The goal of the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program is to equip those called to the ministry. Also, earning an Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program prepares you to continue your education to earn a higher degree. Those who successfully complete the program will be prepared to fully exercise any ministerial activity including becoming pastors, church leaders, missionaries, chaplains, teachers, etc. Upon the completion of the Degree, you will be equipped to:
Lucent University is breaking down the economic barriers to global ministry training by offering the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program at an affordable cost to all nations. The tuition for each different country is determined by the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) of the World Bank. Thus, the tuition price is based according to the country where you live. To check the monthly tuition for your country click here.
Lucent University uses the most advanced educational system ever created to teach the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program. You will enjoy your class watching videos recorded by the best professors with perfect image and sound. Also, all the assignments are automatically organized for you. To know more about our Learning Management System click here.
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An Associate Degree of Ministry prepares you with an in-depth understanding of spiritual practices to prepare you for making a difference in your community through ministry work and education. The Associate Degree of Ministry allows you to lead, guide and teach your congregation through worship and religious education, provide spiritual leadership, guidance, and pastoral care to the members of your church. Also, you can provide your community with spiritual and religious support through public speaking and weekly services. Graduates with an Associate Degree of Ministry can develop a career as:
The professors that teach the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program hold advanced degrees from the most prestigious Bible Colleges, Seminaries, and Universities in the world including Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas Baptist University, and Gateway Seminary. Lucent selects professors based on their faithfulness to the Scriptures, their academic background, lifetime achievements, and their talent to deliver dynamic classes.
The Associate of Ministry program has a total of 60 credit hours. The program is divided into 4 terms. Each term is comprised of 5 courses and lasts 6 months for a total of 15 credit hours per term. Each course counts as 3 credit hours. The courses include video classes, video resources, reading, exams, writing projects, and interaction with Professors. Below you will find the list of the courses we offer in the program (course offer may vary). Click on the course name to view the Course Description for each discipline.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to provide an overview of the structure and usage of Modern English. The material covered in the course will provide basic knowledge of the form and function of Modern English and will be relevant to future courses in English composition. Topics include but are not limited to basic word structure, classification of words into what is traditionally known as ‘parts of speech’, description and analysis of various types of phrase structure and sentence structure, prescriptive verses, descriptive approaches to grammar, stylistic and dialectal variation in English syntax and grammaticalization and language change.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program as a survey of environmental, cultural, and social issues which add perspective to biblical interpretation. An introduction to the serious study of the Bible in its historical, cultural, and literary context. The course emphasizes the essential content, structure, and theological message of the Bible.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to train you in both the theology and methodology of personal evangelism. Through this course, you will be better equipped to both understand and apply effective methods of sharing the faith, answering questions, overcoming objectives, and following up with a seeker and/or a believer.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program as an introduction to basic expository preaching theory and skills, emphasizing the preparation and delivery of a textually derived proposition with accuracy, interest, clarity, and relevance. A study in the preparation of expository sermons. Attention is given to the types of expository preaching: paragraph, parable, biographical, etc. A study of the methods of interpretation, the formula of expository sermon outlines, and the preaching of expository sermons.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program for you to become acquainted with the following: some of the important literature in the field, especially with respect to the various approaches to doing a theology of the New Testament; The Existence of God, The Nature of God - relationship of biblical interpretation to a method of doing biblical theology; the theological relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament - The Messianic Prophecies; the integral relationship of New Testament theology to the ideas of the kingdom, and The Great Commission. New Testament Theology 1 covers the book of Matthew to Acts.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to improve your ability to communicate in everyday situations in writing or speaking. Another focus of the programs is to lower the risk of others misunderstanding us. By studying the principles of communication, this course emphasizes the need for clarity and precision in written and spoken communication so that our audience may comprehend, and thus respond to, the content we present.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to equip you to present a rational defense of the Christian faith, to see Jesus in all his beauty and brilliance, and to winsomely point others to Jesus (and the gospel) as our greatest need. Topics we will explore include the existence and nature of God, the relationship between science and religion, the problem of pain and hell, religious pluralism, the nature of truth, religious exclusivity, the trustworthiness of the Bible, the historicity of the resurrection, and various cultural issues.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to equip you to prepare and deliver expository messages. You will learn methods and procedures that will help them standardize, facilitate preparation, and potentiality the effectiveness of your preaching, with the goal of transforming lives and produce mature churches through the accurate application of the Word of God.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to with the goal make you acquainted with the following: some of the important literature in the field, especially with respect to the various approaches to doing a theology of the New Testament; The Existence of God, The Nature of God - relationship of biblical interpretation to a method of doing biblical theology; the theological relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament - The Messianic Prophecies; the integral relationship of New Testament theology to the ideas of the kingdom, and The Great Commission. New Testament Theology 2 covers the book of Romans to Revelation.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to provide an overview of the structure of Servant Leadership. The material covered in the course will provide an introduction of the Early Leadership Theories, Supporters, Behaviors, Biblical Servant and applying Servant Leadership Theory.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to give students an overview of the life of Christ. The course will cover the historical events prior to the incarnation of Christ giving the students a background of the time and history of where Christ lived and implemented his ministry. The second half of the course will cover the biblical narrative of how started, developed, and completed his ministry. The course requires the reading of the Gospel in a chronological order to aid the student on how to understand the progression of the Life of Christ in a systematic order.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to provide a general introduction to biblical pastoral counseling, including an overview of counseling theory and practice in the public, private and church settings. The approach to soul care will rely upon Scriptures and the comparison of the Biblical truth and human desires and expectations. The class will present a basic counseling methodology that will be applied to common counseling situations including the biblical perspective on family, relationships, forgiveness, self-control, and depression.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to allow you to be able to read and understand the basics of the Greek Bible using online tools, such as online lexicons, interlinears, and commentaries. When you complete the course, you will be able to better understand the Bible originals and apply this knowledge in your studies, devotional life, and sharing of the Word.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program as a survey of the Old Testament, employing thematic and exegetical methods. The historical background of each book will be presented according to its chronology and its role pointing to the coming of the Messiah. This survey will cover the books of Genesis through 2 Samuel.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online to give men and women an overview of the importance of women in ministry using the Gospel of Luke as background. The course will cover the marginalized society of the 1st century and how Christ responded to it, Biblical womanhood as expressed throughout the Luke’s gospel, examples of women and man who found favor in God’s eyes, explore the cultural prejudices that conflict with God’s word, how to be equipped to embrace biblical standards for effective ministries, and how God used women as assets to conduct strategic ministries.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to prepare you for the practical aspects of servant-leadership as you perform administrative tasks in businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. The program includes principles of project management, managing people, organization, delegation, supervision, building maintenance, encouragement, planning and executing strategies, developing financial budgets, and dealing with legal issues.
The Online Communication course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to help you communicate effectively with your audience in the modern world using technology at your benefit. What are the tools? How to work on the best platforms? How to better deliver your content? You will learn this and more.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program as a survey of the Old Testament, employing thematic and exegetical methods. The historical background of each book will be presented according to its chronology and its role pointing to the coming of the Messiah. This survey will cover the books of I Kings through Malachi.
The Missions Strategies course was designed for the Associate of Ministry Degree Online to help you plan and participate in effective missionary programs. The discipline will cover the biblical basis of missions and history of missions for world missions and local missions. The planning the strategies for successful mission programs which includes missionary life and ministry, organizing mission trips, budgeting missions programs, and preparation for the mission field.
The course was developed for the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program to allow you to be able to read and understand the basics of the Hebrew Bible using online tools, such as online lexicons, interlinears, and commentaries. When you complete the course, you will be able to better understand the Bible originals and apply this knowledge in your studies, devotional life, and sharing of the Word.
To enroll in the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program the candidate must have a High School Diploma or an equivalent secondary degree. Candidates that have English as their native language are exempt from taking the Test of English Comprehension (TEC).
Non-native speakers must take the TEC. The TEC is free of charge. The test has a total of 100 multiple choice questions. The candidate has 90 minutes to complete the test. In order to be approved to the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program, a minimum of 70% correct answers is required.
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STEP 1 Fill out the enrollment form and select the Associate Degree of Ministry Online Program. After submitting the enrollment form you will receive a WELCOME EMAIL with instructions on how to set up your password.
STEP 2 After you set up your password you will take the free Test of English Comprehension (TEC). After completing the TEC, you will receive instructions on how to pay for your tuition. Those who have English as the first language are exempt from taking the TEC and will receive a welcome email with instructions to go directly to step 3.
STEP 3 Pay your monthly tuition. After your payment is completed your program will be available immediately to you.