This is a two year full-time programme. The Diploma is prerequisite. Similar Diploma programmes from other institutions may be considered, but applicants may be required to do make up courses. All applicants from other institutions will be required to complete a minimum of one prerequisite theology module with CFI. Previous Greek and Hebrew studies are also required. Semester dates coincide with the diploma programme.

Every June/July CFI holds a five week intensive programme for part-time students. Applicants must prove that their responsibilities prohibit them from enrolling in the Full-Time programme. The Part-Time programme runs each June/July for three years for the diploma and three years for the Degree. Home studies also apply.

Diploma and Degree programmes are available at CFI by weekend studies: Diploma three years/Degree three years. These hold the second and third week of each month. Lectures and library studies hold two weekends per month at CFI: Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm an Sunday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Home studies also apply. Entrance is every January and July.

The CFI Correspondence programme runs on a per module basis, with examinations being held monthly (last week of the month) on the CFI campus. A student sits for exams the month the student is ready. Entrance is available whenever a student applies.

For all these programmes see the CFI application form for fees and other details.

Obtain the form from our website, institutes’ friends nearest to you and the institute office in Jos. Complete all necessary information and attach all documents as demanded in the application form. Submit the completed application form to CFI office with a non refundable application fee of one thousand five hundred naira only ( N 2000.00) for the Diploma programme, two thousand naira ( N 4,000.00) for the Degree and five thousand naira ( N 5,000.00) for the masters.

After a successful interview, the candidate will pay all relevant fees in the stipulated banks and accounts of the CFI. The teller receipts will be submitted to the relevant CFI office and obtain a receipt for all fees paid to the institute. Clearance permit will be issued to the candidate on semester basis. The institute may demand for the clearance permit as deem necessary.