WHAT RYLE HAS TO OFFER
FIND WHICH PROGRAM IS BEST FOR YOU
LICENTIATE OF DIVINITY
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2 YEARS (20 COURSES)
This program consists of twenty courses (60 credit hours). Students can choose to complete the program with or without a master’s thesis. The thesis track prepares students for further academic study and for careful theological thinking.
Requirements: Twenty courses, and pass the English Bible Exam (written) and Doctrine Exam (oral).
LICENTIATE IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
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2 YEARS (20 COURSES)
This program consists of twenty courses (60 credit hours). Students can choose to complete the program with or without a master’s thesis. The thesis track prepares students for further academic study and for careful theological thinking.
Requirements: Twenty courses, and pass the English Bible Exam (written) and Doctrine Exam (oral).
CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
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6 COURSES
This program is particularly suited to part-time students who wish to audit courses of interest.
Requirements: Any six courses (audit or credit) with at least one course in Bible, Theology, History, and Pastoral Studies.
DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
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1 YEAR (10 COURSES)
This program serves church leaders through its flexible online and/or on-campus options. Any leader or aspiring Christian leader can take this ten-course program (30 credit hrs) to learn more about the Bible, theology, and Christian discipleship.
Requirements: Any ten courses with at least two courses in Bible, Theology, History, and Pastoral Studies.
AUDIT A CLASS
Not looking to get a full degree but still want to enrich your spiritual journey? You can audit any of our courses and participate in the learning experience with readings and assignments remaining optional!
What People Are Saying
“Ryle was the place I needed to be…After three years of study I graduated knowing God more, Loving God more and having a passion to introduce others to Him and to love His church and serve His church.”
Colton Carrick 2020 Licentiate of Divinity Graduate
