Christ-centred standards that promote academic excellence, spiritual maturity, moral integrity, and servant leadership.
Godsglory Institute of Missions and Biblical Studies (GIMBS) is committed to providing Christ-centred theological education that promotes academic excellence, spiritual maturity, moral integrity, and servant leadership. Every student admitted into the Institute becomes a member of a learning community founded upon biblical principles. These policies safeguard the integrity of the institution while fostering an atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth, academic responsibility, and mutual respect.
All students enrolled at GIMBS are expected to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of their Christian calling and consistent with biblical values.
Students should have personally accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and demonstrate a sincere desire to grow in their Christian faith and discipleship throughout their studies.
Students are expected to live according to the teachings of the Holy Scriptures, allowing biblical principles and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to shape their personal conduct, relationships, and decision-making.
Students shall show appropriate respect and cooperation toward faculty members, administrators, academic advisors, support staff, and all persons entrusted with leadership responsibilities within the Institute.
Every member of the GIMBS community shall treat others with courtesy, dignity, and Christian love. Harassment, abusive language, intimidation, discrimination, threats, or conduct that demeans another individual will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to communicate respectfully in all forms of correspondence. Communication that is insulting, offensive, defamatory, or intentionally disrespectful may result in disciplinary action.
Faculty members and Institute officials should be addressed respectfully using appropriate titles such as Doctor, Reverend, Pastor, Professor, Sir, or Ma’am where applicable.
Honesty is a fundamental expectation. Academic misconduct includes plagiarism, examination malpractice, falsification of records, unauthorized assistance, and submission of another person’s work as one’s own. Proven violations may result in academic penalties or disciplinary measures.
The Institute seeks restoration whenever possible while maintaining academic integrity and community standards.
Disciplinary Sanctions may include:
Students dismissed as a result of disciplinary action shall not be entitled to any tuition refund or reimbursement of institutional fees.
Students who believe a disciplinary decision was unfair or procedurally incorrect may submit a written appeal within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the decision, clearly stating the grounds and including supporting documentation. The decision after review shall be final.
Student achievement is evaluated through assignments, examinations, projects, research activities, practical ministry requirements, and other approved assessment methods.
Grading Scale
Grade
Percentage
Grade Point
Academic Standing
A
70–100
4.00
Excellent
B
60–69
3.00
Good
C
50–59
200
Satisfactory
D
40–49
1.00
Course must be re-sat where permitted
E
0–39
0.00
Course failed and must be repeated
Students who wish to challenge a final course grade may request a formal review in writing to the Academic Dean. A written decision shall normally be communicated within sixty (60) days. The decision shall be regarded as final.
Applicants may request the transfer of credits earned from recognized theological colleges, seminaries, universities, or other approved institutions where courses substantially correspond to the curriculum and meet institutional standards.
Applicants may also submit evidence of significant ministry experience for consideration as part of the admissions and credit assessment process.
The Institute may refund twenty percent (20%) of tuition paid where the student withdraws within one (1) week after submitting the signed enrollment agreement and a written request is received by the Registrar. Administrative charges and other non-tuition fees are generally non-refundable.
Students placed on inactive status who fail to communicate with the Institute or resolve their enrollment status within ninety (90) consecutive days may be administratively withdrawn. Readmission procedures and any applicable financial or academic requirements will apply.
Official transcripts shall be issued upon successful completion of all academic requirements, fulfillment of all financial obligations, and formal approval for graduation. Transcripts are released only upon written request by the student or graduate.
GIMBS reserves the right to interpret, amend, revise, or update these policies whenever necessary. Students will be notified of significant policy changes through official institutional communication channels.
