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Admissions

Our Admissions Process

Step 1 - Do you meet these qualifications?

Step 1 - Do you meet these qualifications?

Step 1 - Do you meet these qualifications?

Applicants should be Christian men and women who:
1. Are intent on learning more of God, His Son, and the Scriptures.
2. Have made a profession of faith in Christ and desire to learn about service to Christ and people.
3. Possess a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent. 
4. Have a home church that they regularly attend.

Step 2 - Counting the Cost.

Step 1 - Do you meet these qualifications?

Step 1 - Do you meet these qualifications?

Our approach is to provide an affordable, quality, and spiritual education. 


It is our policy to provide financial aid in the form of offering the lowest tuition possible on a "pay as you go" schedule. 


This flexibility allows the student to reach their educational goals over a period of time determined by their own schedule and finances.

Step 3 - You Can Do This!

Step 1 - Do you meet these qualifications?

Step 3 - You Can Do This!

Complete the following:
1. You may complete and return our application 
2. Obtain your high school and/or college transcript.
3. If college transcripts will not be provided, submit one of the following proofs of high school graduation.
  A. Diploma
 B. G.E.D.
 C. Or Equivalent
4. For experienced ministers only: If applying for Life and Ministry Experience (LME) credit, include the application and the $35.00 LME application fee. For a detailed explanation of the LME credit contact the Dean of Administration.

Admissions Application

Please complete and return to: mikestottlemyer5@msn.com

Admissions Application (pdf)Download

Degrees & Certificates

Audit Certificate

27 credit hours

Given to the Audit student who has completed the requirements for nine (9) courses. Each Year of attendance counts toward another certificate.

Diploma

30 credit hours

Awarded to the student who has completed nine (9) courses plus the required ministry practicum. The Foundational Core (FC) classes must be taken in order to complete this path.

Associates Degree in Theology

60 credit hours

Given to the student who has completed the FC classes, plus thirty (30) credit hours including the required ministry practicum each year.

Bachelors Degree in Theology

120 credit hours

Awarded to the student who has completed the FC classes, plus ninety (90) credit hours in a specific major, including the required annual ministry practicum.

Masters Degree in Theology

+42 credit hours

Given to the Bachelor's degree student who has completed forty-two (42) Master's level credit hours plus the required ministry practicum.

Doctorate Degree of Ministry in Theology (DMin)

+45 credit hours

Given to the Master's degree student who has completed forty-five (45) Doctoral level credit hours.

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (PhD)

+45 credit hours

Awarded to the Doctor of Ministry student who has completed forty-five (45)

Doctoral level credit hours.

**WVCU ACCEPTS TRANSFER CREDITS FROM OTHER COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, BIBLE SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES

Tuition

Undergraduate

Three College Credit Hours

$185.00

One Course

Entire School Year

$1,665.00

Nine Courses

Payment for Entire School Year

$1,498.50

If paid at the beginning of the school year as a lump sum payment it entitles student to a 10% discount


Graduate

Master's Degree needs 42 credits, Doctorate Degree needs 45 credits

Three College Credit Hours

$235.00

One Course

Entire School Year

$2,115.00

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Payment for Entire School Year

$1,903.50

If paid at the beginning of the school year as a lump sum payment it entitles student to a 10% discount

Spousal Discount

$40.00

is allowed for the spouse of a student currently taking courses if the spouse has also enrolled through the normal application process (per course discount)


Master's Thesis

Master's Degree needs 42 credits, Doctorate Degree needs 45 credits

Equals Six Credit Hours

$235.00

Cost per 3 credit hours

Total Cost of Thesis Phase

$470.00

 


Doctoral Dissertation

Master's Degree needs 42 credits, Doctorate Degree needs 45 credits

Equals 30 Credit Hours

$130.00

Cost per 3 credit hours

Total Cost of Dissertation Phase

$1,300.00

 


Audit Students

Non-Credit Hours

$135.00

Cost per course

Entire School Year

$1,215.00

Nine courses

Payment for Entire School Year

$1,093.50

 If paid at the beginning of the school year as a lump sum payment it entitles student to a 10% discount

Spousal Discount

$40.00

is allowed for the spouse of a student currently taking courses if the spouse has also enrolled through the normal application process (per course discount)

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Welcome to West Virginia Christian University!

Welcome to West Virginia Christian University!

Welcome to West Virginia Christian University!

Welcome to West Virginia Christian University!

Welcome to West Virginia Christian University!

Welcome to West Virginia Christian University!

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