Faith Bible Seminary in Lafayette, Indiana, trains men for pastoral ministry through the Master of Divinity and equips men and women as biblical counselors through the M.A. in Biblical Counseling. Here is everything you need to apply: deadlines, requirements, documents, and costs.
Whether you are called to pastoral leadership or biblical counseling, FBS offers a rigorous, practical, and affordable graduate education rooted in the local church.
3 Years · 86 Credits · Pastoral Ministry
A three-year graduate degree integrating rigorous academic training with a church internship — preparing men for a lifetime of pastoral ministry.
4–5 Years · 39 Credits · Counseling Ministry
A flexible hybrid graduate program equipping men and women with deep biblical knowledge and practical skills for counseling ministry in the local church.
The M.Div. admits a new cohort once every three years; the M.A.B.C. admits students for the Winter and Spring terms each year.
Next cohort: 2028
A new M.Div. cohort is admitted once every three years. The 2028 cohort is the next intake.
Two intakes each year
Admission decisions are made within 2–4 weeks of a complete application. Scholarship applications are due October 15.
From initial inquiry to your first day of class — here is how the admissions process works.
Read the M.Div. or M.A.B.C. program page and the FBS catalog to confirm the program fits your calling, and note the deadline for your program.
Prepare your personal testimony, three reference letters, a pastoral reference, and official transcripts. Each program has a full checklist below.
Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable fee: $40 (M.Div.) or $50 (M.A.B.C.). M.A.B.C. applicants also meet an admissions representative by video.
M.A.B.C. applicants hear back within 2–4 weeks of a complete application. Once admitted, you will receive your course schedule and, for M.Div. students, internship details.
Read the M.Div. or M.A.B.C. program page and the FBS catalog to confirm the program fits your calling, and note the deadline for your program.
Prepare your personal testimony, three reference letters, a pastoral reference, and official transcripts. Each program has a full checklist below.
Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable fee: $40 (M.Div.) or $50 (M.A.B.C.). M.A.B.C. applicants also meet an admissions representative by video.
M.A.B.C. applicants hear back within 2–4 weeks of a complete application. Once admitted, you will receive your course schedule and, for M.Div. students, internship details.
For men called to pastoral ministry whose gifts are recognized by their local church. Applicants must maintain the character standards of 1 Timothy 3:1–7, own a laptop with Logos Bible Software (Platinum), Windows, and Microsoft Office, and — for paid interns — make a three-year commitment. There is no interview step.
Application documents
Open to men and women with a bachelor's degree in any field. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have completed basic biblical counseling training (such as BCTC or ACBC); those without it complete that training during the first year.
Application documents
Lower cost is a core value at FBS: we minimize student debt so that graduates remain available for ministry.
M.Div. students in full-time ministry or an internship pay $2,000 per year. Veterans benefits accepted.
Required for applicants whose native language is not English. Minimum scores:
Waived for applicants who earned a degree within the last 36 months from an English-speaking institution in a qualifying English-speaking country.
Both scholarships are due October 15 each year.
Scholarship eligibility & detailsVeterans benefits accepted. See the full tuition & fees page for refund policy, transfer credit and how the M.Div. rate works, or the FBS catalog.
Apply NowFBS may accept graduate-level transfer credits from other accredited institutions. All transfer credits are evaluated and approved by the registrar prior to enrollment.
Greek and Hebrew language proficiency testing is available. CCEF coursework may be eligible (see separate policy).
Withdrawal refund percentages are based on the week of the course in which the student formally withdraws.
| Withdrawal | Refund |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 45% |
| Week 2 | 40% |
| Week 3 | 35% |
| Week 4 | 30% |
| Week 5+ | 0% |
| Withdrawal | Refund |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 90% |
| Week 2 | 80% |
| Week 3 | 70% |
| Week 4 | 60% |
| Weeks 5–6 | 50% |
| Week 7+ | 0% |
Tuition credits may be applied to future charges and are refunded at semester end if unused.
Faith Bible Seminary is accredited by ABHE and approved by the State of Indiana.
FBS is accredited by the ABHE Commission on Accreditation. Initial accreditation was granted February 20, 2019, and reaffirmed in 2024.
Accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation. Initial accreditation was granted February 20, 2019, and reaffirmed in 2024.
FBS is a VA-recognized institution and accepts veterans benefits. Contact the seminary office for details on using your benefits.
Approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
FBS participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), which cover distance education offered to students in other member states.
The seminary office is glad to answer your questions and help you through the application process.
Northend Community Center, 2nd floor
2000 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
Take the first step toward a biblical education that will shape your ministry for decades to come.