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Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.)
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
Cloverdale College offers the degree-completion Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.) and the degree-completion Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) especially for experienced Sunday School teachers, CCD teachers, RCIA teachers, catechists, lay ministers, and directors of religious education programs.
The major difference between the B.R.E. and the B.Th. is that the religious education degree is of particular value to those involved in faith community educational programs, whereas the theology degree is of special interest to those who serve faith communities and intend to pursue graduate studies in theology. While the B.R.E. may lead to the M.R.E. and Ed.D., the B.Th. may lead to the M.Th. and the Ph.D.
Two specialized tracks are available for either the B.R.E. or B.Th.: 1) Roman Catholic Deacons Track and 2) Islamic Studies Track. The Catechetical Studies Track is a specialization available only for the Bachelor of Religious Education.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $4,250.00
Graduation: $100.00
Admission Requirements
- Evidence of five or more years of applied paid or volunteer work experience in a social service ministry or faith community.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Foreign students must hold the equivalent.
- Completion of the Application Procedure.
Graduation Requirements
The candidate is required to complete 30 credits (240 contact hours total) at the College or at any Approved Education Venue listed by Cloverdale College.
Courses may be taken in the following ways (unless otherwise indicated): 1) via email as E-Tutorials, 2) online from approved venues, or 3) transfer credits from any approved academic, professional or ecclesiastical institution, college, or university.
All students are required to submit a list of proposed courses to the Dean’s office for final approval before beginning their studies. These credits may come from whatever accredited college, university or diocesan approved training program the student chooses.
NOTE: Residential and internet courses taken at colleges, universities and diocesan seminaries are accepted on a case by case basis, as are professional-level workshops. Internet courses already taken from the specific Approved Educational Venues listed by Cloverdale College will also be accepted towards the degree.
When all academic and financial requirements have been met, the student is eligible to receive his/her diploma. Students of the College have the option of attending graduation (held each year in May) or receiving the diploma by mail.
Coursework
Each time the student completes a course from a selected institution, the completion certificate, transcript, or some other documented form of verification must be copied and sent via mail or fax to Cloverdale College for listing on the student’s transcript. Both the institution and the title of the course are cited on the transcript.