We are seeking the status to award our religious degrees under Florida Statute 1005.06 (1)(f), as a non-secular, religious institution and to meet the requirements of state law and not be subject to governmental oversight pursuant to Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes.

Until a positive decision is made by the Florida Commission For Independent Education, we will not accept any students or offer any degree programs!

Our mission is to offer educational programs that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of ministry, counseling, theology, education, administration, music, fine arts, media communications, or social work.

Therefore, we are working on programs and courses, especially in cooperation with churches/ denominations/religious institutions to fulfill this task .

DEGREES:

Associate:

Normally required High school; High school equivalency test or six hours of earned college credit

Associate of Arts in Abrahamic Religions (60 semester credit hours)

Associate of Science in Pastoral Counseling (60 semester credit hours)

Bachelor:

Normally required High school; High school equivalency test or six hours of earned college credit

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies (120 semester credit hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Buddhism (120 semester credit hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Theology (120 semester credit hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Interreligious Education (120 semester credit hours)

Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Counseling (120 semester credit hours)

Master:

A bachelor’s degree will normally be a prerequisite to formal entrance to a master’s degree program.

Master of Arts in Christian Studies (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Master of Arts in Applied Buddhism (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Master of Arts in Theology (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Master of Arts in Interreligious Education (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Master of Arts Philosophy and Religion (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling (30 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Doctoral:

A master’s degree will normally be a prerequisite to formal entrance to a doctoral degree program.

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Studies (60 semester credit hours)

Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies (60 semester credit hours)

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (60 semester credit hours)

Doctor of Education in Intercultural and Interreligious  Education (60 semester credit hours)

Doctor of Education in Religious  Education (60 semester credit hours)

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Average duration of a study program in Florida:

2+2 System:
Florida's higher education system encourages students to earn an Associate in Arts (AA) degree e.g. at a Florida College System institution and then transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree, a practice known as the 2+2 system.

Associate Degrees:
Associate degrees (AA) are two-year programs, while bachelor's degrees are four-year programs.

Accelerated Programs:
Some institutions offer accelerated programs that allow students to complete a bachelor's degree in less than four years, such as the "Degree in Three" program at Florida State University.

Graduate Degrees:

Master's Degrees: Graduate programs, such as master's degrees, can take one to two years, or even longer depending on program requirements and individual pace.

Doctoral Programs: Doctoral programs may take several years to complete. 

COURSES:

Business theories in Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism.
4 weeks course

Successful management and administration of religious institutions for clergy.
The focus is on churches and Jewish temples, but can also be used in other religions
12 weeks course