Frequently Asked QuestionsTheology Program

 What is self-paced learning?

A self-paced program means you don't need to interact with professors and other students. You can study at your own pace and when needed you can ask questions in the communication area of ​​your dashboard allowing for a greater degree of flexibility.

How do self-paced degree programs work?

Self-directed learning allows Lucent University to produce high-quality content while offering the best cost-benefit in Bible-based learning. Our self-paced programs do not require you to interact with professors and other students. You can study at your own pace and when needed, you can ask questions in the communication area of ​​your dashboard. Also, self-paced learning programs offer a great deal of flexibility for distance learners. You can register at any time and do not worry about deadlines to complete your courses, as long as you complete 5 courses each term (6 months).

Why choose a self-paced degree program?

There are many reasons why you should not choose a self-paced program. First, you can become more independent. You can keep your current activities, set your own schedule and have more flexibility in your course of study. Secondly, it is more economical than regular education. Tuition costs, books, transportation are very less or non-existent when you get online education. Third, high quality If you are studying a subject that does not require hands-on experience, such as medical, mechanics, or driving courses, online programs are usually more effective than classroom experience. They are well planned, and the classes are better attended than the regular classes.

Can I start at any time?

You can start your program immediately after completing the registration process. The registration process includes filling out a registration form , setting your password, taking a free English assessment test if English is not your native language, and paying your monthly tuition fee.

Can I complete the terms early or late?

Students have the flexibility to complete a term (6 months) early or late. If a student wishes to complete his or her term before or after the end of the term, he or she may apply for advancement or extension. Advancement means moving into the next term before the expiry of its maturity date and extension means extending the current term beyond the maturity date. Students can request advancement or extension up to 2 months. In other words, in case of progress, a deadline will be 4 months and in case of extension, a deadline will be 8 months. Applications for advancement or extension must be submitted in writing through the Student Dashboard. Approval for advancement or extension may take up to 2 weeks.

Can I complete my program early?

The amount of time a student can complete the program is determined by the number of terms (6 months) in the program. In other words, if a program has a total of 4 terms, a student can only complete his program in close to two years.

How much time do I need to dedicate to my studies?

Students enrolled in certificate courses are free to study at their own pace. Students enrolled in Associate's and Bachelor's degrees must devote 8 hours per week. Students enrolled in a master's degree must devote 12 hours per week.

What are Associate and Master Degrees?

Associate's and master's degrees are higher education programs. Students enrolled in Associate and Master's programs are required to take exams, write projects, and complete all assignments. Students intending to enroll in the Associate Program must submit proof of high school completion or another postsecondary program. Students intending to enroll in a master's program must submit proof of completion of a higher education degree.

How does a bachelor's degree work?

All bachelor programs are double majors. You can choose two concentrations, if one concentration is related to ministry or theology. For example, you can enroll in a degree of ministry and choose another concentration in theology, technology, business, counseling, or health care. Business related courses will be offered in Fall 2022 and Spring 2022. Beginning in fall 2021, courses in counseling and health care will begin. Upon completion of 120 credit hours, you can be awarded a bachelor's degree in ministry and theology, technology, business, counseling, or health care.

What is a Certificate Course?

Certificate Courses in Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Greek New Testament are affordable Bible-based non-degree programs for those who want to work as a layperson, teach Sunday school, lead small groups, or gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. Students in the certificate course are not required to have a high school diploma and are free to take the English entrance exam.

Do I have to be fluent in English?

Students applying to enroll in the certificate course are not required to be fluent in English. Students who wish to enroll in an associate degree must have an intermediate knowledge of the English language. Students who wish to enroll in a master's degree must have advanced knowledge of the English language. For non-native speakers, Lucent offers a free online test of Lucent English Comprehension (TEC) to determine whether a student has the necessary knowledge of the English language to enroll in their desired program.

What is TEC?

The Test of English Comprehension (TEC) was developed to assess the level of English language comprehension for non-native speakers. After an associate or master's program candidate completes the registration form, he or she receives an email with information on how to access TEC. TEC is free. The test has a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. The candidate has 90 minutes to complete the exam.

How many marks do I need in TEC?

A passing grade for the English Comprehension (TEC) test is 60 points for associate and bachelor's degrees and 70 points for master's degrees. The maximum score a candidate can achieve is 100 marks. If the student does not achieve the required score in the first test registration, he or she can retake the test several times at no cost.

What documents do I need to enroll?

Students must upload images of two government-issued identification documents with their photograph and proof of residency documents (bills, bank statements or official documents containing their address) on their dashboard. Students enrolled in certificate courses do not need to upload academic documentation, only two government-issued identification documents with her photo and a proof of residency document. Students enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree must upload an image of their high school diploma or high school diploma and transcript. Students enrolled for a master's degree must upload images of their high school diploma or high school diploma and transcript and a copy of their bachelor's or postsecondary diploma and transcript. All images must be high-resolution and high-quality. Images can be scanned or photographed on a flat surface. Color images are not required but preferred. Documents written in non-Roman characters must be translated into English. All documents must be uploaded within 30 days from the date of registration.

If I'm still in high school can I register as a colleague or Brachelor?

Yes, while technically high school students are not officially college students, college credit courses taken by a high school student in an undergraduate program can count as credits toward a degree. A student enrolling in a degree program, such as an associate's or bachelor's degree, may state that he or she has a school diploma or secondary degree on the enrollment form. A transcript of the last high school semester must be uploaded to the education system as proof of current enrollment. Once the student completes his or her school or secondary school education, the student's high school or secondary diploma must be uploaded into the education system. Note that an associate's or bachelor's diploma will not be issued if all required credit hours for a high school or secondary school education associate's or bachelor's degree have not been achieved.

Can I choose the number of courses I take?

Students enrolled in certificate courses may choose which courses to take at their discretion. Students in the master's and associate degrees must take all courses listed in their respective programs to complete their program. Currently, our programs do not offer elective courses.

Can I take multiple courses at the same time?

In most cases, students can take multiple courses simultaneously in a single term. However, there are courses offered in the same term which are sequential. Courses that are sequential are blocked and marked with a lock icon in the student dashboard and can only be taken after the previous introductory course has been completed.

Do I need to take courses in a specific order?

Students are free to take any course in their current term available on their dashboard in the order they want, or even take multiple courses at once. Exceptions are courses that require Courses that require prior knowledge, Level 1 must be completed before students can begin taking Level 2.

When will I receive my diploma or certificate?

Students who have completed all program requirements and paid all fees will receive a certificate or diploma upon completion of the program. A certificate or diploma will be available in PDF format immediately upon completion of the program. A hard copy will be sent to the student within 30 days after the completion of the program.

How will I receive my diploma or certificate if I finish early or late?

Your diploma can only be issued after paying the total cost of the program, even if the student completes the deadline early. For example, if your program lasts 24 months and you complete the entire program in 18 months, you need to pay the remaining monthly tuition for the remaining 6 months. The same applies to students who fall behind, if the student is behind in his or her studies, but all installments of the program are paid, he or she can continue the program until its completion with additional costs.

Are books and materials included in the program?

All the educational materials that students need to complete their studies are available electronically in the student environment in our Education Management System (EMS).

How does student support work?

A dedicated team at Lucent University provides technical support, content management, hosting and student support. Lucent University will answer all questions about registration, cost, program duration and usability of the education system. Support is provided through the learning dashboard or support page .

What are passing grades?

All exams are a multiple-choice 1 to 100 scoring system. The passing grade is 50 points for certificate courses, 60 points for associate and bachelor's degrees, and 70 points for master's degrees. Students may take the exam multiple times until a passing grade is achieved. Every time you start a new exam, the questions and answers are shuffled, meaning that each exam is unique.

What are credit hours?

The credit hour is a unit of measure adopted by educational institutions, primarily in the United States. Credit hours are used to calculate academic credits. It is usually based on the number of hours a student is exposed to a course during a week during the academic session. The courses you take at Lucent are worth three credit hours each.

How should I write my paper?

Lucent University students are not required to write book reviews, compositions, or research papers. All written work is based on projects. For most courses, you will write a project on how to apply what you have learned. To make things easier, we provide a template like questionnaire with every project.

How much does my program cost?

The cost of the program varies according to the purchasing power of the country where the student lives. Lucent University uses the World Bank's Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) to determine the cost of its programs. To check the monthly tuition costs for your country, go to your desired program page and click on your country of residence in the drop-down menu, under Tuition Costs.

How do I teach?

American institutions typically charge tuition based on semesters. Lucent University students have the flexibility to pay tuition on a monthly basis. Certificate programs, associate and master's degrees in the last 24 months, so students pay 24 installments. The Master of Divinity degree lasts 36 months, so students pay in 36 installments. A bachelor's degree lasts 48 months, so students pay in 48 installments. The first installment is payable after the completion of the student registration process.

What is the form of payment?

All you need to do is set up a PayPal account or pay with a major credit card on the PayPal portal. PayPal accepts all major credit cards and payments in 30 currencies. If you want to open a PayPal account, visit the PayPal website for your country by clicking here.

What happens if my payment is late?

Access to dashboard will be suspended if monthly payment is 30 days late. Access to the dashboard is immediately resumed once the dues are paid.

How can I apply for a scholarship?

Scholarships may be available for students in need of financial assistance. Candidate must click on this link to apply for the scholarship . If the student is eligible for financial aid, it usually takes one week to respond.

Can I pause my studies?

You can pause your studies and return at your earliest convenience. You do not need to pay your tuition during your study break time. To pause your program you need to write an email from the contact area in the student dashboard. Contact Lucent University using the contact field on our home page to resume your studies. Students with scholarships may lose their benefit if they stop their studies.

How do I remove a program?

If a student decides to withdraw from a program, go to the contact page . It may take 30 days to cancel the results. Penalties or fees will apply if the student does not make outstanding payments. A partial refund will not be given if the student has paid tuition for the month in which the cancellation was requested.

Where can I find the Student Handbook?

The Student Handbook can be downloaded from the Enrollment Form or by clicking here . The Student Handbook explains in detail the organization's procedures, your responsibilities as a student and the responsibilities of Lucent University.

What if a disability?

Lucent University will take all reasonable measures to accommodate students with visual, hearing, learning, mental, motor or other disabilities. You will be able to indicate in the registration form if there is a situation that requires special accommodation. Although we do not guarantee that we will provide access in every situation, there are solutions in place to accommodate students in need of special attention.

What happens when I finish my program?

After completing your program, you will receive a printed and signed diploma by mail within 90 days. Your transcripts can be downloaded from the Learning Dashboard at any time. If you need to request another copy of your diploma, the cost is US$50.00. You will continue to access your video classes, books, and all resource materials available to current students. You will also be notified of any updates to the program and all new content posted to our LMS. This way you will be kept up to date and continue to enjoy the benefits of being part of Lucent University even after completing your program.

How does a graduation ceremony work?

The graduation ceremony takes place at your local church. Lucent University administrative staff will contact you three months prior to the completion of your program to inform you of necessary arrangements and to request contact information for your pastor or church leader. We will contact your pastor or church leader to invite him to the graduation ceremony and ask him to provide a signature of your diploma. The diploma and graduation cap will be sent directly to your pastor or church leader. If you are receiving a master's degree, we will also send the cap to be placed around your neck.

How will my academic records be kept?

At the time you are enrolled, your academic records are available in the student environment. After you graduate, your academic records will be kept indefinitely. At the end of the program, your records will be printed and stored in a secure location. A copy of your records will also be kept in digital form on a major global storage provider.

What accrediting body recognizes Lucent University?

Lucent University is fully accredited with premier status by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) in the United Kingdom. Also, Lucent University is in full compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the US Federal Government. US students looking for regionally US-based accredited institutions should note that Lucent is not accredited by this agency. 

Which institutions accept degrees from Lucent University?

Lucent University, like any other institution, does not control the admissions policies of other colleges or universities. Depending on the institution the student intends to enroll in in the future or the country where the student lives, the institution or country may not accept a theology degree from Harvard or Oxford. If you plan to pursue a degree at another institution after completing your studies at Lucent University, you should contact that institution to verify the degree from institutions such as Lucent University and contact that institution to verify the degree from institutions such as Lucent University. You are eligible to enroll in the program you intend to enroll in upon completion of your studies at Lucent.

What institutions accept credit from Lucent University?

As noted above, neither institution controls the policies of other colleges or universities. Depending on the institution the student wants to transfer credit to, or the country where the student earned his or her credit, your credit hours may not be accepted. If you plan to transfer credit to other institutions in the future, you should contact that institution to check their policy on accepting credit from other institutions.

Does the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture recognize degrees from US or UK institutions?

Brazil is the only country that recognizes degrees issued exclusively by Brazilian colleges and universities. Any institution based outside of Brazil is recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture - MEC. We would still encourage preparing for ministry with Lucent because you will have access to a good quality education and even a degree from an institution in the US or UK does not negatively impact a career in ministry unless you want to become a seminary professor in Brazil.

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