Bachelor of Arts in Divinity
This program of study engages students in biblical studies for practical application in personal growth to
impact their spheres of influence.
Overview
Solid biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
The B.A. Divinity degree is suited to the student who desires extensive training for the purpose of leadership in the local church. Courses have been aligned in three specific disciplines: Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry. In addition to the 120 credit hours of academic studies, students are required to fulfill the Leadership in Action requirement.
Program Objectives
- Confront the student with the Word of God proclaiming humanity’s alienation from God and God’s work of redemption in Christ (Bible) and explore ramifications of this Gospel for the student’s personal life and the work of the Church in the world (theology).
- Equip the student with the tools to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Bring about the student’s increased understanding of the world in which one lives, including history and philosophy.
- Give the student a sense of preparedness by providing practical ministry experience.
Time & Cost
Many people would like to complete a degree and stay out of debt.
The B.A. Divinity degree requires 40 courses (or 120 credit hours), which can be completed in 4 years for full-time students. Courses are offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). Manna U’s low tuition rates enable students to receive solid biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience and not be hindered financially.
2020-2021 Undergraduate Tuition Rate = $200 per credit hour
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,510
Semesters 2 - 10
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,500
*This is per semester.
Graduation Fee: $100
TOTAL COST: $25,160
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of Manna U’s Board of Directors.
Scholarships are available for students who do not use military education benefits or federal financial aid.
Courses
Full details can be found in the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
COMING SOON
Starting in the Summer semester a 1-credit hour Undergraduate Student Orientation course will also be required for this degree plan.
Leadership in Action
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| LIA 101 | Leadership in Action (Eight Semesters) | Pass/Fail |
Bible & Theology Nonelectives
Students Must Complete All Thirty-Three Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIB 100 | Destiny and Calling | 3 |
| BIB 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIB 103 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIB 201 | Writings of John | 3 |
| BIB 301 | Synoptic Gospels | 3 |
| BIB 401 | Book of Mark | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| THE 201 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE 202 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| THE 301 | Kingdom of God | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 | |
Bible & Theology Electives
Select Any Nine Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIB 201 | Writings of John | 3 |
| BIB 210 | Book of Hebrews | 3 |
| BIB 302 | Pauline Epistles and Leadership | 3 |
| BIB 303 | Book of Romans | 3 |
| BIB 310 | Pastoral Epistles | 3 |
| BIB 320 | Book of Jonah | 3 |
| BIB 330 | Book of Revelation | 3 |
| BIB 411 | 1 Peter: Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation | 3 |
| ELE 109 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| THE 103 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
General Studies Nonelectives
Students Must Complete All Twenty-Four Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| CNS 130 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Research for Writing | 3 |
| HST 101 | Church History I | 3 |
| HST 201 | Church History II | 3 |
| MIS 301 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| MTH 211 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| SCI 301 | Creation Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 | |
General Studies Electives
Select Any Nine Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ELE 101 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| ELE 102 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| ELE 103 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Effective Communication | 3 |
| ENG 201 | The Writings of C.S. Lewis | 3 |
| HST 302 | History of Great Leaders | 3 |
| HST 304 | Survey of Music History | 3 |
| HST 320 | History of Missions | 3 |
| PHL 101 | Philosophy and Worldview | 3 |
| PHL 102 | World Religions | 3 |
| SCI 310 | Biology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Leadership Electives
Select Any Twelve Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| CLG 113 | Leadership Habits & Attitudes I | 3 |
| CLG 114 | Leadership Habits & Attitudes II | 3 |
| CLG 145 | Leadership Practicum I(a) | 1.5 |
| CLG 146 | Leadership Practicum I(b) | 1.5 |
| CLG 201 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CLG 211 | Church Life | 3 |
| CLG 247 | Leadership Practicum II(a) | 1.5 |
| CLG 248 | Leadership Practicum II(b) | 1.5 |
| CLG 260 | Studies and Practices in Self-Leadership I | 3 |
| CLG 261 | Studies and Practices in Self-Leadership II | 3 |
| CLG 270 | Facilitating Leadership and Growth in Others | 3 |
| CLG 282 | Personal Growth and Leadership | 3 |
| CNS 220 | Psychology of a Leader | 3 |
| ELE 104 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| ELE 105 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| LEA 201 | Ethics | 3 |
| LEA 202 | Critical Thinking & Problem Solving for Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 210 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 220 | Mentoring and Coaching | 3 |
| LEA 230 | Strategic Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 240 | Research and Analysis for Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 310 | Introduction to Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 322 | Servant Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 330 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| LEA 411 | Leadership in 1 Peter | 3 |
| LEA 420 | Global and Cross Cultural Leadership | 3 |
| LEA 440 | Collaborative Teams and Innovation | 3 |
| LEA 460 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| PHL 120 | Philosophy of Leading Teams | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Ministry Electives
Select Any Twelve Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIB 100 | Destiny and Calling | 3 |
| CLG 113 | Leadership Habits & Attitudes I | 3 |
| CLG 114 | Leadership Habits & Attitudes II | 3 |
| CLG 145 | Leadership Practicum I(a) | 1.5 |
| CLG 146 | Leadership Practicum I(b) | 1.5 |
| CLG 201 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CLG 211 | Church Life | 3 |
| CLG 247 | Leadership Practicum II(a) | 1.5 |
| CLG 248 | Leadership Practicum II(b) | 1.5 |
| CLG 260 | Studies and Practices in Self-Leadership I | 3 |
| CLG 261 | Studies and Practices in Self-Leadership II | 3 |
| CLG 270 | Facilitating Leadership and Growth in Others | 3 |
| CLG 282 | Personal Growth and Leadership | 3 |
| CLG 401 | Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| CLG 480 | Church Growth | 3 |
| CNS 201 | Counseling I | 3 |
| CNS 211 | Introduction to Life Coaching | 3 |
| CNS 301 | Counseling II | 3 |
| CNS 402 | Marriage and Family in Society | 3 |
| ELE 106 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| ELE 107 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| ELE 108 | Transfer/Substitution Elective (with Approval) | 3 |
| HUM 130 | Communicating to Oral Cultures | 3 |
| MIS 130 | Concepts in Leading Short-Term Missions | 3 |
| MIS 200 | Missions and the Local Church | 3 |
| MIS 201 | World Missions | 3 |
| MIS 202 | Cross Cultural Ministry I: General Focus | 3 |
| MIS 301 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| MIS 311 | Cross Cultural Ministry II: Middle East Focus | 3 |
| MIS 401 | Preparation for a Career in Missions | 3 |
| PHL 101 | Philosophy and Worldview | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Program Nonelectives
B.A.Div. Students Take the Following Courses as a Part of Their Major
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| CLG 201 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CLG 211 | Church Life | 3 |
| CLG 410 | Homiletics | 3 |
| CNS 201 | Counseling I | 3 |
| ENG 495 | Senior Seminar & Capstone | 3 |
| GRK 301 | Greek I | 3 |
| LEA 201 | Ethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Admissions
Admissions section: To become a student at Manna U, follow these two steps:
1. Complete an application, which includes:
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (linked to application)
- An essay, written by the applicant, of his/her conversion experience (300-600 words), in a format that is typed and double spaced, using 12 pt. font size;
- A Pastoral Reference* from the Pastor of the church that the applicant regularly attends;
- A Personal Reference* from someone who has known you for two years or more and is not related to you.
* applicants will enter an email address for their selected references and a link to the online reference forms will be sent once the application is submitted.
2. Order your official high school, G.E.D., or previous college transcripts (minimum 2.0 GPA is preferred).
Note: official transcripts are sent directly from one school/college to another. You can arrange to have your transcripts sent electronically to registrar@manna.edu, or by mail to our physical address:
Manna University
Attn: Registrar’s Office
439 Westwood Shopping Center
PMB 106
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Students who plan to use military education benefits must submit transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.
If you are a student transfering from another college or university, click here for more information.
Andre’s Story
Like most of today’s college students, Andre leads a busy life. Balancing family, work, and serving at his local church is a tough act, but he sensed the need to sharpen his leadership for effective Kingdom impact.
“The divinity program is designed to challenge the student’s current perception of the world through sound biblical truths. I appreciate this the most because it opened my mind as well as my heart.”
Take Your Next Step
Flexible, Low-Cost Learning
Complete a degree without going into debt
69% of Manna U students receive financial aid or scholarships, and the GI Bill is accepted. Our generous transfer credit policy helps students move quickly toward their degree. All of Manna U’s certificates and degrees can be completed online.
Effective Leaders Bring Lasting Impact
Jesus chose twelve leaders who were from differing backgrounds. Many religious leaders in that time would have overlooked them. Through teaching and training, He prepared them to lead a movement that changed the world. Whatever your call may be, training at Manna U can help you engage in this kind of transformational leadership.
