How long is the full time course?
CBC Belfast is a 2-year full time Bible College. The first year is called Bible Training Institute The 2nd year is The School of Practical Ministry. Please go to the Academic page for more information.

Is there a part time course available?
Yes we also run a night school on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. It takes 2 school years to finish the 1st year course.

Can I do the 2nd year part time?
No. The 2nd year of college is available to full time students only.

What are your school hours?
The full time courses run Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm. Part time runs from 7 pm to 10 pm.

When does college start and when does it run to?
We start our year the first week in September and our year ends mid May. The college has 3 terms: Autumn, Winter and Spring. Please check out our academic calendar.

Will I get lots of homework?
At CBC Belfast we study one subject at a time so that each student is able to really get a hold of the teaching. There are 8 lessons to a class followed by a review. Each student then has the weekend to go over their notes and outlines before a test on the subject.

It's been years since I took a test. Are the tests hard?
No. We find that our students do very well with the academics at CBC also studying one subject is very helpful in getting the teaching on the inside of you.

Why is only 50% of the grade academic?
We really believe that there is more to being a minister than just doing well academically. Ministry hours make up 25% of the grade, the other 25% is given for attendance. Our goal at CBC is to make ministers. Showing up is very important, as is seeing yourself as a minister. Please go to grading for more information.

Do we get an opportunity to go on a mission trip?
We take a mission trip during our 2nd year to another country. Here you will have the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and minister to people from other cultures having the opportunity to work with an interrupter. Please check out our **photo gallery under missions, also check out our student testimonies for more on the subject of missions.

Is CBC Belfast accredited?
CBC Belfast is not accredited. At the end of the first year full time students receive a certificate of completion. After completion of 2nd year, students get a Graduation Diploma providing they have met all the requirements. Please check out our handbook under the academics page.

Does Andrew Wommack come and teach the courses at the college?
Because of Andrews schedule it is not possible for him to spend long periods of time at CBC Belfast. We do use high quality DVDs to present some of our teaching, this way our students can get teaching from some of the best teachers in the body of Christ. 1st year students have 2 classes a day by DVD, 2nd year students do 1 DVD class per day. All of our other classes are live teaching.

I have heard that you offer 3rd year apprenticeship programme. Can you tell me more about this programme?
This is geared toward students who have graduated from CBC and would like to learn more about the running of the ministry. It is helpful to those who want to step into a leadership role under the supervision of the CBC Belfast director.

I live in another country. Can you help me get a visa to enter N.Ireland?
We welcome students from all nations however we are not able to help students with visas at this time. Check out www.ukvisas.gov.uk for more information.

Can you help us with living arrangements?
We do not have dorm facilities available; there are places for rent in the area surrounding the college. You can call our office at +44(0)2890453606 and we will direct you as best as we can. Please ask for Yvonne O'Brien our college coordinator.

I am considering moving to Belfast to attend CBC, what is Belfast like?
Belfast is a very pleasant city to live in. In recent years the city has been given a face-lift and is enjoying many visitors from all over the world. Visit www.gotobelfast.com for more information on Belfast.

What churches do you recommend students attend?
We have a list of local churches in our office available for students to take and look at. Even though we require that students attend church regularly we leave the decision of where to attend to each individual student.

How is the payment structure set up?
You may pay for the school year in the first week of college and there is a discount for paying in advance. You may also pay by the month, or term. For more information please see fees.

Do you have a scholarship programme?
At present we do not have one available through CBC Belfast.

Where are you located, and how easy is it to commute to the College?
We are in east Belfast on the Woodstock Road within walking distance of Central Train Station. There are also many busses that serve this area.

I would like to come and visit the college from another country. Is there an airport close by?
Yes we are a 10 minute drive from George Best City Airport and a 40 minute drive from Belfast International Airport.

Can you recommend a B&B in the area?
Maranatha House is 5 minuits from the college. Ravenhill B&B is a little further but is an excellent family guest house.

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