Academic Programs
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Advance your theological education with a rigorous Bachelor's degree designed to equip ministry leaders for a lifetime of service.
Degree Options
Choose Your Path
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.)
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS) is designed to equip students to more effectively study the Scriptures and offers training in general studies areas. Students who previously have not completed at least 60 semester hours of college-level work will begin at this level.
- Students may receive advanced standing through transfer credits and, where well-qualified, through lifetime credits.
- Solid preparation for the Bachelor of Ministry and Bachelor of Theology programs.
- Most courses involve traditional final exams and Internships.
- Internship includes actual preaching, program coordination, and ministerial service to the community.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to advance into the master's programs at LIT.
Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.)
The Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) degree provides students an understanding of Theological concepts. This program helps students apply Bible training and theological topics into spiritual experiences.
- Courses include testing and final exams with internships.
- Internship includes actual coordination of worship services, education, and administration.
- Accomplished in an open access, optimal learning environment for students' educational, cultural, and economic development.
- Ministerial service to the community is required.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to advance into the master's programs at LIT.
Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.)
The Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.) prepares students for ministry through a comprehensive study of religious education principles, curriculum development, and practical ministry application.
- Courses include testing and final exams with internships.
- Internship includes education coordination, administration, and community ministry.
- Accomplished in an open access, optimal learning environment.
- Ministerial service to the community is required.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to advance into the master's programs at LIT.
Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Christian counselors assist individuals, couples, and families in their time of need. Our program prepares students who are just starting their education as well as those looking to advance through further education. You will be prepared to go on to graduate courses upon completion.
- Courses include testing and final exams with internships.
- Internship includes counseling sessions with youth, young adults, and various family situations.
- Accomplished in direct access and development with ministerial service to the community.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to advance into the bachelor programs at LIT.
Graduation Requirements
Required Program Credits
The Bachelor's Degree programs consist of general education courses, program-specific courses, and electives. To qualify for a Bachelor's degree, students must complete the minimum number of 60 credit hours required in their programs and earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better in college-level courses. In addition, students must participate in practicum services and community outreach as outlined in the course requirements along with meeting other graduating requirements.
Credit Hours
60 credit hours minimum
Minimum GPA
2.5 GPA or better
Program Cost
4 payments of $1,050
Not including Registration & Graduation Fee
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