Dear Brother in Christ, I personally want to thank you for your interest in the degree programs of the Theological  University of America, a university affiliated with the Churches of Christ since1987.           We are very pleased to be able to assist you in completing your educational goals. The Theological University of America is a distance education university providing students the opportunity to complete their degrees off campus without classroom attendance. The Theological University of America enables students to complete their Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees at their own pace in the privacy of their homes and offices off-campus. The Theological University of America grants full credit for credit successfully completed at schools of preaching and Bible institutes, other universities and colleges, and relevant professional and ministerial  training and experience and personal development activities. The student has the choice of one or a combination of three degree programs:  1. Regents Validation Degree Program  2. Experiential Learning Degree Program  3. Traditional Non-Residence Degree Program The fields of study (degree majors and minors) are those normally offered  in religious degree programs plus the opportunity for the student to seek a specially designed and unique major or minor field of study developed in consultation with his or her major professor based on the student's interests and background. Among the regular fields of study are: Biblical Studies, Christian Counseling, Church History, Church Growth, Biblical Languages, Ministry, Missions, Homiletics and Preaching, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Elder Care Ministry, Evangelism, Women's Ministry, Children's Ministry, Adult Ministry, Church Administration and Management and others. Each of these degree programs is discussed in the following pages. We are most happy to talk with you about your educational goals and answer your questions. We welcome your calls and correspondence. You may have already earned your Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees through prior education and experience (Regents Validation Degree Program). For example, if  you have graduated from a brotherhood School of Preaching or Bible Institute you have earned without additional course work your Bachelor's Degree from the Theological University of America and, in combination with your ministerial experiences, additional  past educational experiences and your resume, you also may have earned your Master's and Doctorate of Ministry degrees. However, if you need to complete additional courses for your degrees, you may choose between or a combination of the Experiential Learning Degree Program (your current or anticipated  ministry based program) and the Traditional Non-Residence Degree Program (traditional courses completed off campus). All of the degree programs of the Theological University of America are designed to provide you the opportunity to earn your degrees through transfer of  credit and evaluation of your ministerial and professional learning activities and experience and through completion of any remaining course requirements. Your degrees from the Theological University of America can be the cornerstone of your academic recognition and your opportunity for advancement in ministry. The Theological University of America graduates enjoy the prestige, benefits, and usefulness of their degrees as they serve our Lord Jesus and His Church in ministry and missions throughout the world. We are here to serve you and we sincerely appreciate your interest in the degree programs of the Theological University of America. We look forward to having you with us in this educational ministry. Yours in Christ, JIM BENTON PhD President                                                                           homepage