ACADEMICS
WaCU Academics
We accomplish this with a robust educational experience that emphasizes programs,degrees and classes that will teach, grow and enrich students for the church every minute of their classroom time.
Our faculty boasts degrees from schools such as the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Korean Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and more. Beyond excellent educational backgrounds, our esteemed professors care for each student on an individual basis, providing a personal experience for each. Their experience as pastors, missionaries and denominational leaders gives students preparing for ministry a special opportunity to learn from men and women who have gone before them.
DOCTORAL
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D.MIN)
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry degree program is to develop Christian leaders through doctoral level instruction, research, and practice. The program is divided into three major components: Foundational Seminars, Concentration Seminars, and the Ministry Project Dissertation.
DURATION
The D.Min degree is a 30 hour program designed to be completed in no less than three years. All work for the degree must be completed within five years.
MASTERS
MASTER OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (M.C.M)
PURPOSE
The Master of Christian Ministry is a 36 hour degree that will provide a solid foundation for ministry service by focusing on the core competencies of pastoral ministry. In addition to foundational biblical and theological study the student will also receive practical training in the discipleship theory and practice to serve the local churches.
MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDIV)
PURPOSE
The Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree is the basic seminary degree for college graduates. It is the appropriate first professional degree for individuals who anticipate ordination. The standard MDiv degree program requires 91 semester hours. It is designed for individuals who anticipate serving as pastors, evangelists, associate pastors, missionaries, or in other ministries that emphasize expository preaching or teaching of the Word of God. In most cases, the MDiv degree is also the appropriate degree for students who anticipate doctoral training and a ministry of college or seminary level teaching.
UNDERGRADUATE
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (TH.B)
PURPOSE
The Bachelor of Theology is designed to provide increased knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation to prepare students for local church ministries and to supply a foundation for graduate theologcial studies through deepening knowledge and interpretation of the Bible.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN CHRISTIANITY(B.E.C)
PURPOSE
The Bachelor of Education in Christianity is designed to provide increased knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation to prepare students for local church education ministries and denominational education services. Through deepening knowledge of the Bible and knowledge of education in the local church, the student will have an understanding of the learning processes for children through adults including the ministries of the local church in maturing the saints for the work of ministry.