COURSE DESIGN
This degree has been designed for ministers, missionaries, and others serving in specialized ministries.
Traditional seminary degrees are often
out of reach due to work, family, geography,
or finances.
Our degree is offered entirely online, featuring
video-based micro-lectures, ZOOM video-conferencing, and tutorial formats.
The Diploma will list the degree and concentration.
Some examples of degree concentrations include
(but are not limited to):
Faith-Based Non-Profit Leadership
Faith-Based Community Development
Faith-Based Education
Spiritual Formation
The 30 credit hour course of study includes:
Tutorial Course Experience
Four 3-credit hour courses:
Introduction to Graduate Studies
Tutorial I with a Faculty Mentor
in the area of Specialization
Tutorial II with a Faculty Mentor
in the area of Specialization
Tutorial III with a Faculty Mentor
in the area of Specialization
Ministry Experience may be applied to the Tutorial Course requirements following an evaluation of those experiences.
Capstone Course Experience
Three 6-credit hour courses:
Capstone Research I
Capstone Research II
Capstone Paper
faculty-mentor
directed
The Faculty Mentor facilitates scheduled video conversations and participates in the portfolio preparation and examination.
Capstone
experience
Students journey through a series of research milestones to generate the final Capstone Project that addresses a Need or Opportunity in their ministry context.
online
flexible
Students set their own schedule and proceed at their own pace. Each course can be completed within 30 to 90 days.