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NOTICE: "Be advised that as we further reorganize the School of Biblical & Theological studies, change to course requirements may be made, Syllabi updated, classes added and courses deleted; However, for students currently enrolled as of November 11, 2021 every endeavor will be made not to interfere with your current track of study."
*Individualized Plans for all levels available for all students.
As of 12/27/2021, We offer 3 diploma's & 21 degrees and over 100 courses.
*Click here for financial Information or scroll to bottom of page and click on the Financial Information Button.
*Individualized Plans for all levels available for all students.
As of 12/27/2021, We offer 3 diploma's & 21 degrees and over 100 courses.
*Click here for financial Information or scroll to bottom of page and click on the Financial Information Button.
Diploma Programs (3 programs)
Diploma of Biblical Studies: A Diploma of Biblical Studies will be awarded upon the successful completion of 25 credits from the Department of Biblical Studies.
Diploma of Ministry: A Diploma of Ministry will be awarded upon completion of 25 credits from the Department of Ministry.
Diploma of Biblical Counseling: A Diploma of Biblical Counseling will be awarded upon completion of 25 credits from the Department of Biblical Counseling.
* Credit from a completed diploma program may be transferred into a degree program.
Diploma of Biblical Studies: A Diploma of Biblical Studies will be awarded upon the successful completion of 25 credits from the Department of Biblical Studies.
Diploma of Ministry: A Diploma of Ministry will be awarded upon completion of 25 credits from the Department of Ministry.
Diploma of Biblical Counseling: A Diploma of Biblical Counseling will be awarded upon completion of 25 credits from the Department of Biblical Counseling.
* Credit from a completed diploma program may be transferred into a degree program.
Associate Degree Programs (4 programs)
Associate of Biblical Counseling (A.B.C.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Biblical Counseling Degree.
Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Biblical Studies Degree.
Associate of Religious Education (A.R.E.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in religious or educational subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Religious Education Degree.
Associate of Sacred History (S.H.A.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Sacred History Degree.
Associate of Sacred Literature (S.L.A.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Sacred Literature Degree.
Associate of Sacred Music (S.M.A.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Sacred Music Degree. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor.)
Associate of Biblical Counseling (A.B.C.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Biblical Counseling Degree.
Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Biblical Studies Degree.
Associate of Religious Education (A.R.E.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in religious or educational subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Religious Education Degree.
Associate of Sacred History (S.H.A.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Sacred History Degree.
Associate of Sacred Literature (S.L.A.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Sacred Literature Degree.
Associate of Sacred Music (S.M.A.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (24 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Associate of Sacred Music Degree. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor.)
Bachelor Degree Programs (5 programs)
Bachelor of Biblical Counseling (B.B.C.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Biblical Counseling Degree.
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree.
Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Theology Degree.
Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in educational or religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Religious Education Degree.
Bachelor of Sacred History (S.H.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sacred History Degree.
Bachelor of Sacred Literature (S.L.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sacred Literature Degree.
Bachelor of Sacred Music (S.M.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor).
Bachelor of Biblical Counseling (B.B.C.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Biblical Counseling Degree.
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree.
Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Theology Degree.
Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in educational or religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Religious Education Degree.
Bachelor of Sacred History (S.H.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sacred History Degree.
Bachelor of Sacred Literature (S.L.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sacred Literature Degree.
Bachelor of Sacred Music (S.M.B.): When a student who has completed at least one course through SB&TS accumulates 128 credits (48 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor).
Master's Degree Programs (6 programs)
All students must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least 120 undergraduate credits before they may enroll in a Master's degree program.
Master of Biblical Counseling (M.B.C.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Biblical Counseling Degree.
Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Biblical Studies Degree.
Master of Theology (Th.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (20 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Theology Degree.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 96 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Divinity Degree.
Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 40 credits (20 of which must be in educational or religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Religious Education Degree.
Master of Sacred History (S.H.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Sacred History Degree.
Master of Sacred Literature (S.L.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Sacred Literature Degree.
Master of Sacred Music (S.M.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Sacred Music Degree. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor).
All students must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least 120 undergraduate credits before they may enroll in a Master's degree program.
Master of Biblical Counseling (M.B.C.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Biblical Counseling Degree.
Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Biblical Studies Degree.
Master of Theology (Th.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 64 credits (20 of which must be in subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Theology Degree.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 96 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Divinity Degree.
Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 40 credits (20 of which must be in educational or religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Religious Education Degree.
Master of Sacred History (S.H.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Sacred History Degree.
Master of Sacred Literature (S.L.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Sacred Literature Degree.
Master of Sacred Music (S.M.M.): When a student who has completed at least 12 credits through SB&TS accumulates 32 credits (20 of which must be in religious subjects approved by SB&TS), including transfer and life experience credit, they will be eligible to receive the Master of Sacred Music Degree. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor).
Doctoral Degree Programs (6 programs)
Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.): The student must complete 32 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS. No dissertation is required for this degree program.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.): The student must complete 32 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS. In addition, the student is also required to complete a dissertation of at least 25,000 words. Only those who are already in full-time ministry may enroll in this program.
Doctor of Religious Education (D.R.E.): This degree is based on practical application. The student will develop courses that will be added to the SB&TS curriculum. When the student has developed 32 credits of approved course material and completes a dissertation of 25,000 words or more they will receive a Doctor of Religious Education Degree. The 25,000-word dissertation will be waived if the student will develop 8 additional credits of approved course material. A Master's degree is required to enroll in this program.
Doctor of Sacred History (S.H.D.): The student who completes 32 credits beyond the Master's level in the area of Sacred History will be awarded the Doctor of Sacred History Degree. A dissertation is also required.
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.): When a student completes 40 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS and completes a 25,000-word dissertation they will be eligible to receive the Doctor of Theology Degree.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): When a student has completed 64 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS and completes a dissertation of 25,000 words a Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical; Counseling, Ministry, Religious Education, Sacred Literature, Sacred History, or Theology will be awarded.
Doctor of Sacred Literature (S.L.D.): The student who completes 32 credits beyond the Master's level in the area of Sacred Literature will be awarded the Doctor of Sacred Literature Degree. A dissertation is also required.
Doctor of Sacred Music (S.M.D.): The student who completes 32 credits beyond the Master's level in the area of Sacred Music will be awarded the Doctor of Sacred Music Degree. A 10,000-word dissertation and a demonstration of musical ability are also required. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor).
* Transfer credit is not accepted into the Doctoral program. All course work must be done through SB&TS.
** The only exception is that a student who already holds an earned doctorate may earn a Ph.D. by completing only 32 credits through SB&TS.
Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.): The student must complete 32 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS. No dissertation is required for this degree program.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.): The student must complete 32 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS. In addition, the student is also required to complete a dissertation of at least 25,000 words. Only those who are already in full-time ministry may enroll in this program.
Doctor of Religious Education (D.R.E.): This degree is based on practical application. The student will develop courses that will be added to the SB&TS curriculum. When the student has developed 32 credits of approved course material and completes a dissertation of 25,000 words or more they will receive a Doctor of Religious Education Degree. The 25,000-word dissertation will be waived if the student will develop 8 additional credits of approved course material. A Master's degree is required to enroll in this program.
Doctor of Sacred History (S.H.D.): The student who completes 32 credits beyond the Master's level in the area of Sacred History will be awarded the Doctor of Sacred History Degree. A dissertation is also required.
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.): When a student completes 40 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS and completes a 25,000-word dissertation they will be eligible to receive the Doctor of Theology Degree.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): When a student has completed 64 credits beyond the Master's level through SB&TS and completes a dissertation of 25,000 words a Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical; Counseling, Ministry, Religious Education, Sacred Literature, Sacred History, or Theology will be awarded.
Doctor of Sacred Literature (S.L.D.): The student who completes 32 credits beyond the Master's level in the area of Sacred Literature will be awarded the Doctor of Sacred Literature Degree. A dissertation is also required.
Doctor of Sacred Music (S.M.D.): The student who completes 32 credits beyond the Master's level in the area of Sacred Music will be awarded the Doctor of Sacred Music Degree. A 10,000-word dissertation and a demonstration of musical ability are also required. (NOTE: Sacred Music students will need to secure a local voice/instrumental instructor. They will complete the greater part of their training under the direction of this instructor).
* Transfer credit is not accepted into the Doctoral program. All course work must be done through SB&TS.
** The only exception is that a student who already holds an earned doctorate may earn a Ph.D. by completing only 32 credits through SB&TS.
