Online Christian Worldview Degree :: Accredited Universities

Studying and remembering the past is an important cultural activity for all peoples. It is only by studying the past that we learn how we have become who we are as humans and as societies. Our online Bachelor of Arts in History degree will seek to understand the historical formation of all human societies in light of a Christian worldview. The history major will serve an integral role in achieving the goals and mission of the College of Arts & Sciences and Regent University. Historical study draws on the essential skills of critical thinking, research, problem solving and communicating clearly and persuasively that are the foundation of a Christian liberal arts education.

Christians preparing for leadership in a global environment need to be aware of the unique histories of other cultures across time and place that historical study provides. Their grasp of their own Christian worldview as they develop an appreciation of the worldviews of the cultures they study will enable them to interact much more fruitfully with those in our modern world. Thus, the online learning history degree at Regent University equips students with narrative frameworks for understanding the cultural formation and interaction of all cultures in all historical periods and in a variety of regions of the world, both past and present.

Faculty in the history department strives to help students develop a deep appreciation for the critical role and responsibility that the Lord has given humans to create societies and cultures - those that reflect the Lord's desires for human flourishing, along with the grave tendencies of those cultures to frequently distort those desires. They desire that, in understanding history as an academic discipline, students also grow in their appreciation of the differing perspectives that ethnicity, class, gender, political perspective and religious values can bring to historical issues.

Finally, our online faculty hopes to engender in students a deep appreciation for the critical role that historical understanding plays in all areas of life, from one's personal life to the issues confronting the nations of the world in the present. The skills and insights that history majors learn will equip them for careers in a wide range of professions, including journalism, law, ministry, teaching, graduate study, government service and numerous others that value analytical and writing abilities.

Entry Requirements

Current high school seniors or students age 22 or younger with less than 15 transferable college credits are eligible for this program.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

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The Regent University Master of Arts in Law (M.A.) is purposely designed to aid (1) working students who wish to study law for professional advancement (2) students seeking a practical academic credential to increase their marketability as they launch their career. Although the master's degree in law does not prepare graduates to practice law, it is a challenging program that grounds students in foundational legal contexts, taught through a Christian worldview, so they can better understand the laws that affect their chosen career.

The Human Resources Management concentration enhances the skill-sets of HR professionals through coursework including foundational legal analysis, contracts, employment law, strategic human resource management, performance management, and negotiations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university prior to beginning their legal studies. The Admissions Committee does not recommend any single major or undergraduate field of study, but welcomes majors ranging from political science to engineering, and from biblical studies to psychology. LSAT and GRE not required for admission to our program.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

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The Online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) meets needs for specialists in information technology at the professional level. This online IT master's degree provides successful graduates with a variety of technological skills needed by organizations and businesses today.

The IT graduate degree comprises a fundamental understanding of the use, knowledge, function, installation, and maintenance of computers. Topics include operating systems, database systems, microcomputer hardware, multi-tier technology, data communication, local area networks, evaluation and selection of hardware and software, graphical user interfacing, Java programming, Web programming, and security engineering.

Online IT Degree Highlights
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Graduate with state-of-the-art knowledge and technical expertise to meet current and future needs of organizations and businesses in a variety of industries.

Benefit from an affordable program offered entirely online without sacrificing the caliber of instruction or professor-student interaction.

Gain advanced skills in information technology grounded in a Christian worldview.

Study at a top-ranked, accredited university known for quality in academics and successful graduates.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess:

- Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

- Grade-point average of 3.0 or above

- Completed course in introductory computer concepts

- Excellent working knowledge of various uses of a computer, at least two computer programming languages, a word processing package, a database package, in-depth skill and knowledge of a spreadsheet application, and other operating systems.

Applicants must submit:

- Graduate application

- $45 application fee

- Official transcripts

- Three APU recommendation forms

- Resume

- Statement of purpose

Other Fees

Textbooks - $1,200

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Regent's Master of Arts in Government provides an in-depth understanding of the founding principles of democracy, the biblical foundation for government, current issues related to government, and the skills and knowledge to shape nations. The M.A. in Government in International Relations is designed to enable students to be versed in the historical and emerging trends and events of international relations so that they are qualified to aid in the creation and/or analysis of policy at the advanced level. Students are challenged to read critically, think analytically, write effectively and argue eloquently. The objective is to help students deepen their knowledge of the theory and development of international events and biblical principles that they may apply this knowledge to their chosen career. Students will graduate better equipped to assess and recommend policy in a variegated field.

M.A. in International Relations graduates will be able to:

- Study the impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. political history, structures of the U.S. Government and the influential thinkers who guided the U.S. experiment.

- Study the components of a Christian worldview, and compare these components to the philosophical underpinnings of competing worldviews.

- Explore the Constitution and other dynamics of the political history of the U.S., including the leadership provided by the presidency and Congress.

- Explore the inner workings of political campaigns and elections and engage in practical experiences in the political domain.

- Explore contemporary and classical economic theory and the interplay of government and markets in developed and less developed nations.

- Analyze, from a theoretical and practical viewpoint, local, state and national legislative processes and the role of the Executive Branch at these levels in implementing policies and laws.

- Examine key policies germane to national security and terrorism issues.

- Study global politics, and specifically the history, politics, and religions in the Middle East.

- Develop and enhance key analytical and critical reasoning skills, tools and techniques in governmental and nonprofit leadership, policy and management.

- Cultivate servant leadership principles in a broad range of governmental settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Government must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

Technology Fee - $250 per semester

Library Course - $50 one-time fee

Academic Writing Course - $530 one-time fee

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Your career in journalism begins the moment you start taking classes in our M.A. in Journalism program which immerses students in the converging media of broadcast, print and Internet storytelling and is taught from a Christian worldview. As a student, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of story composition and reporting for broadcast, print and interactive media applications, and you will engage in numerous student projects designed to teach you how to get your work published and distributed through various media outlets.

M.A. in Journalism graduates will be able to:

- Explore the interactive nature of the Internet as it pertains to professional journalistic practices and the journalism media industry, particularly as it intersects with the impact on local and global media communications and community.

- Apply emerging theory, skills and practices of journalism as they pertain to all areas of media and society, with a full comprehension of the changing forces that influence journalistic media standards and practices.

- Demonstrate the integration of biblically-based content and the development of their worldview as it pertains to and implicates their professional journalistic skills, practices and leadership within their communities.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

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