BACHELOR PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES - BACHELOR'S PROGRAM
The Undergraduate Courses require 120 credits for a selected Bachelor's program, which can include the transfer of up to 30 general education credits and 30 biblical education credits i.e.; theology, church doctrine… or the completion of the NLTBC Associate program of 60 credits. Each year 3 credits must be completed as ministry practicum credits (Please see: Bachelor Student Service Practicum Module)
To attain a Bachelor degree all course credits require a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0. Transfer credits will be determined, and accepted based on a transcript review. Acceptable transferred credits require 2.0 or above.
The Bachelor's Program offers the following degrees:
Bachelors of Biblical Studies (B.BS)
Bachelors of Ministry (B.Min)
Bachelors of Pastoral Ministries (B.Pmin)
For a list of the courses and schedule please refer to the catalog.
The Undergraduate Courses require 120 credits for a selected Bachelor's program, which can include the transfer of up to 30 general education credits and 30 biblical education credits i.e.; theology, church doctrine… or the completion of the NLTBC Associate program of 60 credits. Each year 3 credits must be completed as ministry practicum credits (Please see: Bachelor Student Service Practicum Module)
To attain a Bachelor degree all course credits require a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0. Transfer credits will be determined, and accepted based on a transcript review. Acceptable transferred credits require 2.0 or above.
The Bachelor's Program offers the following degrees:
Bachelors of Biblical Studies (B.BS)
Bachelors of Ministry (B.Min)
Bachelors of Pastoral Ministries (B.Pmin)
For a list of the courses and schedule please refer to the catalog.
BACHELOR STUDENT SERVICE PRACTICUM MODULE
Each Bachelor’s student is required to participate in the Student Service Practicum module in order to complete the Bachelor's Degree program. Each year the student must execute a corresponding practicum for 12 actual hours which will equate to 3 credit hours per year. Upon completion of the 4 year module the student will receive a total of - 12 credit hours.
The Module consists of the following:
1. Freshmen Year: Ministry Service Practicum -3 credit hours
The Ministry Service Practicum requires a student to participate in a selected and approved ministry in their local church assembly. If student does not belong to an assembly then they can volunteer their time at a local Para-church or church. The objective is for the student to find some capacity of ministry whether as a greeter, usher, nursery worker, etc.; which will provide the student an opportunity to serve in God’s Kingdom.
2. Sophomore Year: Mentor Compliancy Program -3 credit hours
The Mentor Compliancy program requires the student to seek out a mentor in a desired ministry or vocation who is willing to meet with them over the course of the school year. A packet* for both the student and mentor would be provided. A minimum of 12 hours (1 hr per week) of meeting time is required to complete the program.
3. Third Year: Junior Seminar Practicum -3 credit hours
The Junior Seminar Practicum is a course to search out various potential service/ministry opportunities through learning, service and reflection. The student will be required to attend a brief weekly training, keep a journal and attend 4 different service sites. The purpose of the Junior Seminar Practicum is to expose the student to a variety of ministries.
4. Fourth Year: Ministry Service Program -3 credit hour
During this last year, the student with the help and guidance of either a school counselor or selected mentor will make application to serve in a ministry setting sometime during the school year. The student will keep a journal about the experience which will be shared with the counselor or mentor. A minimum of 12 hours hands on service is required and an evaluation by both the site supervisor and student/mentor must be completed to receive the necessary credit hours.
Each Bachelor’s student is required to participate in the Student Service Practicum module in order to complete the Bachelor's Degree program. Each year the student must execute a corresponding practicum for 12 actual hours which will equate to 3 credit hours per year. Upon completion of the 4 year module the student will receive a total of - 12 credit hours.
The Module consists of the following:
1. Freshmen Year: Ministry Service Practicum -3 credit hours
The Ministry Service Practicum requires a student to participate in a selected and approved ministry in their local church assembly. If student does not belong to an assembly then they can volunteer their time at a local Para-church or church. The objective is for the student to find some capacity of ministry whether as a greeter, usher, nursery worker, etc.; which will provide the student an opportunity to serve in God’s Kingdom.
2. Sophomore Year: Mentor Compliancy Program -3 credit hours
The Mentor Compliancy program requires the student to seek out a mentor in a desired ministry or vocation who is willing to meet with them over the course of the school year. A packet* for both the student and mentor would be provided. A minimum of 12 hours (1 hr per week) of meeting time is required to complete the program.
3. Third Year: Junior Seminar Practicum -3 credit hours
The Junior Seminar Practicum is a course to search out various potential service/ministry opportunities through learning, service and reflection. The student will be required to attend a brief weekly training, keep a journal and attend 4 different service sites. The purpose of the Junior Seminar Practicum is to expose the student to a variety of ministries.
4. Fourth Year: Ministry Service Program -3 credit hour
During this last year, the student with the help and guidance of either a school counselor or selected mentor will make application to serve in a ministry setting sometime during the school year. The student will keep a journal about the experience which will be shared with the counselor or mentor. A minimum of 12 hours hands on service is required and an evaluation by both the site supervisor and student/mentor must be completed to receive the necessary credit hours.