GENERAL INFORMATION The Theological University of America is a non-traditional university affiliated with and serving only the Church of Christ. FACULTY Each faculty member of the Theological University of America is a faithful member of the Church of Christ and has completed the regionally  accredited doctorate degree and/or master's degree at the finest universities,  seminaries,  and graduate schools in the United States. You may be completely confident that the quality of your academic program is maintained by these exceptionally qualified professors. Your professors take a personal interest in you and in your degree programs. They are dedicated to helping you realize your maximum potential for the service of our Lord Jesus Christ. TWO METHODS FOR COMPLETING YOUR DEGREES The Theological University of America offers you the choice of two methods of completing your degrees: 1. Validation Degree Program 2. Traditional Non-Residence Degree Program   THE VALIDATION DEGREE PROGRAM Through the Validation Degree Program, your Theological University of America degrees are awarded to you on the basis of the combination of three factors: 1. transfer credits completed at universities, colleges, schools of preaching, Bible Institutes, and seminaries; 2. seminars, workshops, lectureships, and other recognized learning modules; 3. ministerial and other professional activities; No additional courses or assignments are required. You submit your prior educational and ministerial/professional experiences for evaluation for credit. If your credentials (prior education and ministerial/professional experiences) evaluate to the following credits, you have earned the designated degrees without additional requirements: CREDITS       DESIGNATED DEGREE 120 credits - Bachelor's degree 36 credits beyond the Bachelor's degree  - Master of Arts degree                                                                                - Master of Ministry degree 90 credits beyond the Bachelor's degree - Master of Divinity  48 credits beyond the Master's Degree - Doctorate degree Your credentials for the Validation program should include not only religious  education and experiences directly related to ministry or church activities, but also your  business and professional and military experiences and education. Your business, professional, and military experiences and education add a distinct breadth to your preparation and relevance for serving and ministering to men, women, and families who are in business, the professions, the military or dependent on someone who is in them that campus and classroom  religious study cannot provide you. You are entitled to credit for your business, professional, and military experiences. If you are a graduate of a school of preaching or Bible institute with 120 credits on your transcript, you have earned  your Bachelor's degree upon the basis of your transcript without further requirements. If you have completed a post graduate program at a school of preaching or Bible institute and have a minimum of six months field experience and a minimum of 30 credits on your transcript, you have earned your Master of Arts or Master of Ministry degree. Please click this link Validation Degrees for additional detailed information for the Validation Degree Programs. THE TRADITIONAL NON-RESIDENCE DEGREE PROGRAM The Traditional Non-Residence degree program is for the student who wants to complete a traditional degree program with set courses and requirements. For the Bachelor's degree, the student may receive  for transfer credit and experience up to 90 credits. In the Traditional Non-Residence Degree Program at the Bachelor's level only 30 credits may be granted for experience. For the Master's and Doctorate degrees, the student may receive for transfer credit and experience up to 15 credits each degree. For the Master's and Doctorate levels only 6 credits may be granted for experience. All remaining credits will be completed through course work. Each course is 14 weeks. You may take a maximum of 3 courses concurrently. Please click this link Traditional Degree for the specific degree requirements and courses for each degree in the Traditional Non-Residence Degree Programs.                                                  homepage