CBCTS - Life Experience Degree Program

The Life Experience Acquired Degree Program (LEAD) offers students of mature age the opportunity to earn their degree totally by Life Experience Credits without any required or additional course work. LEAD is a true Life Experience Degree program, designed to assess the students educational and academic standing through prior learning, professional experience and other factors.

Students age 30 and older are offered the opportunity to take the Portfolio Assessment Evaluation to determine the student’s status and academic standing based on prior learning, practical experience, books read and seminars/symposiums attended. The Portfolio Assessment is $100.00, which is due and payable at the time the student submits his/her portfolio for assessment.

Upon review, the Board of Regents will make its determination whether or not the student qualifies for his/her degree. If the Board of Regents votes favorably, the student need only pay the Degree by Portfolio fee:

Associates: ~~$750.00~~ $500.00
Bachelors: ~~$950.00~~ $750.00
Dual Degree (Associates/Bachelors): ~~$1,500.00~~ $1,250.00
Masters: ~~$1,250.00~~ $900.00
Dual Degree (Bachelors/Masters): ~~$2,000.00~~ $1,650.00
Doctoral: ~~$1,500.00~~ $1,000.00
Dual Degree (Masters/Doctorate): ~~$2,500.00~~ $1,900.00

For those who successfully qualify for the conferral of their Life Experience Degree issued by Covenant Bible College & Theological Seminary and desire to participate in an official CBCTS Commencement Exercise, please contact the Office of Administration to make the necessary and proper arrangements. As with all CBCTS students, there is a $100.00 walking fee assessed for on-site Commencement Exercises.

DEGREE

LIFE/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Associates Degree

2 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Experience

Bachelors Degree

4 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Experience

Masters Degree

6 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Experience
Requirement: a Bachelors Degree from a recognized and accredited institution

Master of Divinity

8 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Experience
Requirement: a Bachelors Degree from a recognized and accredited institution

Doctorate Degree

8 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Experience
Requirement: a Masters Degree from a recognized and accredited institution

Doctorate of Philosophy

10 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Experience
Requirement: a Masters Degree from a recognized and accredited institution

Associates Degrees

Bachelors Degrees

Associate in Biblical Studies
Associate in Christian Counseling
Associate in Christian Education
Associate in Christian Ministry
Associate in Ministry
Associate in Pastoral Ministry
Associate in Practical Ministry
Associate in Sacred Theology
Associate of Theological Studies

Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Bachelor of Christian Education
Bachelor of Christian Ministry
Bachelor of Divinity
Bachelor of Ministry
Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry
Bachelor of Pastoral Counseling
Bachelor of Pastoral Theology
Bachelor of Practical Ministry
Bachelor of Religious Education
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
Bachelor of Theology

Masters Degrees

Doctoral Degrees

Master of Church Administration
Master of Christian Counseling
Master of Christian Education
Master of Christian Ministry
Master of Divinity
Master of Pastoral Counseling
Master of Practical Ministry
Master of Pastoral Ministry
Master of Pastoral Theology
Master of Religious Education
Master of Sacred Theology
Master of Theology

Doctor of Canon Law
Doctor of Christian Counseling
Doctor of Christian Education
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Missiology
Doctor of Religious Education
Doctor of Sacred Theology
Doctor of Theology
Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education

Life Experience Degree Packages include the following:

Custom printed Diploma bearing the student's name, degree earned and the gold seal of CBCTS
Padded Diploma Cover, bearing the seal/logo of CBCTS
Two (2) Official Transcripts signed and sealed by the CBCTS Registrar
One (1) Letter of Educational Verification
One (1) Letter of Recognition signed by the President of CBCTS
One (1) Certificate of Membership in the CBCTS Alumni Association
One (1) Letter of Academic Excellence (if so earned)

CBCTS is the only non-governmentally accredited institution that is authorized through NAPTI, EEA and NBCA to administer the LEAD program, providing our students the opportunity to earn an accredited and recognized degree without additional academic requirements.

There is a $100.00 Portfolio Assessment Fee required to review and calculate total credits to be awarded for prior learning and professional credits earned. This Assessment Fee must be paid in full at time of application/enrollment and is non-refundable.

How to Apply:
Be sure to follow the following instructions carefully. Failure to submit accurate information will be grounds for rejection of your application.

Acquire your previous Official Transcripts from all schools previously attended and have them forwarded to CBCTS [click here]
List all books previously read. Include Title, Author, Publisher, ISBN number, Copyright Date, and Edition for each book
Submit your personal/professional resume, which can be copied and pasted from a Word.doc into the proper field of the application below
Submit three (3) or more personal character references. Include Name, Address, Phone number, Email address, and years acquainted
Indicate whether or not you wish to obtain the CBCTS Ordination Certificate ($100.00 additional fee)
Answer each and every question pertaining to views of Biblical Doctrine and Theological studies. Please be sure to indicate via scripture your reasons for your view and provide any valid sustaining information you may have.
Indicate the Degree(s) you are applying for.
(NOTE: The Board of Regents makes the final determination of the actual Degree and Discipline earned)

>>>To apply online for the LEAD Program click here
>>>To download a printable LEAD Program Application click here