Online Biblical Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

CSU's Religious and Values Education program is designed to provide teachers of religious and values education with a grounding in biblical, philosophical, ethical, and multi-faith disciplines within religious studies.

Why study this course?

Religious and Values Education is a recent but growing area of activity in Australian schools. Once confined to independent schools operated by religious organisations, Religious and Values Education is increasingly recognised as an important area of public (government) schools that operate on a secular model. In such contexts the emphasis falls on values education rather than religious education, although many schools would allocate the time already mandated for religious education to this area of activity.

CSU’s Master of Arts (Religious and Values Education) offers graduates with prior Education qualifications an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in religious and values education. The course is designed to offer a mix of learning opportunities such as policy and context, curriculum content, reflective professional practice, and a project tailored to the student’s own context.

The course offers a series of in-depth learning experiences, beginning with a study of recent national and international trends in religious and values education. A set of subjects then focus on recent developments in major curriculum areas within the broad field of religious and values education including teaching the Bible, teaching philosophy of religion, teaching religious ethics, and teaching world religions. Students complete a semester of reflective professional practice before proceeding to advanced studies in either philosophical and ethical enquiry, or in media, popular culture and the arts. The capstone subject for the course is an individual research project in religious and values education.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Education or a related field. Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Connecting biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences is at the heart of our 'Bible and the Contemporary World' programme. Through part-time study, largely via the Internet, you join with others from across the world in relating the Christian tradition to a host of aspects of life. From guided reading, lectures and online discussions you gain an understanding of how culture shapes, and has been shaped by, Christian belief, practice and theology. You become critically aware of disputes, how these are addressed in scholarly literature, and learn how to develop your own judgements on matters of serious common concern.

Entry Requirements

A good degree with Honours from a U.K. university or its equivalent: USA GPA of 3.6; PR China GPA of 3.2, Upper Second class, or better.

You do not need to have a first degree (or equivalent) in theology in order to apply for a place on this programme. However, you should bear in mind that the programmes will involve theological study at postgraduate level. All applicants will be expected to have sufficient knowledge to equip them for this level of study in the field.

Other Fees

Dissertation fee

Domestic - £1, 970

International - £5, 165

Notes

Students have to attend a week of residential study in September and February.

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The Master of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership is a program designed for individuals who desire to lead as Christians in their arenas of influence, be they secular, religious, professional or personal. Individuals interested in this MA in Christian Leadership may work as church pastors, deacons, elders or administrators. Others who may pursue this program work in the secular world and want to earn their MA in Christian Leadership to develop as Christian leaders within their business field or because they have a passion for leading a small group or Bible study. This program requires a total of 38 credits and may be taken online, or at one of our campus locations.

The MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership prepares students with biblical and theological knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge in leadership settings. This program teaches how to lead a Christian group through crises. It also provides a comprehensive study of Christianity through a variety of perspectives based on culture, as well as a study of spiritual formation. Coursework includes a study of spiritual growth and the major doctrines of Christianity including the doctrines of revelation, God, humanity, and the world. Topics of study also include the theological structures and themes of the Old and New Testament historical and literary documents.

For those who are seeking a leadership role within their Christian community, this degree with an emphasis in Christian Leadership will involve studying current methods and skills of leadership, as well as specific tools for leading through crisis and change.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Other Fees

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership and Management integrates principles of management and leadership to help students biblically manage the financial aspects of ministries or other nonprofits.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblically based leadership principles and strategies, while emphasizing skills such as finance, marketing, and organizational management.

Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide range of leadership positions inside the Church or other nonprofits, as well as advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level through a number of online master's degree programs offered by Liberty.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

Other Fees

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Designed for the working adult considering a career in ministry, preparation for advanced seminary studies or the lay person who wants to expand their biblical knowledge, the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries degree-completion program from California Baptist University (CBU) provides a strong biblical and theological foundation for reaching professional and spiritual goals. This well-rounded program equips ministry students with the tools for understanding and communicating biblical truths.

CBU’s B.A. in Christian Ministries degree-completion program provides students with the foundational building blocks to better understand biblical-based theology and its positive life-changing impact on people of all walks of life. Courses include a broad range of theological education, from the history of the Bible and Christianity to today’s most current and relevant spiritual issues. Students emerge from the program with a deeper general knowledge of the Bible, as well as skill in using interpretive tools to illuminate biblical texts for themselves.

Entry Requirements

24 transferrable units preferred

Minimum GPA of 2.0

Other Fees

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