1. What college or university is the New Hope Bible Institute affiliated with?
The New Hope Bible Institute is a satellite campus to the Life Christian University. Visit their website at :
http://www.lcus.edu/index.html
2. How is NHBI accredited?
We are accredited along with LCU through Transworld Accrediting Commission International. Now in their 22nd year, TAC accredits and assists Biblical theological schools, seminaries, universities, colleges, and institutes throughout the world. They provide supervision for over 100 member institutions, including major denominations and well-known world-wide ministries, in 23 states within the USA and 6 countries.
Transworld Accrediting Commission International is an independent accrediting agency that exists to help the religious world obtain accreditation that is not government affiliated. All TAC member institutions around the world accept credits from other member schools, if the credits apply to their programs.
3. How much time will I need to complete my NHBI certificate?
Students attend classes just one day (or evening) per week for three hours of study, taking only one concentrated course at a time. The additional work required for the course, such as reading the text books and writing research papers as required, is done by the student at home on their own time, allowing minimum disruption of the student’s family time. Students continue to accumulate classes generally completing 30 semester hours of classes each year.
4. How much is tuition?
Undergraduate tuition is $160 per 3-credit-hour course and graduate tuition is $190 per 3-credit-hour course.
5. What distinguished graduates have gone through the LCU program that NHBI is using?
Many internationally notable ministers have chosen to receive earned LCU degrees by virtue of advanced standing awarded for published works. Their books are frequently used as texts in the LCU curriculum. The list of distinguished ministers include Dr. Joyce Meyer, Drs. Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, Dr. Benny Hinn, Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne, Dr. Rick Renner, Dr. Norvel Hayes, Dr. Mike Francen, Dr. Terry Law, Dr. Dennis Burke, Dr. Larry Ollison, Dr. Billye Brim, Dr. Dick Mills, Dr. Terry Mize, Dr. Bob Harrison, Dr.Christopher Alam, and many others.
6. How long has LCU been in operation?
Life Christian University has been proclaiming the life-transforming power of God’s Word for twelve years. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Douglas Wingate, Life Christian University has endeavored to provide the highest quality ministry education possible to ministry students throughout the world. One of the fastest growing Christian universities in the country, Life Christian University is known for making theology come alive by focusing on the practical applications of Scripture.
7. Where is the New Hope Bible Institute located
The NHBI is located in Fort Valley, Georgia at New Hope International.
For directions go to http://www.newhope-intl.com/location
8. How many other churches use LCU’s educational materials?
After its first twelve years of operation, Life Christian University’s educational programs are being used in over 100 campuses in 30 states of the U.S. and 13 foreign countries. LCU has experienced a miraculous average growth rate of 35% per year, graduating over 10,000 quality ministers in its short history. This growth, combined with excellence in education, has gained LCU international recognition.
9. Can the grades/credits from other schools be used at LCU?
Yes, call an NHBI staff member for specific information at (478) 953-7898.
10. When are classes held?
Go to NHBI webpage at www.newhope-intl.com and click on 2009-2010 calendar.