Undergraduate Degrees & Diplomas
There are 4 levels of academic achievement at this level:
- Diploma in Theology
Awarded to a student who successfully completes the first-year program for academic credit (30 credits total). - Associate Degree in Theology
Awarded to a student who successfully completes the second-year program for academic credit (60 credits total). - Advanced Diploma In Theology
Awarded to a student who successfully completes the third-year program for academic credit (90 credits total). - Bachelor's Degree in Theology
Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministry
Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education
Awarded to a student who successfully completes the fourth-year program for academic credit (120 credits total).
See our Admissions Requirements page for entrance requirements and as well as our Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) page.
Master's Studies
A Master's Degree is awarded to a student who successfully completes 36 credits of study at the graduate level.
Available Programs
We offer the following master's degree programs:
- Master of Theology
- Master of Pastoral Ministry
- Master of Christian Education
See our Admissions Requirements page for entrance requirements and as well as our Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) page.
Doctoral Studies
A doctoral degree is awarded to a student who successfully completes 45 credits of study at the doctoral level.
All doctoral-level programs are individually designed for qualified students who want an in-depth study of a particular area of ministry. Each 45-credit 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.
The Ph.D. program is the capstone to all previous academic degrees. It represents the most prestigious accomplishment in a student's educational endeavors.
See our Admissions Requirements page for entrance requirements and as well as our Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) page.
Available Programs
We offer the following doctoral programs:
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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- D.Min. in Theology
- D.Min. in Pastoral Ministry
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Ph.D. in Theology
- Ph.D. in Pastoral Ministry
All Students
- All students are required to complete Program #1 courses either by class instruction or by transfer from an approved institution.
- Formal teaching and preaching experience may qualify a student for Bible Teaching Experience (BTE) credits. Up to 30 credit-hours of BTE credit may be awarded toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Up to 9 credit-hours of BTE credit may be awarded toward a Master’s Degree. Experienced ministers should read the BTE section on the Advanced Placement page for details
- For a degree in Theology, Programs #1,2, 3, 4,and 5 must be taken in order — even if a student has advanced placement because of transfer credits or BTE credit.
- For details on programs and course descriptions, see the LCU Course Catalog.