NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
One Church School of Preparation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religious or denominational background, or physical handicap. Every student is admitted, and granted the same rights, privileges, and honors.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Along with general information, you will need to supply the following items:
We will evaluate your application in conjunction with requirements necessary for desired program. In about 2-3 weeks we will send a letter of acceptance and a list if what is needed to fulfill requirements. Once we receive your signed agreement, you will be advised of class date and time. If you are a correspondence student, you be assigned a mentor to assist you in completing any requirements necessary. Some of the ways this may be done are listed under section entitled "How Credit is Earned."
TIME REQUIREMENTS
If a person enrolls in a degree program more than two weeks after the start of a trimester, unless special approval is given, they will need to wait to begin class the next trimester. Those who desire to enroll after the trimester begins are subject to a late registration fee. For correspondence students, we have an open door policy. In other words, you may enroll at any time, and complete the desired program at your own pace. The degree will be awarded, once all financial obligations have been met.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
One Church School of Preparation will accept credits earned at any recognized university, college, or institution, if appropriate to the desired degree program. You will need to submit certified transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application, but official copies are required before credit is granted toward the degree. The credit will not be accepted if it has been previously used in fulfillment of any prior degree.
ACCEPTANCE OF DEGREES
For a list of universities, colleges, institutions, and organizations that accept our degrees and credits, please send a self addressed stamped enveloped, and we will be happy to send a copy to you.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
One Church School of Preparation reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate a degree candidate for the following reasons:
STUDENT RECORDS / PRIVACY ACT
Student records, other than name, date of enrollment, degree program, and date of graduation, will not be released to a third party without the student's written permission. This also includes any government officials or organizations, unless they have a warrant to do so.
TAX DEDUCTION FOR COURSE FEES
Treasury Regulation:
1.162-5 Expenses for Education
General Rule: Expenditures made by an individual for education, including research undertaken as part of this educational program (with certain exceptions) are deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses (even though education led to a degree) if the education maintains or improves skills required by the individual in his employment or other trade or business, or meets the express requirements of the individual's employer, or the requirements of applicable law or regulations, imposed as a condition to the retention by the individual of an established employment relationship, status, or rate of compensation. For further information, please contact your local IRS office.
HOW CREDIT IS EARNED
All credit earned is on a quarterly basis. Each certificate, diploma, degree, and major, at each level, has a required core curriculum, and a required number of degree major and elective courses. If you are a correspondence student, you will be assigned a mentor who will assist and help develop the course study program you wish to follow. Once this is done, a variety of methods may be used to fulfill requirements. Each learning activity will be translated into course work, evaluated by your mentor who will assist and listed on your transcript. Some of the methods used to obtain credits include, but are not limited to, the following (this applies to both classroom and correspondence students):
TUITION RATES
Unlike most institutions of higher learning, One Church School of Preparation does not charge by the credit. Instead, there is a flat fee charged for each degree level. There are no hidden costs or unnecessary add-ons.
Tuition rates are as follows:
Certificates ..........................................
Diplomas .............................................
Associates ..........................................
Bachelor's .........................................
Masters ............................................
Doctoral ...........................................
The rates for combination degrees are as follows:
Associates / Bachelors........................... $1,500.00
Bachelors / Masters.............................. $2,500.00
Bachelors / Masters / Doctoral................ $4,500.00
Affordable payment plans are available to those who are economically challenged.
DISCOUNTS
There is a discount of 25% off the tuition, at any degree level, for the following:
Before a discount is administered, the circumstance of these individuals will be verified. A 10% discount is administered to the same if tuition is paid in one payment. Those who have completed one-degree program are also granted a 10% discount toward another degree.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship programs are available for those economically challenged (for example) unemployed, disabled etc. If you are interested in obtaining a scholarship, please submit your circumstances to us in writing along with a letter from your pastor, teacher, mentor, or employer, whichever is familiar with your situation. Upon receipt of this information, our scholarship committee will review and respond.
REFUND POLICY
A student may withdraw from a degree program at any time. However, One Church School of Preparation requests that the intent be confirmed in writing. The student will receive a full refund of any payment made within seventy two (72) hours of enrollment date. If cancellation occurs after seventy two (72) hours of enrollment date, and before classes have begun, a refund shall be made of all monies paid except registration fee. If cancellation occurs after classes have begun, a pro rata refund will be made of all unearned pre-paid tuition, fees, books, and supplies not issued to the student.
SCHOOL COLORS
The colors of One Church School of Preparation are as follows:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR PAPER, THESIS, AND DISSERTATION
Two copies of each senior paper, thesis, and / or dissertation will be required from the student. One copy is the property of the school, and the other copy is the property of the student and to be returned after grading.
All copyrights remain the sole property of the student. One Church School of Preparation will request permission from the student to utilize, or publish, in any way a particular piece of work.
Senior Paper- at least 5,000 words in length (app. 25 pages).
Master's Thesis- at least 20,000 words in length (app. 80-100 pages).
Doctoral Dissertation- at least 40,000 words in length (app. 150-200 pages).
All subjects must be pre-approved. For guidelines on writing a Senior Paper, a Master's Thesis, or a Doctoral Dissertation, let us know and we will send them to you.
A pre-approved project may also be done in lieu of a Senior Paper, Master's Thesis, and Doctoral Dissertation.
CERTIFICATES OFFERED
Certificate in Christian Counseling (C.M.C.)
DIPLOMAS OFFERED
Diploma in Biblical Studies (Dip. B.S.)
Diploma in Christian Counseling (Dip. C.C.)
Diploma in Ministry (D. Min.)
Diploma in Theology (Dip. T.S.)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.)
Associate of Christian Counseling (A.C.C.)
Associate of Ministry (A. Min.)
Associate of Pastoral Counseling (A.P.C.)
Associate of Theology Studies (A.T.S.)
BACHELOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Apologetics (B. Apol.)
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.)
Bachelor of Christian Counseling (B.C.C.)
Bachelor of Christian Education (B.C.E.)
Bachelor of Church Administration (B.C.A.)
Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.)
Bachelor of Pastoral Couseling (B.P.C.)
Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B.)
Bachelor of Religious Literature (B.R.L.)
Bachelor of Sacred Music (B.S.M.)
Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.)
MASTER DEGREES
Master of Apologetics (M.Apol.)
Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.)
Master of Christian Couseling (M.C.C.)
Master of Christian Education (M.C.E.)
Master of Church Administration (M.C.A.)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master of Pastoral Counseling (M.P.C.)
Master of Philosophy (Ph.M.)
Master of Religious Literature (M.R.L.)
Master of Sacred Music (M.S.M.)
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
DOCTORAL DEGREES
Doctor of Apologetics (D.Apol.)
Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.)
Doctor of Christian Counseling (D.C.C.)
Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.E.)
Doctor of Church Administration (D.C.A.)
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Doctor of Pastoral Counseling (D.P.C.)
Doctor of Religious Literature (D.R.L.)
Doctor of Sacred Music (D.S.M.)
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Offered in:
Apologetics
Biblical Studies
Christian Counseling
Christian Education
Church Administration
Ministry
Pastoral Counseling
Religious Literature
Sacred Music
Theology
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
APOLOGETICS
The study of the tenants of the defense and proofs of the Christian faith from a practical perspective. Other areas examined are the authority of the Scriptures, the existence of God, miracles, the incarnation, and the various philosophy and methodology in the Scriptures.
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Examines the major Scriptural themes and the main topics of the Sacred Scriptures. Also examined are the various doctrines of the Word of God; that which is devoted to the fundamental beliefs of the Holy Bible.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Examines the use of Christian and Biblical truths in counseling. The goals and techniques used to reach those goals are examined, as well as the differences between secular and Christian counseling.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Examines the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of the Christian community. Emphasis is placed on training in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the development of Christian Character.
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
Examination of philosophies from a Christian perspective. The works of various Christian philosophers are examined, both secular and Christian, along with the different views of reality, death, right and wrong, the concept of God, and the existence of God, among others.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
Examines the various ways that a church, ministry, or other nonprofit organization keeps and maintains its records. It examines how to determine which programs are best for an organization and how to develop new programs. Also examined are the legal aspects that are faced by all nonprofit organizations.
DIVINITY
Study of the one and only Deity. It examines the supreme, infinite, and eternal qualities of the Almighty; pertaining to the Divine Godhead, the Holy Trinity. Also examined is that which is inspired by God.
MINISTRY
The work of the Lord and the service of God. Also covered is the training in the performance, duties, and responsibilities that come with being a member of the clergy.
PASTORAL COUNSELING
The pastor, or other member of the clergy, in the role of counselor. Examined are the various Biblical truths, and how they relate to counseling today.
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
Examines the various writings of and about Christianity and the religions of the world, both past and present. These writings come from both religious and secular sources, giving a complete look at all of the writings on religion.
SACRED MUSIC
The study of music as it pertains to the worship of the Lord. The ways music can not only be used for worship, but for evangelism, cross-cultural ministry work, etc., will be examined. Also covered will be the history and development of spiritual music, hymnology, and the historical and contemporary traditions of music in the evangelical church.
THEOLOGY
Theology is the study of God and the expanding of Christology; the relationship between God and man. Also examined is the cultivation of the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE COUNSELING
CC-243- Christian Marriage Counseling 1
CC-244- Christian Marriage Counseling 2
CC- 445-Christian Marriage Counseling 3
CC-446- Christian Marriage Counseling 4
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BI-102- New Testament Survey 1
BI-103- Old Testament Survey 1
BI-122- Biblical Hermeneutics
BI-123- Tabernacle Typology
BI-217- Prayer and Fasting
BI-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-224- Full Gospel Fundamentals 2
BI-226- Bible 1
BI-227- Bible 2
EV-131- Personal Evangelism
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
BI-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-226- Bible 1
CC-101- Introduction to Christian Counseling
CC-102- Basic Christian Counseling
CC-105- Introduction to Cult Exit Counseling
CC-212- Biblical Counseling 1
CC-221- Spiritual Warfare Against Demons
CC-222- Counseling and the Law
CC-243- Christian Marriage Counseling 1
CC-244- Christian Marriage Counseling 2
MINISTRY
BI-122- Biblical Hermeneutics
BI-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-226- Bible 1
MIN-101- Introduction to the Ministry
MIN-232- Preaching to Save Lives
MIN-238- Homiletics 1
MIN-240- Ministry 1
MIN-241- Ministry 2
PC-201- Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
PC-221- Spiritual Warfare Against Demons
THEOLOGY STUDIES
BI-122- Biblical Hermeneutics
TH-101- Introduction to Theology
TH-105- Bible Doctrines 1
TH-121- The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
TH-122- Dispensational Truths
TH-201- Introduction to the Cults
TH-206- Bible Doctrines 2
TH-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
TH-224- Full Gospel Fundamentals 2
TH-226- Eschatology 1
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
BIBLICAL STUDIES, CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, MINISTRY, PASTORAL COUNSELING, THEOLOGY.
All Associate degree programs require the following courses:
BI-102- New Testament Survey 1
BI-103- Old Testament Survey 1
BI-226- Bible 1
HIS-101- History of Christianity 1
TH-101- Introduction to Theology
15 credits of elective courses.
30 credits of degree major courses.
Required Total: 60 credits
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
APOLOGETICS, BIBBLICAL STUDIES, CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CHURCH ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY, PASTORAL COUNSELING, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGIOUS LITERATURE, SACRED MUSIC, THEOLOGY.
All Bachelor degree programs require the same courses as required in the Associate’s program, along with the following courses. The required total amount of credits listed is inclusive of the credits from the Associate’s degree. All Bachelor degree candidates are required to do a Senior Paper.
BI-202- New Testament Survey 2
BI-203- Old Testament Survey 2
BI-423- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
EV-131- Personal Evangelism
TH-105- Bible Doctrines 1
15 credits of elective courses.
30 credits of degree major courses.
Required Total: 120 credits
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
All Master degree candidates are required to do a Master’s Thesis.
APOLOGETICS
10 credits of elective courses.
20 credits of degree major courses.
Required Total: 30 credits
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BI-501 Biblical Inspiration
BI-502 Biblical Canonization
10 credits of elective courses
15 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
10 credits of elective courses
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
10 credits of Biblical Studies
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
10 credits of elective courses
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
DIVINITY
10 credits of Apologetics
10 credits of Biblical Studies
10 credits of Ministry
10 credits of Theology
20 credits of elective courses
Required Total: 60 credits
MINISTRY
10 credits of Biblical Studies
10 credits of elective courses
10 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
PASTORAL COUNSELING
10 credits of Christian Counseling
10 credits of elective courses
10 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
PHILOSOPHY
10 credits of Apologetics
10 credits of electives
25 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 45 credits
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
10 credits of Biblical Studies
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
SACRED MUSIC
10 credits of elective courses
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
THEOLOGY
10 credits of Apologetics
10 credits of Biblical Studies
25 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 45 credits
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
The required total amount of credits listed here is inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree. All Doctoral degree candidates are required to do a Doctoral Dissertation.
APOLOGETICS
10 credits of Christian Philosophy
50 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
BIBLICAL STUDIES
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
40 credits of degree major courses
200 hour Christian Counseling Practicum (20 credits)
Required Total: 90 credits
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
MINISTRY
60 credits of elective or degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
PASTORAL COUNSELING
40 credits of degree major courses
200 hour Pastoral Counseling Practicum (20 credits)
Required Total: 90 credits
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
SACRED MUSIC
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
THEOLOGY
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 105 credits
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAMS
APOLOGETICS, BIBLICAL STUDIES, CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CHURCH ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY, PASTORAL COUNSELING, RELIGIOUS LITERATURE, SACRED MUSIC, THEOLOGY
The required amount of credits for a Doctor of Philosophy degree is 115 credits. All credits earned above the Master’s degree level must be in the degree major. All credits are inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree. All Doctor of Philosophy degree candidates are required to do a Doctoral Dissertation. All those majoring in Christian/Pastoral Counseling must do a 200 hour Counseling Practicum worth 20 credits of those required for this degree.
COURSE LISTINGS
These are just a few of the courses that we offer. Please understand that it would be impossible to list all the courses that we offer. Some courses are developed for particular lines of study that a student is following, while others are developed through independent study and research projects.
When a course is listed with more than one course number, for example, as in “AP-301/501/701 Cults,” it means that this course can be developed for several degree levels.
ASSOCIATE’S: 100-299
BACHELOR’S: 499 and below.
MASTER’S: 500 and above.
DOCTORAL: 500 and above.
APOLOGETICS:
AP-101 Introduction to Apologetics
AP-110/310 Apologetics 1
AP-201/401 Introduction to the Cults
AP-206/406 Introduction to the New Age Religion
AP-210/410 Apologetics 2
AP-301/501/ 701 Cults
AP-325/525 Secular Apologetics
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES:
BL-110/310 Introduction to New Testament Greek
BL-115/315 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
BL-410/510 New Testament Greek 1
BL-411/511 Old Testament Hebrew 1
BIBLICAL STUDIES:
BI-101/301 Biblical Introduction
BI-102/302 New Testament Survey 1
BI-103/303 Old Testament Survey 1
BI-121/321 The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
BI-122/422 Biblical Hermeneutics
BI-123/423 Tabernacle Typology
BI-202/402 New Testament Survey 2
BI-203/403 Old Testament Survey 2
BI-206/406/606 Pauline Epistles
BI-208/408/608 Acts of The Apostles
BI-210/410/610 Major Prophets
BI-212/412/612 The Holy Spirit
BI-213/413/613 Baptism
BI-214/414/614 Healing
BI-215/415/615 Repentance
BI-216/416/616 The Book of Hebrews
BI-217/417/617 Prayer and Fasting
BI-219/419/619 The Book of Revelation
BI-223/423/623 Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-224/424/624 Full Gospel Fundamentals 2
BI-225/425/625 Full Gospel Fundamentals 3
BI-226/426/626 Bible 1
BI-227/427/627 Bible 2
BI-228/428/628 Bible 3
BI-415/615 Eschatology 1
BI-416/616 Eschatology 2
BI-420/620/720 Messianic Prophecies and Their Fulfillment
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING:
CC-101/401 Introduction to Christian Counseling
CC-222/422/622 Counseling and The Law
CC-243/443/543 Christian Marriage Counseling 1
CC-244/444/544 Christian Marriage Counseling 2
CC-405/605 Introduction to Cult Exit Counseling
CC-412/612 Biblical Counseling 1
CC-413/613 Biblical Counseling 2
CC-414/614 Biblical Counseling 3
CC-425/625 The Family Unit: What’s Really Going On?
CC-436/636 Cult Exit Counseling 1
CC-437/637 Cult Exit Counseling 2
CC-538/738 Christian Spiritual Formation
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
CED-201/401 Introduction to Christian Education
CED-207/407/607 Effective Teaching
CED-412/612 Your Legal Rights as a Christian
CED-415/615 Christian Education 1
CED-416/616 Christian Education 2
CED-617/717 Christian Education 3
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY:
CPH-201 Introduction to Christian Philosophy
CPH-401/601 Philosophy of Religion
CPH-403/603 Christian Philosophy 1
CPH-404/604 History of Philosophy
CPH-405/605 Christian Philosophy 2
CPH-410/610 Faith and Reason
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION:
CAD-110/410 Introduction to Church Administration
CAD-219/419/619 Financing the Kingdom of God
CAD-220/420/620 Principles of Church Administration 1
CAD-225/425/625 Ministry Administration 1
CAD-320/620 Principles of Church Administration 2
CAD-330/530/730 Ministry Administration 2
CAD-335/535/735 Ministry Administration 3
EVANGELISM:
EV-105/405 Basic Evangelism
EV-131/431 Personal Evangelism
EV-205/405/605 Youth Evangelism
EV-237/437/637 Prison Evangelism
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY:
HIS-101/401 History of Christianity 1
HIS-102/402 History of Christianity 2
HIS-210/410 History of Christianity in America
HIS-215/415 History of Christianity in the Communist World
MINISTRY:
MIN-101/301 Introduction to the Ministry
MIN-210/410/610 The Lay Ministry
MIN-230/430/630 Ethics
MIN-233/433/633 Ministry Planning and Goal Setting
MIN-234/434/634 Youth Ministry
MIN-235/435/635 Prison Ministry
MIN-238/438/638 Homiletics 1
MIN-240/440/640 Ministry 1
MIN-499/599/799 Ministry Internship
PASTORAL COUNSELING:
PC-201/401 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
PC-243/443/643 Christian Marriage Counseling 1
PC-244/444/644 Christian Marriage Counseling 2
PC-425/625 The Family Unit: What’s Really Going On?
PC-445/545 Christian Marriage Counseling 3
PC-446/546 Christian Marriage Counseling 4
PC-436/636 Cult Exit Counseling 1
PC-437/637 Cult Exit Counseling 2
PC-638/738 Christian Spiritual Formation
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE:
RL-201/401 Introduction to Religious Literature
RL-250/450 Christian Literature 1
THEOLOGY:
TH-101/401 Introduction to Theology
TH-103/303 The Trinity
TH-105/405 Bible Doctrines 1
TH-121/321 The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
TH-122/322 Dispensational Truths
TH-123/323 Tabernacle Typology
TH-204/404 The History of Redemption
TH-206/406/ Bible Doctrines 2
TH-209/409/609 New Testament Theology 1
TH-210/410/610 New Testament Theology 2
TH-211/411 Angels
TH-213/413 Sin
TH-214/414 The Church
TH-215/415 Hell
TH-216/416 The Holy Spirit
TH-217/417 Salvation
TH-218/418 Christ’s Resurrection
TH-220/420/620 Comparative Religions
TH-426/626 Eschatology 1
TH-427/627 Eschatology 2
One Church School of Preparation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religious or denominational background, or physical handicap. Every student is admitted, and granted the same rights, privileges, and honors.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Along with general information, you will need to supply the following items:
We will evaluate your application in conjunction with requirements necessary for desired program. In about 2-3 weeks we will send a letter of acceptance and a list if what is needed to fulfill requirements. Once we receive your signed agreement, you will be advised of class date and time. If you are a correspondence student, you be assigned a mentor to assist you in completing any requirements necessary. Some of the ways this may be done are listed under section entitled "How Credit is Earned."
TIME REQUIREMENTS
If a person enrolls in a degree program more than two weeks after the start of a trimester, unless special approval is given, they will need to wait to begin class the next trimester. Those who desire to enroll after the trimester begins are subject to a late registration fee. For correspondence students, we have an open door policy. In other words, you may enroll at any time, and complete the desired program at your own pace. The degree will be awarded, once all financial obligations have been met.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
One Church School of Preparation will accept credits earned at any recognized university, college, or institution, if appropriate to the desired degree program. You will need to submit certified transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application, but official copies are required before credit is granted toward the degree. The credit will not be accepted if it has been previously used in fulfillment of any prior degree.
ACCEPTANCE OF DEGREES
For a list of universities, colleges, institutions, and organizations that accept our degrees and credits, please send a self addressed stamped enveloped, and we will be happy to send a copy to you.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
One Church School of Preparation reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate a degree candidate for the following reasons:
STUDENT RECORDS / PRIVACY ACT
Student records, other than name, date of enrollment, degree program, and date of graduation, will not be released to a third party without the student's written permission. This also includes any government officials or organizations, unless they have a warrant to do so.
TAX DEDUCTION FOR COURSE FEES
Treasury Regulation:
1.162-5 Expenses for Education
General Rule: Expenditures made by an individual for education, including research undertaken as part of this educational program (with certain exceptions) are deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses (even though education led to a degree) if the education maintains or improves skills required by the individual in his employment or other trade or business, or meets the express requirements of the individual's employer, or the requirements of applicable law or regulations, imposed as a condition to the retention by the individual of an established employment relationship, status, or rate of compensation. For further information, please contact your local IRS office.
HOW CREDIT IS EARNED
All credit earned is on a quarterly basis. Each certificate, diploma, degree, and major, at each level, has a required core curriculum, and a required number of degree major and elective courses. If you are a correspondence student, you will be assigned a mentor who will assist and help develop the course study program you wish to follow. Once this is done, a variety of methods may be used to fulfill requirements. Each learning activity will be translated into course work, evaluated by your mentor who will assist and listed on your transcript. Some of the methods used to obtain credits include, but are not limited to, the following (this applies to both classroom and correspondence students):
TUITION RATES
Unlike most institutions of higher learning, One Church School of Preparation does not charge by the credit. Instead, there is a flat fee charged for each degree level. There are no hidden costs or unnecessary add-ons.
Tuition rates are as follows:
Certificates ..........................................
Diplomas .............................................
Associates ..........................................
Bachelor's .........................................
Masters ............................................
Doctoral ...........................................
The rates for combination degrees are as follows:
Associates / Bachelors........................... $1,500.00
Bachelors / Masters.............................. $2,500.00
Bachelors / Masters / Doctoral................ $4,500.00
Affordable payment plans are available to those who are economically challenged.
DISCOUNTS
There is a discount of 25% off the tuition, at any degree level, for the following:
Before a discount is administered, the circumstance of these individuals will be verified. A 10% discount is administered to the same if tuition is paid in one payment. Those who have completed one-degree program are also granted a 10% discount toward another degree.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship programs are available for those economically challenged (for example) unemployed, disabled etc. If you are interested in obtaining a scholarship, please submit your circumstances to us in writing along with a letter from your pastor, teacher, mentor, or employer, whichever is familiar with your situation. Upon receipt of this information, our scholarship committee will review and respond.
REFUND POLICY
A student may withdraw from a degree program at any time. However, One Church School of Preparation requests that the intent be confirmed in writing. The student will receive a full refund of any payment made within seventy two (72) hours of enrollment date. If cancellation occurs after seventy two (72) hours of enrollment date, and before classes have begun, a refund shall be made of all monies paid except registration fee. If cancellation occurs after classes have begun, a pro rata refund will be made of all unearned pre-paid tuition, fees, books, and supplies not issued to the student.
SCHOOL COLORS
The colors of One Church School of Preparation are as follows:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR PAPER, THESIS, AND DISSERTATION
Two copies of each senior paper, thesis, and / or dissertation will be required from the student. One copy is the property of the school, and the other copy is the property of the student and to be returned after grading.
All copyrights remain the sole property of the student. One Church School of Preparation will request permission from the student to utilize, or publish, in any way a particular piece of work.
Senior Paper- at least 5,000 words in length (app. 25 pages).
Master's Thesis- at least 20,000 words in length (app. 80-100 pages).
Doctoral Dissertation- at least 40,000 words in length (app. 150-200 pages).
All subjects must be pre-approved. For guidelines on writing a Senior Paper, a Master's Thesis, or a Doctoral Dissertation, let us know and we will send them to you.
A pre-approved project may also be done in lieu of a Senior Paper, Master's Thesis, and Doctoral Dissertation.
CERTIFICATES OFFERED
Certificate in Christian Counseling (C.M.C.)
DIPLOMAS OFFERED
Diploma in Biblical Studies (Dip. B.S.)
Diploma in Christian Counseling (Dip. C.C.)
Diploma in Ministry (D. Min.)
Diploma in Theology (Dip. T.S.)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.)
Associate of Christian Counseling (A.C.C.)
Associate of Ministry (A. Min.)
Associate of Pastoral Counseling (A.P.C.)
Associate of Theology Studies (A.T.S.)
BACHELOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Apologetics (B. Apol.)
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.)
Bachelor of Christian Counseling (B.C.C.)
Bachelor of Christian Education (B.C.E.)
Bachelor of Church Administration (B.C.A.)
Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.)
Bachelor of Pastoral Couseling (B.P.C.)
Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B.)
Bachelor of Religious Literature (B.R.L.)
Bachelor of Sacred Music (B.S.M.)
Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.)
MASTER DEGREES
Master of Apologetics (M.Apol.)
Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.)
Master of Christian Couseling (M.C.C.)
Master of Christian Education (M.C.E.)
Master of Church Administration (M.C.A.)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master of Pastoral Counseling (M.P.C.)
Master of Philosophy (Ph.M.)
Master of Religious Literature (M.R.L.)
Master of Sacred Music (M.S.M.)
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
DOCTORAL DEGREES
Doctor of Apologetics (D.Apol.)
Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.)
Doctor of Christian Counseling (D.C.C.)
Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.E.)
Doctor of Church Administration (D.C.A.)
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Doctor of Pastoral Counseling (D.P.C.)
Doctor of Religious Literature (D.R.L.)
Doctor of Sacred Music (D.S.M.)
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Offered in:
Apologetics
Biblical Studies
Christian Counseling
Christian Education
Church Administration
Ministry
Pastoral Counseling
Religious Literature
Sacred Music
Theology
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
APOLOGETICS
The study of the tenants of the defense and proofs of the Christian faith from a practical perspective. Other areas examined are the authority of the Scriptures, the existence of God, miracles, the incarnation, and the various philosophy and methodology in the Scriptures.
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Examines the major Scriptural themes and the main topics of the Sacred Scriptures. Also examined are the various doctrines of the Word of God; that which is devoted to the fundamental beliefs of the Holy Bible.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Examines the use of Christian and Biblical truths in counseling. The goals and techniques used to reach those goals are examined, as well as the differences between secular and Christian counseling.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Examines the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of the Christian community. Emphasis is placed on training in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the development of Christian Character.
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
Examination of philosophies from a Christian perspective. The works of various Christian philosophers are examined, both secular and Christian, along with the different views of reality, death, right and wrong, the concept of God, and the existence of God, among others.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
Examines the various ways that a church, ministry, or other nonprofit organization keeps and maintains its records. It examines how to determine which programs are best for an organization and how to develop new programs. Also examined are the legal aspects that are faced by all nonprofit organizations.
DIVINITY
Study of the one and only Deity. It examines the supreme, infinite, and eternal qualities of the Almighty; pertaining to the Divine Godhead, the Holy Trinity. Also examined is that which is inspired by God.
MINISTRY
The work of the Lord and the service of God. Also covered is the training in the performance, duties, and responsibilities that come with being a member of the clergy.
PASTORAL COUNSELING
The pastor, or other member of the clergy, in the role of counselor. Examined are the various Biblical truths, and how they relate to counseling today.
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
Examines the various writings of and about Christianity and the religions of the world, both past and present. These writings come from both religious and secular sources, giving a complete look at all of the writings on religion.
SACRED MUSIC
The study of music as it pertains to the worship of the Lord. The ways music can not only be used for worship, but for evangelism, cross-cultural ministry work, etc., will be examined. Also covered will be the history and development of spiritual music, hymnology, and the historical and contemporary traditions of music in the evangelical church.
THEOLOGY
Theology is the study of God and the expanding of Christology; the relationship between God and man. Also examined is the cultivation of the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE COUNSELING
CC-243- Christian Marriage Counseling 1
CC-244- Christian Marriage Counseling 2
CC- 445-Christian Marriage Counseling 3
CC-446- Christian Marriage Counseling 4
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BI-102- New Testament Survey 1
BI-103- Old Testament Survey 1
BI-122- Biblical Hermeneutics
BI-123- Tabernacle Typology
BI-217- Prayer and Fasting
BI-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-224- Full Gospel Fundamentals 2
BI-226- Bible 1
BI-227- Bible 2
EV-131- Personal Evangelism
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
BI-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-226- Bible 1
CC-101- Introduction to Christian Counseling
CC-102- Basic Christian Counseling
CC-105- Introduction to Cult Exit Counseling
CC-212- Biblical Counseling 1
CC-221- Spiritual Warfare Against Demons
CC-222- Counseling and the Law
CC-243- Christian Marriage Counseling 1
CC-244- Christian Marriage Counseling 2
MINISTRY
BI-122- Biblical Hermeneutics
BI-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-226- Bible 1
MIN-101- Introduction to the Ministry
MIN-232- Preaching to Save Lives
MIN-238- Homiletics 1
MIN-240- Ministry 1
MIN-241- Ministry 2
PC-201- Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
PC-221- Spiritual Warfare Against Demons
THEOLOGY STUDIES
BI-122- Biblical Hermeneutics
TH-101- Introduction to Theology
TH-105- Bible Doctrines 1
TH-121- The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
TH-122- Dispensational Truths
TH-201- Introduction to the Cults
TH-206- Bible Doctrines 2
TH-223- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
TH-224- Full Gospel Fundamentals 2
TH-226- Eschatology 1
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
BIBLICAL STUDIES, CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, MINISTRY, PASTORAL COUNSELING, THEOLOGY.
All Associate degree programs require the following courses:
BI-102- New Testament Survey 1
BI-103- Old Testament Survey 1
BI-226- Bible 1
HIS-101- History of Christianity 1
TH-101- Introduction to Theology
15 credits of elective courses.
30 credits of degree major courses.
Required Total: 60 credits
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
APOLOGETICS, BIBBLICAL STUDIES, CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CHURCH ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY, PASTORAL COUNSELING, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGIOUS LITERATURE, SACRED MUSIC, THEOLOGY.
All Bachelor degree programs require the same courses as required in the Associate’s program, along with the following courses. The required total amount of credits listed is inclusive of the credits from the Associate’s degree. All Bachelor degree candidates are required to do a Senior Paper.
BI-202- New Testament Survey 2
BI-203- Old Testament Survey 2
BI-423- Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
EV-131- Personal Evangelism
TH-105- Bible Doctrines 1
15 credits of elective courses.
30 credits of degree major courses.
Required Total: 120 credits
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
All Master degree candidates are required to do a Master’s Thesis.
APOLOGETICS
10 credits of elective courses.
20 credits of degree major courses.
Required Total: 30 credits
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BI-501 Biblical Inspiration
BI-502 Biblical Canonization
10 credits of elective courses
15 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
10 credits of elective courses
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
10 credits of Biblical Studies
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
10 credits of elective courses
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
DIVINITY
10 credits of Apologetics
10 credits of Biblical Studies
10 credits of Ministry
10 credits of Theology
20 credits of elective courses
Required Total: 60 credits
MINISTRY
10 credits of Biblical Studies
10 credits of elective courses
10 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
PASTORAL COUNSELING
10 credits of Christian Counseling
10 credits of elective courses
10 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
PHILOSOPHY
10 credits of Apologetics
10 credits of electives
25 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 45 credits
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
10 credits of Biblical Studies
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
SACRED MUSIC
10 credits of elective courses
20 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 30 credits
THEOLOGY
10 credits of Apologetics
10 credits of Biblical Studies
25 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 45 credits
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
The required total amount of credits listed here is inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree. All Doctoral degree candidates are required to do a Doctoral Dissertation.
APOLOGETICS
10 credits of Christian Philosophy
50 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
BIBLICAL STUDIES
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
40 credits of degree major courses
200 hour Christian Counseling Practicum (20 credits)
Required Total: 90 credits
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
MINISTRY
60 credits of elective or degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
PASTORAL COUNSELING
40 credits of degree major courses
200 hour Pastoral Counseling Practicum (20 credits)
Required Total: 90 credits
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
SACRED MUSIC
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 90 credits
THEOLOGY
60 credits of degree major courses
Required Total: 105 credits
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAMS
APOLOGETICS, BIBLICAL STUDIES, CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CHURCH ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY, PASTORAL COUNSELING, RELIGIOUS LITERATURE, SACRED MUSIC, THEOLOGY
The required amount of credits for a Doctor of Philosophy degree is 115 credits. All credits earned above the Master’s degree level must be in the degree major. All credits are inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree. All Doctor of Philosophy degree candidates are required to do a Doctoral Dissertation. All those majoring in Christian/Pastoral Counseling must do a 200 hour Counseling Practicum worth 20 credits of those required for this degree.
COURSE LISTINGS
These are just a few of the courses that we offer. Please understand that it would be impossible to list all the courses that we offer. Some courses are developed for particular lines of study that a student is following, while others are developed through independent study and research projects.
When a course is listed with more than one course number, for example, as in “AP-301/501/701 Cults,” it means that this course can be developed for several degree levels.
ASSOCIATE’S: 100-299
BACHELOR’S: 499 and below.
MASTER’S: 500 and above.
DOCTORAL: 500 and above.
APOLOGETICS:
AP-101 Introduction to Apologetics
AP-110/310 Apologetics 1
AP-201/401 Introduction to the Cults
AP-206/406 Introduction to the New Age Religion
AP-210/410 Apologetics 2
AP-301/501/ 701 Cults
AP-325/525 Secular Apologetics
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES:
BL-110/310 Introduction to New Testament Greek
BL-115/315 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
BL-410/510 New Testament Greek 1
BL-411/511 Old Testament Hebrew 1
BIBLICAL STUDIES:
BI-101/301 Biblical Introduction
BI-102/302 New Testament Survey 1
BI-103/303 Old Testament Survey 1
BI-121/321 The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
BI-122/422 Biblical Hermeneutics
BI-123/423 Tabernacle Typology
BI-202/402 New Testament Survey 2
BI-203/403 Old Testament Survey 2
BI-206/406/606 Pauline Epistles
BI-208/408/608 Acts of The Apostles
BI-210/410/610 Major Prophets
BI-212/412/612 The Holy Spirit
BI-213/413/613 Baptism
BI-214/414/614 Healing
BI-215/415/615 Repentance
BI-216/416/616 The Book of Hebrews
BI-217/417/617 Prayer and Fasting
BI-219/419/619 The Book of Revelation
BI-223/423/623 Full Gospel Fundamentals 1
BI-224/424/624 Full Gospel Fundamentals 2
BI-225/425/625 Full Gospel Fundamentals 3
BI-226/426/626 Bible 1
BI-227/427/627 Bible 2
BI-228/428/628 Bible 3
BI-415/615 Eschatology 1
BI-416/616 Eschatology 2
BI-420/620/720 Messianic Prophecies and Their Fulfillment
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING:
CC-101/401 Introduction to Christian Counseling
CC-222/422/622 Counseling and The Law
CC-243/443/543 Christian Marriage Counseling 1
CC-244/444/544 Christian Marriage Counseling 2
CC-405/605 Introduction to Cult Exit Counseling
CC-412/612 Biblical Counseling 1
CC-413/613 Biblical Counseling 2
CC-414/614 Biblical Counseling 3
CC-425/625 The Family Unit: What’s Really Going On?
CC-436/636 Cult Exit Counseling 1
CC-437/637 Cult Exit Counseling 2
CC-538/738 Christian Spiritual Formation
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
CED-201/401 Introduction to Christian Education
CED-207/407/607 Effective Teaching
CED-412/612 Your Legal Rights as a Christian
CED-415/615 Christian Education 1
CED-416/616 Christian Education 2
CED-617/717 Christian Education 3
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY:
CPH-201 Introduction to Christian Philosophy
CPH-401/601 Philosophy of Religion
CPH-403/603 Christian Philosophy 1
CPH-404/604 History of Philosophy
CPH-405/605 Christian Philosophy 2
CPH-410/610 Faith and Reason
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION:
CAD-110/410 Introduction to Church Administration
CAD-219/419/619 Financing the Kingdom of God
CAD-220/420/620 Principles of Church Administration 1
CAD-225/425/625 Ministry Administration 1
CAD-320/620 Principles of Church Administration 2
CAD-330/530/730 Ministry Administration 2
CAD-335/535/735 Ministry Administration 3
EVANGELISM:
EV-105/405 Basic Evangelism
EV-131/431 Personal Evangelism
EV-205/405/605 Youth Evangelism
EV-237/437/637 Prison Evangelism
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY:
HIS-101/401 History of Christianity 1
HIS-102/402 History of Christianity 2
HIS-210/410 History of Christianity in America
HIS-215/415 History of Christianity in the Communist World
MINISTRY:
MIN-101/301 Introduction to the Ministry
MIN-210/410/610 The Lay Ministry
MIN-230/430/630 Ethics
MIN-233/433/633 Ministry Planning and Goal Setting
MIN-234/434/634 Youth Ministry
MIN-235/435/635 Prison Ministry
MIN-238/438/638 Homiletics 1
MIN-240/440/640 Ministry 1
MIN-499/599/799 Ministry Internship
PASTORAL COUNSELING:
PC-201/401 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
PC-243/443/643 Christian Marriage Counseling 1
PC-244/444/644 Christian Marriage Counseling 2
PC-425/625 The Family Unit: What’s Really Going On?
PC-445/545 Christian Marriage Counseling 3
PC-446/546 Christian Marriage Counseling 4
PC-436/636 Cult Exit Counseling 1
PC-437/637 Cult Exit Counseling 2
PC-638/738 Christian Spiritual Formation
RELIGIOUS LITERATURE:
RL-201/401 Introduction to Religious Literature
RL-250/450 Christian Literature 1
THEOLOGY:
TH-101/401 Introduction to Theology
TH-103/303 The Trinity
TH-105/405 Bible Doctrines 1
TH-121/321 The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
TH-122/322 Dispensational Truths
TH-123/323 Tabernacle Typology
TH-204/404 The History of Redemption
TH-206/406/ Bible Doctrines 2
TH-209/409/609 New Testament Theology 1
TH-210/410/610 New Testament Theology 2
TH-211/411 Angels
TH-213/413 Sin
TH-214/414 The Church
TH-215/415 Hell
TH-216/416 The Holy Spirit
TH-217/417 Salvation
TH-218/418 Christ’s Resurrection
TH-220/420/620 Comparative Religions
TH-426/626 Eschatology 1
TH-427/627 Eschatology 2
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| • | Independent study and research projects. |
| • | Correspondence courses. |
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| • | Associate Degree Programs A high school diploma, GED, equivalent, or at discretion of One Church School of Preparation. |
| • | Bachelor Degree Programs An Associate's degree, completion of (60) credits, or equivalent is required. |
| • | Master Degree Programs A Bachelor's degree, completion of (120) credits or equivalent. |
| • | Doctorate Degree Programs A Master's degree, completion of (30) graduate level credits, or equivalent. |
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