Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Quezon City to train God called men and women for the ministry. It has an existing classroom program based at the church's address. As the Lord leads the Church Pastor who serves as the School Director created this correspondence program to serve as training institution for God called men and women who could not avail of the classroom program for some reasons.
  2. CBMS-correspondence shall remain, until it is dissolve, under the authority of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Quezon City. Such authority is vested upon the Church Senior Pastor of the said church.
  3. The School Director shall make all final decisions concerning the school affairs. He may, however, delegate some responsibility to others, i.e., such as teaching, and administration tasks.
  4. As the ministry expands with the Lord's provision the school shall produce its own fundamental Baptist literature for required courses. Meanwhile, as it is under pioneering stage, the School Director shall use available and affordable literature written by both fundamental Baptist and non-fundamental Baptist authors for its students use. However, the student must exercise utmost care and follow strictly the course guideline and restrictions.

Admission to the Program

  1. An applicant must have finished at least high school. Anyone who has not finished high school education may be considered in the program after taking and passing the English and Filipino courses.
  2. Applicants who have finished at least high school education or two years in college level in the secular area may not be required to take English and Filipino courses. However, this will depend upon the result of English and Filipino evaluation tests.
  3. Those who have taken similar courses from other schools must submit their transcript of records and the school's doctrinal statement in order for CBMS to evaluate any potential credit to be transferred.
  4. No student could start on any course without having settled first the downpayment for tuition and other related costs.
  5. As the program demands strong and consistent discipline of study, a student is required to sign a contract with the school ensuring his interest to finish the entire program. If a student fails to finish the entire program, he or she is still liable to pay the entire program cost within the chosen paying period. Except in involuntary situation in which the school director's decision shall be final. If a student stops in studies for whatever reason and decides later to continue the unfinished terms, then he may be allowed to continue provided a re-enrollment fee of P500 is settled first with the CBMS. A student must take at least one (1) course in every quarter period to avoid re-enrollment penalty fee.
  6. An applicant may be admitted in this program only if his secular occupation or ministerial responsibility truly renders regular classroom program of study difficult.
  7. Open to non-CBC member but fundamental and Baptistic in church membership. Provided, the applicant must obtain a favorable church pastoral recommendation to enroll in CBMS.
  8. CBMS shall accept applicants from both Filipino nationals and foreigners.

Admission Requirements

  1. Filled-up application form in duplicate copies; 3 copies of 1x1 colored with white background ID picture.
  2. High School or College transcript.
  3. Payment of tuition downpayment (20%), cost of ID (P50.00), and posting of CBMS postage fund of at least P500.00 (optional).
  4. Pastoral written recommendation (for non-CBC member applicant).
  5. Passed the School’s Director’s interview (to be scheduled as soon as requirements #1-4 have been complied with).

Program Procedure

  1. As soon as the applicant is accepted into the program and has settled all necessary application and payment, he or she may start on the first course.
  2. A student may take at most two (2) courses every quarter period (three months) to finish eight (8) courses in one (1) calendar year. Under this situation the student can finish the entire program in four (4) years.
  3. Two weeks before the expiration of three months period, the student must inform the CBMS by e-mail or cellphone of his intent to take another two courses so CBMS can prepare and mail the materials on time for the start of the next quarter.
  4. Each course consists of the following; a) course guideline; b) course study guide; c) course required books for reading ( at least two); d) course required paper(s) to submit; e) course lectures in printed handout.
  5. A student must submit all course requirements, i.e., written exams, papers, answered study guides either by email or by postal mail, if the latter is chosen, the postal date shall be the submission date. A student must always retain a photocopy of all submitted course requirements before mailing.
  6. No course deadline extension is allowed except in medical emergency cases wherein the teacher must be informed or due to sudden and reasonable occupational change of schedule or assignment. In this case, if approved by the teacher, additional 15 days shall be granted. However, the grade in the course automatically shall be 75%.
  7. Teacher will send back as soon as possible the graded materials and final grades of the student.
  8. A student is expected to spend at least 4 hours per week on every course enrolled for the entire 13 weeks. In this way, the student is almost at the same pace with the classroom program students.
  9. When questions arise from course lectures, book readings, study guide clarification, the student may use the email system for faster communication.
  10. The student must inform CBMS by email or text on the planned courses to take in 12 months or 4 quarters period upon enrollment and contract signing. This will provide CBMS faculty the necessary time to prepare the materials.
  11. Any student who fails a course will be required to retake the course. Failed exams, papers, and study guides shall not be returned to the student. Student shall pay the tuition for the repeat course and shall be required to take all course requirements again.

Degree Program

  1. Upon finishing the entire 32 courses and obtaining a general weighted average of at least 75%, then the student shall be granted by CBMS faculty with the degree of Bachelor of Biblical Studies. The degree shall only be conferred at the school graduation ceremony scheduled by the school. Foreign students are encouraged to attend the school graduation ceremony in order to get the degree. However, if funds and visa matters do not permit, then degree shall be mailed to the candidate at the student's cost.
  2. Graduation requirements are as follows; a) general weighted average of at least 75% for all (31) courses taken; b) grade of "PASS" in the Comprehensive Review Course; c) payment of all school tuition, books, fees, and other related costs. Those who failed in the Comprehensive Review Course shall be required to retake it.
  3. This degree program requires the following courses; a) Systematic theology courses 1-5; b) Biblical theology courses 1-9; c) Mission courses 1-3; d) Church history courses 1-3; e) Pastoral theology courses 1-2; f) Practical theology courses 1-5 which covers sermon preparation 1-2, Bible interpretation 1-2, and evangelism/discipleship course; g) False religious theology 1-2; h)Educational Theology 1-2; and i) Comprehensive Review.

Program Cost

  1. Entire program cost is PhP 15,000.00.
  2. If paying installment without interest, the following applies:
    • Downpayment is 20% of entire program cost which is PhP 3,000.00
    • Then monthly payment for 24 months (due within first 5 days of the month) is 500.00
    • Or monthly payment for 12 months (due within first days of the month) is 1,000.00
  3. The entire program cost includes courses required book(s) reading, course manuals and study guides, syllabus, tuition for 32 courses, and other books necessary upon graduation. Tuition for the program for every course is only P200.00. It is higher than the classroom program as it takes more administrative and overhead costs. The tuition for the program is P6,400.00. Cost of books and course manuals or study guides is P8,600.00. However, as the prices of books increase, CBMS will notify the student of additional cost to him or her. If a teacher requires additional book(s) then it is the student's responsibility to buy that book. The school acquires books at bulk student price. In cases of "out of print" books, the school reprint books by photocopying and binding to enable the students to benefit from the book.
  4. The mailing of books and materials, however, is the responsibility of the student. Every student must have at least P 500.00 or higher Postage fund retained with the school subject to quarterly liquidation. Thereafter, the student must maintain the fund in that level. If this is a burden upon the student, he or she may opt to visit the school on Tuesdays-Fridays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, provided with one (1) week notice or appointment so as to prepare needed materials and save waiting time.
  5. On a monthly basis, after the student has deposited tuition payment on the CBMS account (see details below), he or she must inform by texting immediately the school with the details of payment (date, amount, bank branch). Or to save time and energy, CBMS highly recommends the student to issue postdated checks to be retained at the school.
    • Pay to: CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
    • Account No: 220006490
    • Bank’s name: BANCO DE ORO
    • Branch address: E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines

Course Work

  1. All course work complying with requirement must be either handwritten ( clear, legible, and printed) or computer print. Use only 8 x 11 (short bond) size of paper. Use only one side of the paper with 1.5 inches left margin and 1.0 inch right margin.
  2. If course work is more than 1 page then always staple your work.
  3. Always put your name, date, course name, and course requirement.
  4. Before you mail your work to the teacher always retain a duplicate or xerox copy as backup copy in case of loss in transit.
  5. In all course work the student is expected to abide by the general school policy governing all students. In copying the work of others always use the footnote. In taking written examinations always follow the exam instruction. In writing your course paper always depend on what you learned not on what others have made. CBMS assumes that what you will submit is truly your personal work and not that of others. In case this is violated secretly, then the Comprehensive Review may disclose some weaknesses and consequently, the CBMS may withold graduation.
  6. In general the school expects the students to practice honesty, reliability, and confidence. Thus, CBMS does not require students to get a proctor during examinations and paper preparation.

Grade System

  1. CBMS will follow the numerical grading system in final course grade that will appear in the transcript of records as well as in all course works. To pass a course taken, a student must obtained a grade of 75%. To graduate a student must have a GWA of 75%.
  2. In the case of Comprehensive Review course there are only two possible grade results PASSED or FAILED.
  3. If a student failed to obtain a final grade of 75% in a course taken, then he or she must retake the same course until he or she passes.
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