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Project-Based Learning
Our courses are project-based, which means you'll gain practical experience working on real-world projects. You'll have the opportunity to apply your skills to a variety of projects, building a portfolio that showcases your expertise.
Degree Requirements
CASE—College of Accelerated Studies Experience
BGS—Bachelor of General Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Accelerated Studies Requirement (9)
Professional Enrichment Requirement (9)
Pastoral Studies Requirement (9)
Religious Education Requirement (9)
Lay Leadership Requirement (9)
Spiritual Transformation Requirement (9)
Electives (6)
AGS—Associate of General Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Accelerated Studies Requirement (9)
Professional Enrichment Requirement (9)
Pastoral Studies Requirement (9)
Religious Education Requirement (9)
Lay Leadership Requirement (9)
Spiritual Transformation Requirement (9)
Electives (6)
CAPE—College of Accelerated Professional Enrichment
Specialization: Interdisciplinary Synthesis
DLS—Doctor of Liberal Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
MLS—Master of Liberal Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
BLS—Bachelor of Liberal Studies (60 Credit Hours)
General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
ALS—Associate of Liberal Studies (60 Credit Hours)
General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Learning Literature Review (12)
CAPS—College of Accelerated Pastoral Studies
Specializations: Biblical Counseling, Contemporary Parish Leadership, Scriptural Applications
DMin—Doctor of Ministry (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD PS—Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MMin—Master of Ministry (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS PS—Master of Science in Pastoral Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BMin—Bachelor of Ministryn (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS PS—Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
AMin—Associate of Ministry (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS Min—Associate of Applied Science in Ministry (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CARE—College of Accelerated Religious Education
Specializations: Christian Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership
DRE—Doctor of Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD RE—Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
EdS RE—Educational Specialist in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (15)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
MREd—Master of Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS RE—Master of Science in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BRE—Bachelor of Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS RE—Bachelor of Science in Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
ARE—Associate of Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS RE—Associate of Applied Science in Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Secialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CALL—College of Accelerated Lay Leadership
Specializations: Affinity & Ecumenical Ministry, Interdependent Ministry, Transformational Discipleship
DLL—Doctor of Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hour)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD LL—Doctor of Philosophy in Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MLL—Master of Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS LL—Master of Science in Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BLL—Bachelor of Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS LL—Bachelor of Science in Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
ALL—Associate of Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS LL—Associate of Applied Science in Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CAST—College of Accelerated Spiritual Transformation
Specializations: Ecumenism, Practical Theology, Spiritual Gifts Manifestation
DST—Doctor of Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD ST—Doctor of Philosophy in Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MST—Master of Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS ST—Master of Science in Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BST—Bachelor of Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS ST—Bachelor of Science in Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
AST—Associate of Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS ST—Associate of Applied Science in Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
COPE—College Of Postgraduate Education (professional development)
Specialization: (Individually Directed Study)
ThD—Doctor of Theology (30 Credit Hours)
Capstone Dissertation (12)
Presentation Requirement (6)
Publishing Requirement (6)
Learning Module Creation (6)
General Requirements for Admittance
Associate Degree—Earned Secondary (High School) Diploma or Equivalent
Bachelor Degree—Earned Associate Degree or Equivalent Applicable Undergraduate Credit Hours
Master Degree—Earned Bachelor Degree
Doctoral Degree—Earned Master Degree (except Doctor of Theology Degree)
Doctor of Theology Degree—Earned Doctoral Degree
CASE—College of Accelerated Studies Experience
BGS—Bachelor of General Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Accelerated Studies Requirement (9)
Professional Enrichment Requirement (9)
Pastoral Studies Requirement (9)
Religious Education Requirement (9)
Lay Leadership Requirement (9)
Spiritual Transformation Requirement (9)
Electives (6)
AGS—Associate of General Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Accelerated Studies Requirement (9)
Professional Enrichment Requirement (9)
Pastoral Studies Requirement (9)
Religious Education Requirement (9)
Lay Leadership Requirement (9)
Spiritual Transformation Requirement (9)
Electives (6)
CAPE—College of Accelerated Professional Enrichment
Specialization: Interdisciplinary Synthesis
DLS—Doctor of Liberal Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
MLS—Master of Liberal Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
BLS—Bachelor of Liberal Studies (60 Credit Hours)
General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
ALS—Associate of Liberal Studies (60 Credit Hours)
General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Learning Literature Review (12)
CAPS—College of Accelerated Pastoral Studies
Specializations: Biblical Counseling, Contemporary Parish Leadership, Scriptural Applications
DMin—Doctor of Ministry (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD PS—Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MMin—Master of Ministry (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS PS—Master of Science in Pastoral Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BMin—Bachelor of Ministryn (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS PS—Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
AMin—Associate of Ministry (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS Min—Associate of Applied Science in Ministry (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CARE—College of Accelerated Religious Education
Specializations: Christian Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership
DRE—Doctor of Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD RE—Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
EdS RE—Educational Specialist in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (15)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
MREd—Master of Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS RE—Master of Science in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BRE—Bachelor of Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS RE—Bachelor of Science in Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
ARE—Associate of Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS RE—Associate of Applied Science in Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Secialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CALL—College of Accelerated Lay Leadership
Specializations: Affinity & Ecumenical Ministry, Interdependent Ministry, Transformational Discipleship
DLL—Doctor of Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hour)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD LL—Doctor of Philosophy in Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MLL—Master of Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS LL—Master of Science in Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BLL—Bachelor of Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS LL—Bachelor of Science in Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
ALL—Associate of Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS LL—Associate of Applied Science in Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CAST—College of Accelerated Spiritual Transformation
Specializations: Ecumenism, Practical Theology, Spiritual Gifts Manifestation
DST—Doctor of Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD ST—Doctor of Philosophy in Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MST—Master of Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS ST—Master of Science in Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BST—Bachelor of Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS ST—Bachelor of Science in Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
AST—Associate of Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS ST—Associate of Applied Science in Spiritual Transformation (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
COPE—College Of Postgraduate Education (professional development)
Specialization: (Individually Directed Study)
ThD—Doctor of Theology (30 Credit Hours)
Capstone Dissertation (12)
Presentation Requirement (6)
Publishing Requirement (6)
Learning Module Creation (6)
General Requirements for Admittance
Associate Degree—Earned Secondary (High School) Diploma or Equivalent
Bachelor Degree—Earned Associate Degree or Equivalent Applicable Undergraduate Credit Hours
Master Degree—Earned Bachelor Degree
Doctoral Degree—Earned Master Degree (except Doctor of Theology Degree)
Doctor of Theology Degree—Earned Doctoral Degree
CASE—College of Accelerated Studies Experience
BGS—Bachelor of General Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Accelerated Studies Requirement (9)
Professional Enrichment Requirement (9)
Pastoral Studies Requirement (9)
Religious Education Requirement (9)
Lay Leadership Requirement (9)
Spiritual Transformation Requirement (9)
Electives (6)
AGS—Associate of General Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Accelerated Studies Requirement (9)
Professional Enrichment Requirement (9)
Pastoral Studies Requirement (9)
Religious Education Requirement (9)
Lay Leadership Requirement (9)
Spiritual Transformation Requirement (9)
Electives (6)
CAPE—College of Accelerated Professional Enrichment
Specialization: Interdisciplinary Synthesis
DLS—Doctor of Liberal Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
MLS—Master of Liberal Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
BLS—Bachelor of Liberal Studies (60 Credit Hours)
General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
ALS—Associate of Liberal Studies (60 Credit Hours)
General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Learning Literature Review (12)
CAPS—College of Accelerated Pastoral Studies
Specializations: Biblical Counseling, Contemporary Parish Leadership, Scriptural Applications
DMin—Doctor of Ministry (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD PS—Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MMin—Master of Ministry (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS PS—Master of Science in Pastoral Studies (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BMin—Bachelor of Ministryn (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS PS—Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
AMin—Associate of Ministry (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS Min—Associate of Applied Science in Ministry (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CARE—College of Accelerated Religious Education
Specializations: Christian Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership
DRE—Doctor of Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD RE—Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
EdS RE—Educational Specialist in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (15)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
MREd—Master of Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS RE—Master of Science in Religious Education (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BRE—Bachelor of Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS RE—Bachelor of Science in Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
ARE—Associate of Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS RE—Associate of Applied Science in Religious Education (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Secialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CALL—College of Accelerated Lay Leadership
Specializations: Affinity & Ecumenical Ministry, Interdependent Ministry, Transformational Discipleship
DLL—Doctor of Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hour)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
PhD LL—Doctor of Philosophy in Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Capstone Research Dissertation (12)
MLL—Master of Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Project Thesis (12)
MS LL—Master of Science in Lay Leadership (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (9)
Interdisciplinary Electives (6)
MS Project Management (3)
Capstone Research Thesis (12)
BLL—Bachelor of Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Presentation (12)
BS LL—Bachelor of Science in Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Presentation (12)
ALL—Associate of Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Project Literature Review (12)
AAS LL—Associate of Applied Science in Lay Leadership (60 Credit Hours)
Scriptural Discovery/General Discovery Requirement (12)
Facilitating Change/Leadership Dynamics Requirement (12)
Specialization Requirement/Program Discovery Elective (12)
Interdisciplinary Electives (12)
Capstone Research Literature Review (12)
CAST—College of Accelerated Spiritual Transformation
Specializations: Ecumenism, Practical Theology, Spiritual Gifts Manifestation
DST—Doctor of Spiritual Transformation (30 Credit Hours)
Specialization Requirement (9)
Program Discovery Elective (6)
Project Management Techniques (3)
Capstone Project Dissertation (12)
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Associate Degree—Earned Secondary (High School) Diploma or Equivalent
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Master Degree—Earned Bachelor Degree
Doctoral Degree—Earned Master Degree (except Doctor of Theology Degree)
Doctor of Theology Degree—Earned Doctoral Degree
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