Applicants may be admitted to the Advanced Studies in Research at the beginning of either the Alpha or the Paschal Term. In order for an applicant to be considered for admission during the Alpha Term, the application form, research paper, academic references, GRE scores, and transcripts must be received by the Institute before April 1. For admission during the Paschal Term, this deadline is September 1
On January 24, 2008 the THECB (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) met in plenary session in Austin. The Board's Advisory Council recommendation to certify BHCTI's two doctoral degrees: (DMin and PhD) was approved unanimously, bringing to completion the initial certification process of all degrees offered by B. H. Carroll Theological Institute.