Living Way College offers an in-house and (hybrid) distance learning educational program. It is the clear objective of the College to provide educationally purposeful, high quality programs and services conducive to the development of the “whole-person,” both in and out of the classroom. Appropriate technology is available as our Populi student/faculty database program site meets achievement for students to utilize today’s learning technologies.
With that said, our degree/certificate programs may be completed by taking a combination of on campus and online courses, or completed entirely through the LWC Distance Learning Program (via Online Populi Courses).
Associate of Bible, Theology, and Ministry (A.B.T.M.)
The A.B.T.M. is a degree program available for students who have completed high school, a GED Program, or the equivalent. This degree is designed to educate the student through 24 various classes (72 units total) in Bible, Theology, Ministry, and general education and is intended to help equip the student for ministry in a variety of contexts. Students must take all the required courses and pass them with a grade of C- or better.
Bachelor of Bible, Theology, and Ministry (B.B.T.M.)
The B.B.T.M. is a degree program designed to educate the student through 42 various classes (126 units total) in Bible, Theology, Ministry, and general education. The degree is intended to equip the student for ministry in a variety of contexts at a higher level than the Associate degree.
Certificate in Ministry
The Certificate in Ministry is designed to introduce the student to the College by means of requiring the completion of four courses (12 units total) from our Bible, Theology, Counseling, and Ministry classes that are offered. This certificate is designed to help the student capture the mission of the College, as well as equip them for lay ministry involvement.
Course Requirements:
Associate of Bible, Theology, and Ministry (72 Required Units Total)
Introduction to the Old Testament 1 (3 Units – Online)
Introduction to the Old Testament 2 (3 Units – Online)
Introduction to the New Testament 1 (3 Units – Online)
Introduction to the New Testament 2 (3 Units – Online)
Genesis or Pentateuch (3 Units- Campus/Online)
Old Testament Historical Book(s) Joshua-Esther (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Old Testament Poetic and Wisdom Literature (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Synoptic Gospels (3 Units Campus/Online)
Acts (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Romans (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Revelation (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Biblical Interpretation (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Missions (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Introduction to Theology (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Theology and Praxis of Ministry (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Foundations of Worldview and Apologetics (3 Units – Campus/Online)
College Composition (3 Units – Online)
History of the Ancient World (3 Units – Online)
History of Western Civilization and the Church (3 Units – Online)
Introduction to Philosophy (3 Units – Online)
Foundations of Psychology and Counseling (3 Units – Online)
Foundations of Sociology (3 Units – Online)
Bible (or General) Elective (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Theology (or General) Elective (3 Units – Campus/Online)
*Associate Electives are Selected from the Bachelor Catalog
Bachelor of Bible, Theology, and Ministry (126 Units Total)
Includes: All of the courses required of the Associate Degree
and,
Life and Person of Christ (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Theology and Praxis of Evangelism (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Pauline Epistles (6 Units – Campus/Online)
Pastoral Epistles (3 Units – Campus/Online)
General Epistles (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Gospel of John (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Cults/World Religions (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Homiletics (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Major Prophets (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Minor Prophets (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Theology and Praxis of Discipleship (3 Units – Online)
Eschatology (3 Units – Campus/Online)
History of the Renaissance and Reformation (3 Units – Online)
Rhetoric and Logic (3 Units – Online)
History of Art (3 Units – Online)
Natural Philosophy of Science (3 Units – Online)
Personal Health (3 Units – Online)
Microeconomics and Personal Finance (3 Units – Online)
Senior Project (3 Units – Online)
*Associate Electives are Flex in the Bachelor Program
Certificate in Ministry (12 Units Required)
Four Complete Courses Total
1) One Introduction to Old or New Testament Survey Course (3 Units – Online)
2) Introduction to Theology; or, Foundations of Psychology and Counseling (3 Units – Campus/Online)
3) Theology and Praxis of Ministry (3 Units – Campus/Online)
4) Ministry Practicum (3 Units – Campus/Online)
Grading Scale
The LWC programs will use the following grading symbols to describe the various levels of undergraduate academic achievement:
A and A- = Exceptional
B+, B, B- = Above average
C+, C, C- = Average
D+, D, D- = Below Average
F = Failure
AU = Audit
WP = Withdraw Passing
WF = Withdraw Failing
I = Incomplete
P = Pass
Undergraduate (and Certificate) level grade percentage and point scale based on semester credit hours:
A = 94.50-100 / 4.0 points
A- = 89.50 / 3.7 points
B+ = 86.50 / 3.3 points
B = 82.50 / 3.0 points
B- = 79.50 / 2.7 points
C+ = 76.50 / 2.3 points
C = 72.50 / 2.0 points
C- = 69.50 / 1.7 points
D+ = 66.50 / 1.3 points
D = 62.50 / 1.0 points
D- = 59.50 / 0.7 points
F = 00 / 0.0 points
AU = Audit
WP = Does Not affect GPA
WF = 0.0 points Counted in GPA
I = Incomplete (student must submit request form prior to course end date)
P = No credit is awarded, only fulfillment status (does not affect GPA)
Final Grades
No grade reports, transcripts, or official documents will be issued from the Registrar to any student who has not met all financial obligations to the College.