Residential students enrolled in the one-year Diploma in Expository Preaching (DEP) program must maintain full-time status each trimester. Students enrolled in the Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC) program are expected to complete their coursework within one year.
If extenuating circumstances arise and the student expects that he will be unable to complete the distance program in the alloted time, he must submit a request in writing explaining the circumstances preventing this goal. Upon review by the 3M Preaching Institute staff, an extension may or may not be granted to the student.
The 3M Preaching Institute designates a period each year to register for the following school year. All students will be notified by e-mail (or phone call) regarding the registration information (i.e., class schedules, instructions, and any other reminders). Registration cannot be completed until financial obligations have been completed with the student finance office.
Download, fill out and send back to us together with all admission requirements:
Trimester | Start Date | End Date |
Trimester 1 | 14 August 2023 | 10 November 2023 |
Trimester 2 | 13 November 2023 | 09 February 2024 |
Trimester 3 | 12 February 2024 | 10 May 2024 |
Exam Preparation | 13–31 May 2024 | |
*Final Exam Week | 03–07 June 2024 | 03–07 June 2024 |
*Note: Passing the BSC exam is required for acceptance into the DEP residential program.
Trimester | Start Date | End Date |
Trimester 1 | 19 August 2024 | 08 November 2024 |
Trimester 2 | 11 November 2024 | 07 February 2025 |
Trimester 3 | 10 February 2025 | 9 May 2025 |
Exam Preparation | 12–30 May 2025 | 12–30 May 2025 |
*Final Exam Week | 02–06 June 2025 | 02–06 June 2025 |
*Note: Passing the BSC exam is required for acceptance into the DEP residential program.
Trimester | Start Date | End Date |
Trimester 1 | 19 August 2024 | 25 October 2024 |
Class Break: 28 October 2024 – 08 November 2024 | ||
Trimester 2 | 11 November 2024 | 07 February 2025 |
Christmas Break: 16 December 2024 – 01 January 2025 | ||
Trimester 3 | 10 February 2025 | 9 May 2025 |
Class Break: 03–14 March 2025 | Class Break: 03–14 March 2025 | Class Break: 03–14 March 2025 |
Exam Preparation | 12–30 May 2025 | |
*Final Exam Week | 02–06 June 2025 |
*Note: Passing the BSC exam is required for acceptance into the DEP residential program.
In extenuating circumstances, it may be necessary for a student to withdraw from their current course of study at 3M Preaching Institute after the trimester has already commenced. Any withdraw request must first be approved by the Academic Dean. Once a withdraw is approved, a student may be eligible for a partial refund.
For details, reference the Refunds policy under the Financial Information section below. Students departing from their courses without approval from the Academic Dean are not eligible for a refund.