STUDENT HANDBOOK

& COURSE CATALOG

2019 - 2020
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STUDENT HANDBOOK

From the President..............................................................................................1

Statement of Faith ...............................................................................................3
Diplomas & Christian Degrees............................................................................6
Tuition .................................................................................................................8
Entrance Requirements.....................................................................................12
Transfer Credit .........................................................................................12
Bible Teaching Experience Credit............................................................12
Application Process ..........................................................................................14
Student Policies.................................................................................................15
Standard of Conduct ................................................................................15
Attendance ...............................................................................................16
Course Requirements...............................................................................16
Master’s and Doctoral Students Special Requirements............................16
Late Work .................................................................................................17
Ministry Practicum...................................................................................17
Fees ..........................................................................................................19
Academic Standards ..........................................................................................21
Graduation Requirements .................................................................................22

COURSE CATALOG

Undergraduate Programs in Theology...............................................................25

Master’s Programs in Theology .........................................................................30

Doctoral Programs in Theology ........................................................................33

List of Courses...................................................................................................35

Bachelor Program in Christian Counseling ..........................................CC-1

Bachelor Program in Christian Education ............................................ED-1

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Bachelor Program in Music Ministry ...................................................MU-1

Campus Information and Legal Notices............................................................43

APPENDIX A: STUDENT FORMS

Student Applications

Ministry Practicum Activity Log

Course Tracking & Intent to Graduate Form

Request for Transcript Form

APPENDIX B: RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES

Student Handbook Affidavit*

*REQUIRED:
Please read your Student Handbook and Course Catalog, then sign the
Student Handbook Affidavit (see form on the last page). Turn this form
in to your Campus Director to complete your enrollment.

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A WISE MAN ONCE SAID that our decisions determine our direction

and our direction determines our destiny.

We stand with you in faith for God’s help in making the right decision con-

cerning your spiritual education.We know full well that the course of your life and

ministry—and your ultimate success—depends greatly on quality decisions.

We would consider it an honor if God chooses to use us in helping you

prepare for your future and to pour into your life knowledge and spiritual

endowments that will help you fulfill God’s call on your life.

We desire to set forth in this Student Handbook and Course Catalog a

simple, yet comprehensive overview of our purpose and the programs we offer.

Our Spirit-filled programs focus primarily on equipping students for ministry

within the local church. Our anointed ministers and teachers bring a wealth of

experience to each program and course.

The School of Theology and Biblical Studies is the foundation of our pro-

gram. The emphasis on the teaching and preaching of God’s Word is central to

all other ministries of the Church and is, therefore, our major focus. Evangelism

and discipleship – the two parts of the Great Commission – are the ultimate pur-

pose of the Church. We cannot afford to lose sight of this “first love.”

Christian Counseling is an essential part of ministry to the Church. In the

day and hour that we live, the Body of Christ is greatly affected by the problems

that plague our surrounding society. Our School of Christian and Pastoral

Counseling prepares students for this vital ministry.

Our School of Christian Education prepares the student for Christian

Education within the church and in Christian schools as well as for Primary and
Secondary Christian School Administration.

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 FROM THE PRESIDENT

Our School of Music equips students for effectively leading church praise

and worship or for an evangelistic music ministry. Emphasis is placed on skill

development and on learning to minister under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

The School of Pastoral Ministry prepares the student with a rich, well-
rounded program encompassing some elements of each school, preparing the
pastor to lead the church in all areas of ministry.

Your reward from God will be based on your obedience to His call on
your life, whether in full-time ministry or as a lay worker in the church.We com-
mit ourselves to assist you in every way possible in the preparation for that call.

We accept, as a mandate from God, the words given by the Apostle Paul to
his son in the faith,Timothy, when he said,“The things that thou hast heard of
me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be
able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2).
God bless you for your obedience to God’s call on your life. May your
decisions be accurate, your direction be sure, and your destiny be one of great-
ness in God’s Kingdom.

In His service for a quality, spiritual education,

Douglas J.Wingate, Ph.D.
President & Founder

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W E CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING TRUTHS to be fundamental to an

understanding of our relationship to the One True and Living God.

▼ ONE TRUE GOD

The One True God is the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of the

universe. He has further revealed Himself as a triune Being, manifested as Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit.

▼ SCRIPTURES INSPIRED

All Scripture is verbally inspired by God as written in the original lan-

guages and is inerrant revelation of God to man. The Bible is the infallible

authority for faith and conduct.

▼ THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

The Lord Jesus is 100% divine (Son of God) while simultaneously being

100% human (Son of Man). As God Incarnate, He is the express image of the

Living God in human form.

▼ ORIGINAL SIN & THE FALL OF MAN

Man was created good and upright in the image and likeness of God. The

first man,Adam, through disobedience, fell from the grace of God and, thus, sin

and death entered into the world. Adam’s transgression incurred not only phys-

ical death for man, but also spiritual death which is eternal separation from
God. Man’s propensity to sin because of his sinful nature necessitates salvation

from the power of sin and a Savior to provide that salvation.

▼ SALVATION OF MAN

Man’s only hope of redemption and salvation from sin is through the shed

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 STATEMENT OF FAITH

blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. His blood is completely sufficient to deliver

every person from the power and penalty of sin.

▼ THE CHURCH & ITS MISSION

The Church is the Body of Christ and is comprised of all believers. God inhab-

its the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit both individually and corporately. Since

God’s purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be wor-

shiped by man, and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son, the Church’s

responsibility is: 1) to evangelize the world, 2) to be a corporate body in which man

may worship and glorify God, and 3) to equip the saints for the work of service.

▼ BAPTISM IN WATER

Baptism by immersion in water is commanded in the Scriptures. All who

repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized.

▼ HOLY COMMUNION

The Lord’s Supper, consisting of bread and a cup of the fruit of the vine,

is a memorial of Jesus’ suffering and death and a celebration of His resurrection

to be enjoyed by all believers until He comes again.

▼ BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial phys-

ical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. This
experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth.

With the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes the enduing of power for life and

service and the bestowing of spiritual gifts.

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 STATEMENT OF FAITH

▼ EVER-INCREASING FAITH

Faith of the heart is based on the hearing (spiritual understanding) of God’s

Word. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Christians are saved through

faith, justified by faith, shall live by faith, and overcome the world by faith.

▼ DIVINE HEALING

Divine healing is provided for in both Old and New Testaments and is inte-

gral to the Gospel.

▼ THE SECOND ADVENT OF CHRIST &

THE FINAL JUDGMENT

As the climax to God’s dealing with man, Jesus is coming again. At that

time, there will be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked. The wicked

will be judged and the righteous will be ushered into the everlasting Kingdom

of God.

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 T HE TYPES OF CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, & CHRISTIAN DEGREES

offered are listed below*:

▼ AUDIT CERTIFICATE

Our Audit Program is for those individuals attending strictly for their own

personal spiritual growth. Audit students must attend all classes and read all

textbooks. Audit students are invited to participate in the graduation exercise

for degree students and will receive a certificate of attendance for each 30-cred-

it-hour program completed. If they so desire, audit students may later convert
their audit credit to academic credit by completing the additional work

requirements (tests, papers, and labs) and paying the additional tuition for the

degree program.

▼ DIPLOMA

A Diploma in Theology is awarded to a student who successfully completes

their designated first-year program for academic credit (30 credit-hours total).

▼ ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

An Associate’s Degree is awarded to a student who successfully completes

their designated second-year program for academic credit (60 credit-hours total).

▼ ADVANCED DIPLOMA

An Advanced Diploma is awarded to a student who successfully completes

their designated third-year program for academic credit (90 credit-hours total).

▼ BACHELOR’S DEGREE

A Bachelor’s Degree is awarded to a student who successfully completes

their designated fourth-year program for academic credit (120 credit-hours total).

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 DIPLOMAS & DEGREES

▼ MASTER’S DEGREE

A Master’s Degree is awarded to a student who successfully completes a

minimum of 36 credit-hours above the Bachelor’s Degree program for academ-

ic credit. These courses should be within the student’s chosen major (three

electives are permitted).

▼ DOCTORAL DEGREE

A Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is awarded to a student who successfully com-

pletes 45 credit-hours above the Master’s Degree program for academic credit.

* ALL STUDENTS

All students are required to complete Program #1 courses either by class

instruction or by transfer from an approved institution.

Formal teaching and preaching experience may qualify a student for Bible

Teaching Experience (BTE) credit. Up to 30 credit-hours of BTE credit may be

awarded toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Up to 9 credit-hours of BTE credit may be

awarded toward a Master’s Degree. Experienced ministers should see their

Director for complete details.

NOTE: For a degree in Theology, Programs #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be taken

in order - even if a student has advanced placement because of transfer credits

or BTE.

For details on programs and course

descriptions, see the Course Catalog.

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 ▼ LOW TUITION PHILOSOPHY

We have the philosophy that a quality, spiritual education that trains an

individual for service to the Lord Jesus Christ should not leave that individual

with an oppressive financial debt.

This is one of the reasons that we have not sought the very costly region-
al accreditation that leads to qualification for government-guaranteed student

loans and other government programs. Institutions using such loans generally

charge the maximum tuition allowable, leaving the student with a sizeable debt

at the completion of their education. For those called to the ministry, it can be

very difficult to obey God’s calling with this type of debt lingering over their

finances.Therefore, we elected a less-costly, independent accreditation.

Our approach is to provide the most affordable, quality, spiritual education

that we can as a ministry to the Lord and to His servants.

▼ STUDENT LOANS

Our policy is to provide an in-house, interest-free, student loan in the form

of a “pay-as-you-go” program rather than requiring the student to pay the full
tuition at the beginning of each semester.

Flexibility of schedule is another great advantage of our approach. Students

can finish their programs of study or achieve their educational goals over a peri-
od of time convenient to them.Their own personal preferences, work schedules,
and their own finances determine the speed at which they progress.

Students must pre-pay each course before attending classes. If a student can-
not pre-pay the course, they are not disqualified from continuing their education,
though they might not complete the number of courses required to graduate in the
next graduation exercise.There are no provisions for partial payments.

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 TUITION

▼ AUDIT TUITION

The cost of a one-year Audit Program is $1,125, payable in 9 installments of

$125 ($37.50 per credit-hour). Each installment includes tuition, primary textbook

for each course, and Ministry Practicum credits (see page 17). Audit credit may be

converted to academic credit by paying the additional tuition amount and complet-

ing the additional work requirements.

Description Credit-Hours Cost

$
Tuition (includes books & fees) 27 1,125
+ Ministry Practicum 3 0
$
= Totals 30 1,125
$
÷ 9 payments 125

▼ UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ANNUAL TUITION

The cost of a full year of undergraduate studies is $1,575. This cost is the

same whether a student is working toward a Diploma, Associate’s Degree,

Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree. It is payable in 9 installments of $175

each ($52.50 per credit-hour).

Each installment covers tuition, primary textbook for each course, and

Ministry Practicum credits (see page 17).

Description Credit-Hours Cost

$
Tuition (includes books & fees) 27 1,575
+ Ministry Practicum 3 0
$
= Totals 30 1,575
$
÷ 9 payments 175

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 TUITION

▼ MASTER’S PROGRAM TUITION

The cost of a 1-year Master’s Program is $2,310, payable in 11 installments

of $210 each ($64.16 per credit-hour). Each installment covers tuition, primary

textbook for each course, and Ministry Practicum credits (see page 17).

Description Credit-Hours Cost

$
Tuition (includes books & fees) 33 2,310
+ Ministry Practicum 3 0
$
= Totals 36 2,310
$
÷ 11 payments 210

▼ DOCTORAL PROGRAM TUITION

Our Doctoral Degrees are based on a 45-credit-hour program which

includes 15 credit-hours of course work and a 30-credit-hour doctoral disserta-

tion. The cost of the coursework phase of this program is $1,125, payable in 5
installments of $225 ($75 per credit-hour). Each installment covers tuition and

the primary textbook for each course. The cost of the dissertation phase is
$
2,500 payable in 10 installments of $250 ($83.33 per credit-hour).

Description Credit-Hours Cost

$
Doctoral Dissertation 30 2,500
$
+ Tuition (includes books & fees) 15 1,125
$
= Totals 45 3,625
$
÷ 5 payments (1 per course during coursework phase) 225
$
+ 10 payments (during dissertation phase) 250

▼ REFUND POLICY

It is the official policy that if a student desires, for any reason, to withdraw

from an enrolled class, the following percentages of the tuition will be refunded.

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 TUITION

When written withdrawal is received:

• before the first class 100% refund (upon return of materials)

• after the first class 75% refund

• after the second class 50% refund

• after the third class 0% refund

▼ MATRICULATION FEE

Some students transferring in may have accumulated enough credit-hours

from various approved academic institutions to qualify for a matriculated

Christian degree.The courses must be similar in nature to those we offer. There

is a $600 fee to matriculate a Bachelor’s Degree and a $800 fee to matriculate a

Master’s Degree.

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 ▼ NEW STUDENTS

Applicants entering a degree program must have either earned a diploma from an
accredited high school, passed the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) test, or be able
to prove an equivalent education. NOTE: Students without proof of high school will
receive a Certificate of Completion. After completing 60 credit hours as a certificate stu-
dent (earning a GPA of C or better), they will have demonstrated their ability to study at
the university level and may enroll in the university and begin to earn credits toward a
degree. (The 60 hours of Certificate study do not count toward their degree.)
Audit students do not need a high school diploma.

▼ TRANSFER CREDIT

Students transferring credit from another institution of higher learning

must provide official, sealed transcripts sent directly to your campus from the
previous institution.
Students will be granted credit for work done on an equivalent level and for
a similar amount of time in subjects that fit in the student’s program of study.
Transferable grades must be “C” or above. Transferred grades will be included in
the student's overall grade point average (GPA).
Formal transfer credit evaluation is done by the Office of the Registrar
after all official transcripts have been received. In order to avoid an additional
Reassessment Fee, official transcripts should be received by the Office of the
Registrar within 60 days of the student’s enrollment date.
To receive one of our Christian degrees, students must take or transfer in
credits covering Program #1 subjects and complete a minimum of thirty (30)
credit-hours in one of our programs.

▼ BIBLE TEACHING EXPERIENCE CREDIT

Bible Teaching Experience credit recognizes academic study for the

preaching and teaching of the Word of God in formal classes or services sanc-
tioned by the church, such as adult services, children’s church, and youth serv-
ices. To qualify for BTE credit, the majority of the material presented should

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 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

result from the instructor’s own study of the Word of God and not rely upon
use of pre-printed curriculum. BTE credit will also be awarded for evangelistic
speaking engagements. Conducting Sunday school classes, home Bible studies,
or cell groups using pre-written curriculum will not count toward BTE credit.

Experienced ministers should see the Director for an BTE Application. A

$40 evaluation fee is due at the time of submission. A further fee of $25 per cred-
it-hour (undergraduate level) or $35 per credit-hour (graduate level) will be
assessed for each BTE credit-hour awarded. If no BTE credit is awarded, the stu-
dent incurs no additional fee. The maximum BTE credits that can be awarded are
30 credit-hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit-hours for graduate stu-
dents. No BTE credits can be awarded for post-graduate (doctoral) level students.

The BTE Application must be received by the Office of the Registrar within
60 days of the student’s enrollment. Later applications will not be accepted.
Qualifying students will receive an BTE Award Letter from the Office of the Registrar
showing the BTE credits for which the student is eligible and the total Credit
Awarded Fee due. Upon remittance of the Credit Awarded Fee, the BTE credits will
become official.

Assessment for an undergraduate student awarded 30 credit-hours:

Description (Undergraduate BTE) Credit-Hours Cost
BTE Evaluation Fee $40
+ BTE Credit Awarded 30 hours @ $25 per hour $750
= Totals 30 hours $790
Assessment for a graduate student awarded 9 credit-hours:
Description (Graduate BTE) Graduate Credit-Hours Cost
BTE Evaluation Fee $40
+ BTE Credit Awarded 9 hours @ $35 per hour $315
= Totals 9 hours $355

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 A LL OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS must be completed before an

application will be processed by the Registrar:

1. Please complete your application ONLINE if possible at

www.lcus.edu. Choose Admissions. Then choose Apply to Study at
LCU. Follow the directions to complete your application and submit it
online with your $40 application fee.

2. Contact each college, university or institute of ministry that you have

previously attended. Have them send transcripts to your campus. (You
are responsible for following up with the Director to determine
whether all of your transcripts have been received.)

3. If transcripts from an accredited college or university will not be pro-

vided, submit one of the following proofs of high school graduation
(not necessary for Audit Students).This can be uploaded on the web-
site.

a) Diploma (a photocopy is acceptable)

b) G.E.D. (a photocopy is acceptable)

c) Or Equivalent (official documents are required)

4. Read the Student Handbook and Course Catalog and sign the
Student Handbook Affidavit on the last page of the catalog. This can
also be uploaded on the website.

5. If using paper forms, submit completed application material to the

Director no later than the first night of class. Include a payment of $40,
payable to the campus to cover the application and evaluation process.

6. For experienced ministers only: If applying for Bible Teaching

Experience credit, include a BTE Application and the $40.00 BTE
application fee. (Forms are available from the Director.)

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▼ STANDARD OF CONDUCT

A student whose personal conduct is a poor testimony for Christ and who
fails to live in accordance with the scriptural ideals of this institute will be spiri-
tually counseled and will be disciplined to such extent as the Dean of Students
deems advisable.We reserve the right to refuse admission, to put on disciplinary
probation, or to dismiss any student whose personal conduct and/or attitude, in
the judgment of the administration, are not consistent with the Christian spirit
and standards which we seek to maintain.
By way of example: academic dishonesty, such as cheating on an exam or pla-
giarism (the intentional or unintentional presentation of another’s work as one’s
own) is not acceptable. Students who cheat on an exam must now write a 6-page
course paper. Students who plagiarize on a course paper must complete an exam
on preventing plagiarism (earning a grade of 100%), and rewrite the course paper.
First-time offenders who cheat on exams or plagiarize must pay a $150 fine.
Repeat offenders will be dismissed.

PERSONAL HABITS

Students are expected to abstain from the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages
and illicit drugs, both on and off campus. They will also maintain behavior above
reproach in relationships with the opposite sex, avoiding the appearance of evil.

DRESS CODE

Unlike students at secular universities, our students are in training for the
ministry, where they will represent Jesus, the King of Kings.
For women: modesty, femininity and good taste are the guiding principles
of women’s dress. No low cut necklines or dresses with slits above the knee are
permitted. No shorts or jeans with holes; no bare feet or flip-flops.
For men: well-groomed, clean, neat and tidy are the guiding principles of
men’s dress. Beards are permitted if trimmed and kept neat. Hair should be prop-
erly groomed at all times. No shorts or jeans with holes; no bare feet or flip-flops.

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▼ ATTENDANCE, ABSENTEE & TARDY POLICIES

Regular and punctual attendance is essential to scholastic achievement

and success in ministry. Thus, students are expected to be in class at the

appointed time. Students who are late or who miss a class are required to pur-

chase and listen to recordings of the missed lectures. These must be ordered

within one week of the missed class. If recordings are not purchased and lis-

tened to, the student will receive a grade of “Incomplete” for the course.

▼ COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to attending class, students are expected to read all textbooks

and to take all quizzes, tests, and exams; to deliver any scheduled oral presenta-

tions; and to turn in any other work required on the assigned date. Research
papers are due one week after the last class meeting date (if not otherwise spec-

ified) even if the student is absent on that date. A guide for preparing research

papers acceptable at this institute can be found in Appendix B. To aid students

in typing and formatting their research papers, a template in Microsoft Word is

also available for download from our website at www.lcus.edu.

▼ MASTER’S & DOCTORAL STUDENTS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All Master’s and Doctoral students attending undergraduate courses must

complete all course requirements, submit a mandatory 6-page research paper,

and complete 200-300 additional pages (minimum 500 pages total) of reading

to receive graduate or post-graduate credit for the course. If the course requires

undergraduate students to submit a 6-page research paper, graduate and post-

graduate students must submit a 12-page paper.

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Master’s and Doctoral level students writing a thesis or dissertation must

submit a formal thesis/dissertation proposal to the Main Campus which must be

approved in advance of any student work. Master’s and Doctoral students should

request a copy of the official Thesis and Dissertation Guidelines from the

Director. Every thesis and dissertation must follow these guidelines. All disserta-

tion work must be an original and thorough treatment of the subject area chosen

and be of publishable quality.

▼ LATE WORK

If the course requirements are not completed and the Course Completion

Affidavit turned in within one week of the last class meeting, the student will

receive a grade of “Incomplete.” Once an incomplete grade has been posted, the

student has two additional weeks to complete all of the course requirements and

turn in their affidavit. To change a grade from “Incomplete,” the student must pay

a $15 Change of Grade (from Incomplete) Fee.

If a personal emergency prevents a student from completing the course

requirements, they are responsible for contacting the Director to arrange to com-
plete the required work.

INCOMPLETE OR FAILING GRADES

Students who do not complete a course – or fail a course – will have to

pay tuition again and retake the course. The incomplete or failing grade will

then be replaced by the student’s new grade.

▼ MINISTRY PRACTICUM

Our Ministry Practicum gives students a chance to put to use what they
are learning in their classes while being a blessing to the Body of Christ.

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 STUDENT POLICIES

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to serve a minimum of 72

hours during each 9-course program of study. Ministry Practicum hours must be
valid work sanctioned by the student’s local church, providing training for the
student and helping the church. Ministry Practicum does not include student
ministry independent of the local church. This service, verified by a church
leader, earns the student 3 credit-hours. Ministry Practicum hours can be served
as a volunteer in the ministry of helps (for example as a greeter, usher, Sunday
School assistant, youth worker, nursery attendant, etc.) or as paid staff.

See Appendix A for a Ministry Practicum Summary Log which students should

use to properly document their volunteer hours.

Seniors: during the final year of working toward a Bachelor’s degree, a percent-

age of the Ministry Practicum hours must be in a student’s area of specializa-

tion. For example, for a Bachelor of Theology, 50% of your MP hours (36 hours)

must be for preaching or teaching in classes sanctioned by the local church. See

the Ministry Practicum Form for details.

Master’s-level students are required to serve in their local church and/or

community for a minimum of 176 hours during their program of study. A per-

centage of the Ministry Practicum hours must be in a student’s area of special-

ization. For example, for a Master of Theology, 50% of your MP hours (88 hours)

must be for preaching or teaching in classes sanctioned by the local church. See

the Ministry Practicum Form for details.

NOTE: Ministry Practicum credit will only be granted after a student has com-

pleted 9 courses at LCU within each program.

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▼ MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation exercise or

receive official transcripts as long as outstanding fees have not been paid. All

fees are non-refundable.

APPLICATION FEE

There is a $40 application fee.This fee covers both processing the appli-
cation and assessing academic standing.

MATERIALS FEE

The campus may charge a $20 fee for start-up materials (such as the Student
Handbook and Catalog and your outline binder).

GRADUATION FEE

There is a $40 fee for each graduating student each year to help cover the
costs of the campus’ annual graduation ceremony.

CHANGE OF GRADE (FROM INCOMPLETE) FEE

There is a $15 change-of-grade fee.This fee applies when a final grade report
has already been submitted to the Registrar showing an incomplete (“I”) grade.
This fee is due at the time the final course grade is recorded.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FEE

Official transcripts are issued by the Office of the Registrar, provided the
student’s account is paid in full. An LCU Transcript Request Form can be found
on the website. One official transcript is provided free of charge at each grad-
uation. Additional transcripts cost $10 each.

RETURNED CHECK FEE

A student will be charged $25 for any check returned to us because of insuf-
ficient funds.

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FEE FOR RECORDINGS OF MISSED CLASSES

Students are not permitted to make individual recordings of class sessions.

We reserve the right to charge students a suitable fee (up to $10) for
recordings of missed classes.

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▼ GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Description Percentages Grade Points

A Superior 93-100 4.0
B Excellent 85-92 3.0
C Average 77-84 2.0
D Below Average 70-76 1.0
F Failing 0-69 0.0
W Withdrawn* 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0

▼ GRADUATING WITH HONORS

The following honors are granted to graduating students with superior

achievement and are reflected on their Christian degree certificate:

Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 - 4.00 cumulative GPA
Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 - 3.89 cumulative GPA
Cum Laude: 3.50 - 3.64 cumulative GPA

▼ GRADE REPORTING

Grade posting provides students with the information needed to track

their academic progress. Grades will be posted after each course is completed.

▼ UNSATISFACTORY STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Consistently unsatisfactory academic performance (such as course failure,

unexcused absences, late reports, lack of meeting course requirements, missing

of final exams, etc.) may be reason to terminate a student’s enrollment. Students

terminated for unsatisfactory academic performance will not be entitled to any

tuition refund.

* Should any student desire to withdraw from school, he or she should write a letter and speak with the
Director to formally withdraw. (A “W” does not count against a student’s GPA.) This must be done before
the third night of class. Unless the student formally withdraws, the student will not be eligible for re-admis-
sion without an interview with the Director. The student who just stops attending class and does not for-
mally withdraw – or who does not complete the course requirements within the time specified – will receive
an “I” for any course with unsatisfied requirements.

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 ▼ GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The graduation requirements for the conferring of diplomas and Christian

degrees are as follows:

1. Each student must have completed all required course work in a

chosen program prior to graduation. All students MUST have taken

or transferred credits covering Program #1 subjects and completed

a minimum of thirty (30) credit-hours in one of our programs.

2. Undergraduate students must have maintained a 2.0 or greater

cumulative grade point average (GPA). Graduate students must

have maintained a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA while attending at

the graduate level.

3. Each student should submit a Ministry Practicum Activity Log doc-

umenting their volunteer work for their local church. This should

be turned in to the Director at least eight (8) weeks prior to the

scheduled graduation exercise.

4. Each student must have paid all tuition and fees before graduation.

5. The student must complete a Course Tracking Schedule & Intent to

Graduate Form and submit it to the Director at least eight (8) weeks

prior to the scheduled graduation exercise. No partially completed

forms will be accepted.

6. The graduating student is expected to attend the commencement

exercise.

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▼ THESE CHRISTIAN DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:

• Diploma in Theology • Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry

• Associate in Theology • Bachelor of Christian Counseling

• Advanced Diploma in Theology • Bachelor of Christian Education

• Bachelor of Theology • Bachelor of Music Ministry

▼ UNDERGRADUATE TRACKS

Undergraduate course work is established in four year-long programs.

Each program is made up of 9 courses and 1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-

hours each, making a total of 30 credit-hours per year.

1, #2, & #3 FOR ALL TRACKS*

▼ PROGRAMS #

Program #1 is foundational in nature and required for all students. It

is designed to give each student a solid foundation for their own personal

life and Christian walk. Program #1 addresses the four areas where Satan

tries to keep a believer from being successful in life: faith, health, provision, and
character. Program #1 also includes courses on the ministry of Jesus and a sur-

vey of the New Testament.

*NOTE: For a degree in Theology: Programs #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be

taken in order. For example, if you have 60 hours of transfer credit, you
will take Program #1 in your Junior year, Program #2 for your Bachelor’s
degree, Program #3 for your Master’s degree, and Program #4 for your
Doctor of Ministry degree.
For a specialized degree: See your specialized program’s requirements.

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Program #2 is designed to give students a “jump start” into fulfilling the

call of God on their lives. These courses provide training in such basics as Bible

study, prayer, preaching, various giftings, and flowing with the anointing.

Program #2 also includes a survey of the Old Testament as well as a course

designed to help students discover their own purpose in the Kingdom of God.

Program #3 provides in-depth study of important books and doctrines of

the Bible that will equip students to take their place in the mighty end-time

move of God. Students will gain a deeper revelation of who God is and what

He has already done for all believers. Understanding God’s great love and grace

compels us to share His love with others. Such study will help students achieve

a greater degree of effectiveness in any area of church-related ministry.

REQUIRED PROGRAM #1 COURSE LIST

*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.

Course# Title Credit-Hours

TH-101 Principles of Faith 3
TH-102 Biblical Prosperity 3
TH-104 Divine Healing 3
TH-107 Christ-Like Character 3
TH-103 Ministry of Helps 3
TH-105 Life & Teachings of Christ I 3
TH-106 Life & Teachings of Christ II 3
TH-109 New Testament Survey 3
TH-112 Authority of the Believer 3
MP-100 Ministry Practicum - Freshman 3
Total Credit Hours 30

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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

TYPICAL PROGRAM #2 COURSE LIST

*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.

Course# Title Credit-Hours

TH-218 Methods of Bible Study 3
TH-202 The Anointing 3
TH-213 Spiritual Gifts 3
TH-217 Ministry Gifts & Church Government 3
TH-221 Discovering Your Purpose 3
TH-203 Principles of Prayer 3
TH-222 Old Testament Survey I 3
TH-223 Old Testament Survey II 3
TH-204 Homiletics 3
MP-200 Ministry Practicum - Sophomore 3
Total Credit Hours 30

TYPICAL PROGRAM #3 COURSE LIST

*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.

Course# Title Credit-Hours

TH-301 Blood Covenant 3
TH-303 Personal Evangelism 3
TH-305 The Blessing of the Lord 3
BI-308 Galatians 3
BI-309 Ephesians 3
TH-324 Divine Guidance 3
BI-301 Acts of the Apostles 3
BI-311 I & II Corinthians: Part 1 3
BI-312 I & II Corinthians: Part 2 3
MP-300 Ministry Practicum - Junior 3
Total Credit Hours 30

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▼ PROGRAM #4: SPECIFIC BACCALAUREATE TRACKS

Program #4 is the year of specialization as students move into courses

designed to prepare them to preach and teach the Word of God and help in

areas of specialized service in the local church. Courses are grouped into

“tracks” and provide a subject concentration focused on the student’s major

field of study. These tracks equip the student for full-time Christian service or

prepare them for graduate studies in Theology and related fields.

Each Program #4 track is made up of 9 courses and specialized Ministry

Practicum for 3 credit-hours each, making a total of 30 credit-hours.

TRACK #1: THEOLOGY

This major course of study gives the student a solid foundation in the

Word of God, meets the needs of the Christian worker by equipping them for

various areas of full-time Christian service, and prepares them for graduate stud-
ies in theology and related fields.

TRACK #2: PASTORAL MINISTRY

This major course of study equips the student for full-time pastoral min-
istry in the local church.

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TYPICAL PROGRAM #4 COURSE LIST

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY TRACK
*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

Course# Title Credit-Hours

ED-401 Teaching the Bible 3
TH-424 Submission & Authority 3
TH-431 Church History 3
TH-444 Ministerial Ethics 3
TH-410 Biblical Principles of Leadership 3
BI-424 Romans 3
TH-404 Spiritual Armor and Warfare 3
TH-426 Tabernacles of God 3
TH-407 Angelology 3
MP-400 Ministry Practicum - (50% in teaching or preaching) 3
Total Credit Hours 30

TYPICAL PROGRAM #4 COURSE LIST

PASTORAL MINISTRY TRACK
*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

Course# Title Credit-Hours

TH-424 Submission & Authority 3
TH-444 Ministerial Ethics 3
BI-404 Pastoral Epistles 3
BI-432 The Gospel of John 3
CC-402 Counseling with Scripture 3
ED-401 Teaching the Bible 3
TH-451 Practical Pastoral Ministry I 3
TH-452 Practical Pastoral Ministry II 3
MU-404 True Worship 3
MP-400 Ministry Practicum (50% in Pastoral Ministry) 3
Total Credit Hours 30

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 T HE MASTER’S LEVEL PROGRAM contains courses grouped in “tracks”

which provide a subject concentration focused on the student’s major

field of study.

▼ THE FOLLOWING CHRISTIAN MASTER’S

DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:

Master in Theology

Master in Pastoral Ministry

▼ MASTER’S LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Theology candidates must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree with a

Theological major from a recognized college or university. Leveling courses

may be required. If the Bachelor’s Degree is in an unrelated field, sixty (60)

credit-hours of biblical foundation courses are required before starting at the

Master’s level. (Experienced ministers: please contact your Director for infor-

mation and forms to apply for Bible Teaching Experience credit.)

▼ MASTER’S TRACKS - PROGRAM #5

All Master’s level tracks are designed for qualified individuals who want

an in-depth study of a particular area of ministry. We have established Master’s

course work in 36-credit-hour programs. Each track is made up of 9 courses,

1 Ministry Practicum for 3 credit-hours, and a formal thesis worth 6 credit-

hours for a total of 36 credit-hours. (The Master’s candidate has the option of

substituting two (2) pre-approved elective courses in lieu of the formal, 50-

page-minimum thesis.)

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TRACK #1: THEOLOGY

This major course of study is for students who desire to expand their train-
ing and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Bible and theology.
NOTE: The courses listed for Program #5 in Theology are suggested ONLY for
students who have already completed the Program #1-4 courses in Theology.
Students who have not yet completed the Program #1-4 courses should take
them now at a graduate level.

TYPICAL PROGRAM #5 COURSE LIST

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY TRACK
*PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.

Course# Title Credit-Hours

ED-406 Educating Adults 3
BI-432 Gospel of John 3
BI-404 Pastoral Epistles 3
TH-458 Expository Preaching 3
TH-456 Modern Cults & False Religions of the World I 3
TH-457 Modern Cults & False Religions of the World II 3
MU-404 True Worship 3
CC-402 Counseling with Scripture 3
BI-420 Hebrews 3
MP-500 Ministry Practicum - Masters (50% in teaching/preaching) 3
WR-500 Master’s Thesis (min. 50 pages) or 2 additional courses 6

Total Credit Hours 36

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TRACK #2: PASTORAL MINISTRY

This major course of study helps pastors increase their effectiveness in

the work of the ministry. NOTE: The courses listed for Program #5 in Pastoral
Ministry are suggested ONLY for students who have already completed the
Program #1-4 courses in Pastoral Ministry. Students who have not yet complet-
ed the Program #1-4 courses should take them now at a graduate level.

TYPICAL PROGRAM #5 COURSE LIST

PASTORAL MINISTRY TRACK
*PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.

Course# Title Credit-Hours

TH-431 Church History 3
TH-410 Biblical Principles of Leadership 3
BI-424 Romans 3
BI-420 Hebrews 3
ED-406 Educating Adults 3
TH-458 Expository Preaching 3
TH-426 Tabernacles of God 3
CC-409 Temperament Theory 3
TH-407 Angelology 3
MP-500 Ministry Practicum - Masters (100% in Pastoral Ministry) 3
WR-500 Master’s Thesis (min. 50 pages) or 2 additional courses 6
Total Credit Hours 36

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A LL DOCTORAL LEVEL PROGRAMS are individually designed for qualified

individuals who want an in-depth study of a particular area of ministry.

Each 45 credit-hour program is designed as in-ministry education for min-

istry professionals and will build on ministry experience and previous edu-

cation while challenging the individual candidate to pursue and realize their

full potential.

▼ THE FOLLOWING CHRISTIAN DOCTORAL

DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE:

Doctor of Ministry in Theology (D. Min.)

Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry (D. Min.)

▼ ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM

To enter a Doctoral program, a student must have earned a Master’s

Degree with a Theological major from a recognized college or university.

Leveling courses may be required.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. The completion of 5 post-graduate level courses related to the stu-

dent’s major and pre-approved by the Campus Director.

2. One major dissertation with a minimum of 150 pages. Dissertation

guidelines are available to Doctoral candidates upon request.

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▼ THEOLOGY (TH)

TH-101 PRINCIPLES OF FAITH

This course explains the concept of faith in God and His Word. Emphasis is
placed on scriptural ways to develop ever-increasing faith in God.

TH-102 BIBLICAL PROSPERITY

This course reveals God’s plan of provision and abundance for His people.
It emphasizes the need for faith and an understanding of the principles neces-
sary to receive God’s best.

TH-103 MINISTRY OF HELPS

This course assists the student in understanding the value of serving in
the Body of Christ and helps them find their place of service.

TH-104 DIVINE HEALING

This course reveals that physical healing has been provided for every
believer in the redemptive work of Christ. Students will examine what the Bible
says about God’s will to heal “all,” then take a look at God’s methods of healing
and discover common hindrances to receiving healing.

TH-105-6 LIFE & TEACHINGS OF CHRIST I & II

These courses provide an outline of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
and survey the order of the events in His earthly ministry.

TH-107 CHRIST-LIKE CHARACTER

This course is designed to give the student a solid moral character based
on spiritual enlightenment. The blessings of God follow moral and ethical
behavior, and these are essential for any minister of the Gospel.

TH-109 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY

This course provides an overview of the main thoughts and the central
themes of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament.

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TH-112 AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER

This course helps the student understand the authority that God has given
them as a believer and challenges them to walk in that authority in their daily lives.

TH-202 THE ANOINTING

This course helps the student identify the anointing of God in the Old and
New Testaments and specifically in the life and ministry of Jesus. It will also help
the student understand the anointing from God that is available for believers and
ministers today.

TH-203 PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER

This course helps the student understand the principles and purpose of
prayer as outlined in the Bible. The students will cover the different kinds of
prayer, the function of prayer in our daily lives, and how to pray and seek God
on a daily basis.

TH-204 HOMILETICS I

This course acquaints the student with practical principles of preach-

ing and teaching.The focus of this class is two-fold: (1) the preparation of the
sermon outline and (2) the delivery of the sermon through verbal and non-
verbal communication.

TH-213 SPIRITUAL GIFTS

This course gives the student a working knowledge of the nine New
Testament gifts of the Spirit as described in I Corinthians 12 and 14.

TH-217 MINISTRY GIFTS & CHURCH GOVERNMENT

This course teaches the student the function and the characteristics of the
five-fold ministry gifts. It will emphasize church leadership and the responsibil-
ities of each office of church government.An overview of the various types of
church government currently in use will also be discussed.

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TH-218 METHODS OF BIBLE STUDY

This course explores various tools and methods of Bible study, including
book, character, word, and topical studies. Students are trained on a variety of
book-based study aids and are exposed to computer-based study tools.

TH-221 DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE

This course will help students discover their own specific purpose in
life and ministry, while it inspires and equips them to boldly fulfill their God-
given destiny.

TH-222-3 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY I & II

These courses provide an overview of the messages, the authors, and the
main themes of the books of the Old Testament.

TH-301 BLOOD COVENANT

This course covers the significance of blood covenants in human history
from the first blood covenant in Genesis to God’s covenant with Abraham to
Christ as the fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant.

TH-303 PERSONAL EVANGELISM

This course inspires and equips students to share the Gospel one-on-one
with those in their circle of influence. Students will discover their own “style” of
evangelism and develop their personal testimony into an effective witnessing tool.

TH-305 THE BLESSING OF THE LORD

Blessing was God’s original intent; we are to be living proof that God’s
blessing has been restored through the Cross of Jesus Christ. This course
reveals the material reality as well as the spiritual reality of the Lord’s blessing.

TH-324 DIVINE GUIDANCE

This course will help students grow in their ability to discern the voice of
God for specific guidance in their lives.

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TH-403 THE LIFE OF PAUL

This course examines the life and faith of the apostle Paul and will help
students to be inspired by his total commitment to the Gospel of Christ in spite
of all of the religious opposition and persecution that he had to face.

TH-404 SPIRITUAL ARMOR AND WARFARE

This course will help students develop an understanding of biblical spiritu-
al warfare so that when battles come, they will be able to use the spiritual weapon-
ry God has given them and maintain their victorious position over Satan.

TH-407 ANGELOLOGY
This course teaches the student about the origin, activity and ultimate des-
tiny of the two great hosts of angelic beings.This course will deal with angels,
Satan, and demons.

TH-410 BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP

This class helps students recognize, develop, and refine the personal char-
acteristics necessary to be a truly effective leader — the kind people want to
follow.

TH-424 SUBMISSION & AUTHORITY

This course will help students develop a scriptural understanding of sub-
mission to authority as God has ordained it, within the home, the local church,
and the universal Church.

TH-426 THE TABERNACLES OF GOD

This course provides a comparative study of the Tabernacle of Moses, the
Tabernacle of Heaven, and the Tabernacle of David. Emphasis will be placed on
the types and shadows of the redemptive work of Christ.

TH-431 CHURCH HISTORY

This course teaches the student the origin of the Christian Church, its
birth, and its development from the Day of Pentecost through modern times.

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TH-444 MINISTERIAL ETHICS

This course sets a standard of excellence in ethical conduct. It exposes
common ethical problems faced by ministers and provides preventive strategies.

TH-451-2 PRACTICAL PASTORAL MINISTRY I & II

This course provides a study of the special duties of the pastoral ministry
including weddings, funerals, and the ordinances of communion and baptism.

TH-455 HERMENEUTICS (BIBLE INTERPRETATION)

This course teaches the various types of biblical interpretation and covers
the principles and approaches for a correct understanding of each type.

TH-456-7 MODERN CULTS & FALSE RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD I & II

This course provides a critique of the seven major world religions. In addi-
tion, the course will briefly survey the major cultic structures that have arisen
in the United States (Jehovah Witnesses, Mormonism, Unity, etc.) that are provid-
ing the greatest challenge to the Church today.

TH-458 EXPOSITORY PREACHING

This course helps students prepare and deliver sermons that will bring
the Scriptures to life.

▼ BIBLICAL STUDIES (BI)

BI-301 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

This course is a study of the powerful ministry of the Holy Spirit in the
early New Testament Church and challenges students to expect the same pow-
erful outpouring in these last days.

BI-308 GALATIANS
This course provides a detailed study of the contrast between the works
of the Law and the work of the Spirit, the fruit of the flesh and the fruit of the
spirit, and living under legalism vs. living under grace.

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BI-309 EPHESIANS

Ephesians reveals the mystery of the Church as the Body of Christ, recre-
ated in Christ Jesus to express Christ’s fullness on earth. It also covers practical
matters of relationships with other believers, our families, and employers.

BI-311-2 I & II CORINTHIANS: PARTS 1 & 2

This course provides a study of 1 & 2 Corinthians, including the back-
ground of Corinth, the resolving of various church problems, as well as a study
of biblical love, spiritual gifts, and the doctrine of resurrection.

BI-404 PASTORAL EPISTLES

This course studies Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, emphasizing quali-
fications for the ministry.

BI-420 HEBREWS

This course covers the book of Hebrews with emphasis on the

“Superiority of Christ” and His high priestly work.

BI-424 ROMANS
BI-425-6 ROMANS I & II

This course examines the most powerful doctrinal book of the New
Testament with emphasis on salvation by grace, man’s desperate need for a
Savior, and the practical application of Christianity.

BI-432 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

This course explores the overall content of John’s account of Jesus’ life
and ministry, the book’s purpose, and related teachings.

BI-444 GENESIS
This course provides faith-building answers to your questions about
Creation, the Garden of Eden, and the Flood. It also explores God’s faithfulness
to His promises and covenants with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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▼ CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (CC)

CC-402 COUNSELING WITH SCRIPTURE

This course trains students in the necessary and appropriate use of
Scripture as the foundation for all Christian counseling. Emphasizes a balanced
look at the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the counselee.

CC-409 TEMPERAMENT THEORY

This course gives students an understanding of the different types of tem-
peraments and insight into how to improve our daily interactions with others.

CC-479 WONDERFUL COUNSELOR

This course teaches students how to minister healing to the broken-heart-
ed while they learn to flow with the Holy Spirit as “The Wonderful Counselor.

▼ CHURCH ADMINISTRATION (CA)

CA-402 MINISTRY TEAM SUCCESS

This course will help church leaders and administrators to apply
Solomon’s wisdom to achieve team success, to explore work habits that work
for the team, and to unleash the power that comes from focus.

▼ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (ED)

ED-401 TEACHING THE BIBLE

This course provides practical help with the process of teaching the
Bible: lesson plan preparation, presentation of spiritual truths, and how to eval-
uate what students have learned.

ED-406 EDUCATING ADULTS FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE

This course provides a study of the characteristics and needs of adults in
the local congregation.

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▼ MUSIC MINISTRY (MU)

MU-404 TRUE WORSHIP

This course provides an understanding of the Scriptural differences
between praise and true worship. After examining biblical accounts of true
worshippers, it shows both why and how each believer should enter their own
“secret place” of worship.

▼ MINISTRY PRACTICUM (MP)

MP- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 MINISTRY PRACTICUM

Ministry Practicum gives students academic credit for volunteer ministry
in their local church. It is required of all students. NOTE: Ministry Practicum
credit is only awarded after 9 courses are completed. Ministry Practicum will be
applied with 0 credit if less than 9 courses are completed within each program.

▼ THESIS / DISSERTATION (WR)

WR-500 MASTER’S THESIS

This 50-page, formal paper on a topic related to the student’s major area
of study counts for 6 credit-hours. Guidelines for writing a Master’s Thesis are
available from the Director.

WR-600 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION

This 150-page, formal paper on a topic related to the student’s major area
of study counts for 30 credit-hours. Guidelines for writing a Doctoral
Dissertation are available from the Director.

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BACHELOR PROGRAM IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Christian Counseling is an essential part of ministry to the Church.

Salvation by faith is God’s method for making us whole – and salvation works!
The role of a Christian Counselor is to help others see and overcome the obsta-
cles that keep them from experiencing wholeness and enjoying life. This faith-
filled program prepares lay counselors to work within their local churches.

NOTE: Pursuing a degree in a field other than Theology at your campus is

dependent on several factors including:
1) Having a qualified instructor in that area of study
2) Student interest on that campus in that area of study
Please check with your Director to see what degrees other than Theology
are available at your campus.
A one-time Specialized Program Fee of $100 may be charged.

TYPICAL PROGRAM #4 COURSE LIST

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING TRACK
*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

Course# Title Credit-Hours

CC-452 Faith Therapy 3
CC-456 Effective Counseling Skills 3
CC-479 The Wonderful Counselor 3
CC-409 Temperament Theory 3
CC-453 Transformation 3
CC-469 Counseled by God 3
CC-460 Facilitating Support Groups 3
CC-489 Group Dynamics 3
CC-457 Marriage Counseling 3
MP-400 Ministry Practicum - Senior 3
Total Credit Hours 30

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▼ CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (CC)

CC-409 TEMPERAMENT THEORY

This course provides an understanding of the different types of tempera-

ments and their various strengths, weaknesses, and motivations. This will prove
helpful both in counseling situations and in helping people improve their daily

interactions with others.

CC-423 COUNSELED BY GOD

In this course, you will learn how to help those you counsel hear directly

from God for themselves, and move from guilt to hope, from fear to faith, and

from anger to love.

CC-452 FAITH THERAPY

This course teaches the basic principles of Faith Therapy, providing a

description of the process of applying faith to both common and deeply-rooted

problems, including poor self image, insecurity, low self worth, and abandonment.

CC-453 TRANSFORMATION

This course provides a comprehensive method for Christian counseling

derived directly from the Bible and gives in-depth biblical answers for many of

the more complex and difficult psychological problems faced in the world and

the Church.

CC-456 EFFECTIVE COUNSELING SKILLS

This course teaches how to listen to and observe clients; how to ask open-

ended questions, paraphrase and summarize their answers; as well as how to

connect and when to confront a client.

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CC-457 MARRIAGE COUNSELING

This course gives biblical foundations for a lasting marriage. It covers gen-

der differences, attachment, and intimacy, as well as communication skills to

help a client have the marriage they’ve always wanted.

CC-460 FACILITATING SUPPORT GROUPS

Small groups are one of the most effective ways to help the largest num-

ber of people with a minimum expenditure of resources. This course teaches

how to tap in to the power of groups to facilitate lasting life changes.

CC-479 THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR

This course addresses the role of the anointing in the counseling process

and teaches how to flow with the Holy Spirit to heal the broken hearted and

set the captives free.

CC-489 GROUP DYNAMICS

This course will provide the group facilitator the skills needed to start and

maintain a support group ministry in a local church. Learn to balance grace,

truth, and time; discover and develop gifts; discern harmful patterns; handle
group conflict; and set an atmosphere for listening, loving and personal growth.

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BACHELOR PROGRAM IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Our School of Christian Education equips the student for teaching in a

Christian Education program for a Christian school, a local congregation, or Bible

training program encompassing children, youth, and/or adults It is also designed

to prepare those interested in Primary and Secondary Christian School

Administration.

NOTE: Pursuing a degree in a field other than Theology at your campus is

dependent on several factors including:

1) Having a qualified instructor in that area of study

2) Student interest on that campus in that area of study

Please check with your Director to see what degrees other than Theology

are available at your campus.

A one-time Specialized Program Fee of $100 may be charged.

TYPICAL PROGRAM #4 COURSE LIST

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRACK
*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

Course# Title Credit-Hours

ED-402 Introduction to Christian Education 3
ED-403 Educational Psychology for the Christian Teacher 3
ED-414 Spirit-led Classroom Management 3
ED-405 Educating Children & Youth from a Christian Perspective 3
ED-406 Educating Adults from a Christian Perspective 3
ED-415 Ministry of the Teacher 3
ED-420 Creationism Vs Evolution 3
ED-408 Christian Literature 3
ED-419 Child & Adolescent Counseling for the Christian Teacher 3
MP-400 Ministry Practicum (100% in Christian Education) 3
Total Credit Hours 30

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▼ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (ED)

ED-402 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Enjoy a Spirit-led classroom environment! This course shows the differ-

ences between a Christian education and one based on secular humanism.

ED-403 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR THE CHRISTIAN

TEACHER

This course provides a comprehensive study of the principles underlying

the teaching-learning process. Reach every student, no matter what their learn-

ing style. Make class enjoyable!

ED-405 EDUCATING CHILDREN & YOUTH FROM A CHRISTIAN

PERSPECTIVE

Start young people off right in a life-long walk of faith! This course

explores the characteristics and needs of young people and how to teach them

to turn to God to meet those needs.

ED-406 EDUCATING ADULTS FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE

How do you motivate adult learners? Learn to attract adult students and

keep them interested, ever learning, and ever increasing in faith.

ED-408 CHRISTIAN LITERATURE

Christian literature can make eternal truths real to our hearts. Learn to

effectively use poetry, novels, and biographies to enhance your teaching.

ED-414 SPIRIT-LED CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

This course covers the practical application of education theories.

Anticipate and prevent everyday problems. Experience success from day one!

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ED- 415 MINISTRY OF THE TEACHER

Learn to recognize the gifts God has given you as you answer the call to

make a difference in the lives of those you teach.

ED-419 CHILD & ADOLESCENT COUNSELING FOR THE

CHRISTIAN TEACHER

This course examines the challenges facing children and adolescents

today and prepares classroom teachers with skills to provide the first line of

defense for their students.

ED-420 CREATIONISM VS EVOLUTION

This course provides Christian teachers with the tools they need to coun-

teract the theory of evolution which is being taught as truth in the schools

today.

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BACHELOR PROGRAM IN MUSIC MINISTRY

Our School of Music equips students for effectively leading church praise

and worship or for an evangelistic music ministry. This major course of study

is designed to help students learn to minister under the anointing of the Holy

Spirit while developing their musical gifts, whether vocal or instrumental.

NOTE: Pursuing a degree in a field other than Theology at your campus is

dependent on several factors including:

1) Having a qualified instructor in that area of study

2) Student interest on that campus in that area of study

Please check with your Director to see what degrees other than Theology

are available at your campus.

A one-time Specialized Program Fee of $100 may be charged.

TYPICAL PROGRAM #4 COURSE LIST

MUSIC MINISTRY TRACK
*NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

Course# Title Credit-Hours

MU-413 Biblical Music, Praise & Worship 3
MU-401 Music Theory I 3
MU-403 Christian Music Appreciation 3
MU-402 Music Theory II 3
MU-406/419 Instrument/Voice Development I 3
MU-404 True Worship 3
MU-407/420 Instrument/Voice Development II 3
MU-416 The Practical Side of Leading Worship 3
MU-408 Worship Team Development 3
MP-400 Ministry Practicum (100% in Music Ministry) 3
Total Credit Hours 30

MU-1
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▼ MUSIC MINISTRY (MU)

MU-401-2 MUSIC THEORY I & II

Beginners will study the basics of time signature, key signature, major and
minor scales, the clefs, reading and notating music, and rhythm notation.
Advanced students will study at their own level of accomplishment.

MU-403 CHRISTIAN MUSIC APPRECIATION

This course will heighten the student’s awareness and appreciation of

Christian music as a whole. It covers both historical and contemporary musi-
cal styles.

MU-404 TRUE WORSHIP

This course provides an understanding of the Scriptural differences

between praise and true worship. After examining biblical accounts of true
worshippers, it shows both why and how each believer should enter their own
“secret place” of worship.

MU-406-7 INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT I & II

Students will learn to apply what they have learned in Music Theory I &
II including scales, chords, transposing chords, modulating keys, playing solo
passages and back-up fills.

MU-408 WORSHIP TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Students will learn to become a team player and a contributing member

of a worship team. They will have an opportunity to organize and lead a

rehearsal as well as inspire, encourage, and develop worship team members.

MU-2
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MU-413 BIBLICAL MUSIC, PRAISE, & WORSHIP

This course provides an understanding of what the Bible has to say about

music, praise, and worship and lays a practical foundation for becoming an

effective worshipper. Students will learn about the origin of musical instru-

ments and discover the power of praise to bring deliverance and revival.

MU-416 THE PRACTICAL SIDE TO LEADING WORSHIP

This course introduces the student to the nuts and bolts of the worship

leader’s job. It also covers common mistakes worship leaders make and how to

avoid them.

MU-419-20 VOICE DEVELOPMENT I & II

Students will learn to apply what they have learned in Music Theory I &
II including scales, chords, transposing chords, modulating keys, and singing
both solo and back-up.

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 ▼ NON-DISCRIMINATION

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic ori-

gin, or gender. We guarantee the rights, privileges, and the availability of all pro-

grams and activities to all students.

▼ PRIVACY

Statute 20, United States Code, §1232g and regulations adopted pursuant

thereto, hereafter, referred to as the Code, requires that each student be notified

of the rights accorded him or her by the Code. The following is provided as

basic general information relative to the Code:

The Code provided for the institution to establish a category of student

information termed “directory information.” When available in academic

records, any information falling in the category of “directory information” will

be available to all persons on request, i.e., the IRS, FBI, or other government

agencies, and for use in institute publications.

We have identified the following student data as “directory information”:

1. Name 7. Church membership

2. Street address, city, state, 8. Denominational affiliation
postal (Zip) code
9. Dates of attendance
3. Telephone listing
4. Race 10. Degrees & awards received

5. Date & place of birth 11. Most-recent previous educa-

6. Major field of study tional institution attended

All other information, such as health and medical records, disciplinary

records, records of personal counseling, required student and family financial

income records, transcripts or student permanent academic records, student

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 STUDENT RIGHTS

placement records and other personally identifiable information shall be open

for inspection only to the student and such members of the professional staff

of the school as have responsibility for working with the student. Such informa-

tion will not be released to second parties without consent of the student.

Except as required for use by the President in the discharge of his official

responsibilities as prescribed by laws, regulations of the state board, and board

policies, the designated custodian of such records may release information from

these records to others only upon authorization in writing from the student or

upon a subpoena by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Note to student: when completing your application, you were required to

indicate by your signature that you were notified of your rights as recorded by

Statute 20, United States Code, Section 1232g. If you were not so notified, or if

you did not complete and sign such an application, please notify your Director.

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 O UR CHRISTIAN DEGREE PROGRAMS are designed to equip students

for the work of the ministry, in what many state governments identify

as “religious vocations.”
Credits and degrees earned do not automatically qualify that individual for a

state teaching certificate or to participate in professional examinations. Any stu-

dent interested in obtaining a teaching certificate or in practicing a state-regu-

lated profession should contact the Department of Professional and

Occupational Regulation in their state of residence.

The transfer of credit to any other academic institution would be at the dis-

cretion of the receiving institution.

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L IFE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY is a theologically accredited, educationally
accountable institution of higher learning. Our educational programs are
designed to help students grow in their faith as they prepare to follow the Lord
in the work of the ministry. For this reason, LCU has chosen to be accredited
through Accrediting Commission International. ACI is an internationally
known, non-profit, church educational organization. They handle the accredita-
tion of Christian theological seminaries, universities, and colleges throughout
the world, providing supervision for almost 300 schools in 8 countries and in
38 states of the U.S.

WHY ACCREDITATION?

Accreditation in the U.S. is a voluntary submission to standards of high

academic quality, accurate record keeping, and ethical policies and practices.
Accreditation is essentially a statement of approval. The best accrediting com-
missions provide an on-site visit to ensure their high standards are met.

The U.S. government does not accredit schools. Instead, the United States
Department of Education (USDE) approves associations which accredit schools.
The regional governmental accreditation associations serve as inspectors and
overseers to regulate the nearly 80 billion dollar congressionally-approved tax-
payer investment in higher education known as “Title IV Funding.”

The United States Department of Education has said,“It should be noted

that some institutions have chosen not to participate in the federal student aid
program and therefore do not have to be approved by an accrediting agency
recognized by the Department.” In actuality, the vast majority of Bible colleges
and seminaries choose not to be governed by the USDE and do not seek
regional accreditation.

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 ACCREDITATION

WHY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ACCREDITATION?

LCU has chosen not to seek governmental school accreditation because

we believe we should not allow secular institutions to dictate the qualifications

for instructors or the programs for a Spirit-filled ministerial degree.

As an independent accrediting agency, ACI helps the religious world obtain

accreditation that is not government affiliated. The form of ministry accreditation

provided by ACI is recognized by most churches, ministry institutions, and min-

istry organizations. All ACI member institutions around the world accept credits

from other member schools, if the credits apply to their programs.

MEETING AND EXCEEDING STATE REQUIREMENTS

Life Christian University has fulfilled rigorous educational requirements in

our determination to acquire and maintain a quality educational program. LCU

is a state-authorized school, recognized by the Florida Department of

Education’s Commission for Independent Education, having fully met and

exceeded the requirements of state law. Additionally, in each of the many states

where LCU has campuses, we have met and exceeded the requirements of their

State Departments of Education as well.

LCU offers academic programs that are specifically designed to equip stu-

dents who feel the call of God on their lives and who wish to build a ministeri-

al career or to further their Christian education. Our academic programs are

not for persons intending to build secular careers. The articulation and accept-

ance of credits or degrees by other institutions, including employers, must be

determined by the respective institutions.

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STUDENT FORMS
 THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Please complete your application ONLINE if possible at www.lcus.edu. Choose

Admissions. Then choose Apply to Study at LCU. Follow the directions to complete
your application. You will be emailed a copy of your completed form for your records.
NOTE: If you prefer, you may complete the attached paper form instead and submit it
in person to your Campus Director.

Any omissions will cause the application to be returned to you, and your enrollment
will be delayed.

IMPORTANT: Choose Degree/Certificate Student if you desire to work toward your

academic degree. Otherwise, choose Audit Student.

2. Degree/Certificate Students Only: Contact each college, university or institute of min-

istry that you have previously attended. Have them send transcripts to your campus.
You are responsible for following up with the Director to determine whether all of your
transcripts have been received. To avoid a $65 Reassessment Fee, all transcripts
must be received at your campus within 60 days of your enrollment date.

3. Degree/Certificate Students Only: If transcripts from an accredited college or univer-

sity will not be provided, please submit one of the following proofs of high school
graduation (not necessary for Audit students). This can be done either online or on
paper.

A) Diploma (a photocopy is acceptable)

B) G.E.D. (a photocopy is acceptable)
C) Or Equivalent (official documents are required)

4. All Students: Read the Student Handbook and Course Catalog and sign the Student
Handbook Affidavit on the last page. This can be done either online or on paper.

5. All Students: Complete your application no later than the first night of class.
Students Using the Paper Form: Submit application to your Director along with a pay-
ment of $40.00 to cover the application and evaluation process. If you are paying by
check, make your check payable to your campus.

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 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION ONLINE IF POSSIBLE
at www.lcus.edu • Choose: Admissions. Then choose: Apply to Study at LCU. Follow the directions.
OR IF YOU PREFER, complete the form below and submit it in person to your Campus Director.

S T U D E N T A P P L I C AT I O N
IMPORTANT: CHOOSE ONLY ONE: ■ Degree/Certificate Student ■ Audit Student
• Please PRINT or TYPE.
• ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. Applications will not be processed nor academic standing be assessed unless all questions are answered and the application signed and dated by the applicant.
• Do not leave any question blank. Put “N/A” if an item does not apply.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
■ MR. ■ MS. LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. ■ SR. ■ JR. MAIDEN NAME, IF APPLICABLE PRI. LANGUAGE
■ MRS. ■ REV. ■ ENGLISH
■ MISS ■ DR. ■ _______ ■ SPANISH
MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROVINCE POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

HOME AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER WORK AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER CELLULAR AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER

PRIMARY E-MAIL ADDRESS SECONDARY E-MAIL ADDRESS

GENDER MARITAL STATUS RACE ■ BLACK ■ OTHER CITIZEN OF PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF BIRTH (MM / DD / YYYY)
■ MALE ■ SINGLE ■ CAUCASIAN ■ ASIAN ■ USA
■ FEMALE ■ MARRIED ■ HISPANIC ■ NATIVE AMERICAN ■ OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME CONTACT AREA CODE AND PHONE NUMBER CONTACT RELATIONSHIP

2. CHURCH BACKGROUND / MEMBERSHIP & MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

CHURCH BACKGROUND / DENOMINATION

CHURCH PRESENTLY ATTENDING PASTOR'S NAME

CURRENT ■ SENIOR PASTOR ■ EVANGELIST ■ YOUTH MINISTER ■ CHURCH / MINISTRY ADMINISTRATOR ■ OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
MINISTRY ■ ASSISTANT PASTOR ■ ITINERANT TEACHER ■ MUSIC MINISTER ■ CHAPLAIN ■N/A
STATUS, IF ANY ■ MISSIONARY ■ CHILDREN’S MINISTER ■ LAY MINISTER ■ CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING
MINISTRY CREDENTIALS? CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATION PAST ■ PASTORAL ■ RADIO / TV MINISTRY START DATE (MM / YYYY)
■ LICENSED ■N/A MINISTRY ■ TEACHER ■N/A
■ ORDAINED INVOLVEMENTS ■ EVANGELISM ■ OTHER (SPECIFY):

3. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED LIFE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OR LIFE CHRISTIAN BIBLE INSTITUTE? ■ YES ■ NO

HIGH SCHOOL NAME* START DATE (MM / YYYY) STOP DATE (MM / YYYY) STUDY EMPHASIS DID YOU GRADUATE? ■ YES ■ DIPLOMA
■ NO ■ G.E.D.

SCHOOL NAME** START DATE (MM / YYYY) STOP DATE (MM / YYYY) MAJOR DIPLOMA / DEGREE EARNED

DEGREE/CERTIFICATE STUDENTS ONLY: ALL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:
*If you have not attended an accredited college or university, you must send a photocopy of your high school transcript, diploma, or GED.
**List all schools including Bible institutes, Bible colleges, other colleges or universities. Must have original, sealed, official transcripts sent directly to your local campus.
NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to order, pay for, and—if necessary—follow-up on all transcripts ordered.

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 4. PLEASE STATE YOUR SALVATION TESTIMONY

5. PLEASE BRIEFLY STATE YOUR EDUCATIONAL & MINISTRY GOALS

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 Non-Discrimination Policy
This institution does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, ethnic origin, age, or gender. We guarantee the
rights and privileges, and the availability of programs and activities to all students.

Privacy Rights of Students

S TATUTE 20, UNITED STATES CODE, §1232g and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, hereinafter referred to as
the Code, requires that each student be notified of the rights accorded him or her by the Code. The following is pro-
vided as basic general information relative to the Code:
The Code provides for an institution to establish a category of student information termed “directory information.”
When available in college records, any information falling in the category of “directory information” will be available to
all persons on request (i.e., the IRS, FBI, or other government agencies, and for use in institute publications). We have
identified the following student data as "directory information:"

1. Name 5. Date & Place of Birth 9. Dates of Attendance

2. Address 6. Major Field of Study 10. Degrees & Awards Received
3. Telephone Listing 7. Church Membership 11. Most Recent Previous Educational
4. Race 8. Denominational Affiliation Institution Attended

All other information, such as health and medical records, disciplinary records, records of personal counseling,
required student and family financial income records, transcripts or student permanent academic records, student place-
ment records and other personally identifiable information shall be open for inspection only to the student and such
members of the professional staff of the college as have responsibility for working with the student. Such information
will not be released to second parties without consent of the student.
Except as required for use by the president in the discharge of his official responsibilities as prescribed by laws, regula-
tions of the state board, and board policies, the designated custodian of such records may release information from these records
to others only upon authorization in writing from the student or upon a subpoena by a court of competent jurisdiction.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING AFFIDAVIT BEFORE SIGNING.

1. I certify that I have truthfully and accurately answered all questions contained in this application. I understand
that falsification of any kind is grounds for refusal of my application or expulsion should falsehood be discov-
ered after acceptance into the academic program.
2. I indicate by my signature that I have been notified of my rights as recorded by Statute 20, United States
Code, §1232g.

SIGNATURE DATE

Make a payment of $40 for your application fee, payable to your campus.
Submit this completed application to the Director.

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE, except for boxes marked “signature.” This form is required of all Audit, Undergraduate, and Master’s students.
It ensures that a student receives proper credit for fulfilling his/her obligation to serve a minimum of 72 hours per year (176 hours for Master's
students) in the ministry of the church he/she attends. Work must be performed during the student’s current program of study. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure that this form is completed and submitted to the Campus Director no later than eight (8) weeks before graduation. Fill out
MINISTRY PRACTICUM
one line of Section #3 per job performed. Use multiple sheets, if necessary. Please keep a photocopy of the competed form for your records.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Our Ministry
STUDENT NUMBER ■ MR.Practicum (MP)
■ MRS. ■ REV. LAST NAME gives students a chance toNAME
FIRST put to use what they M.I.
are ■learning in NAME,
SR. ■ JR. MAIDEN theirIF APPLICABLE
classes
■ MS. ■ MISS ■ DR. ■_______
while being a blessing to the Body of Christ. MP work is REQUIRED of all Audit, Undergraduate, and
LCU LEVEL: ■ DIPLOMA ■ ASSOC. ■ ADV.DIP. BACH. ■ MASTER'S STUDENT SIGNATURE
Master’s
AUDIT LEVEL:
students.
■ YEAR 1
For details,
■ YEAR 2 ■ YEAR 3
see■■“Ministry
YEAR 4
Practicum”
■ YEAR 5
in your Student Handbook.

2.Keeping
CHURCH track of your Ministry Practicum hours:
INFORMATION
Keep
CHURCH
a log of all your MP hours on a separate piece of paper. For each type of ministry (usher, greeter,
choir, etc.), note your start date and log each week’s hours.
ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROVINCE
Before your graduation, or as your ministry assignment finishes, note the stop date and add up your
total hours for that type of ministry. Write this information
POSTAL CODE on the Ministry Practicum Summary COUNTRY Log.

Then have your supervisor sign in the space provided. (In the example below, the student helped usher
forPASTOR
SENIOR 36 NAME
weeks for 1 1/2 hours each week for a total ofOFFICE
54AREA
hours.)
CODE & PHONE NUMBER OFFICE AREA CODE & FAX NUMBER

3. SERVICE RECORDS
TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

Usher 9-1-13 Signature A. Here

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

5-20-13 54 Printed Name A. Here

Signature B. Here
TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

Choir - Christmas Cantata 11-1-13

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

12-20-13 50 Printed Name B. Here

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

Before your graduation, write the grand total of hours worked in the box at the bottom of the page.
Make a copy for yourself, then turn this STOP
formDATE
in to yourHOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME
Campus Director at least 8 weeks before grad-
uation. NOTE: If necessary, students may continue working to complete their ministry practicum after
TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*
their coursework is finished.
STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

BACHELOR-LEVEL STUDENTS ONLY:

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*
During the final year of working toward your Bachelor’s degree, a percentage of the 72 Ministry Practicum
hours must be in your area of specializationSTOP
as DATE
follows: HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME
• Bachelor of Theology: 50% of your MP hours (36 hours) must be in teaching or preaching*.
• Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry: 50% of your
TYPE OF MINISTRY
MP hours (36 SUPERVISOR
START DATE
hours) must be in pastoral ministry.
SIGNATURE*
• Bachelor of Church Administration: 100% of your MP hours (72 hours) must be in church administration‡.
• Bachelor of Christian Education: 100% ofSTOP
yourDATE
MP hours (72 hours) must be in Christian education‡.
HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME
• Bachelor of Music Ministry: 100% of your MP hours (72 hours) must be in music ministry‡.
TOTAL HOURS WORKED
MASTER-LEVEL STUDENTS ONLY:
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE

If you are working toward your Masters degree, you must serve a minimum of 176 hours.
• Master of Theology: 50% of your MP hours (88 hours) must be in teaching or preaching*.
• Master of Pastoral Ministry: 100% of your MP hours (176 hours) must be in pastoral ministry.

*Teaching or preaching can be done in a number of settings, not necessarily from the pulpit. MP can include any
occasion when a student ministers the Word of God, if signed off by a church leader. Ask your Campus Director
for Form: Stu-5A, which gives ideas on additional places to minister as well as complete details on how to calcu-
late ministry preparation time.

‡ This specialized program might not be offered at your campus.

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MINISTRY PRACTICUM SUMMARY LOG

DATE: ______________________________________ CAMPUS CODE: ___________________ - __________________

IMPORTANT: PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE, except for boxes marked “signature.” This form is required of all Audit, Undergraduate, and Master’s students.
It ensures that a student receives proper credit for fulfilling his/her obligation to serve a minimum of 72 hours per year (176 hours for Master's
students) in the ministry of the church he/she attends. Work must be performed during the student’s current program of study. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure that this form is completed and submitted to the Campus Director no later than eight (8) weeks before graduation. Fill out
one line of Section #3 per job performed. Use multiple sheets, if necessary. Please keep a photocopy of the competed form for your records.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
STUDENT NUMBER ■ MR. ■ MRS. ■ REV. LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. ■ SR. ■ JR. MAIDEN NAME, IF APPLICABLE
■ MS. ■ MISS ■ DR. ■_______

LCU LEVEL: ■ DIPLOMA ■ ASSOC. ■ ADV.DIP. ■ BACH. ■ MASTER'S STUDENT SIGNATURE

AUDIT LEVEL: ■ YEAR 1 ■ YEAR 2 ■ YEAR 3 ■ YEAR 4 ■ YEAR 5

2. CHURCH INFORMATION
CHURCH

ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROVINCE

POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

SENIOR PASTOR NAME OFFICE AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER OFFICE AREA CODE & FAX NUMBER

3. SERVICE RECORDS
TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE*

STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME

TOTAL HOURS WORKED DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE

* SUPERVISOR: YOUR SIGNATURE ATTESTS THAT THE STUDENT PERFORMED HIS/HER ASSIGNED TASKS IN A FAITHFUL & SATISFACTORY MANNER

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INTENT TO GRADUATE FORM

GRADUATION DATE: ___________________________ CAMPUS CODE: ____________________ - __________________

IMPORTANT: This form is required of all students intending to graduate in a given school year. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of all courses taken
and to return this form to the Campus Director at least 8 weeks before graduation. (List all courses that will be completed by graduation.) Gown information
must be included for proper gown size. Please keep a photocopy for your personal records.
LCU LEVEL:
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION LCBI LEVEL:

STUDENT NUMBER ■ MR. ■ MRS. ■ REV. LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. ■ SR. ■ JR. MAIDEN NAME, IF APPLICABLE
■ MS. ■ MISS ■ DR. ■_______

CERTIFICATE NAME (INDICATE EXACTLY HOW YOU WANT YOUR NAME TO APPEAR ON YOUR CERTIFICATE)
REQUIRED FOR GOWN: HEIGHT – FT: IN:
WEIGHT – CHOOSE YOUR WEIGHT RANGE (SEE ATTACHED CHART) ■ “A” ■ “B” ■ “C”

EMAIL MAJOR (IF OTHER THAN THEOLOGY) ■ $40 GRADUATION FEE PAID

HOME PHONE WORK PHONE LCU LEVEL ■ DIPLOMA ■ ASSOCIATES ■ ADVANCED DIPLOMA ■ BACHELOR'S ■ MASTER'S ■ DOCTORATE
AUDIT STUDENT LEVEL ■ YEAR 1 ■ YEAR 2 ■ YEAR 3 ■ YEAR 4 ■ YEAR 5 ■ YEAR 6 ■ YEAR 7

2. COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE# COURSE NAME DATE COMPLETED LETTER GRADE CREDITS DIRECTOR’S VERIFICATION

MP MINISTRY PRACTICUM (Undergraduate & Master's Level Students Only)

COURSE# MASTER'S STUDENTS ONLY: ADDITIONAL COURSES TAKEN IN LIEU OF WRITTEN THESIS DATE COMPLETED LETTER GRADE CREDITS DIRECTOR’S VERIFICATION

3. SIGNATURES
STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE DIRECTOR SIGNATURE DATE

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS CORRECT. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE COURSE WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED & ALL FEES PAID.

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 HEIGHT WEIGHT RANGE “A” WEIGHT RANGE “B” WEIGHT RANGE “C”

4’10” – 5’0” Up to 159 160-219 220-280

5’1” – 5’3” Up to 179 180-239 240-300

5’4” – 5’6” Up to 199 200-264 265-330

5’7” – 5’9” Up to 229 230-294 295-360

5’10” – 6’0” Up to 259 260-329 330-400

6’1” – 6’3” Up to 284 285-354 355-425

6’4” – 6’6” Up to 309 310-384 385-460

6’7” – 6’9” Up to 329 330-404 405-480

6’10” – 7’0” Up to 349 350-429 430-510

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1. Did you quote, copy, or copy/paste any information from either printed material or from the
Internet?
■ Yes ■ No

2. If yes, does the total of all copied information make up more than 20% of your paper?
■ Yes ■ No
If yes, you must rewrite your paper and paraphrase the additional quoted material using your
own original sentence structure and words.

PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF QUOTED MATERIAL:

3. Did you enclose all quoted, copied, or copy/pasted information in quotation marks?
■ Yes ■ No

4. Did you give proper credit to the author(s) as shown in your Research Paper Guidelines?
■ Yes ■ No

5. Did you list the source(s) of all quoted or copied information in your Bibliography?
■ Yes ■ No

NOTE: If you answered “No” to Questions 3, 4, or 5, you must rewrite your paper, being sure
to enclose all quoted or copied information in quotation marks, give proper credit to the
author(s), and list the source(s) in your Bibliography.

■ I understand it is very easy for my instructor to check this paper for plagiarism.

■ I HEREBY CONFIRM THAT THIS PAPER IS NOT PLAGIARIZED*.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE: _______________

PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________

COURSE TITLE: __________________________________________________

* Stiff penalties exist for plagiarism. See your Student Handbook. Repeat offenders will be subject to dismissal.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1

I. Grading Guidelines....................................................................................................... 1

II. Research Paper Guidelines........................................................................................... 2

III. Choosing Your Topic ................................................................................................... 3

IV. Main Topics in the Body of the Research Paper ......................................................... 3

The Importance of Subtopics ....................................................................................... 4

V. Research Your Topic.................................................................................................... 4

VI. How To Give Credit for Quoted Material .................................................................... 5

Proving Your Point with Scriptures ............................................................................. 6

Quoting from the Internet............................................................................................. 7

The Order of Punctuation ............................................................................................. 7

VII. How To Do a Bibliography .......................................................................................... 7

VIII. Proofread Your Paper................................................................................................... 9

CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................... 9

Addendum on Plagiarism ...................................................................................................... 10

BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................. 13

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 RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES

INTRODUCTION

Writing is a vital part of any college experience. Writing a college paper encourages you

to gather thoughts from other sources (including references from Scripture), formulate your own

conclusions, and then express them in a logical and cohesive manner. These Research Paper

Guidelines give students an example of how to handle a title page, a table of contents page, the

introduction, the body of the paper, the conclusion, and the bibliography. Your paper should

look like this document, printed on a single side of the paper. A template is available online.1

I. GRADING GUIDELINES2

The following chart shows how points are awarded when grading course papers.

50% Content of the paper (What ideas were presented? What conclusions were made?)

25% Research (Was the course text read? Was additional research performed? Was this
demonstrated through the use of quoted material?)

10% Delivery & Style (Was correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence
construction used?)

15% Presentation (Were the Research Paper Guidelines followed? Was there an
introduction? Was there a thesis statement? Were correct in-text references made
for quoted works? Was there a conclusion? Was there a bibliography? Was the
bibliography correctly formatted?)

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For a Microsoft Word template, go to www.lcus.edu. Log-in as a student, then choose “LCU Document Master”
then “Writing Guidelines.” Download Research Paper Template. Simply highlight the words on each line, and
type your own information onto the title page. Continue to highlight and replace the paragraphs in the template
with your own paper’s main topics, subtopics, and information.
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These grading guidelines apply to general course papers for both undergraduate and graduate students. Only
portions apply to a Master’s thesis or a Doctoral dissertation. Master’s Thesis or Dissertation Writing Guidelines
and templates are also available on the LCU website.
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II. RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES

Every research paper must be typewritten using a 12-point business-like font. The

finished paper should be fastened at the top left with a staple for easy review and grading. No

other fancy cover is needed or required. All pages except the title page and table of contents

should be numbered at the bottom in the center of the page. Each page should have margins of 1”

on the left, right, top, and bottom. Typing should be double-spaced. Indent the first line of each

new paragraph 1/2”. Do not use extra space between paragraphs.

Research papers include the following: a title page, a table of contents page (optional for

6-page papers), the body of the research paper, and a bibliography. The title page, table of

contents page, and bibliography do not count toward the required number of pages.

The title page includes the title, your name, the course name, name of the school and the

date of the paper. The title page of these Research Paper Guidelines is an example of an

acceptable title page.

The information on the table of contents page helps the reader better understand the

paper’s content. It also helps the writer make sure there is a logical flow of thought. Each section

of the paper (Introduction, Conclusion, and Bibliography) and the main topics and subtopics

should be listed followed by the correct page number. The table of contents page of these

Research Paper Guidelines is an example of an acceptable table of contents. (Note: A table of

contents is required for a 12-page graduate-level paper.)

The title of the paper should be centered at the top of page 1. Use capital letters, in a

bold, large font. Next comes the introduction, which explains what the paper will cover. The

word “INTRODUCTION” should be centered, in capital letters, in a bold, large font, with extra

space above and below the word. Your first page should look like the top of page 1 of these

Research Paper Guidelines. Within the introduction, include your thesis statement, a sentence or
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two that summarizes the main point of your paper and gives your point of view. The rest of your

paper gathers and organizes evidence to convince the reader of the validity of your position.

III. CHOOSING YOUR TOPIC

How do you choose what to write on? Your topic should definitely be something covered

in the course that sparks your interest, something you would like to find out more about. One

way to gather inspiration is to make a habit of writing down after class each week the things that

struck you the most during that session. Then when it comes time to choose your topic, you will

have a whole list of ideas to choose from. A second way is to ask Jesus: “Lord, what do You

want me to write?”

In course papers, students should record illuminations and insights they have received

while studying the course. A sample format for a paper could be:

1. Introduction which engages the curiosity of the reader and gives your point of view in
a thesis statement
2. What does Jesus (or the Bible) say about this topic?
3. What insights have you received from studying these scriptures?
4. Find other scriptures to back up your insights.
5. Compare your insights with what other resources (lecture, textbook, commentaries,
encyclopedias, writings of Church fathers, etc.) have said:
a. Where do they agree with your insights?
b. Where do they disagree with your insights?
6. Your conclusion

Researching a topic in this way has been called “the discovery method of learning.” It can

be quite exciting!

IV. MAIN TOPICS IN THE BODY OF THE RESEARCH PAPER

The main topics of the paper should be numbered in Roman numerals. Use capital letters

in a bold, large font, with extra space above and below. Please note that the main topics are not

centered, but are to the left of the page.

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 The Importance of Subtopics

When you have subtopics under main topics, you should center the title of the subtopic,

but you should not capitalize all the letters. You should only capitalize the first letter of the first

word, the last word, and any other important word. Do not put extra space above or below it.

Other Divisions

If it is necessary to divide further under the subtopics, you should start writing the title at

the far left of the page. The title should be in bold face letters, and the first letter of the first

word, the last word, and any other important word should be capitalized.

Be Sure To Make Paragraph Breaks

It is very difficult to read an entire page of text with no breaks or extremely long

paragraphs. Each paragraph should represent a main thought. When a new thought is introduced

to the reader, make a new paragraph. The average paragraph should have three to five sentences.

V. RESEARCH YOUR TOPIC

Research your topic, documenting any published works you have used. As you develop

your conclusion, the facts you have gathered from your course, your textbook, the Bible, and

other published works will serve as “witnesses” to add credibility to your case. You may include

items of “common knowledge” without giving a reference. Common knowledge includes facts,

dates, and concepts that an educated person will generally know. You do not need to document

such common knowledge when it is expressed in your own words. You may preface common

knowledge with statements such as “History shows…” or “Experts agree…”

Example: Most experts agree that vitamin C is good for colds.

When in doubt about whether or not a fact is common knowledge, it is better to document

your source.

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 Report most of your findings in your own words – we are interested in your thoughts and

insights. Paraphrase and summarize what you have learned. Then use your own words to tie

together all the facts you have discovered in your research. Tell how these truths have impacted

your life. Give your own conclusions and tell why you believe as you do. Do not write a paper

which consists mostly of quoted material – even if you properly cite each source. As a rule of

thumb, a paper should consist of no more than 20% directly quoted material (quotes from Scripture

are not included in this percentage) and no more than 20% personal testimonies or anecdotes.

For help in learning to paraphrase the ideas of others into your own words, see:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/1/

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/02/

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/03/

VI. HOW TO GIVE CREDIT FOR QUOTED MATERIAL

When you make reference to the writings of another, you must give credit to the author or

source. You do this by putting the author’s name and page number in parentheses immediately

following the quoted material. This refers the reader to complete information on your source that

you provide in your bibliography at the end of your paper.

When you quote four or fewer lines, include the quoted material as part of your

paragraph. Be sure to use quotation marks. Give credit to your source as follows: “Put a

parenthesis, then the last name of the author, followed by the page number(s) from which the

information came, followed by a parenthesis” (De la Torre 9).

If you quote more than four lines, then they should be indented as follows:

When your quotation is longer than four lines (for example 4.5 lines), the quoted material
should be indented and single spaced. On a longer, indented quote, you should not use
quotation marks. Remember though, to always show where you got your information by
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 referencing the work cited on your bibliography. Note: the parenthetical reference does
not count toward the total number of lines (De la Torre 34).

Multiple authors are cited in a similar way. Both names are included and joined by the

word “and, ” for example: (Weikel and De la Torre 47). In case you quote from two authors

with the same last name, write the last name of the author, and the initial of the first name, for

example: (De la Torre, O. 36). If you quote from two or more works from the same author, list

the author, a comma, the title of the work (in italic), and the page number(s), for example: (De la

Torre, How To Write an Essay 78). Even if you don’t quote an author directly but merely

summarize his words, you must reference this information. See the Addendum on Plagiarism

(pages 10-12).

Proving Your Point with Scriptures

When writing your paper, don’t forget you can turn to the Word of God as a source for

your research! It is best to pick one version of the Bible to use for all Scripture quotes and to

note that version in the bibliography. When a general note has been made, the author needs to

indicate the version only when an alternate version is used (Hudson and Townsend 134-135).

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not
puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked,
thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things,
believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth
(1 Corinthians 13:4-8).

No version is cited because the predominant version used by the author is the KJV.

Notice that words that are italicized in the King James Version should not be italicized when

quoted, since they were not intended for emphasis. Neither do you need to set each verse as if it

were a separate paragraph. The actual paragraph breaks in the King James Version are indicated

by the paragraph symbol (Hudson and Townsend 80- 81).

Indicate the use of an alternate version of Scripture as follows: “Love is patient, love is

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kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-

seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV).

Quoting from the Internet

A research paper is a document that provides credible facts and opinions by those who

are considered to be established experts in their field of study. The Scott Foresman Handbook

for Writers warns, “The Web is not a library designed to support research. Online information is

not (like library resources) systematically cataloged, edited, or reviewed. So you can’t treat the

Web like a library or assume that information you find there is always reliable” (Hairston,

Ruszkiewicz, and Friend 703). The authors further state, “Make it a habit to confirm any

statistic, fact, or claim from such a source with information from a second and different type of

authority – a published book, an article, a reference work” (707).

The Order of Punctuation

Notice the order of punctuation after an in-text citation. First, end the quoted material

with a quotation mark, then comes the reference in parentheses, then the closing period. If a

question mark or an exclamation mark is part of the quoted material, include it inside the

quotation marks, then give the reference and close with a period: “How shall we, that are dead to

sin, live any longer therein?” (Romans 6:2).

VII. HOW TO DO A BIBLIOGRAPHY

“BIBLIOGRAPHY” should be centered, in capital letters in a large, bold face, with extra

space below the word. This is a list of books from which you gathered information to write your

paper. The list of books should be in alphabetical order according to the author’s last name.

Page 10 of these Research Paper Guidelines is an example of an acceptable bibliography.

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(NOTE: Tech-savvy students may use www.citefast.com to format a bibliography. To match

LCU guidelines, you must choose “Chicago” style.)

First, list the last name of the author, followed by the first name and a period. If there is

more than one author, write the last name of the first author, a comma, then their first name, then

a comma and the word “and” followed by the second author’s first and last name and a period.

Notice that only the first author’s name is inverted. Put two spaces between the name of the

author and the title of the book, which should be set in italic. After the title of the book, put a

period, then space twice, and write the place of publication. Give the name of the country if

published outside of the country where you reside. Then put a colon and the publishing house,

followed by a comma and the date of publication. A period goes at the end of every entry.

If the work consists of more than one volume, list the number of the volume you used.

If the person is not the author, but the editor, you should put a comma after the name and

write the letters “ed.” If there were two or more editors, write “eds.”

If using modern translations of the Bible, check the copyright notice on the copyright

page of each particular version. It will tell you exactly how that particular publisher wants

notation made in the bibliography.

Document an online source as follows: list title of webpage between “ ”, title of site

underscored, date of electronic publication (if known), sponsor of the site, the full web address

enclosed between < >, and the date you examined the site. See the example from the

Plagiarism.org website in the bibliography.

As with the title page and the table of contents, the bibliography does not count towards

your required number of pages.

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VIII. PROOFREAD YOUR PAPER

Be careful to proofread your paper before you turn it in. You never know who will

eventually read it! Check for misspelled words, typographical errors, and errors in punctuation.

Because writers become so familiar with what they have written, it is easy for them to skip

over mistakes. We strongly suggest you have someone with a keen eye and a good command of

the English language proofread your paper for you. We do not consider it cheating to have

someone proofread your paper. If you need help with spelling and grammar, get some help! We

are looking more at your ideas and your grasp of the material covered in the course than at your

grammar and spelling. If it is not possible for someone else to proof your paper, you can put your

paper away and proofread it after several days when your mind is clear. It is common for

professional writers to proofread their work several times to insure they catch all mistakes.

CONCLUSION

The word “CONCLUSION” should be centered, in capital letters in a large, bold face,

with extra space above and below the word. A strong conclusion is the finishing touch on your

research paper. In the conclusion, you should give a brief summary of the paper, restating why

you believe as you do. Do not add any new information at this point, since the conclusion is

only a summary of what has already been stated.

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 ADDENDUM ON PLAGIARISM

We all have access to endless information on the Internet. People “borrow” or “copy” things
every day and freely put them on their blogs and Facebook pages. Most people no longer see
this as an issue. If something is published, it is “out there,” and available to copy. Right?
However, this “blog-style” thinking is all wrong when it gets transferred into the academic
world. So don’t do it!

WHY IS IT WRONG TO COPY-PASTE IN A RESEARCH PAPER?

Many students plagiarize – and don't think anything about it. The website “plagiarism.org” states the
problem clearly: “In a research paper, you have to come up with your own original ideas while at the
same time making reference to work that's already been done by others. But how can you tell where
their ideas end and your own begin? What's the proper way to integrate sources in your paper? If you
change some of what an author said, do you still have to cite that author?”

Basically, your research paper shows that you have assimilated the course’s content. You have
received illumination from your lectures, reading, and research. You have integrated these new ideas
with things you already knew. Your research paper is a chance to clearly document your own
personal thoughts and conclusions on the topic. It should be as original as you are! In this context,
plagiarism is a fraudulent act. Not only did you steal someone else’s ideas, you then lied about it,
claiming them as your own!

Schools are having to re-educate students about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. They have
also developed systems that can easily check to see if sections of a student’s paper have been copy-
pasted. The rules on academic honesty have not changed: those caught committing plagiarism are
subject to dismissal.

NOTE: Those preparing for ministry should hold themselves to the highest standard possible.
Knowingly plagiarizing is lying to the Holy Spirit. How can anyone expect to be placed in
ministry by the Lord if they lie to the Holy Spirit?

We are requiring ALL students to visit “plagiarism.org.” Here you will find in-depth answers
to such questions as:
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What is plagiarism?

How to prevent plagiarism when writing by:

Planning your paper Making it clear who said what

Taking effective notes Knowing how to paraphrase

When in doubt, cite sources Analyze and evaluate your sources

Tutorials are also available on such topics as how to cite sources and how to paraphrase.

Each of the 10 most common types of plagiarism is shown below, ranked from the most
flagrant abuse (“Clone”) to the least (“Re-tweet”).

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#1. CLONE
#5. RECYCLE #8. 404 ERROR
Submitting another’s work,
word-for-word, as one’s own
Borrows generously from the Includes citations to non-
writer’s previous work without existent or inaccurate
citation information about sources

#2. CTRL-C #6. HYBRID

Contains significant portions of #9. AGGREGATOR
text from a single source without Combines perfectly cited
alterations sources with copied passages Includes proper citation to
without citation sources but the paper contains
almost no original work

#3. FIND - REPLACE

#7. MASHUP
Changing key words and
phrases but retaining the #10. RE-TWEET
essential content of the source Mixes copied material from
multiple sources Includes proper citation, but
relies too closely on the text’s
original wording and/or
structure

DOWNLOADED FROM:
http://plagiarism.org/plagiarism-101/types-of-plagiarism/

#4. REMIX Used with permission.

Paraphrases from multiple

sources, made to fit together
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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Chapman, James. Handbook of Grammar & Composition. Pensacola, Florida: A Beka Book, 2003.

De la Torre, Otto. Research Paper Guide. Tampa, Florida: LCU Press, 1987.

Gangel, Kenneth 0., and Howard G. Hendricks. The Christian Educators Handbook on

Teaching. New York, New York: Scripture Press Publications Inc., 1988.

Hairston, Maxine, John Ruszkiewicz, and Christy Friend. The Scott Foresman Handbook for

Writers. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2004.

Hudson, Bob, and Shelley Townsend, eds. A Christian Writer’s Manual of Style. Grand Rapids,

Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988.

“Ten Types of Plagiarism.” Plagiarism.org. iParadigms LLC. <http://plagiarism.org/plagiarism-

101/types-of-plagiarism/> (accessed 13 May 2013).

Tolstoy, Leo. “Where Love Is, God Is.” The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories.

Ed. William J. Bennett. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993. 158-165.

Unless otherwise indicated, all scriptural quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible.

Scripture references marked NIV are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL

VERSION ®. NIV ®. Copyright © 1973,1978,1984 by the International Bible Society.

Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.

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These Research Paper Guidelines are not intended to be an
exhaustive reference source for your future writing projects, but
rather to provide a simple format for your research papers.

For help with the mechanics of grammar and composition, as well

as suggestions for the writing process, we suggest The Handbook of
Grammar & Composition by James A. Chapman.

You can order The Handbook of Grammar & Composition from

www.abeka.com. Search for item #174645 or call 877-223-5226.
New books are $21.80 plus tax. Used books are also available at
amazon.com.

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Student signature: _____________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________

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