{"id":16246,"date":"2026-11-06T06:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T06:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/build4.scalingyourcompany.com\/?page_id=16246"},"modified":"2026-11-10T09:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:06:06","slug":"undergraduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/build4.scalingyourcompany.com\/en\/bible-college\/undergraduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tUndergraduate Programs\t<\/h1>\n\t<p><em>LCU Japan<\/em><\/p>\n\t\n\t<style>\n\/* LCU - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS *\/\n.lcu-degree-levels,\n.lcu-degree-levels * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-degree-levels {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-orange: #ED9615;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\/* INTRO *\/\n.lcu-degree-levels h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 32px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: 30px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n  letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n}\n\/* DEGREE ROWS *\/\n.lcu-degree-level {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0, 1fr) 90px;\n  gap: 20px;\n  align-items: start;\n  padding: 28px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,72,128,0.12);\n}\n.lcu-degree-level:first-child {\n  padding-top: 0;\n}\n\/* NUMBER *\/\n.lcu-degree-level__number {\n  color: var(--lcu-orange);\n  font-size: 17px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\/* DEGREE TITLE *\/\n.lcu-degree-level h3 {\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: 24px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n}\n\/* DESCRIPTION *\/\n.lcu-degree-level p {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n}\n\/* CREDIT TOTAL *\/\n.lcu-degree-level__credits {\n  text-align: right;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-degree-level__credits strong {\n  display: block;\n  font-size: 36px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.1;\n  letter-spacing: -0.05em;\n}\n.lcu-degree-level__credits span {\n  display: block;\n  margin-top: 5px;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #75838E;\n}\n\/* ADMISSIONS NOTE *\/\n.lcu-degree-levels__note {\n  margin: 28px 0 0;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 18px;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n}\n.lcu-degree-levels__note .admissions-link {\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n  text-underline-offset: 4px;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-degree-levels h2 {\n    font-size: 25px;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-level {\n    grid-template-columns: 28px minmax(0,1fr) 56px;\n    gap: 10px;\n    padding: 23px 0;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-level__number {\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-level h3 {\n    font-size: 20px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-level p {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-level__credits strong {\n    font-size: 27px;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-level__credits span {\n    font-size: 10px;\n  }\n  .lcu-degree-levels__note {\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section>\n  <h2>\n    There are 4 levels of academic achievement at this level:\n  <\/h2>\n    <!-- LEVEL 1 -->\n    <article>\n      01\n        <h3>Diploma in Theology<\/h3>\n        \n          Awarded to a student who successfully completes\n          the first-year program for academic credit\n          (30 credits total).\n        \n        <strong>30<\/strong>\n        CREDITS\n    <\/article>\n    <!-- LEVEL 2 -->\n    <article>\n      02\n        <h3>Associate Degree in Theology<\/h3>\n        \n          Awarded to a student who successfully completes\n          the second-year program for academic credit\n          (60 credits total).\n        \n        <strong>60<\/strong>\n        CREDITS\n    <\/article>\n    <!-- LEVEL 3 -->\n    <article>\n      03\n        <h3>Advanced Diploma In Theology<\/h3>\n        \n          Awarded to a student who successfully completes\n          the third-year program for academic credit\n          (90 credits total).\n        \n        <strong>90<\/strong>\n        CREDITS\n    <\/article>\n    <!-- LEVEL 4 -->\n    <article>\n      04\n        <h3>\n          Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Theology &#8211;\n          Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Pastoral Ministry &#8211;\n          Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Christian Education\n        <\/h3>\n        \n          Awarded to a student who successfully completes\n          the fourth-year program for academic credit\n          (120 credits total).\n        \n        <strong>120<\/strong>\n        CREDITS\n    <\/article>\n\n  See our\n  <a\n     href=\"https:\/\/lcus.edu\/admissions-requirements\/\"\n     target=\"_blank\"\n     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    Admissions Requirements\n  <\/a>\n  for entrance requirements and advanced placement credits.\n\n<\/section>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - 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At Main Campus, each of these programs is completed within a single year. Online students complete them more quickly or slowly since they are working at their own pace.\n  \n  \n    Programs #1-3 are standard for all students. In Program #4 (senior year), students have a choice of majors.\n  \n<\/section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProgram #1\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>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 survey of the New Testament.<\/p>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - PROGRAM #1 COURSE TABLE *\/\n.lcu-program-one,\n.lcu-program-one * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-program-one {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  --lcu-border: #e1e8ed;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\/* TABLE CONTAINER *\/\n.lcu-program-one .lcu-table-wrap {\n  width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: auto;\n}\n\/* TABLE *\/\n.lcu-program-one table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  border-spacing: 0;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n\/* TABLE HEADER *\/\n.lcu-program-one thead {\n  background: var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-program-one th {\n  padding: 16px 20px;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n\/* TABLE BODY *\/\n.lcu-program-one td {\n  padding: 15px 20px;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lcu-border);\n}\n\/* ALTERNATING ROWS *\/\n.lcu-program-one tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background: #f5f8fa;\n}\n\/* COLUMN WIDTHS *\/\n.lcu-program-one th:first-child,\n.lcu-program-one td:first-child {\n  width: 120px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.lcu-program-one th:last-child,\n.lcu-program-one td:last-child {\n  width: 100px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\/* TOTAL ROW *\/\n.lcu-program-one .lcu-total-row {\n  background: #eaf2f7 !important;\n}\n.lcu-program-one .lcu-total-row td {\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-program-one th,\n  .lcu-program-one td {\n    padding: 13px 12px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-one th:first-child,\n  .lcu-program-one td:first-child {\n    width: 82px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-one th:last-child,\n  .lcu-program-one td:last-child {\n    width: 65px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Course#<\/th>\n          <th>Course Title<\/th>\n          <th>Credits<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>TH-101<\/td><td>Principles of Faith<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-102<\/td><td>Biblical Finances<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-104<\/td><td>Divine Healing<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-107<\/td><td>Christ-like Character<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-103<\/td><td>Ministry of Helps<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-105<\/td><td>Life &amp; Teachings of Christ I<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-106<\/td><td>Life &amp; Teachings of Christ II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-109<\/td><td>New Testament Survey<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-112<\/td><td>Authority of the Believer<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>MP-100<\/td><td>Ministry Practicum<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td>\n          <td>30<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProgram #2\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Program #2 is designed to give students a &#8220;jump start&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - PROGRAM #2 COURSE TABLE *\/\n.lcu-program-two,\n.lcu-program-two * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-program-two {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  --lcu-border: #e1e8ed;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\/* TABLE CONTAINER *\/\n.lcu-program-two .lcu-table-wrap {\n  width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: auto;\n}\n\/* TABLE *\/\n.lcu-program-two table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  border-spacing: 0;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n\/* TABLE HEADER *\/\n.lcu-program-two thead {\n  background: var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-program-two th {\n  padding: 16px 20px;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n\/* TABLE BODY *\/\n.lcu-program-two td {\n  padding: 15px 20px;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lcu-border);\n}\n\/* ALTERNATING ROWS *\/\n.lcu-program-two tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background: #f5f8fa;\n}\n\/* COLUMN WIDTHS *\/\n.lcu-program-two th:first-child,\n.lcu-program-two td:first-child {\n  width: 120px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.lcu-program-two th:last-child,\n.lcu-program-two td:last-child {\n  width: 100px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\/* TOTAL ROW *\/\n.lcu-program-two .lcu-total-row {\n  background: #eaf2f7 !important;\n}\n.lcu-program-two .lcu-total-row td {\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-program-two th,\n  .lcu-program-two td {\n    padding: 13px 12px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-two th:first-child,\n  .lcu-program-two td:first-child {\n    width: 82px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-two th:last-child,\n  .lcu-program-two td:last-child {\n    width: 65px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Course#<\/th>\n          <th>Course Title<\/th>\n          <th>Credits<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>TH-218<\/td><td>Methods of Bible Study<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-221<\/td><td>Discovering Your Purpose<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-202<\/td><td>The Anointing<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-213<\/td><td>Spiritual Gifts<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-217<\/td><td>Ministry Gifts &amp; Church Government<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-222<\/td><td>Old Testament Survey I<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-223<\/td><td>Old Testament Survey II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-203<\/td><td>Principles of Prayer<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-204<\/td><td>Homiletics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>MP-200<\/td><td>Ministry Practicum<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td>\n          <td>30<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProgram #3\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Program #3 provides in-depth study of important books and doctrines of the Bible. 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Courses are grouped into &#8220;tracks&#8221; and provide a subject concentration focused on the student&#8217;s major field of study. A maximum of 2 courses may be substituted in a Program #4 track as long as they have the same subject concentration.<\/p>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - PROGRAM #4 THEOLOGY TRACK *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology,\n.lcu-program-four-theology * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-program-four-theology {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  --lcu-border: #e1e8ed;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\/* TRACK HEADING *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology h3 {\n  margin: 0 0 16px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: 27px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n  letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n}\n\/* TRACK DESCRIPTION *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology .lcu-track-description {\n  margin: 0 0 30px;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.85;\n}\n\/* TABLE CONTAINER *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology .lcu-table-wrap {\n  width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: auto;\n}\n\/* TABLE *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  border-spacing: 0;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n\/* HEADER *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology thead {\n  background: var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-program-four-theology th {\n  padding: 16px 20px;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n\/* BODY *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology td {\n  padding: 15px 20px;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lcu-border);\n}\n.lcu-program-four-theology tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background: #f5f8fa;\n}\n\/* COLUMN WIDTHS *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology th:first-child,\n.lcu-program-four-theology td:first-child {\n  width: 120px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.lcu-program-four-theology th:last-child,\n.lcu-program-four-theology td:last-child {\n  width: 100px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\/* TOTAL ROW *\/\n.lcu-program-four-theology .lcu-total-row {\n  background: #eaf2f7 !important;\n}\n.lcu-program-four-theology .lcu-total-row td {\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-program-four-theology h3 {\n    font-size: 23px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-four-theology .lcu-track-description {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-four-theology th,\n  .lcu-program-four-theology td {\n    padding: 13px 12px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-four-theology th:first-child,\n  .lcu-program-four-theology td:first-child {\n    width: 82px;\n  }\n  .lcu-program-four-theology th:last-child,\n  .lcu-program-four-theology td:last-child {\n    width: 65px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section>\n  <h3>Program #4 &#8211; Theology Track<\/h3>\n  \n    This major course of study continues to build a solid foundation in the Word of God and meets the needs of the Christian worker by equipping them for various areas of full-time Christian service. 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It is also designed to prepare those interested in primary &amp; secondary Christian school administration.\n  \n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Course#<\/th>\n          <th>Course Title<\/th>\n          <th>Cred-Hrs<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>ED-402<\/td><td>Introduction to Christian Education<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-403<\/td><td>Educational Psychology for the Christian Teacher<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-414<\/td><td>Spirit-led Classroom Management<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-405<\/td><td>Educating Children &amp; Youth from a Christian Perspective<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-406<\/td><td>Educating Adults from a Christian Perspective<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-401<\/td><td>Teaching the Bible<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-415<\/td><td>Ministry of the Teacher<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-408<\/td><td>Christian Literature<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-419<\/td><td>Child &amp; Adolescent Counseling for the Christian Teacher<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>MP-400<\/td><td>Ministry Practicum<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td>\n          <td>30<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - IMPORTANT INFORMATION *\/\n.lcu-important,\n.lcu-important * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-important {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  --lcu-border: #d8e5ed;\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 60px);\n  background: #f2f7fa;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n}\n\/* HEADING *\/\n.lcu-important h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 35px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: clamp(30px, 3vw, 40px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  letter-spacing: -0.035em;\n}\n\/* NOTE LIST *\/\n.lcu-important .lcu-important-list {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  gap: 0;\n}\n\/* INDIVIDUAL NOTE *\/\n.lcu-important .lcu-important-item {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr);\n  column-gap: 22px;\n  align-items: start;\n  padding: 26px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lcu-border);\n}\n.lcu-important .lcu-important-item:first-child {\n  padding-top: 0;\n}\n.lcu-important .lcu-important-item:last-child {\n  padding-bottom: 0;\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\/* NUMBER *\/\n.lcu-important .lcu-important-number {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  width: 42px;\n  height: 42px;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  background: var(--lcu-blue);\n  color: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n\/* BODY *\/\n.lcu-important .lcu-important-item p {\n  margin: 3px 0 0;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.85;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-important {\n    padding: 28px 22px;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n  }\n  .lcu-important h2 {\n    font-size: 30px;\n    margin-bottom: 26px;\n  }\n  .lcu-important .lcu-important-item {\n    grid-template-columns: 34px minmax(0, 1fr);\n    column-gap: 14px;\n    padding: 22px 0;\n  }\n  .lcu-important .lcu-important-number {\n    width: 34px;\n    height: 34px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n  }\n  .lcu-important .lcu-important-item p {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section>\n  <h2>Important!!!<\/h2>\n      01\n      \n        All undergraduate students are required to complete Program #1 courses either by class instruction or by transfer from an approved institution.\n      \n      02\n      \n        Students who do not have proof of high school graduation will receive a certificate of completion for each 30-credit program completed. Any such student who can later send proof of high school graduation or equivalency to their student advisor will be upgraded to degree-student status. A Life Christian University diploma\/degree and transcript commensurate to the student&#8217;s academic standing will then be awarded.\n      \n      03\n      \n        The senior-level degree tracks listed above are those currently available through LCU Online TM. The specialized degrees available through attendance at a physical campus location vary from campus to campus, depending upon the faculty available to them. 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