MASTER PROGRAM
GRADUATE STUDIES - MASTER PROGRAMS
The Graduate Program offers the following degrees:
Masters of Biblical Studies (M.BS)
Masters of Ministry (M.Min)
Masters of Pastoral Ministries (M.PM)
GRADUATE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
To enter the graduate program each student must have a bona fide Bachelor’s degree or have completed the NLTBC Bachelor Degree program and be accepted into the program by the Master’s Acceptance Committee. The Master’s Concentration requirements are as follows:
Graduate Student of NLTBC: 36 credit hours
Newly Enrolled Graduate Students: 66 credit hours
Graduate Student w/ Ministry Life Experience (MLE): 60 credit hours
The coursework and studies last a minimum of 2 possibly 3 years if there are no credit transfers.
The Graduate Program offers the following degrees:
Masters of Biblical Studies (M.BS)
Masters of Ministry (M.Min)
Masters of Pastoral Ministries (M.PM)
GRADUATE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
To enter the graduate program each student must have a bona fide Bachelor’s degree or have completed the NLTBC Bachelor Degree program and be accepted into the program by the Master’s Acceptance Committee. The Master’s Concentration requirements are as follows:
Graduate Student of NLTBC: 36 credit hours
Newly Enrolled Graduate Students: 66 credit hours
Graduate Student w/ Ministry Life Experience (MLE): 60 credit hours
The coursework and studies last a minimum of 2 possibly 3 years if there are no credit transfers.
GRADUATE SERVICE PRACTICUM MODULE
Each graduate student, with the exception of an MLE student, is required to participate in NLTBC’s Graduate Service Practicum Module in order to complete the Masters Degree program. Upon completion of the module the student will receive a total of - 15 credit hours.
Each graduate student, with the exception of an MLE student, is required to participate in NLTBC’s Graduate Service Practicum Module in order to complete the Masters Degree program. Upon completion of the module the student will receive a total of - 15 credit hours.
The Graduate Service Practicum Module consists of the following:
1. 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 and mentor them one day a week for a two month period. The student will be provided a contract and checklist of a “Developmental Ministry Assessment” form for the mentor that could help the student discern their educational and ministry goals.
2. Ministry Service Program – 6 credit hours
The Ministry Service program offers the student “hands on” opportunity to serve others. This exercise equips the student for ministerial, leadership and practical experience that is useful for their overall ministry objective. In general, the program has the student pair with a ministry, para-ministry, chaplaincy, shelter or non-profit organization for a two month period. Once the student is evaluated, credits will be awarded.
3. Ministry Master Thesis – 6 credit hours
After the student has completed the Mentor Compliancy and Ministry Service Programs they are then required to write a Ministry Thesis sharing, outlining and detailing these experiences and a proposed ministry vision. It is highly recommended that the student carry and write a daily journal helping them remember to highlight these experiences. To complete the graduate program a 12,500 word (approx. 50pgs dbl spaced) Master’s thesis must be written along with a short presentation highlighting what the student experienced and learned. The Thesis should be properly bound.
The Mentor Compliancy Program requires the student to seek out a mentor in a desired ministry or vocation who is willing to meet and mentor them one day a week for a two month period. The student will be provided a contract and checklist of a “Developmental Ministry Assessment” form for the mentor that could help the student discern their educational and ministry goals.
2. Ministry Service Program – 6 credit hours
The Ministry Service program offers the student “hands on” opportunity to serve others. This exercise equips the student for ministerial, leadership and practical experience that is useful for their overall ministry objective. In general, the program has the student pair with a ministry, para-ministry, chaplaincy, shelter or non-profit organization for a two month period. Once the student is evaluated, credits will be awarded.
3. Ministry Master Thesis – 6 credit hours
After the student has completed the Mentor Compliancy and Ministry Service Programs they are then required to write a Ministry Thesis sharing, outlining and detailing these experiences and a proposed ministry vision. It is highly recommended that the student carry and write a daily journal helping them remember to highlight these experiences. To complete the graduate program a 12,500 word (approx. 50pgs dbl spaced) Master’s thesis must be written along with a short presentation highlighting what the student experienced and learned. The Thesis should be properly bound.
REQUIRED MASTER COURSES
Student Coursework
NLTBC’s Master’s Program presents a 2 part objective. The first is the abovementioned Graduate Service Practicum Module. The second involves the student coursework and research papers needed to complete the overall graduate program.
NLTBC Graduate Student
NLTBC students receive 15 credit hours for completing the Graduate Service Practicum Module. NLTBC graduates would need an additional 15 credit hours of coursework or rather 5 of 9 classes in a chosen major in order to complete the Master's Program.
Newly Enrolled Graduate Students
Newly enrolled graduate students receive 15 credit hours for completing the Graduate Service Practicum Module and need an additional 21 credit hours to complete the Master's Program. This means a newly enrolled graduate student would have the convenience of selecting 7 of 9 classes offered in their chosen major.
Non- Biblical Graduate Students are welcome
Please see catalog for further information or call 513-561-5120 and ask for Pastor David Brown, Education Director.
NLTBC’s Master’s Program presents a 2 part objective. The first is the abovementioned Graduate Service Practicum Module. The second involves the student coursework and research papers needed to complete the overall graduate program.
NLTBC Graduate Student
NLTBC students receive 15 credit hours for completing the Graduate Service Practicum Module. NLTBC graduates would need an additional 15 credit hours of coursework or rather 5 of 9 classes in a chosen major in order to complete the Master's Program.
Newly Enrolled Graduate Students
Newly enrolled graduate students receive 15 credit hours for completing the Graduate Service Practicum Module and need an additional 21 credit hours to complete the Master's Program. This means a newly enrolled graduate student would have the convenience of selecting 7 of 9 classes offered in their chosen major.
Non- Biblical Graduate Students are welcome
Please see catalog for further information or call 513-561-5120 and ask for Pastor David Brown, Education Director.