WVCU Programs

Program #1 - Diploma (30 credit hours)
is foundational in nature and required for all University students. It is designed to give each
student a solid foundation for their own personal life and Christian walk. Program #1 addresses
the four areas where Satan tries to keep a believer from being successful in life: faith, health,
provision, and character. Program #1 also includes courses on the ministry of Jesus and a
survey of the New Testament.

Program #2 - Associates Degree (60 credit hours)
is designed to give students a “jump start” into fulfilling the call of God on their lives. These
courses provide training in such basics as Bible study, prayer, preaching, various giftings, and
flowing with the anointing. Program #2 also includes a survey of the Old Testament as well as a
course designed to help students discover their own purpose in the Kingdom of God.

Program #3 - Advanced Diploma (90 credit hours)
provides in-depth study of important books and doctrines of the Bible. Such study will help
students achieve a greater degree of effectiveness in any area of church-related ministry.

Program #4 - Bachelors in Theology (120 credit hours)
is the year of specialization as students move into courses designed to prepare them to preach
and teach the Word of God and help in areas of specialized service in the local church. Courses
are grouped into “tracks” and provide a subject concentration focused on the student’s major field
of study. All baccalaureate tracks equip the student for full-time Christian service and prepare
them for graduate studies in Theology and related fields. A maximum of 2 courses may be
substituted in a Program #4 track as long as they have the same subject concentration.

Program #5 - Masters in Theology
All Master’s level tracks are designed for qualified individuals who want an in-depth study of a
particular area of ministry. Life Christian University has established Master’s course work in
36-credit-hour programs. Each track is made up of 9 courses, 1 Ministry Practicum for 3
credit-hours (see details on page 20 of the student handbook), and a formal thesis worth 6
credit-hours for a total of 36 credithours. (The Master’s candidate has the option of substituting two
(2) preapproved elective courses in lieu of the formal, 50-page-minimum thesis.)