Academic Programs

A comprehensive undergraduate program providing foundational study in Christian theology, biblical studies, church history, and systematic theology. Students develop skills in theological thinking, biblical interpretation, and engagement with Christian theological traditions. The program prepares students for graduate theological study, lay ministry, and Christian service. This program requires completion of 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4 years of full-time study (30 credits per academic year). This program is designed with reference to accreditation standards for undergraduate theological education.

An undergraduate program in philosophy with emphasis on Christian philosophical traditions, ethics, metaphysics, and logic. Students develop critical thinking skills, engage with major philosophical questions, and explore the relationship between philosophy and Christian faith. The program prepares students for graduate study in philosophy, theology, or related fields, as well as careers requiring analytical and critical thinking skills. This program requires completion of 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4 years of full-time study (30 credits per academic year). This program is designed with reference to accreditation standards for undergraduate theological education.

A broad-based undergraduate program integrating Christian theological studies with humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students develop a well-rounded education with emphasis on Christian worldview, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. The program provides flexibility for students seeking a comprehensive Christian liberal arts education with theological foundation. This program requires completion of 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4 years of full-time study (30 credits per academic year). This program is designed with reference to accreditation standards for undergraduate theological education.

An undergraduate program focused on comprehensive study of Scripture, biblical languages, exegesis, and biblical theology. Students develop skills in biblical interpretation, textual analysis, and application of biblical knowledge. The program emphasizes faithful engagement with Scripture and preparation for biblical teaching, ministry, and further biblical studies. This program requires completion of 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4 years of full-time study (30 credits per academic year). This program is designed with reference to accreditation standards for undergraduate theological education.

An undergraduate program preparing students for Christian ministry through integration of biblical studies, theology, and practical ministry skills. Students develop skills in Christian ministry leadership, pastoral care, evangelism, and discipleship. The program emphasizes practical application of theological knowledge in Christian ministry contexts. This program requires completion of 120 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4 years of full-time study (30 credits per academic year). This program is designed with reference to accreditation standards for undergraduate theological education.

The Graduate Certificate in Foundational Theological Studies is designed for students with non-religious bachelor's degrees who need foundational theological preparation before entering Master's degree programs. This certificate provides essential theological knowledge and skills necessary for success in graduate theological education. This certificate prepares students with non-religious academic backgrounds for graduate theological study by providing foundational knowledge in biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, and Christian ministry. The Graduate Certificate requires completion of 18 credits in foundational theological coursework. The program is delivered fully online through distance education, allowing students to demonstrate mastery of learning outcomes at their own pace. There are no fixed duration requirements. Upon successful completion, students are prepared to enter Master's degree programs with the necessary theological foundation. All 18 credits from the Graduate Certificate may be applied toward Master's degree programs, subject to program requirements and course equivalency.

Comprehensive theological and ministry preparation program integrating biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, and practical ministry skills for pastoral and ministry leadership roles. The program includes an M.Div. core plus concentration-specific coursework. This program requires completion of 75 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 3–4 years of full-time study (18–24 credits per academic year). See the Accreditation Catalog for concentration options.

Designed for those with vocational ministry experience or those seeking additional theological study. Provides comprehensive biblical and theological training combined with practical ministry coursework focused on leadership in churches and faith-based organizations. This program requires completion of 36 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 1–2 years of full-time study (18–24 credits per academic year). See the Accreditation Catalog for concentrations.

Prepares students for ministry in spiritual formation and guidance, teaching ministry, and worship, integrating spiritual formation with theological knowledge and practical experience. This program requires completion of 36 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 1–2 years of full-time study (18–24 credits per academic year).

Prepares scholars, teachers, pastors, and leaders to integrate theological tradition with service in their communities, with coursework in theology and history, biblical studies, peace studies, and practical ministry. This program requires completion of 46 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 1–2 years of full-time study (18–24 credits per academic year).

Professionally oriented doctoral degree for current vocational ministers, emphasizing practical biblical and theological application to ministry contexts, leadership capacity, and resilience in religious leadership. Culminating work is a faculty-guided ministry project with competency artifacts and rubric evaluation—not a research dissertation. This program requires completion of 30 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 3–5 years of part-time study (6–10 credits per academic year). See the Accreditation Catalog for concentrations.

Doctoral program for pastors and leaders, merging defined learning outcomes with flexible learning plans aligned to individual goals. Culminating work is a ministry project (competency artifacts and mentor review), not a dissertation. This program requires completion of 32 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 3–5 years of part-time study (6–10 credits per academic year), including research and ministry project requirements.

Research doctorate for scholars and senior ministry leaders who will teach, publish, and lead with evidence-informed judgment. Thirty credits of doctoral seminars pair advanced research methods with OT/NT, historical, and systematic seminars and a three-course ministry-leadership integration sequence framed parallel to the Doctor of Ministry core (vocational accountability → biblical-theological integration → field research and evaluation), but at a scholarly standard culminating in a dissertation—not an applied ministry project. Assessment emphasizes seminar papers, comprehensive or prospectus milestones, committee-supervised dissertation phases, and oral defense. Six credits of concentration seminars and thirty credits of supervised dissertation (prospectus through defense) complete the 66-credit map. The curriculum is designed with reference to graduate theological education norms commonly associated with ATS and ABHE standards, as summarized in the Accreditation Catalog.

Research-oriented doctoral degree for scholars, teachers, and advanced leaders in global ministry contexts. This program requires completion of 60 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4–6 years of full-time study (12–18 credits per academic year), including coursework, research methods, qualifying examinations, and dissertation research.

Research doctorate for scholars and advanced pastoral caregivers in soul care, integration, and congregational helping systems. Thirty credits of doctoral seminars pair advanced research methods with OT/NT, historical, and systematic seminars oriented to care, plus a three-course integration sequence (vocational ethics and scope, theological integration with counseling theory, field research accountability)—parallel to the D.Min. core but culminating in a dissertation. Six credits of concentration seminars and thirty credits of supervised dissertation complete the map. Reading plans emphasize legitimate open-access theological and behavioral-science hubs (CCEL, SEP, OpenStax, NIH bioethics, Belmont, SAMHSA/CDC) alongside library depth. The curriculum is designed with reference to ATS/ABHE-style graduate theological norms as summarized in the Accreditation Catalog.

Research-oriented doctoral degree for scholars, teachers, and advanced leaders in digital ministry and online religious communities. This program requires completion of 66 credit hours and is designed to be completed in a minimum of 4–6 years of full-time study (12–18 credits per academic year). See the Accreditation Catalog for the full credit map.