Degrees & Programs

Undergraduate Degrees & Diplomas

There are 4 levels of academic achievement at this level:

  1. Diploma in Theology
    Awarded to a student who successfully completes the first-year program for academic credit (30 credits total).
  2. Associate Degree in Theology
    Awarded to a student who successfully completes the second-year program for academic credit (60 credits total).
  3. Advanced Diploma in Theology
    Awarded to a student who successfully completes the third-year program for academic credit (90 credits total).
  4. 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 Process page for entrance requirements and advanced placement credits.


Graduate Programs

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

Each track is made up of 9 3-credit courses, 1 ministry practicum earning 3 credits, plus a formal 50-page-minimum thesis worth 6 credits for a total of 36 credits. (A master’s candidate has the option of substituting two (2) pre-approved elective courses in lieu of a thesis.)

NOTE: The masters-level degree tracks listed below are those currently available through LCU OnlineĀ®. The specialized degrees available through attendance at a physical campus location varies from campus to campus, depending upon the faculty available to them. Every LCU extension campus offers the Theology track, regardless of whatever other specialized degrees they are qualified to offer.

Master of Theology Track
This major course of study is for students who desire to expand their training and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Bible and theology.