Religion Department

The following programs are offered through the Religion Department:

Certificate in Religious Studies

Christian Ministries - Associate of Science Degree

Biblical Studies - Bachelor of Science Degree

Admission Requirements

Associate Degree Programs

The admission requirements for the associate degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

  • Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
  • A minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience beyond high school.
Bachelor Degree Programs

The admission requirements for bachelor degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
  • Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at regionally accredited colleges or universities or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
    • A maximum of 40 hours of credit may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60.
  • A minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience beyond high school.

Graduation Requirements

Associate Degree Programs

To graduate with an associate degree from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of the core requirements.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • A minimum of "C" (2.0) must be achieved in both of the communications courses (WRI-140 and WRI-141). Failure to achieve a "C" in either course will require repeating the course until a "C" is achieved before the student may continue with the core. (The "repeated courses" policy as found in the Academic Information section does not apply in this case.)
  • Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.
Bachelor Degree Programs

To graduate with a baccalaureate degree from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of 124 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (General Education Requirements).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.