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DEGREE PROGRAMS
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PROGRAM #4: SPECIFIC BACCALAUREATE TRACKS
Program #4 is the year of specialization as students move into courses designed to prepare them to preach and teach the Word of God and help in areas of specialized service in the local church. Courses are grouped into “tracks” and provide a subject concentration focused on the student’s major field of study. All baccalaureate tracks equip the student for full-time Christian service or prepare them for graduate studies in Theology and related fields.
Each Program #4 track is made up of 9 courses and 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours each, making a total of 30 credit-hours.
TRACK #1: THEOLOGY
This major course of study gives the student a solid foundation in the Word of God, meets the needs of the Christian worker by equipping them for various areas of full-time Christian service, and prepares them for graduate studies in theology and related fields.
TRACK #2: PASTORAL MINISTRY
This major course of study equips the student for full-time pastoral ministry in the local church.
Program #4 is the year of specialization as students move into courses designed to prepare them to preach and teach the Word of God and help in areas of specialized service in the local church. Courses are grouped into “tracks” and provide a subject concentration focused on the student’s major field of study. All baccalaureate tracks equip the student for full-time Christian service or prepare them for graduate studies in Theology and related fields.
Each Program #4 track is made up of 9 courses and 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours each, making a total of 30 credit-hours.
TRACK #1: THEOLOGY
This major course of study gives the student a solid foundation in the Word of God, meets the needs of the Christian worker by equipping them for various areas of full-time Christian service, and prepares them for graduate studies in theology and related fields.
TRACK #2: PASTORAL MINISTRY
This major course of study equips the student for full-time pastoral ministry in the local church.
- Teaching the Bible
- Submission & Authority
- Church History
- Ministerial Ethics
- Principles of Leadership
- Romans I
- Romans II
- Tabernacles of God
- Hebrews
- Ministry Practicum - (50% in teaching or preaching)
- Submission & Authority
- Ministerial Ethics
- Pastoral Epistles
- The Gospel of John
- Counseling with Scripture
- Teaching the Bible
- Practical Pastoral Ministry I
- Practical Pastoral Ministry II
- True Worship
- Ministry Practicum (50% in Pastoral Ministry)
PROGRAM #4 - CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY TRACK
PROGRAM #4 - PASTORAL MINISTRY TRACK
THE MASTER’S LEVEL PROGRAM contains courses grouped in “tracks” which provide a subject concentration focused on the student’s major field of study.
THE FOLLOWING CHRISTIAN MASTER’S DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:
Master in Theology
Master in Pastoral Ministry
MASTER’S LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Theology candidates must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree with a Theological major from a recognized college or university. Leveling courses may be required. If the Bachelor’s Degree is in an unrelated field, sixty (60) credit-hours of biblical foundation courses are required before starting at the Master’s level. (Experienced ministers: please contact your Director for information and forms to apply for Ministry Life Experience credit.)
MASTER’S TRACKS - PROGRAM #5
All Master’s level tracks are designed for qualified individuals who want an in-depth study of a particular area of ministry. We have established Master’s course work in 36-credit-hour programs. Each track is made up of 9 courses, 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours, and a formal thesis worth 6 credithours for a total of 36 credit-hours. (The Master’s candidate has the option of substituting two (2) pre-approved elective courses in lieu of the formal, 50- page-minimum thesis.)
TRACK #1: THEOLOGY
This major course of study is for students who desire to expand their training and deepen their knowledge and
understanding of the Bible and theology.
TRACK #2: PASTORAL MINISTRY
This major course of study helps pastors increase their effectiveness in the work of the ministry.
THE FOLLOWING CHRISTIAN MASTER’S DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:
Master in Theology
Master in Pastoral Ministry
MASTER’S LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Theology candidates must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree with a Theological major from a recognized college or university. Leveling courses may be required. If the Bachelor’s Degree is in an unrelated field, sixty (60) credit-hours of biblical foundation courses are required before starting at the Master’s level. (Experienced ministers: please contact your Director for information and forms to apply for Ministry Life Experience credit.)
MASTER’S TRACKS - PROGRAM #5
All Master’s level tracks are designed for qualified individuals who want an in-depth study of a particular area of ministry. We have established Master’s course work in 36-credit-hour programs. Each track is made up of 9 courses, 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours, and a formal thesis worth 6 credithours for a total of 36 credit-hours. (The Master’s candidate has the option of substituting two (2) pre-approved elective courses in lieu of the formal, 50- page-minimum thesis.)
TRACK #1: THEOLOGY
This major course of study is for students who desire to expand their training and deepen their knowledge and
understanding of the Bible and theology.
TRACK #2: PASTORAL MINISTRY
This major course of study helps pastors increase their effectiveness in the work of the ministry.
PROGRAM #5 - CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY TRACK
- Hermeneutics (Bible Interpretation)
- Modern Cults & False Religions of the World I
- Modern Cults & False Religions of the World II
- Educating Adults
- Gospel of John
- Pastoral Epistles
- Expository Preaching
- True Worship
- Counseling with Scripture
- Ministry Practicum - Masters (50% in teaching/preaching)
- Master’s Thesis (min. 50 pages) or 2 additional courses
PROGRAM #5 - PASTORAL MINISTRY TRACK
- Hermeneutics (Bible Interpretation)
- Church History
- Principles of Leadership
- Romans
- Hebrews
- Educating Adults
- Expository Preaching
- Tabernacles of God
- Temperament Theory
- Ministry Practicum - Masters (100% in Pastoral Ministry)
- Master’s Thesis (min. 50 pages) or 2 additional courses
NOTE: The following courses are suggested ONLY for students who have already completed the Program #1-4 courses in Theology.
NOTE: The following courses are suggested ONLY for students who have already completed the Program #1-3 courses in Theology and the Program #4 courses in Pastoral Ministry.
ALL DOCTORAL-LEVEL PROGRAMS are individually designed for qualified dividuals who want an in-depth study of a particular area of ministry.
THE FOLLOWING CHRISTIAN DOCTORAL DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:
First-Level Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Ministry in Theology (D. Min.)
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry (D. Min.)
Second-Level Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Ministry (Ph.D.)
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM
To enter a Doctoral program, a student must have earned a Master’s Degree with a Theological major from a recognized college or university. Leveling courses may be required. Each 45 credit-hour program is designed as
in-ministry education for ministry professionals and will build on ministry experience and previous education while challenging the individual candidate to pursue and realize their full potential.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. The completion of 5 post-graduate level courses related to the student’s major and pre-approved by the
student’s faculty advisor.
2. One major dissertation with a minimum of 150 pages. Dissertation guidelines are available to
Doctoral candidates upon request.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS SECOND-LEVEL DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM
To enter the Ph.D. program, the student must have completed one of our 45 credit-hour Doctoral programs and have completed a minimum of ten years of full-time ministry.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a 45 credit-hour program. It is the capstone to all previous academic degrees. It represents the most prestigious accomplishment in a student’s educational endeavor.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. The completion of 5 post-graduate level courses related to the student’s major and pre-approved by the
student’s faculty advisor.
2. One major dissertation with a minimum of 150 pages. Dissertation guidelines are available to Doctoral
candidates upon request.
THE FOLLOWING CHRISTIAN DOCTORAL DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:
First-Level Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Ministry in Theology (D. Min.)
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry (D. Min.)
Second-Level Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Ministry (Ph.D.)
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM
To enter a Doctoral program, a student must have earned a Master’s Degree with a Theological major from a recognized college or university. Leveling courses may be required. Each 45 credit-hour program is designed as
in-ministry education for ministry professionals and will build on ministry experience and previous education while challenging the individual candidate to pursue and realize their full potential.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. The completion of 5 post-graduate level courses related to the student’s major and pre-approved by the
student’s faculty advisor.
2. One major dissertation with a minimum of 150 pages. Dissertation guidelines are available to
Doctoral candidates upon request.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS SECOND-LEVEL DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM
To enter the Ph.D. program, the student must have completed one of our 45 credit-hour Doctoral programs and have completed a minimum of ten years of full-time ministry.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a 45 credit-hour program. It is the capstone to all previous academic degrees. It represents the most prestigious accomplishment in a student’s educational endeavor.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. The completion of 5 post-graduate level courses related to the student’s major and pre-approved by the
student’s faculty advisor.
2. One major dissertation with a minimum of 150 pages. Dissertation guidelines are available to Doctoral
candidates upon request.
THESE CHRISTIAN DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:
• Diploma in Theology
• Associate in Theology
• Associate in Arts* in Theology
• Advanced Diploma in Theology
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Arts* in Theology
• Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry
• Bachelor of Arts* in Pastoral Ministry
*Any degree program with “Arts” or “Science”in the title requires 30 credit-hours of general education subjects.
These credits can be transferred from another institution of higher learning.
UNDERGRADUATE TRACKS
Undergraduate course work is established in four year-long programs. Each program is made up of 9 courses
and 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours each, making a total of 30 credit-hours per year.
PROGRAMS #1, #2, & #3 FOR ALL TRACKS*
Program #1 is foundational in nature and required for all students. It is designed to give each student a solid foundation for their own personal life and Christian walk. Program #1 addresses the four areas where Satan
tries to keep a believer from being successful in life: faith, health, provision,and character. Program #1 also includes courses on the ministry of Jesus and a survey of the New Testament.
Program #2 is designed to give students a “jump start” into fulfilling the call of God on their lives. These courses provide training in such basics as Bible study, prayer, preaching, various giftings, and flowing with the anointing.
Program #2 also includes a survey of the Old Testament as well as a course designed to help students discover their own purpose in the Kingdom of God.
Program #3 provides in-depth study of important books and doctrines of the Bible. Such study will help students achieve a greater degree of effectiveness in any area of church-related ministry.
• Diploma in Theology
• Associate in Theology
• Associate in Arts* in Theology
• Advanced Diploma in Theology
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Arts* in Theology
• Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry
• Bachelor of Arts* in Pastoral Ministry
*Any degree program with “Arts” or “Science”in the title requires 30 credit-hours of general education subjects.
These credits can be transferred from another institution of higher learning.
UNDERGRADUATE TRACKS
Undergraduate course work is established in four year-long programs. Each program is made up of 9 courses
and 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours each, making a total of 30 credit-hours per year.
PROGRAMS #1, #2, & #3 FOR ALL TRACKS*
Program #1 is foundational in nature and required for all students. It is designed to give each student a solid foundation for their own personal life and Christian walk. Program #1 addresses the four areas where Satan
tries to keep a believer from being successful in life: faith, health, provision,and character. Program #1 also includes courses on the ministry of Jesus and a survey of the New Testament.
Program #2 is designed to give students a “jump start” into fulfilling the call of God on their lives. These courses provide training in such basics as Bible study, prayer, preaching, various giftings, and flowing with the anointing.
Program #2 also includes a survey of the Old Testament as well as a course designed to help students discover their own purpose in the Kingdom of God.
Program #3 provides in-depth study of important books and doctrines of the Bible. Such study will help students achieve a greater degree of effectiveness in any area of church-related ministry.
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
For additional information,
Please contact: Dr. Deborah Sue Chesser
Phone: (352) 567-2038
E-mail: drsuechesser@gmail.com
Please contact: Dr. Deborah Sue Chesser
Phone: (352) 567-2038
E-mail: drsuechesser@gmail.com
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