Financial Information

Tuition is $ 125.00 per semester course. A full academic load is 15 hours. Tuition cost does not includecost of books, incidentals, or graduation fees. Registration Fee is $ 25.00

All charges assessed against a student are due and payable at the time of registration. However, for the student who is unable to pay the full cost, deferred payment arrangements are made subject to the approval of the Business Manager and Registrar.

Academic Information

The Bachelor Advanced Theology is designed to those students who do not anticipate seminary study and who want the fullest possible preparation which this institution offers for the pastoral ministry. This program is similar in all respects to the Bachelor of Arts Professional Program (4 year) with the exception that a fifth year makes possible greater depth in each of the three main areas of study.

A total of 153 hours is required to complete this course of study. In addition to these hours the student is expected to write a thesis on some aspects of practical theology.

The Bachelor of Pastoral Theology

Pastor's program is a four-year course. It is designed to prepare students for the Pastoral Ministry. This program has core curriculum of a total 120 hours is required for graduation. It may be completed in four years if the student takes a full load each semester

The Bachelor of Christian Education Program

Christian Education is designed to prepare student for professional ministries in church-related Christian Education Vocations, such as director of Christian Education, youth director, worker in organizations for children or youth, camp leadership, and missionary service of a Christian Education nature. For some students this course will be terminal, the graduate going directly from college into these ministries.

The Diplomas Program

Diploma Program is designed for those who desire training for the pastorate, but do not qualify for the degree program.

The Bible Certificate

Bible Certificate is designed for laypersons in churches who desire to understand more fully about the Bible, methods of Bible study and spiritual grounding for the major doctrines of the faith. A certificate of recognition is awarded upon the successful completion of 10 courses. This course may be completed in one year if the student takes a full load.

Please call the Registration Office at (205) 925-5057 for further information.