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



Master's Program

This 45 credit hour ministerial program is designed to prepare the student for a greater degree of ministerial excellence vocationally. 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:   

• Bible and Theology

• Pastoral Ministry

• Christian Counseling

Upon declaration of a specific program major, the Dean of Graduate Students conducts an orientation with the Graduate degree candidate and also customizes a program of study that adheres to the student's vocational goals in ministry.

Prerequisite: A Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 60 hours in Bible and Theology from an approved college or university.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

MASTER OF BIBLE AND THEOLOGY
The Master of Bible and Theology degree offers the student an opportunity for in-depth Bible and Theological study. Complimenting our Undergraduate Program, the Master's of Bible and Theology provides the student with ministry application opportunities in the field through an internship practicum.

MASTER OF PASTORAL MINISTRY
The Master of Pastoral 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 OF 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. The program 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 professional licensing.)

SAMPLE MASTER'S PROGRAM:

There are three (3) components of study in each Master's 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 on a topic relating to his/her 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 Master's 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

The Doctoral degree is a terminal degree representing 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. Upon declaration of a specific program major, the Dean of Graduate Students conducts an orientation with the Post-Graduate degree candidate and also customizes a program of study that adheres to the student's vocational goals in ministry.

Prerequisite: A Master's Degree in a Theological Major from an approved college or university .

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY
The Doctor of 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 OF MINISTRY
The Doctor of 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: (twenty-one (21) credits)

Each program consists of 7 courses in the student's major consisting of 3 credits each.

2.    Dissertation: (fourteen (14) credits)

The doctoral candidate will write a 175 page dissertation in a topic relating to his/her field of study. Dissertation 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 Doctoral Program is the internship requirement which gives candidates opportunity for real-life research and ministry. The internship is directly related to the candidate's field of study and is designed in conjunction with the Dean of Graduate Students to insure eligibility to the program.