Degrees offered are in Religious areas only.

The Associate program is designed to provide an introduction to the fields of Biblical studies and theology.
The program is foundational and provides insight for both the laity and those who wish to become involved in
active ministry. A total of seventy-two-trimester credits/units is required with a minimum of twenty-one
credits/units earned through Mercy University. A 2.5 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0.

The Bachelor program is designed to provide enrichment in the areas of Biblical truths and effective
ministry. The laity and those pursuing active ministry will benefit from the Bachelor program. A total of
144-trimester units are required (This includes seventy-two credits/units from the Associate program.) At least
forty-two credits/units must be taken with Mercy University. A 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0 is required.

Associate of Biblical Studies – ABS
Associate of Ministry – AMin
Associate of Bible Theology – ABTh
Bachelor of Biblical Studies – BBS
Bachelor of Theology – BTh
Bachelor of Ministry – BMin
Bachelor of Bible Theology – BBTh
Bachelor of Pastoral Studies – BPS
Bachelor of Christian Education – BCE

Associate Degree

A High School Diploma, or GED, is required to receive a degree and should be completed before beginning
college courses. A person desiring to study for a degree and does not have a High School Diploma may
acquire one through our King’s Word Academy Adult Education Program. See the appendix for details.
Twenty-four courses are required for a total of seventy-two (72) credit hours to attain an Associate Degree.

Bachelor Degree

An Associate Degree in Biblical Studies or Bible Theology is required, plus an additional twenty-four
courses are required for a total of one hundred forty-four (144) credit hours to attain a Bachelor’s Degree.

Specialized degree programs are available upon request and upon the decision of the Chancellor. These are
offered at the Bachelor level only. A specialized program may include, for example, “Bachelor of Cross
Cultural Studies”.

Master Degree

A Bachelor Degree of a religious nature is required to enter the Graduate program of Midwest Seminary of
Bible Theology. A transcript from college/colleges where Undergraduate Degree/Degrees were conferred are
required. Sixty credit hours are required at this level to graduate.

Doctorate Degree

A Master Degree of a religious nature is required to enter the Doctorate program. A transcript from
college/colleges where a Master’s Degree was granted is required. Sixty credit hours are required at this level to graduate.

Only Degrees that are religious in nature, such as Bible, Theology, or Ministry, are awarded from Mercy
University. The Bible, Theology, and Practical Ministry courses are taught to give students a solid
foundation. Some credit may be given from life experience, and the transfer of some Liberal Arts credits may be applied. Percentile testing is allowed one time for a percentage of credit hours in Bible courses. Students are asked to submit a complete ministry and secular resume to be considered in their evaluation. Each applicant is an individual, and each situation must be evaluated on an individual basis.

Graduate Degree Program Offered

The following Graduate Degrees are offered: Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Studies,
Religious Education, Christian Education, Ministry, Christian Counseling, Missiology, and Theology.
Divinity degrees are usually given in an honorary setting. An emphasis or major would be required in an area that the student pursues, such as Teaching, Research, Missions, Leadership, Counseling, Administration, or Evangelism.

Graduate Program Examples

To enter the Graduate Program (Maters and Doctorate) of Mercy University, the student has to be active in ministry and have a Bachelor Degree. If the Bachelor’s Degree is not of a religious nature, the student must take 12 pre-requisite Bible courses before entering the Graduate Program.

Each program at the Graduate level is tailored for each student. If the student did not take the Percentile
Testing at the Undergraduate level, it can be done at the Graduate level. The student may receive from 9-15
credits from the testing. With the student being active in ministry, they may receive 9-15 credits of
Practicum. The testing and Practicum credits will not be applied until the student has completed the required
course work. A Program Completion with Research and Study must be completed as part of any postgraduate degree. Most School Sites require a one year course in both Hebrew and Greek.

The Master and Doctorate programs each require a total of 60 credit hours.

An example of a program lay-out would consist of courses at the 500 level and be:

Master of Theology:

12 credits given from testing (if applicable-Percentile Testing)*
12 credits given for Practicum
1 course in Practical Application x 3 credit hours = 3 credits
1 course in Bible Language x 3 credit hours = 3 credits
1 course in Missions or Evangelism – x 3 credit hours = 3 credits
2 courses in Counseling or Leadership – 2 x 3 credit hours = 6 credits
1 course in Bible – x 3 credit hours = 3 credits
Thesis (50 pages minimum) on an area of Theology – 4 credits
Program Completion Research and Study
Balance of course requirements (14 credits hours) are to be taken in Theology, which is the area of the
degree.
*If Percentile Testing has been completed at Undergraduate level no testing credits can be given at
Graduate level. Credits must then be taken in coursework.

Doctor of Christian Counseling:

2 courses in Missions – 2 courses x 3 credit hours = 6 credits
2 courses in Theology – 2 courses x 3 credit hours = 6 credits
1 course in Administration – 1 course x 3 credit hours = 3 credits
2 courses in Bible – 2 courses x 3 credit hours = 6 credits
1 course in Bible Language – 1 course x 4 credit hours = 4 credits
7 courses in Christian Counseling – 7 courses x 3 credit hours = 21 credits
Program Completion Research and Study
Dissertation (150 pages minimum 200 page maximum) – 6 credits
Practicum – 8 credits

Individual Program Layouts or Tracks are Highly Recommended!
This is Only an Example of Course Tracks for Master and Doctorate Programs.
It is NOT Ironclad, Flexibility Can and Should Be Exercised.