It may have been a long time since you were in college.  You know you earned a lot of credits, but may have forgotten just how many.  We can help with that.  As long as you received at least a grade of "C" no matter the subject or how long ago, we can show you how to take maximum advantage of the college credits you worked so hard to acquire.

Did you earn a diploma or associate degree of any kind?  If so, you will be able to take full advantage of the credits awarded. That will help a lot!

If you have completed any of the above or other kinds of formal training we will analyze it for credit value.  For example, many enlisted military training programs rank right up there with equivalent college credits.  

The same may be true for law enforcement academy training, and many other forms of business and technical training.  We know how to evaluate for maximum allowable credit.

Recognizing credit for Life-learning that has been documented through an academically appropriate "Life-learning Portfolio" assessment tool is a widely accepted practice among all colleges and universities.  In fact, best academic practice actually allows up to 32 college credit to be granted through the proper evaluation process.   

If you have enough previously earned credits, you will probably not need this option, but if so, we will do our best to help you receive the maximum allowable credit.

We will help you document all allowable credits. Of course, your situation will be somewhat different, but here are three examples to help illustrate the possibilities.

1. Any associate's degree or 60 college credits, 18 military credits, 7 business or ministry training credits, and 20 life-learning credits = 105 credits.  You will qualify to earn both your bachelor's and master's degree.
2. 72 college credits, 18 business training credits, and 15 life-learning credits = 105 credits.  You will qualify to earn both your bachelor's and master's degree.
3. 90 college credits, and 15 life-learning credits = 105 credits.  You will qualify to earn both your bachelor's and master's degree.

*In some cases fewer than 105 credits may be allowed.

The Combination Program Begins With the MIUD Bachelor of Divinity Degree Completion Component.  Courses are completed online at your own pace.

1. Orientation (2 credits)

2. Old Testament OT-401 (3 credits)

3. New Testament NT-401 (3 credits)

4. Inspiration, Translation and Hermeneutics IH-401 (3 credits)

5. Metrics for Biblical Research & Writing MRW-413 (6 credits)

Bachelor of Divinity Portion Total Minimum Credits - 17*

*In some cases more than 17 credits may be required.

After MIUD courses are completed, TGS courses begin. However, simultaneous enrollment is also possible.  As a combined program, both degrees are awarded after all MIUD and TBCGS requirements have been met.

• Introduction to Graduate Studies (3 credits)*
• Research Methods: Perspectives and Resources (3 credits)
• Ethical Foundations for Christian Leadership (3 credits)
• Contemporary Preaching / Communication (3 credits)
• Contextualizing Leadership (3 credits)
• Organizational Development and Strategic Planning (3 credits)
• Contemporary Models of Missional Leadership (3 credits)
• Global Scholar Seminar I (3 credits)
• Global Scholar Seminar II (3 credits)
• Generational Succession (3 credits)
• An Introduction to Mission and Culture (3 credits)
• Missionary Movements in Review: Lessons for Contemporary Mission (3 credits)
• Thesis Proposal: Research Methods II (3 credits)
• The Biblical Theology of Justice (3 credits)
• Thesis ( 9 credits) 

* Upon successful completion of "Introduction to Graduate Studies," the student may be approved to drop one of the other 3 credit courses. 

M.A. Missional Leadership - 48 Credits Total