Faith Christian University offers qualified individuals opportunity for in-depth study in a specialized area of ministry through our Masters and Doctoral Programs. These programs offer practical application as well as academic achievement.



Masters Program

Prerequisite. A Bachelor Degree with a theological major from an approved college.

This 45-credit hour ministerial program is designed to prepare the student for a greater degree of ministerial excellence. Students specialize in an area of study directly related to their ministerial call. In addition to coursework and a thesis, graduate students will fulfill an internship corresponding to their field of study.

Faith Christian University offers Master Degrees in:

XXXX• Theology
XXXX• Ministry
XXXX• Christian Counseling
XXXX• Missions

Custom Programs in other areas of study will be considered by the Academic Committee as deemed necessary to an individual's ministry call. A personal consultation with the Dean of Graduate Students is required prior to acceptance in the Masters Program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

MASTER IN MINISTRY

The Master in Ministry is a well-rounded, in-ministry program for pastors, counselors and other full-time ministers. This program places an emphasis on leadership skills, pastoral counseling and Theology. It builds on ministry experience while challenging the individual student to pursue and realize their full potential as a leader.


MASTER IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

This Biblically based program is designed for those involved in pastoral counseling within the framework of Christian service. It will enable the student to meet the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of all age groups. It prepares the student for a wide range of contemporary challenges encountered in the local church and Christian ministry. This degree is offered in cooperation with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). (The FCU Counseling Program is not recognized by the State of Florida for the purpose of licensing.)


SAMPLE MASTERS PROGRAM:

There are three (3) components of study in each Masters Program.

1. COURSEWORK: (thirty (30) credits)

Each program consists of 10 courses in the student's major consisting of 3 credits each.

2. THESIS: (six (6) credits)

The Master’s student is required to write a 75-page thesis in a topic relating to their major. Thesis topics are selected by the student in conjunction with the Dean of Graduate Students to insure eligibility to the program.

3. INTERNSHIP: (nine (9) credits)

An integral part of the Masters Program is the internship requirement which gives students opportunity for real-world ministry. The internship is directly related to the student's major and is designed in conjunction with the Dean of Graduate Students to ensure eligibility to the program.

Graduate Program tuition and associated costs.


DOCTORAL PROGRAM

Prerequisite. A Masters Degree in a Theological Major from an approved college.

The doctoral degree is the highest level of academic achievement possible. FCU offers a 44-credit hour doctoral program to prepare candidates for the greatest level of ministerial excellence. Students specialize in an area of study directly related to their ministerial call. In addition to coursework, research and a dissertation, doctoral candidates also fulfill an internship corresponding to their field of study.

Faith Christian University offers doctoral degrees in Theology and ministry. Custom programs in other areas of study will be considered by the Academic Committee as deemed necessary to an individual's ministry call. A personal consultation with the Dean of Graduate Students is required prior to acceptance in the Doctoral Program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

DOCTOR IN THEOLOGY

The Doctor in Theology degree has the widest application for ministry preparation. This program is applicable for teachers, evangelists, pastors, ministers and other church leaders with a specific call to preach and teach the Word of God. Subjects include areas related to the study of how God relates to man through the Scripture.


DOCTOR IN MINISTRY

The Doctor in Ministry program is a well-rounded, in-ministry program for pastors and other full-time ministers. This program places an emphasis on leadership skills, pastoral counseling and Theology. It builds on ministry experience while challenging the individual student to pursue and realize their full potential as a leader.

SAMPLE DOCTORAL PROGRAM:

There are three (3) components of study in each Doctoral Program.

1. COURSEWORK: (eighteen (18) credits)

Each program consists of 6 courses in the student's major consisting of 3 credits each.

2. DISSERTATION: (seventeen (17) credits)

The doctoral candidates will write a 175 page dissertation in a topic relating to their field of study. Dissertation topics are selected by the student in conjunction with the Dean of Graduate Students to ensure eligibility to the program.

3. INTERNSHIP: (nine (9) credits)

An integral part of the Doctoral Program is the internship requirement which gives candidates opportunity for real-life research and ministry. The internship is directly related to the candidates field of study and is designed in conjunction with the Dean of Graduate Students to ensure eligibility to the program.

Doctoral Program tuition and associated costs.