Our Accelerated Degrees are earned by doing your own research and reflecting on real-life ministry experience. They are designed to recognize spiritual calling, support leadership growth, and deepen faith. These programs are faith-based and are not meant to replace traditional university degrees.

 

1. “Independent research”

This means:
Students are responsible for doing their own research and study, rather than attending classes.

They:
Choose a topic
Study Scripture and Christian sources
Reflect on ministry experience
Write a paper, thesis, or dissertation
No weekly classes. No professors lecturing.
The learning is self-directed.

2. “Experiential learning assessment”

This means:
Students are evaluated based on what they have learned through real-life ministry and leadership experience.

In other words:
Life experience counts
Ministry service counts
Leadership practice counts
Spiritual growth counts
And that experience is assessed through research and reflection, not exams.

3. “Designed for ministry recognition”
This means:
These degrees exist to honor and recognize a person’s calling, service, and leadership in ministry.

They are not primarily about:
Secular careers
Professional licensure
Government employment
They are about Kingdom service.

4. “Leadership development and spiritual education”

This means:
The goal is growth — not just a credential.

The program is meant to:
Deepen faith
Strengthen leadership
Develop spiritual understanding
Equip people for ministry impact

5. “Not intended to replace traditional regionally accredited degrees”

It means:
These degrees are not the same thing as degrees from public universities or accredited colleges.

So:
Not for law school
Not for medical school
Not for government licensure
Not for academic transfers

They are for:
Ministry roles
Church leadership
Personal development
Faith-based recognition