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Hey guys
I have begun the CLEP/Straighterline course to eventually transfer into Excelsior. However, I am hoping to eventually get my Masters in Theology or Divinity. Does anyone know of any ways to exam out of those courses or any of the big schools have any options??
Thank you!!
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My son is considering pursuing a BS in religion with a concentration in Christian Ministry at Liberty University Online. They accept ACE credit and they have a group of tests that you can take to get credit at Liberty. Look up Liberty's ICE exams(Internal Challenge exam). They do have a thirty credit residency requirement, but their generous transfer policies make a private Christian college degree affordable. They have both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Something that I am considering for myself is a Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry from Johnson University. They have an undergraduate or a graduate certificate in Christian Ministry for a blanket fee of two thousand dollars.
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You don't necessarily need a particular undergraduate degree to study Theology at the Master's level. It sounds like you have already started. Have you decided what to get your undergraduate degree in? Good Luck!
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hsfamfun Wrote:My son is considering pursuing a BS in religion with a concentration in Christian Ministry at Liberty University Online. They accept ACE credit and they have a group of tests that you can take to get credit at Liberty. Look up Liberty's ICE exams(Internal Challenge exam). They do have a thirty credit residency requirement, but their generous transfer policies make a private Christian college degree affordable. They have both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Something that I am considering for myself is a Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry from Johnson University. They have an undergraduate or a graduate certificate in Christian Ministry for a blanket fee of two thousand dollars. Johnson University - Home
You don't necessarily need a particular undergraduate degree to study Theology at the Master's level. It sounds like you have already started. Have you decided what to get your undergraduate degree in? Good Luck!
Hey, GREAT point. I forget about Liberty sometimes, although they are expensive it is a great way to go probably.
I am thinking to do my undergraduate in Business.
An undergraduate in Religion at Liberty would be 30 units minimum, at $385 per unit is $12,000 at least. Plus it would take a lot longer than doing the exam-out way of getting a business degree in a year or so from excelsior then jumping to my masters in divinity after.
ANy thoughts on that route? Bless you
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Most of the people that I know that have a Masters in Theology have their BA or BS in something secular. Sociology, Psychology, Business, Geography, and Communications are some examples. That sounds like a good plan!
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I am almost finished with my BA in Liberal Studies at TESU. I am already enrolled at a seminary in the MDiv program. Your church experience and qualifications probably matter more than your BA, though I'm sure a BA in Theology would certainly be helpful. However, a Masters in Religion, Theology, or Divinity can be obtained regardless of your BA degree.
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