ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

SCENARIO#1

Let’s say that you don’t have any college credit that can be transferred over to CTS. You would therefore need to take sixty (60) credit hours / twenty (20) courses in order to meet the academic requirements for your Associate’s of Ministry (A.Min) or Associate’s of Biblical Studies (ABS) degree. These are generally two year seminary school programs such as our Associate accelerated program. Notably, the Associate accelerated program is structured to offer flexible learning for students. We will allow you to earn up to half of those credits by completing the Life Learning and Experience Portfolio(LLEP) and passing our 500 question Equivalency Examination.

You can earn up to twenty-one (21) credit hours by completing the LLEP and nine (9) credit hours by passing the Equivalency Exam. You can see that you would only need to take thiry (30) credit hours / ten (10) courses with CTS to earn your degree. This would cut your degree completion time from two to one year, and, in fact, it is a hallmark of our accelerated Associate program offerings. Many students appreciate the streamlined Associate accelerated program that helps them reach their goals quickly.

SCENARIO#2

You may have earned credits from another academic institution that you want forwarded to CTS. If accepted, they would be reduced from the maximum of 21 credits you could earn from the LLEP. Of course, if you had enough of them, then you may not need to take the Exam. Each student’s situation is different, but you get the idea. The process is designed to save you time and cost taking in as many variables as possible. Colorado Theological Seminary strives to provide an affordable online Christian college program. In this scenario, three (3) courses / nine (9) credits were transferred in. Additionally, students who plan to enrol in the Associate accelerated program option may benefit from these transfer credits and flexible options, making the Associate accelerated program a compelling choice for busy adults.

The Exam and LLEP may be taken prior to enrolling, or taken after enrollment. Once the student has been accepted into the program and credit has been established, they will be awarded after the student has paid the requisite tuition costs for those Awarded Credits. The prevailing rates can be viewed here. If you are considering different formats, another pathway is available through the Associate accelerated program route, which appeals to many students looking to accelerate progress toward an associate credential.

The LLEP can be downloaded from the website. The exam can be ordered from the payment center. It will be forwarded to you by email attachment in PDF format. Nevertheless, for those interested in an academic option that is both affordable and fast-paced, the accelerated Associate program is available to meet your needs through our specialized Associate accelerated program track.