{"id":16250,"date":"2026-11-06T06:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T06:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/build4.scalingyourcompany.com\/?page_id=16250"},"modified":"2026-11-10T09:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:11:35","slug":"graduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/build4.scalingyourcompany.com\/en\/bible-college\/graduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tGraduate Programs\t<\/h1>\n\t<p><em>LCU Japan<\/em><\/p>\n\t\n<style>\n\/* LCU - MASTER'S STUDIES INTRO *\/\n.lcu-masters-intro,\n.lcu-masters-intro * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-masters-intro {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\/* HEADING *\/\n.lcu-masters-intro h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 22px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 42px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  letter-spacing: -0.035em;\n}\n\/* BODY *\/\n.lcu-masters-intro p {\n  margin: 0 0 22px;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.85;\n}\n.lcu-masters-intro p:last-child {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\/* ADMISSIONS LINK *\/\n.lcu-masters-intro a {\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n  text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  transition: color 0.2s ease;\n}\n.lcu-masters-intro a:hover {\n  color: #ed9615;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-masters-intro h2 {\n    font-size: 29px;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n  .lcu-masters-intro p {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section>\n  <h2>Graduate Programs Master&#8217;s Studies<\/h2>\n  \n    A Master&#8217;s Degree is awarded to a student who successfully completes 36 credits of study at the graduate level.\n  \n  \n    See our\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lcus.edu\/admissions-requirements\/\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Admissions Requirements<\/a>\n    for entrance requirements and advanced placement credits.\n  \n<\/section>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - MASTER'S AVAILABLE PROGRAMS *\/\n.lcu-masters-programs,\n.lcu-masters-programs * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-masters-programs {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  --lcu-border: #e1e8ed;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\/* HEADING *\/\n.lcu-masters-programs h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 18px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 42px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  letter-spacing: -0.035em;\n}\n\/* BODY *\/\n.lcu-masters-programs p {\n  margin: 0 0 24px;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.85;\n}\n\/* PROGRAM LIST *\/\n.lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  margin: 0 0 32px;\n  padding: 0;\n  counter-reset: masters-program;\n}\n.lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-list li {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 20px;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 18px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lcu-border);\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: 21px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  counter-increment: masters-program;\n}\n.lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-list li:first-child {\n  border-top: 1px solid var(--lcu-border);\n}\n.lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-list li::before {\n  content: \"0\" counter(masters-program);\n  flex: 0 0 38px;\n  color: #ed9615;\n  font-size: 17px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n}\n\/* NOTE *\/\n.lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-note {\n  margin-top: 34px;\n  padding: 24px 28px;\n  background: #f2f7fa;\n  border-left: 3px solid var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-note p {\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 1.8;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-masters-programs h2 {\n    font-size: 29px;\n  }\n  .lcu-masters-programs p {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n  }\n  .lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-list li {\n    gap: 12px;\n    padding: 16px 0;\n    font-size: 18px;\n  }\n  .lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-list li::before {\n    flex-basis: 30px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n  .lcu-masters-programs .lcu-program-note {\n    padding: 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section>\n  <h2>Available Programs<\/h2>\n  <p>We offer the following master&#8217;s degree programs:<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li>Master of Theology<\/li>\n    <li>Master of Pastoral Ministry<\/li>\n    <li>Master of Christian Education<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n  \n    Each track is made up of 9 3-credit courses, 1 ministry practicum earning 3 credits, plus a formal 50-page-minimum thesis worth 6 credits for a total of 36 credits. (A master&#8217;s candidate has the option of substituting two (2) pre-approved elective courses in lieu of a thesis.)\n  \n    \n      NOTE: The masters-level degree tracks listed below are those currently available though LCU Online \u00ae. The specialized degrees available though attendance at a physical campus location varies from campus to campus, depending upon the faculty available to them. Every LCU extension campus offers the Theology track, regardless of whatever other specialized degrees they are qualified to offer.\n    \n<\/section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMaster of Theology Track\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>This major course of study is for students who desire to expand their training and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Bible and theology.<\/p>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - MASTER OF THEOLOGY COURSE TABLE *\/\n.lcu-master-theology,\n.lcu-master-theology * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-text: #303942;\n  --lcu-border: #e1e8ed;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-table-wrap {\n  width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: auto;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  border-spacing: 0;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology thead {\n  background: var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-master-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.lcu-master-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-master-theology tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background: #f5f8fa;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology th:first-child,\n.lcu-master-theology td:first-child {\n  width: 120px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology th:last-child,\n.lcu-master-theology td:last-child {\n  width: 100px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-total-row {\n  background: #eaf2f7 !important;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-total-row td {\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\/* COURSE NOTE *\/\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-course-note {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: flex-start;\n  gap: 16px;\n  margin-top: 22px;\n  padding: 20px 24px;\n  background: #f1f6fa;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-icon {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  flex: 0 0 34px;\n  width: 34px;\n  height: 34px;\n  border: 1px solid #c7dce9;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-icon svg {\n  width: 18px;\n  height: 18px;\n  fill: none;\n  stroke: currentColor;\n  stroke-width: 2;\n  stroke-linecap: round;\n  stroke-linejoin: round;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-content {\n  flex: 1;\n  min-width: 0;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-label {\n  display: block;\n  margin: 0 0 5px;\n  color: var(--lcu-blue);\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n}\n.lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-content p {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: var(--lcu-text);\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n}\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .lcu-master-theology th,\n  .lcu-master-theology td {\n    padding: 13px 12px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .lcu-master-theology th:first-child,\n  .lcu-master-theology td:first-child {\n    width: 82px;\n  }\n  .lcu-master-theology th:last-child,\n  .lcu-master-theology td:last-child {\n    width: 65px;\n  }\n  .lcu-master-theology .lcu-course-note {\n    gap: 12px;\n    padding: 18px;\n  }\n  .lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-icon {\n    flex-basis: 30px;\n    width: 30px;\n    height: 30px;\n  }\n  .lcu-master-theology .lcu-note-content p {\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section>\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-503<\/td><td>Modern Cults &amp; False Religions of the World I<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-504<\/td><td>Modern Cults &amp; False Religions of the World II<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>CC-409<\/td><td>Temperament Theory<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>BI-404<\/td><td>Pastoral Epistles<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>CA-402<\/td><td>Team Focus, Achievement &amp; Promotion<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>MU-404<\/td><td>True Worship<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>CC-402<\/td><td>Counseling with Scripture<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-506<\/td><td>Expository Preaching<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-406<\/td><td>Educating Adults<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>MP-500<\/td><td>Ministry Practicum<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>WR-500<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s Thesis (50-pg-min.) or 2 additional courses<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td>\n          <td>36<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <aside>\n      NOTE\n      <p>These courses are suggested only for students who have already completed the Program #1-4 courses in theology.<\/p>\n  <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMaster of Pastoral Ministry Track\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>This major course of study helps pastors increase their effectiveness in the work of the ministry. 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Worship;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>CC-479<\/td><td>Wonderful Counselor<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>BI-420<\/td><td>Hebrews<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>TH-426<\/td><td>Tabernacles of God<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>CC-409<\/td><td>Temperament Theory<\/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>TH-506<\/td><td>Expository Preaching<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>MP-500<\/td><td>Ministry Practicum<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>WR-500<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s Thesis (50-pg-min.) or 2 additional courses<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td>\n          <td>36<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <aside>\n      NOTE\n      <p>These courses are suggested only for students who have already completed the Program #1-3 courses in theology and the Program #4 courses in pastoral ministry.<\/p>\n  <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMaster of Christian Education Track\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>This major course of study is available to LCU graduates with a Bachelors in Theology or Pastoral Ministry who desire to earn a Master&#8217;s degree in Christian Education. 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<tr><td>ED-406<\/td><td>Educating Adults from a Christian Perspective<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>ED-420<\/td><td>Creationism vs Evolution<\/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-500<\/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  <aside>\n      NOTE\n      <p>Program may change without prior notice.<\/p>\n  <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n\/* LCU - DOCTORAL PROGRAMS *\/\n.lcu-doctoral,\n.lcu-doctoral * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit !important;\n}\n.lcu-doctoral {\n  --lcu-blue: #004880;\n  --lcu-blue-dark: #00365f;\n  --lcu-orange: 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