Specialist Certificate Programs

    The Specialist Certificate Programs are advanced certificate programs that
    combines the Biblical Studies Program (Systematic Theology) with in-depth
    courses relative to the student’s specific field of ministry.


    Prerequisites: None

    Transfer of Credits: The Institute’s Biblical Studies Program with a GPA of 2.5

    Total Credits: 30               Total Clock Hours: 225            Time Frame: 6-8 Months

    Completion Requirements:

    Student must complete and pass (with a Grade Point Average of 3.0) all of the
    subjects and course requirements in the program within the time frame suggested
    by the Institute to receive an Associate Degree.

    On-Line Contact Hours for Associate Degree Programs:

    Web Posting to Student Bulletin Board:  Here students answer course questions
    posted by their professor.

    Classroom Blog: A platform for debates between students on academic or social         
    subjects.

    Research and Presentations: Oral presentation to student body and instructors on     
    specific subjects. These may be posted in the on-line classroom for review and
    comments  from other students and instructors.

    Other Course Requirements:

    7 Library Hours (3 1/2 per semester) of Independence Reading on related subjects
    or other ministry related literature. Forms to verify reading hours at a public library,
    large chain bookstore or Christian bookstore are included with course materials.

     1 Hour of Community Service or Level One Fitness (PE101)

     Online Assignments, Blog and Discussion Forums

    Registration Fee: $50 (non-refundable) sent with completed Application and Tuition

    Tuition: $800

    Books: $50 (includes shipping) Payable by September 3rd of every year

    Total cost including Registration Fee - $850

    Payment Plans: Payment-in-Full Payment      Installments: $100 a month for 8 months

    Payment Method: MasterCard, Visa or Check Card, Money Order (for full payment only)

    Other Fees: Student Fees, Commencement and Conference of Certificates are not
    included in the cost of tuition. These costs are announced to students by February of
    every in a  Commencement Bulletin and in the online classroom.
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