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Christian Leaders Institute Christian Living Degrees

The Christian Living Degrees are designed for those who want general Christian Studies in a variety of disciplines. Yet this degree will conform to collegiate degree standards for Associate and Bachelor Degrees.

This Christian study is designed to give you optimum choice in your interests. Many have asked for more flexibility in crafting a study program. This flexibility is perfect for bi-vocational leaders (Christian leaders who have multi-calls). They are called to serve in two pursuits. One may be called into ministry, but may also be called to serve the Lord in one or more of the following callings (to name a few):

  • Home Maker
  • Homeschool Parent
  • Stay-at-home Mom or Dad
  • Retired Men and Women
  • Business Executive
  • Teacher
  • Factory Technician
  • Farmer
  • Nurse
  • Homeschooled Teens (many could use this Program in the High School years)

The Christian Living Degrees give you the credibility of an official degree but speak directly to your life situation.

Check out our Course descriptions here.

Associate in Christian Living (64-65 credits)

General Education Credits (32-33 credits)

  • College Reading and Writing – ENG 121 (4 credits) OR Advanced English Writing Comprehension (4 credits) OR English-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Basic Writing – ENG 101 (2 credits)
  • World History (3 credits) – HIS 220 OR World History-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Communication – COM 101 (3 credits) OR Communications-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Practical Mathematics – MAT 151 (3 credits) OR College Algebra – MAT 201 (3 credits) OR College Mathematics-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Biology – SCI 210 (3 credits) OR Astronomy – SCI 201 (3 credits) OR Science-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Philosophy – PHI 211 (3 credits) OR Philosophy-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Humanities 101 (3 credits) OR Humanities-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Psychology – PSY 121 (3 credits) OR Psychology-Transfer (3 credits) OR Social Science-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Introduction Sociology – SOC 201 (3 credits) OR Sociology-Transfer (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Economics – ECN 2o1 (3 credits) OR Economics-Transfer (3 credits)

Total: 32-33 credits

Required Professional Courses (7 credits)

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 Credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)

Required Biblical/Theological Courses (13 credits)

  • Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • History of Christianity – HIS 240 (4 credits)

Total Required Course Credits: 20 credits

Elective Course Credits (9 credits)

  • Associate in Christian Living Ministry (1 credit)

Associate in Christian Living Degree: 62-63 total credits

Bachelor in Christian Living (124-125 credits)

Associate in Christian Living Degree 62-63 Credits

General Education Courses (3 credits):

  • Introduction to Economics – ECN 201 (3 credits)

Biblical/Theological Courses (17 credits):

  • Biblical Interpretation I: Old Testament – BIB 311 (4 credits)
  • Biblical Interpretation II: New Testament – BIB 312 (4 credits)
  • Christian Ethics – PHI 230 (3 credits)
  • Christian Apologetics – THE 320 (3 credits)
  • Prayer – THE 350 (3 credits)

Professional Courses (13 credits)

  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits) OR Restoring Relationships-Transforming Justice – MIN 245 (3 credits)
  • Marriage Ministry – MIN 260 (4 credits)
  • Ministry Care Conversations – MIN 235 (3 credits)
  • Christian Leaders Enterprise – BUS 101 (3 credits)

Elective Course Credits (27 credits):

Students may take any courses from any category to reach a minimum of 27 credits. The total credits from your Associate and Bachelor degree courses must reach at least 122-123 credit hours.

  • Bachelor in Christian Living Degree (1 credit)

Bachelor in Christian Living Degree total credits: 124-125