Transfer Credits
A student transferring to NGBTS in the Bachelor degree program may transfer credit for work which is a "C" or better. Students entering the Master degree program may only transfer those grades that are a "B" or above. No transfer credit will be allowed for the Doctorate degree programs. All transfer credits must be evaluated and approved before any credit will be given to the transferring student.
In addition to college transcripts, credit will be given when applied for the Associate and Bachelor programs in the following areas: (These will fall under the area of life experience credits.)
- Up to 3 semester hours for any proficiency test passed.
- Up to 3 semester fours for each year of experience in the following fields:
- Pastoral Ministry
- Christian Education (Teaching in an accredited school)
- Religious Education (Minister of youth or Education)
- Up to 12 semester hours of Seminary Extension Classes taken and passed. Credit will be given according to the transcript when received in the admissions office.
- Up to 3 semester hours for each year spent in active military duty.
- Up to 3 semester hours for each documented study course taken (LIFE Courses with Lifeway, various study courses, etc.)
Credits accepted for life and work experience cannot exceed 30 hours. In order to receive a degree from NGBTS, a minimum of 30 hours must be earned through NGBTS.