Academic Programs
Academic Programs
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Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
$1,895.00DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSRequirement
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Total Courses 8 courses/40 hours Core Courses & Electives Core Courses Minimum of 6 Authorized Textbooks Elective Courses Maximum of 2 Elective Page or No Travel Seminar Tab No Travel Seminars Maximum of 4 (2 must be core) No Travel Seminar Page -
Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries
$2,400.00Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries Prepare to answer the call to ministry service with Fellowship Theological Online's online Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries degree. Through this empowering program, students build on their knowledge of Christian principles and develop their spiritual gifts to make a positive impact on the world through servant leadership. By joining this program, students learn to pursue achievement through ministry. Each course provides an understanding of a Christian worldview while instilling the talents for leadership within churches and ministry environments. Fellowship Theological Online’s program blends a quality education with faith-based instruction to provide a dynamic educational experience. Course topics include effective thinking, theological foundations for the Christian life, and ministry administration and leadership.Read more -
B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies
$2,400.00B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies The online Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies degree provides students with an appreciation of the history, context and message of the Bible as well as historical and theological developments within the history of Christianity. Students in this online major choose a biblical studies or a theological and historical emphasis. This major provides excellent preparation for students who plan to pursue seminary or graduate studies in Bible, theology, Church history and related fields.Read more -
B.A. in Christian Ministry
$2,400.00B.A. in Christian Ministry The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry online degree educates students for the practice of ministry within a challenging and diverse global community. This degree provides a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies, enabling students to develop a well-grounded, Christ-centered ministry approach. Students who are pursuing a ministry vocation or are already engaged in ministry will find their work enriched through this degree.Read more -
B.S. in Christian Leadership & Management
$2,400.00B.S. in Christian Leadership & Management Online Degree Overview Whether you're called to a blend of business and ministry or desire to expand upon a purely Biblical Studies program, you can integrate your faith with critical business skills that you can apply in a variety of settings. Fellowship Theological Online’s Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership & Management, offered entirely online, is supported by Fellowship Theological Online’s proven reputation as a premier leadership-focused Christian university. With emphasis on finance, intentional leadership in the workplace, strategic planning and biblical theology, you’ll learn how to manage organizations – whether for-profit or not-for-profit – through the changing landscape of the 21st century. Learn how to develop budgets, recruit and hire staff, and manage employees and volunteers. Cultivate your understanding of the Bible and how it applies to leadership and ministry to others. Understand strategies for effective stewardship of assets, capital and resources. For ministry leaders or others who have earned college credits but not a full degree, this program may be complimentary to gaining formal credentials and knowledge to support your calling and career. Contact us to explore career development for Christian business professionals and to enroll in Fellowship Theological Online’s online Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership & Management. Career Opportunities Executive Pastor / Pastoral Leadership Ministry Entrepreneur Nonprofit or For-Profit Operations Director Missions / Social Services Professional Communications SpecialistAdd to cart -
Certificate for Religious Studies – (Ministerial License – A)
$6,000.00Certificate in Christian Ministry – (Ministerial License) Fellowship Theological Christian Ministry Certificate provides a strong foundation in theology. You will explore the biblical, historical and practical fundamentals of ministry work and can therefore enhance your career in areas such as ministry, missions or church administration. The online program includes significant study of subjects like the Old Testament, New Testament, pastoral ministries, church history, Christian theology, philosophy and the Gospels. The certificate will help you become a professional servant leader who can create a positive impact on their communities. Our online ministry certificate features the same high-quality education as other undergraduate and graduate degree programs with major institutions. Simply complete the certificate to advance your career or utilize the program as a stepping-stone for the associate or bachelor’s ministry degrees. The certificate can be completed at your own pace to work with any situation your may be confronted with. The ministry certificate is perfect for those who wish to become involved in Christian ministry, are already ministers serving churches or are ministers who have been unable to engage in a lengthy post-secondary program. The program is fully online, so the busy individual can conveniently complete their coursework during their own time. Finally, the objective of the course is to give the individual the fundamental biblical principles needed understanding Old Testament and New Testament as well as the instructions in Christian Ethics to connect their biblical understanding to everyday life. Note* (In order to be issued a ministerial license from our institution you must have 2 references from an established church institution or complete a background check by The Fellowship Theological Seminary with approval from our institution.) These courses are designed to provide foundational theological knowledge and practical ministry skills. • Introduction to Ministry and Pastoral Care • Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis • Christian Ethics and Leadership • Homiletics: Principles of Preaching • Church Administration and Management • Counseling and Pastoral Care • Theology of the New Testament • Theology of the Old Testament • Spiritual Formation and Discipleship • Practical Ministry Internship (Fieldwork Requirement)Read more -
Certificate for Religious Studies – (Ministerial License)
$1,500.00Certificate in Christian Ministry – (Ministerial License) Fellowship Theological Online’s online Christian ministry certificate provides a strong foundation in theology. You will explore the biblical, historical and practical fundamentals of ministry work and can therefore enhance your career in areas such as ministry, missions, or church administration. The online program includes the significant study of subjects like the Old Testament, New Testament, pastoral ministries, church history, Christian theology, philosophy, and the Gospels. The certificate will help you become a professional servant leader who can create a positive impact on your communities.Read more -
Certificate in Expository Preaching
$100.00Expository preaching involves the exposition, or comprehensive explanation, of the Scripture; that is, expository preaching presents the meaning and intent of a biblical text, providing commentary and examples to make the passage clear and understandable. The word exposition is related to the word expose—the expository preacher’s goal is simply to expose the meaning of the Bible, verse by verse.Read more -
Doctor of Divinity Degree Program
$3,595.00Doctor of Divinity Degree Program Fellowship Theological Seminary offers an opportunity for select ministers to participate in an earned Doctor of Divinity degree program. This tract of study is for the mature minister who has a proven track record of ministry service. This degree provides a specialized area of study that leads to the prestigious Doctor of Divinity degree. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The prospective doctoral candidate must 1) be ordained, (minister,deacon or elder) 2) be at least 40 years old, 3) have at least 15 years of acceptable ministry service and 4) hold an earned Bachelor’s degree from an approved educational institution. The Doctor of Divinity candidate must complete and submit Fellowship’s Academic Evaluation or Application together with a copy of the candidate’s driver’s license or government issued I.D. and ordination certificate. Upon receipt of the complete application a determination will be made concerning the prospective doctoral candidate’s eligibility. Upon acceptance, the candidate will be required to sign a Doctor of Divinity degree program Student Agreement. Prior to beginning the Core Unit requirements, Fellowship must receive a Bachelor’s transcript directly from the conferring educational institution. DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 Hours):Add to cartCore Units Core Unit Area Explanation Core Unit 1/ 10 Hours Ministry Proficiency 1)Salvation Experience/Call to Ministry Paper 2)Ministry Experience Paper 3)Ministry Goals Paper Core Unit 2/ 5 Hours Old Testament Proficiency One OT Course (selected from the list below) Core Unit 3/ 5 Hours New Testament Proficiency One NT Course (selected from the list below) Core Unit 4/ 5 Hours Theology Proficiency, Apologetics Proficiency, or Ministry Studies Practical Survey One Theology, Apologetics, or Ministry Course (selected from the list below) Core Unit 5/ 5 Hours Ministry Calling Defense Paper Ministry Defense Paper - Salvation Experience/Call to Ministry Paper – The candidate must submit a 5-10 page paper verifying years of ministry service and summarizing the candidate’s past life, including the candidate’s salvation and call to ministry experiences.
- Ministry Experience Paper – The candidate must submit a 5 - 10 page paper discussing the candidate’s previous ministries and the highs and lows associated with those ministries.
- Submit one to two pages describing your ministry goals.
- Encountering the Old Testament, A Christian Survey by Bill T. Arnold
- and Brian E. Beyer OR
- A Popular Survey of the Old Testament by Norman L. Geisler
- Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey by Walter Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough OR
- A Popular Survey of the New Testament by Norman L. Geisler
- Systematic Theology, An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem OR
- Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson
- Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics by R. C. Sproul, Hardcover, 2003 OR
- The Big Book of Christian Apologetics, An A-Z Guide by Norman L. Geisler
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