Detail of Each Program Level
Certificate of Biblical Studies (Year 1)
Requirements for Certificate of Biblical Studies (Year 1):
- Applicant must possess a high school or equivalent diploma.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Associate of Arts in Theological Studies (Year 2)
Requirements for Associate of Arts in Theological Studies (Year 2):
- Applicant must possess at least 30 transferable credit hours (1 yr) in biblical studies or theology.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Ministerial Diploma (Year 3)
Requirements for Ministerial Diploma (Year 3):
- Applicant must possess at least 60 transferable credit hours (2 yrs) in biblical studies or theology.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree focuses on historical, systematic, and biblical theology. The program is designed to provide a theological foundation for ministerial service. Most students transfer in from the three-year Ministerial Diploma program, but if you’ve earned 90 credits in ministry, theology, Bible, or the humanities from another recognized college or University, you should be able to transfer into the Bachelor’s degree completion program. This program is offered in English and Spanish.
Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Theology (Year 4):
- Applicant must possess a Ministerial Diploma (3 Yrs) or its equivalent of 90 credits earned.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Degree Emphasis Options
- Theology
- Christian Counseling (The 10 classes for the year are Counseling focused. This program is an additional $400.00 to the Theology Program pricing.)
Master of Arts in Theology
The Master of Arts in Theology degree focuses on historical, systematic, and biblical theology. The program is designed to provide a theological foundation for ministerial service.
Requirements for Master of Arts in Theology (Year 5):
- Applicant must possess a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (4 Yrs) or its equivalent.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Degree Emphasis Options
- Theology
- Christian Counseling (The 10 classes for the year are Counseling focused. This program is an additional $400.00 to the Theology Program pricing.)
Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies
The Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies degree program is designed to serve the need of ministers for an experience of continuing education, which renews the personal life of faith, further develops professional competence, and stimulates continued growth in biblical and theological foundations for ministry. The purpose of this degree program is to equip the student for a higher level of competence in the practice of ministry.
Requirements for Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies (D. Min.):
- Applicant must possess a Master of Arts in Theology (5 Yrs) or its equivalent.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Complete your choosing of a Doctoral Project
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Degree Emphasis Options
- Theology
- Christian Counseling (The 10 classes for the year are Counseling focused. This program is an additional $400.00 to the Theology Program pricing.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies degree program is designed to serve the need of ministers for an experience of continuing education, which renews the personal life of faith, further develops professional competence, and stimulates continued growth in biblical and theological foundations for ministry. The purpose of this degree program is to equip the student for a higher level of competence in the practice of ministry.
Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D):
- Applicant must possess a Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies (6 Yrs) or its equivalent.
- Complete 10 courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Complete your choosing of a Doctoral Project
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.
Degree Emphasis Options
- Theology
- Christian Counseling (The 10 classes for the year are Counseling focused. This program is an additional $400.00 to the Theology Program pricing.)
Christian Counseling Program
The Christian Counseling Program is designed to prepare students for the specialized ministry of counseling within the context of the local church, para-church ministries, church related agencies, and other religious settings.
Chistian Counseling Program Requierements:
- Applicant must be in the Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral Levels of the program. Undergraduates are NOT eligible for the counseling program.
- Complete 10 counseling focused courses and achieve a passing score on each course’s corresponding assignment.
- Doctoral level students must also complete a Doctoral Project.
- Fulfill all financial requirements of tuition and graduation fees in the current, enrolled school year.