Who May Apply?
The Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies welcomes students who confess Jesus Christ as Savior and who desire to serve Him in the Church and in the community, whatever their vocational goals.
The Institute is intended for those who desire Christian discipleship and biblical training beyond high school that leads to a more robust biblical worldview and that offers direction for spiritual growth. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Spiritual & Community Considerations
The Institute seeks students who demonstrate a genuine desire and potential for spiritual growth through a year of Christian discipleship. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, to be shaped by God’s Word, and to receive instruction.
Because BICS is a discipleship community, we also consider an applicant’s desire and potential to contribute positively to the BICS community and to engage meaningfully in the opportunities for worship, fellowship, service, and spiritual formation that are central to the BICS program. Active involvement in a local church is an important indication of an applicant’s commitment to Christian community and will be considered as part of the admissions process.
The application process provides an opportunity for applicants to share about their faith, why they want to attend BICS, and how they hope to grow through a year of discipleship and biblical training.
Academic Considerations
The Institute seeks students who demonstrate sufficient academic preparation to participate successfully in the BICS program.
Academic readiness may be demonstrated through the following factors:
- A minimum high school grade point average of 2.6 (based on a 4.0 system).
- A strong academic record as indicated by the applicant’s high school or homeschool program.
- A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or 20 on the American College Test (ACT), when available.
- Other evidence of academic readiness, as determined by the Administration.
Note: SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission. However, applicants who submit SAT or ACT scores will have those scores considered as part of the overall evaluation of their academic preparation. In some cases, standardized test scores may provide additional evidence of academic readiness.
What About Not Quite Meeting the Requirements?
In cases where an applicant does not quite meet the stated admission standards, the Administration may consider the applicant’s overall record and decide to grant provisional acceptance. Provisional acceptance may include limitations on the student’s academic load and extracurricular activities.
Our staff would welcome the opportunity to get to know any students interested in a year of discipleship in the BICS program.
Non-Discrimination Policy
In keeping with biblical ethics, the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to participants in its program. This policy pertains to application and selection for admission, all educational policies and scholarships, and employment and all other personnel actions.