The RBI Life Experience Degree Program offers students of a mature age the opportunity to earn their degree by using their ministry life experience to earn credits toward a degree program. The RBI Life Experience Degree Program is designed to assess the student’s educational and academic standing through prior learning, professional experience, and other factors.
Students age 35 and older are offered the opportunity to take the Portfolio Assessment Evaluation to determine the student’s status and academic standing based on prior learning, practical experience, books read and seminars/symposiums attended. The Portfolio Assessment is $100.00, which is due and payable at the time the student submits his/her portfolio for assessment.
Upon review, the Board of Regents will make its determination whether or not the student qualifies for enrollment in this program. If the Board of Regents votes favorably, the student will need to pay the $100.00 Portfolio assessment fee. The student may receive up to 30 credits that may be applied toward their degree program. All remaining credits for the degree program must be earned by completing the necessary coursework.
Associates Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Masters Degree
Master of Divinity
Doctorate Degree
Doctorate of Philosophy
5 years minimum full-time Life/Professional Ministry Experience 8 years minimum full-time Life/Ministry ExperienceRequirement: a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited institution with 12 years minimum full-time Life/Ministry Experience
Requirement: a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited institution with 15 year’s minimum full-time Life/Ministry Experience
Requirement: a Master’s Degree from a recognized and accredited institution with 20 year’s minimum full-time Life/Ministry Experience
Requirement: a Master’s Degree from a recognized and accredited institution with 20 year’s minimum full-time Life/Ministry Experience
Associate in Biblical Studies
Associate in Christian Education
Associate in Christian Ministry
Associate in Ministry
Associate in Sacred Theology
Bachelor of Christian Business Administration
Bachelor of Christian Education
Bachelor of Christian Ministry
Bachelor of Church Administration
Bachelor of Divinity
Bachelor of Divine Music
Bachelor of Ministry
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
Master of Christian Business Administration
Master of Christian Education
Master of Christian Ministry
Master of Church Administration
Master of Divinity
Master of Divine Music
Master of Ministry
Master of Sacred Theology
Doctor of Canon Law (Juris Doctorate Theologian)
Doctor of Christian Business Administration
Doctor of Christian Education
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divine Music
Doctor of Sacred Theology
Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry
How to Apply:
Be sure to follow the following instructions carefully. Failure to submit accurate information will be grounds for rejection of your application.
*The RBI LED degree is to be used for ministry purposes only. RBI cannot guarantee that your LED degree can be used for secular purposes or to matriculate into a DOE accredited school*