Samuel Program Certificate (SPC)
Program Benefits
- Only a one-year commitment
- Grow in Christian maturity
- Learn life skills
- Develop meaningful relationships
- Course work fully transferable
Available
Designed as a Full-time program
Program Description
Students who successfully complete the Samuel Program will have the option of continuing on in the college in either the Diploma or Bachelor of Christian Studies. All course work completed applies fully to these two programs.
This is an ideal time in a young person’s life to pursue God’s will in a warm and supportive Christian environment. Discover more about who God has made you to be and His plan for you. The Samuel Program is an investment that will pay off for the rest of your life.
Who's it for?
The Samuel Program is designed for high school graduates who want to spend a year taking college-level courses in a Christian environment and receiving the tools they need to prepare for their future.
What is it?
The Samuel Program is two semesters of classroom study along with other college students. Opportunities for spiritual growth include small group accountability; mentoring and counseling from professors, staff and upper classmen/women; weekly campus-wide worship; and community service. By completing the required 24 credit-hours of study, students will earn the Samuel Program Certificate.

Samuel Program Certificate (SPC) | ||
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Total credits hours for Samuel program Certificate | 24 | |
General Studies | ||
1L3311 | English Composition 101 | 3 |
Biblical & Theological Studies | ||
Choose 3 courses from the following: | ||
1B1311 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
1B2311 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
1B3321 | Bible Backgrounds | 3 |
1B3331 | Bible Interpretation | 3 |
1H1312 | Christian Heritage | 3 |
1T1311 | Christian Theology | 3 |
1B3301 | God with Us: The Story of the Bible | 3 |
Christian Studies | ||
Required | ||
1P2151 | Experiencing God Life Group I | 1.5 |
1P2152 | Experiencing God Life Group II | 1.5 |
Choose 3 courses from the following: | ||
1P3322 | Principles of Leadership | 3 |
1P3331 | Spiritual Development | 3 |
1P3301 | Growing in Christ Likeness | 3 |
1P3302 | Prayer | 3 |
1E2322 | Teaching Christ-followers | 3 |
1E1342 | Living & Sharing the Gospel | 3 |
1E1341 | Missions & Church Planting | 3 |
1T1311 | Christian Worldview | 3 |
1T4311 | World Religions | 3 |
The Samuel Program is a Designated Learning Program and eligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit under the DLI number 019256741082.