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- Lancaster, PA
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What we hold
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Programs 124
Checklists 124
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| Academic Placement | Academic Placement | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Academic Program Details | Academic Program Details | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 3 items |
| Bible Exposition Certificate | Certificate | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 5 items |
| Biblical & Theological Studies (BABTS) | Biblical & Theological Studies (BABTS) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 21 items |
| Biblical Greek Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Biblical Hebrew Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Biblical Integration Certificate | Certificate | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 6 items |
| Biblical Studies (AABS) | Biblical Studies (AABS) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 9 items |
| Biblical Studies (AABS) - Online | Biblical Studies (AABS) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 3 items |
| Biblical Studies (BABS) | Biblical Studies (BABS) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 15 items |
| Biblical Studies (BABS) - Online | Biblical Studies (BABS) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 12 items |
| Biblical Studies (MABS) | Biblical Studies (MABS) | 2025-2026 | 4 groups · 17 items |
| Biblical Studies (PhD) | Biblical Studies (PhD) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 19 items |
| Biblical Studies (Two-year Track) (BABS) | Biblical Studies (Two-year Track) (BABS) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 13 items |
| Biblical Studies Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 5 items |
| BTH Biblical Theological Studies | BTH Biblical Theological Studies | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Business Administration (ASBA) | Business Administration (ASBA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 16 items |
| Business Administration (ASBA) - Online | Business Administration (ASBA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 16 items |
| Business Administration (BSBA) | Business Administration (BSBA) | 2025-2026 | 4 groups · 84 items |
| Business Administration (BSBA) - Online | Business Administration (BSBA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 22 items |
| Business Administration Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Business Administration: Nonprofit Management (MBA) | Business Administration: Nonprofit Management (MBA) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 16 items |
| Children and Family Ministry (BA) | Children and Family Ministry (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 27 items |
| Children and Family Ministry Certificate | Certificate | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Children and Family Ministry Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 3 items |
| Christian Apologetics (MA) | Christian Apologetics (MA) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 23 items |
| Christian Care (MACC) | Christian Care (MACC) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 17 items |
| Christian Thought in the Humanities (BA) | Christian Thought in the Humanities (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 65 items |
| Christian Thought in the Humanities (BA) - Online | Christian Thought in the Humanities (BA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 40 items |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) - Pennsylvania | Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) - Pennsylvania | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 31 items |
| CNS - Counseling | CNS - Counseling | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 3 items |
| Communication (AA) | Communication (AA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 15 items |
| Communication (AA) - Online | Communication (AA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 15 items |
| Communication (BA) | Communication (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 28 items |
| Communication (BA) - Online | Communication (BA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 24 items |
| Communication + Strategic Communication Leadership (BA/MA) | Communication + Strategic Communication Leadership (BA/MA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 32 items |
| Communication Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 3 items |
| Composition (BMus) | Composition (BMus) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 48 items |
| Concentrated Bible Certificate (CBC) | Certificate | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Concentrated Bible Certificate - Online | Concentrated Bible Certificate - Online | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Contextualized Pastoral Ministry (MACPM) | Contextualized Pastoral Ministry (MACPM) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 14 items |
| Counseling: Psychology + Clinical Mental Health Counseling (BS/MA) | Counseling: Psychology + Clinical Mental Health Counseling (BS/MA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 35 items |
| Counseling: Psychology + Professional School Counseling (BS/MEd) | Counseling: Psychology + Professional School Counseling (BS/MEd) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 35 items |
| Criminal Justice (AACJ) | Criminal Justice (AACJ) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 15 items |
| Criminal Justice (AACJ) - Online | Criminal Justice (AACJ) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 15 items |
| Criminal Justice (BACJ) | Criminal Justice (BACJ) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 26 items |
| Criminal Justice (BACJ) - Online | Criminal Justice (BACJ) - Online | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 26 items |
| Criminal Justice Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 3 items |
| Curriculum & Instruction (MEd) | Curriculum & Instruction (MEd) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 13 items |
| Curriculum Structure | Curriculum Structure | 2025-2026 | 4 groups · 56 items |
| Divinity (MDiv) | Divinity (MDiv) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 82 items |
| Early Childhood Education (BSEd) | Early Childhood Education (BSEd) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 47 items |
| Early Childhood Education (MEd) | Early Childhood Education (MEd) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 24 items |
| Early Childhood Education/English as Second Language (BS/MEd) | Early Childhood Education/English as Second Language (BS/MEd) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 49 items |
| Early Childhood Education/Special Education (BS/MEd) | Early Childhood Education/Special Education (BS/MEd) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 50 items |
| Educational Leadership (EdD) | Educational Leadership (EdD) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 17 items |
| English as a Second Language PreK-12 (MEd) | English as a Second Language PreK-12 (MEd) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 14 items |
| Entrepreneurship Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 5 items |
| FAS - Foundations for Academic Success | FAS - Foundations for Academic Success | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Formational Leadership (MAFL) | Formational Leadership (MAFL) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 13 items |
| General Studies (BA) - Online | General Studies (BA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 11 items |
| Health and Physical Education (BSEd) | Health and Physical Education (BSEd) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 50 items |
| Health and Physical Education (MEd) | Health and Physical Education (MEd) | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 18 items |
| HPE Health & Physical Education | HPE Health & Physical Education | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 32 items |
| Human Services Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Humanities (AA) | Humanities (AA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 11 items |
| Intercultural Studies (BA) | Intercultural Studies (BA) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 130 items |
| Intercultural Studies Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 5 items |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) - Online | Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 50 items |
| Leadership (PhD) | Leadership (PhD) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 16 items |
| Legal Studies Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Marketing Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Media Arts Production (AA) | Media Arts Production (AA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 18 items |
| Media Arts Production (BA) | Media Arts Production (BA) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 102 items |
| Media Arts Production Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 5 items |
| Middle Level Education (BSEd) | Middle Level Education (BSEd) | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 52 items |
| MIN | MIN | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Ministry (DMin)-FTSA | Ministry (DMin)-FTSA | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Ministry (MAM) | Ministry (MAM) | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 31 items |
| Ministry (MAM) - Maryland | Ministry (MAM) - Maryland | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 38 items |
| Ministry Leadership (AA) - Online | Ministry Leadership (AA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 13 items |
| Ministry Leadership (BA) | Ministry Leadership (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 27 items |
| Ministry Leadership (BA) - Online | Ministry Leadership (BA) - Online | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 21 items |
| Ministry Leadership Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Music Education (BMus) | Music Education (BMus) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 61 items |
| Music Performance Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Music: Elective Studies (BA) | Music: Elective Studies (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 37 items |
| Music: Worship Arts (BA) | Music: Worship Arts (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 44 items |
| Musical Theatre (BFA) | Musical Theatre (BFA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 56 items |
| Narrative Courses | Narrative Courses | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 20 items |
| Non-Divisional Courses | Non-Divisional Courses | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Nonprofit Management (MS) | Nonprofit Management (MS) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 11 items |
| ORI | ORI | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 10 items |
| Pastoral Ministry BA | BA | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 28 items |
| Pastoral Ministry Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Pastoral Studies Certificate | Certificate | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Performance (BMus) | Performance (BMus) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 48 items |
| Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in Early Childhood Education | Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in Early Childhood Education | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 13 items |
| Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in English as a Second Language PreK-12 | Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in English as a Second Language PreK-12 | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 6 items |
| Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in Health and Physical Education | Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in Health and Physical Education | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 13 items |
| Professional School Counseling (MEd) | Professional School Counseling (MEd) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 28 items |
| Professional Writing Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 1 items |
| Psychology (BS) | Psychology (BS) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 27 items |
| Psychology (BS) - Online | Psychology (BS) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 30 items |
| Required Core for Arts and Sciences | Required Core for Arts and Sciences | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 44 items |
| Required Core for Bible and Theology | Required Core for Bible and Theology | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 8 items |
| Social Work (BSW) | Social Work (BSW) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 34 items |
| Social Work (MSW) | Social Work (MSW) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 72 items |
| Special Education PreK-12 (MEd) | Special Education PreK-12 (MEd) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 14 items |
| Sport Management (AS) | Sport Management (AS) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 15 items |
| Sport Management (AS) - Online | Sport Management (AS) - Online | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 13 items |
| Sport Management (BS) | Sport Management (BS) | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 66 items |
| Sport Management (BS) - Online | Sport Management (BS) - Online | 2025-2026 | 2 groups · 26 items |
| Sport Management (MSS) | Sport Management (MSS) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 11 items |
| Sport Management Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Strategic Communication Leadership (MA) | Strategic Communication Leadership (MA) | 2025-2026 | 3 groups · 14 items |
| Strategic Leadership (DMin) | Strategic Leadership (DMin) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 26 items |
| TESOL Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 4 items |
| Theology Certificate | Certificate | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 7 items |
| Theology Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Tuition and Fees | Tuition and Fees | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 12 items |
| Worship Arts Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 7 items |
| Youth & Young Adult Ministry (BA) | Youth & Young Adult Ministry (BA) | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 27 items |
| Youth and Young Adult Ministry Minor | Minor | 2025-2026 | 1 groups · 5 items |
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| ACC | 10 | |
| APO | 16 | |
| BIB | 67 | |
| BLA | 4 | |
| BNT | 12 | |
| BOT | 10 | |
| BSI | 5 | |
| BTC | 6 | |
| BTH | 5 | |
| BUS | 69 | |
| CFM | 27 | |
| CFR | 3 | |
| CHC | 9 | |
| CML | 47 | |
| CNS | 2 | |
| COM | 48 | |
| CPL | 6 | |
| CPS | 45 | |
| CRJ | 24 | |
| CSS | 1 | |
| CSV | 4 | |
| CTS | 7 | |
| DAN | 8 | |
| EDL | 14 | |
| EDU | 45 | |
| ELE | 11 | |
| ELM | 8 | |
| ELT | 9 | |
| ENS | 20 | |
| ESL | 6 | |
| FAS | 1 | |
| GPC | 25 | |
| GWW | 1 | |
| HCM | 18 | |
| HIS | 21 | |
| HPE | 35 | |
| HSV | 23 | |
| HTH | 3 | |
| HUM | 30 | |
| ICS | 23 | |
| IRE | 1 | |
| IRW | 1 | |
| IWR | 1 | |
| LAN | 26 | |
| LAN LAN | 1 | |
| LBC | 2 | |
| LIT | 22 | |
| LSP | 31 | |
| MAP | 30 | |
| MAT | 21 | |
| MFL | 10 | |
| MIN | 85 | |
| MKT | 4 | |
| MPD | 4 | |
| MPR | 12 | |
| MUE | 12 | |
| MUL | 11 | |
| MUS | 26 | |
| MWP | 7 | |
| ORI | 5 | |
| PAS | 47 | |
| PCN | 31 | |
| PDN | 14 | |
| PHE | 22 | |
| PHI | 8 | |
| POL | 26 | |
| PRO | 38 | |
| PSC | 19 | |
| PSY | 22 | |
| RSC | 5 | |
| SCI | 46 | |
| SEC | 6 | |
| SOC | 19 | |
| SPE | 6 | |
| SPF | 2 | |
| SPM | 40 | |
| SWK | 81 | |
| THE | 51 | |
| THR | 15 | |
| WCM | 2 | |
| WML | 5 | |
| WOR | 9 | |
| YMN | 23 | |
| No subject | 2 | Harvest read no subject for these courses · Harvest |
Policies 50
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| Admission Requirements | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information. Transfer credit must be from an institution other than LBC. Seminary Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Age of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information. Transfer credit must be from an institution other than LBC|Capital. Seminary Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Age of | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | prior_learning | Advanced Standing Advanced Standing for the Biblical and Theological Foundations courses is granted to those students who have completed 30 hours or more of undergraduate Bible and theology courses. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | transfer_credit | Graduate transcripts required if seeking transfer credit approval. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information: Graduate Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Age of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | transfer_credit | Graduate transcripts needed if seeking transfer credit approval The TOEFL examination is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | prior_learning | Advanced Standing status : To be considered for advanced standing enrollment, applicants will have earned a baccalaureate degree from a CSWE accredited social work program with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admission Requirements | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information. Graduate Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Age of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Admissions Requirements | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Graduate Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Age of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Advanced Generalist, Advanced Standing (33 credits) | prior_learning | Advanced Generalist, Advanced Standing (33 credits) Advanced Generalist builds upon the core generalist practice competencies and supports the development of practitioner effectiveness in all aspects of child and family practice. Practitioners are trained in multiple areas from policy development, advocacy, administrative work, and individual, family and group work for those client systems touched by the complex child and family system. This specialization touches all levels of practice, advancing the social work core values and supporting the vital purpose for which social work exists. The curriculum will provide opportunities for students to gain advanced knowledge by building upon their experiences in the field. Both coursework and fieldwork will offer students opportunities for skill refinement. Students will reflect on the importance of child and family staff at all levels of organizational as each member commits to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children to achieve positive outcomes. The curriculum will encourage the development of critical thinking and challenge the students’ affective responses to the complex issues that children and families face within the child and family system. For the Advanced Standing student, they participate in six core courses, two advanced internship courses (500 hours of field work) and three, 2-credit electives to complete the degree. To address the program’s tenth competency, students also complete three credits of Bible and theological coursework and are afforded opportunities throughout the program to synthesize a biblical worldview through their assignments. BTC 503 Foundations for Integration 3 SWK 501 MSW Orientation 0 SWK 611 Diversity in Child and Family Settings 3 SWK 613 Advanced Child and Family Policy 3 SWK 628 Advanced Child and Family Practice: Individuals and Families 3 SWK 629 Advanced Child and Family Practice: Systems and Groups 3 SWK 630 Advanced Practice: Organizations and Communities 3 SWK 640 Advanced Research and Program Evaluation 3 SWK 660 Specialization Seminar A 3 SWK 660F Specialization Internship A 0 SWK 661 Specialization Seminar B 3 SWK 661F Specialization Internship B 0 SWK ELEC SWK Elective 2 SWK ELEC SWK Elective 2 SWK ELEC SWK Elective 2 | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Advanced Standing credit proportionate to undergraduate or graduate Bible and theology studies completed. Students’ official transcripts will be evaluated during the admissions process. Students transferring from theological seminaries or graduate institutions with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be given advanced standing to the extent that their credits approximate the curriculum of Capital Seminary & Graduate School. Transfer credits must be from a seminary or graduate program with a final grade of “C” or higher. They must be no older than 10 years (for biblical language courses) or 15 years (for all other courses). Students can transfer no more than 50% of a degree from an outside institution . For specific information or questions, applicants or students must consult the Program Director. BTC 523 Biblical Narrative - Old Testament 3 BTC 533 Biblical Narrative - New Testament 3 BTC 563 Biblical Interpretation 3 BTC 573 Introduction to Christian Theology 3 | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Advanced Standing credit proportionate to undergraduate or graduate Bible and theology studies completed. Students’ official transcripts will be evaluated during the admissions process. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Advanced Standing may be exempted from up to three courses. The exact number and type of courses for exemption are selected by the Program Director based on the specific details of the student’s educational background. For some students, it may be possible to complete the program with 48 hours of coursework instead of the standard 60 hours. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Advanced Standing Students, who through evaluation demonstrate competency or coursework in biblical hermeneutics, may select an alternate Bible or theological course to replace BTC 563 Biblical Interpretation. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Advanced Standing Students demonstrating sufficient (at least 30 credits of undergraduate biblical, theological, or ministry courses) may be awarded up to 12 credits of advanced standing in the MDiv Program. These advanced standing credits will be applied to 9 credits of biblical and theological foundations (applied to BTC 523 , BTC 533 , & BTC 563 ) and 3 credits of electives. Additionally, students with earned undergraduate credit in the biblical languages may earn up to 6 credits of advanced standing in biblical skills courses. Language credits may be applied to either Greek I and II or Hebrew I and II, but not both. The MDiv program director will have the final authority on determining if a student's previous coursework qualifies for advanced standing and how advanced standing shall be applied to the MDiv program. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Application Response | prior_learning | Advanced Standing The following Biblical and Theological Studies courses are required unless the student has entered the program with advanced standing. Advanced Standing is granted to those students who have completed 30 hours or more of undergraduate Bible and theology courses. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Application Response | prior_learning | Advanced Standing Applicants with a ThM degree may apply for Advanced Standing. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Application Response | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information. Graduate Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Application Response | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the MSW Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information. Graduate Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Clinical Social Work, Advanced Standing (33 credits) | prior_learning | Clinical Social Work, Advanced Standing (33 credits) Clinical Social Work builds upon the core generalist practice competencies and supports the development of student understanding of the social work purpose and values inherent in the profession. This specialization will support student learning at all three levels of practice: micro, mezzo, and macro. Coursework design is shaped by the social work core values with an emphasis on service, social justice, dignity and worth of all people, valuing human relationships, supporting integrity and competence, and utilizing a scientific approach to knowledge and skill demonstration. Knowledge, values, skills and cognitive/affective processes are integrated into the curriculum which advances the student’s clinical skills through course assignments and field experiences. For the Advanced Standing student there are six core courses, two advanced internship courses (500 hours of field work) and three two-credit electives to complete the degree. Given the context of the Program within the institution, all graduate students are required to complete three credits of Biblical and theological coursework and are afforded opportunities through coursework to synthesize a biblical worldview through their assignments. BTC 503 Foundations for Integration 3 SWK 501 MSW Orientation 0 SWK 610 Cross Cultural Counseling 3 SWK 620 Advanced Policy: Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 3 SWK 625 Clinical Practice: Individuals and Families 3 SWK 626 Clinical Practice: Groups 3 SWK 630 Advanced Practice: Organizations and Communities 3 SWK 640 Advanced Research and Program Evaluation 3 SWK 660 Specialization Seminar A 3 SWK 660F Specialization Internship A 0 SWK 661 Specialization Seminar B 3 SWK 661F Specialization Internship B 0 SWK ELEC SWK Elective 2 SWK ELEC SWK Elective 2 SWK ELEC SWK Elective 2 | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Competency 1 Biblical and Theological Studies | prior_learning | The following Biblical and Theological Studies courses are required unless the student has entered the program with advanced standing. Advanced Standing is granted to those students who have completed 30 hours or more of undergraduate Bible and theology courses. Students with less than 30 hours may receive partial Advanced Standing credit proportionate to undergraduate or graduate Bible and theology studies completed. Student’s official transcripts will be evaluated during the admissions process and the student will be informed of their Advanced Standing status during their admissions interview. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer credits count toward classification when official transcripts have been received and processed. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer credit is granted for all courses having a minimum grade of "C-" and that find a parallel in course requirements in the student's LBC program of study. Included are reasons such as personal growth, limited time in the geographical area, inadequate educational preparation and achievement, and transfer credit to other colleges and universities. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer Students: LBC accepts transfer credits. The credits that are transferred are calculated into the overall credits earned and credits attempted but are not factored into the cumulative GPA when a student transfers into LBC. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | 3. A cumulative GPA below these minimum standards: Earned Credits Towards Graduation Minimum GPA 0-17 credits No minimum 18-59 credits 1.50 GPA 60-89 credits 1.75 GPA 90+ credits 1.90 GPA Transfer credits do count for earned credits toward graduation. Transfer students are not eligible for academic dismissal in their first semester at the College. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer credit is limited to those courses which are applicable to the program in which the student is enrolled and to those courses in which a grade of "C-" or higher was earned. Only the credit is transferred; the grade and grade points are not figured in the student's grade point average. Students intending to enroll in a course at another higher educational institution for transfer credit to LBC should check with their advisor and Registrar’s Office prior to enrollment in the course to determine the appropriateness of the institution for transfer credit and the suitability of the course to the student’s program. Transfer credits will not be added to a student’s record until an official transcript documenting the course is received by the Registrar’s Office. The policy on repeating courses in order to improve the student’s grade point average does not apply to transfer credit. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer credit is granted for all courses having a minimum grade of "C-" and that find a parallel in course requirements in the student's LBC program of study. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | 3. Cumulative GPA for Academic Dismissal- Undergraduate students are eligible for immediate dismissal, with the right to appeal, at the conclusion of the Fall or Spring semester according to the following standards: Earned Credits Towards Graduation Minimum GPA 0-17 credits No minimum 18-59 credits 1.50 GPA 60-89 credits 1.75 GPA 90+ credits 1.90 GPA Transfer credits do count towards earned credits towards graduation. Transfer students are not eligible for academic dismissal in their first semester at the College. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer credit is limited to those courses which are applicable to the program in which the student is enrolled and to those courses in which a grade of "C-" or higher was earned. Only the credit is transferred; the grade and grade points are not figured in the student's grade point average. The policy on repeating courses in order to improve the student’s grade point average does not apply to transfer credit. Evaluation of Prior Credits Students in Online Undergraduate programs who have completed courses in other regionally accredited colleges may receive up to 90 semester hours of transfer credit. Life Experience Credits/Credits for Prior Learning Students in the Online Undergraduate programs may earn up to 30 semester hours of Life Experience Credits (LEC) [sometimes referred to as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)] by submitting a portfolio that has been evaluated by faculty in the respective discipline(s). Prior learning from these sources must be documented and evaluated by a faculty member in the relevant field to determine the amount of credit to be awarded. LBC cannot guarantee the transferability of Life Experience or Prior Learning Credits to other institutions. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Department of Education will be given advanced standing to the extent that their credits approximate the curriculum of Lancaster Bible College. Transfer credit is limited to those courses which are applicable to the program in which the student is enrolled and to those courses in which the minimum grade is earned. Programs also have limits on the number of transfer credits allowed and the age of the credits. Only the credit is transferred; the grade and grade points are not figured in the student's grade point average. Students intending to enroll in a course at another higher educational institution for transfer credit to LBC should check with the Registrar’s Office prior to enrollment in the course to determine the appropriateness of the institution for transfer credit and the suitability of the course to the student’s program. Transfer credits will not be added to a student’s record until an official transcript documenting the course is received by the Registrar’s Office. The policy on repeating courses in order to improve the student’s grade point average does not apply to transfer credit. Transfer Credit Doctoral Programs Students transferring from theological seminaries or graduate institutions with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be given advanced standing to the extent that their credits approximate the curriculum of Lancaster Bible College. Transfer credits must be from a doctoral program with a final grade of “B” or higher. MA or MDIV credits cannot be used towards advanced standing in a doctoral program. Students can transfer no more than 50% of a degree. Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions LBC cannot guarantee the transfer of course credits to other receiving institutions as programs and requirements may differ between institutions. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | prior_learning | uate Catalog 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook Advanced Standing Students who have completed relevant undergraduate coursework may qualify for Advanced Standing. This option grants credit for prior learning or experience, reducing the number of credits needed to complete the degree. Examples of this include: • Advanced Standing for the Biblical and Theological Foundations courses is granted to those students who have completed 30 hours or more of undergraduate Bible and theology courses. Student with less than 30 hours may receive partial Advanced Standing credit proportionate to undergraduate or graduate Bible and theology studies completed. • Advanced Standing in the MSW program is granted to students who have earned a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer credits count toward classification when official transcripts have been received and processed. Educational records are maintained by, but are not limited to the following offices, departments, and/or individuals: Registrar's Office, Financial Aid Office, Business Office, Student Services Office, placement office, and academic advisors. Transfer credit is limited to those courses which are applicable to the program in which the student is enrolled and to those courses in which a grade of "C-" or higher was earned. Only the credit is transferred; the grade and grade points are not figured in the student's grade point average. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer Students: LBC accepts transfer credits. The credits that are transferred are calculated into the overall credits earned and credits attempted but are not factored into the cumulative GPA when a student transfers into LBC. A student’s progress will be evaluated after each semester (payment period.) Transfer credits are included in both credits completed and attempted in determining completion rates. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | Transfer Students: The credits that are transferred are calculated into the overall credits earned total but are not factored into the cumulative GPA when a student transfers into LBC. Transfer credits are included in determining completion rates. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | uate Catalog 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook Life Experience Credits / Credit for Prior Learning Adult Education and Online students may earn up to 30 semester hours of Life Experience Credits (LEC) [sometimes referred to as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)] by submitting a portfolio that has been evaluated by faculty in the respective discipline(s). Prior learning from these sources must be documented and evaluated by a faculty member in the relevant field to determine the amount of credit to be awarded. Note: LBC cannot guarantee the transferability of Life Experience or Prior Learning Credits to other institutions. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| On-Campus Undergrad | transfer_credit | uate Catalog 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook Evaluation of Prior Credit Students in the Accelerated & Online Undergraduate programs who have completed courses in other regionally accredited colleges may receive up to 90 semester hours of transfer credit. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Online Undergrad | transfer_credit | Life Experience Credits and transfer credits do not count towards the 30-credit minimum. For example, a student with 60 transfer credits + 30 LEC. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Program Retention | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information. Transfer credit must be from an institution other than LBC|Capital. Seminary Program Program Credits # of Transfer Credits Age of Transfer Credits Min. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit s Biblical Studies (MABS) 48 cr. up to 50% 10 yrs. (biblical languages) 15 yrs. (all other courses) C Advanced Standing Advanced Standing for the Biblical and Theological Foundations courses is granted to those students who have completed 30 hours or more of undergraduate Bible and theology courses. Students with less than 30 hours may receive partial | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Ministry (MAM) 42 cr. up to 50% 10 yrs. (biblical languages) 15 yrs. (all other courses) C Advanced Standing Advanced Standing for Biblical and Theological Foundations course is granted to those students who have completed 15 hours or more of undergraduate Bible and theology courses. The prior coursework satisfies 6 credits of the total 12 credits of BTC required courses. Students with advanced standing are required to take THE 501 and THE 502 . THE 501 Christian Doctrine I: Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin 3 THE 502 Christian Doctrine II: Christ, Salvation, Church, and the Future 3 Advanced Standing Credit 3 | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing No transfer credit is accepted for this program. No Advanced Standing is awarded for this program. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing Due to the nature of this program, transfer credit is not accepted. Advanced Standing is not awarded. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Counseling Programs (MA) 60 cr. 18 graduate credits B The course must be relevant to the degree program that the applicant is applying for as determined by the program director. The Counseling and Social Work Department reserves the right to approve or decline the transfer credits, which will be communicated to the students during the interview process. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Post-Bacc Early Childhood 42 cr. 9 graduate credits No more than 10 years B | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Post-Bacc HPE 42 cr. 9 graduate credits No More than 10 years B | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits MEd Early Childhood 39 cr. and 54 cr. 9 graduate credits No more than 10 years B | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Health & Physical Education (MEd) 45 or 57 cr. 15 graduate credits No more than 10 years B | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Professional School Counseling 42 cr. or 48 cr. or 60 cr. 18 graduate credits B The course must be relevant to the degree program that the applicant is applying for as determined by the program director. The Counseling and Social Work Department reserves the right to approve or decline the transfer credits, which will be communicated to the students during the interview process. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits Social Work (MSW) 33 cr. or 60 cr. up to 12 graduate level, social work credits B The credits must be relevant to the degree program as determined by the MSW Program Director. The MSW Program reserves the right to approve or decline the transfer credits, which will be communicated to the students during the interview process. Biblical and Theological Foundations Course Requirement This chart outlines how prior college-level credits in Bible and theology, as represented on a transcript, apply to the Biblical and Theological Foundations course requirement. 15 or less credits of Bible and theology BTC 503 Foundations for Integration 16-29 credits of Bible and theology BTC 504 Perspectives on Integration 30 or more credits of Bible and theology Requirement satisfied Advanced Standing To be considered for advanced standing enrollment, applicants will have earned a baccalaureate degree from a CSWE accredited social work program with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s BSW Program Director or designee is required. Potential applicants can indicate their interest in Advanced Standing, either part-time or full-time. The following procedures are in place to notify students of Advanced Standing status. Upon receipt of the application, the MSW Program Director will review transcripts and verify that the applicant completed a BSW degree from a CSWE accredited school. Students who provided documentation that they have had their international degrees recognized through CSWE’s International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service or covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors, are eligible for Advanced Standing status. Once verified, the MSW Program Director brings this information to the MSW Admissions Committee for discussion and approval. Once an applicant has been approved for Advanced Standing status, the MSW Program Director will notify the Admissions team in writing of the decision of the Admission Committee. For those applicants with contingent conditions outlined by the MSW Admissions Committee, the MSW Program Director will communicate them to the applicant in written form. The MSW Program reserves the right to accept individuals into Regular Standing and Advanced Standing status. Only those students who provide documentation that they have had their international degrees recognized through CSWE’s International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services or covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors are eligible for | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer credit is limited to those courses which are applicable to the program in which the student is enrolled and to those courses in which a grade of "C-" or higher was earned. Only the credit is transferred; the grade and grade points are not figured in the student's grade point average. | 2025-2026 | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
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| Spiritual Standards Applicants must confirm that they have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and be in essential agreement with the Statement of Faith of the College. | partnership | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| The DMin at FTSA in partnership with Capital Seminary and Graduate School provides academic coursework in leadership studies with the integration of research and application. | partnership | lbc.smartcatalogiq.com |
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