Academics
WELCOME TO LPCU
Welcome to the LPCU Student Handbook and Catalog. We are very excited to present our university to you. Many of the most prestigious universities began as Christian-based. Over time, they have become less committed to their Christian values and more focused on secular ideology and monetary gain.
LPCU stands firm in its commitment to our motto:
“Lux, Veritas, et Munera Christo et Ecclesiae”
Truth, Light, and Gifts for Christ and the Church
We remain committed to bringing you the best content, consistent and sound biblical doctrine, and proven teaching techniques to ensure the highest quality education, all the while maintaining affordability, so that all who desire a degree may accomplish the vision God has given them.
CREDIT TRANSFERS
LPCU accepts credits from other recognized educational institutions. These credits accepted must be from classes that correspond to classes in the applicant’s desired degree program. The determination of accepted credits will be considered during the admission evaluation process.
LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDIT
One of the benefits of a non-traditional study program is the freedom to acknowledge the ministerial experience that you bring to Life Point Christian University. A student may include information on ministerial experience on their application. An evaluation will be made of your experience. A maximum number of credits may be applied to satisfy your requirements for a degree in our standard program. The maximum number is 30 for undergraduate and 10 for graduate and above. Please note that credits may be used only once in a student’s academic career. A student who receives LE Credits for an undergraduate program may not receive LE Credits for subsequent programs (e.g., graduate or doctorate).
Degrees Offered
Associates of Arts in Christian Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
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Master in Ministry (Thesis will be required in combination with live/online Classroom Hours)
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Doctorate in Theology (Dissertation will be required in combination with live/online Classroom Hours)
Areas of Speciality
Marketplace Ministry
Theology / Ministry
Pastoral Leadership
Biblical Counseling
Chaplaincy
Divinity
CLASSES OFFERED
Bible Interpretation & Hermeneutics
Courses I-II
A course examining the principles and practice of biblical interpretation as well as the primary tools of biblical research. The student will become acquainted with the history of interpretation and a defense of the literal-historical-grammatical approach. Hermeneutical strategies will be used to interpret various literary genres, analyze structural relationships, perform word studies, and develop principles for accurate practical application.
Old Testament Overview
Courses I-II
In this course, students will be presented with an overall introduction to the Old Testament. It will teach the basic theme, key scriptures, and purpose of the Old Testament. It will also cover basic information about book grouping and keywords. The information covered in this course will be key to gaining a deeper and richer understanding of the Old Testament.
New Testament Overview
Course I
In this course, students will be presented with an overall introduction to the New Testament. It will teach the basic theme, key scriptures, and purpose of every New Testament book and will cover details about the writer, and historical and geographical context. Knowledge about the audience, letter grouping, the intertestamental period, keywords, and their definitions will be significant information taught in this course. The content covered will be key to gaining a deeper and richer understanding of the New Testament.
Introduction to Hebrew
Course I
Students will learn to identify the shape and the related sounds of letters of the Hebrew alphabet and vowel points. Students will also be introduced to the process of transliteration for writing out the sounds of words to aid pronunciation. Various words and grammatical guidelines will be presented for use in translation.
Homiletics
Course I
Preaching is the divinely ordained presentation of the gospel and gives people a sense of the presence and the purpose of God. While hermeneutics is rooted in the correct interpretation (i.e., science) of the word, homiletics deals with the sermon as an event and its delivery (i.e., the art). Many in today’s churches forgo homiletics or style and thereby miss the opportunity to help facilitate true life change, or they find themselves patterned to style, thereby confusing style with doctrine. The juxtaposition of science and art is necessary to deliver sermons with power and skill to create a platform from God to bring change.
The Moeds (Feasts) of the Lord
Course I
Students will learn about the Moeds (Feasts) or appointments of the LORD specifically mentioned in Leviticus 23. We will learn both the physical and spiritual concepts of the Moeds. We will learn the prophetic concepts and how they relate to major events concerning Jesus.