COLLEGE CREDIT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING At Primus you bring your knowledge to College
Primus University of Theology is a revolutionary revival of the Biblical style of teaching and is a classic model of the original Ecclesiastical Open University System. Primus recognize that biblical knowledge is worthy of credit and acknowledgement, and that honor and recognition should be awarded to those who learn through revelation and independent study.
Through the development of their unique MAP - PAC© [Ministry Advancement Portfolio-Process Assessment and Certification] students can earn lifelong learning credits for provable evidence of learning.
The MAP-PAC© differs from other programs in two ways:
The MAP - allows for the assembling and presentation of documented learning regardless of how it was gained. It includes transcripts, degrees and certificates that have already been earned, and joins all other methods to form one complete portfolio of the total learning experience and converts it into transcript credits.
Through evaluation and assessment of prior knowledge and performance skills - distance learning – mentoring and independent study those in ministry related fields are able to complete graduate degrees, primarily through portfolio assessment, and at a fraction of the cost of the traditional university system.
We believe that, whether you learned on a hillside from Jesus, under a tree with your mentor or in the classroom, the significant thing is that you learned and that you learned the truth.
The PAC - Implements continued independent learning. It is through the PAC that required credits, recognized during the initial MAP evaluation, are completed.
The PAC may include:
- Credit by examination, Test-4-Credit (T4C©)
- Workshops / Lectures
- Independent study/Online courses
- Thesis or Ministry Business Plan
- Research / Dissertation
Degree Programs and Distinctions
The particular degree title and distinction awarded to the degree candidate will reflect the learning and proficiencies of the candidate in a specific concentrated area of study. Any degree title or distinction must clearly indicate that it is a Christian Ministry or Theology degree and must not be confused with a liberal arts education. All degree programs are designed to improve the skills and success of those committed to Christian ministry.
At Primus University of Theology we offer Ministry degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master's and Doctoral levels, in a broad range of Christian focuses. All programs have been designed to prepare and equip graduates to transform culture, attitudes, beliefs and customs through the message of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Listed below are a few degree distinctions that have been awarded. However, your degree distinction could be unique to your gifts, callings and experience.
Marketplace Ministry | Nouthetic Counseling [Christian Counseling] | |
History and Political Science | Administration | |
Global Missions | Natural Health and Healing | |
Entrepreneurial Development | Oppression Healing and Deliverance | |
Media and Communications | Divinity [M.Div.] | |
Teaching and Curriculum Development | Cultural Transformation | |
Theology [Th.D.] | Ministry Management | |
Prophecy and Revelation | Pastoral Care | |
Prayer and Intercession | Organizational Leadership | |
Marriage and Family Counseling | Business Theology | |
Holistic Health and Restoration | Bible Studies | |
Chaplaincy | Music and The Arts | |
Religious and World History | Humanities and Social Science |
The University is formed through Alliances with world class independent teaching ministries. This collegiality provides our students and graduates with an ever expending network, and cooperative interaction with likeminded Kingdom Leaders. Our Graduates become our Adjunct Professors. Their books and materials become our curriculum, this allows our students to learn from experts in their field of study, and the authors of the books and materials they will be studying.
Alumnus Professors | Ministry | Teaching |
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Dr. Ted Baehr | MOVIEGUIDE, Faith and Values | Arts, Entertainment and Media |
Minister Luke Barnett | Dream City Church Phoenix | Church Growth and Leadership |
Dr. Darrel Billups | National Coalition of Ministries to Men | Ministries to Men |
Dr. Wellington Boone | Wellington Boone Ministries | Personal Relationship with Christ |
Rt. Lt. Gen. Dr. Jerry Boykin | Focus on The Family | Leadership and History |
Dr. John Harold Binkley, Jr. | Generational Equity | Entrepreneurship & Ministry to Men |
Dr. Scott Bitcon | Inner Healing and Deliverance | Oppression Healing and Deliverance |
Dr. Randy Clark | Global Awakening Ministries | Healing and Impartation |
Dr. Ed Cole and Dr. Paul Cole | Christian Men’s Network | Ministry to Men |
Dr. Roy Comstock/Barry Lynch | Christian Mentor’s Network | Mentoring Men and Women |
Dr. Terry Crist | Hillsong Church Phoenix Arizona | Ministry Growth and Development |
Dr. Ed Delph | Church@Community | Church Leadership Development |
Dr. Jack Gaines | My Brother’s Keeper | Reconciliation |
Dr. Ron and Dr. Rod Hembree | Quick Study Bible Discovery TV | Bible Study |
Dr. Don and Sharon Henning | Making of a Chaplain | Chaplaincy Training |
Dr. Leif Hetland | Global Mission Awareness | Transforming Nations |
Drs. Saeed and Cynthia Hosseini | 365 Prayer Ministry | Prayer, Intercession and Healing |
Dr. T. D. Jakes | The Potter’s House | Purpose and Destiny |
Dr. Rick Joyner | Morning Star Ministries | Business and Leadership |
Dr. T. L. Osborn | Osborn Ministries International | Miracles, Signs and Wonders |
Dr. Nicholas Papanicolaou | Ecumenical Order Knights OSJ | History and Government |
Dr. Jorge and Dr. Anna Parrott | Morning Star Missions | Oversees Missions |
Dr. Dean Radtke | The Ministry Institute | Ministry Leadership |
Dr. Edward Smith | Disaster Relief and Chaplaincy | Chaplaincy and History |
Drs. Larry and Dr. Carol Snapp | Blended Families Ministry | Marriage Counseling |
Dr. Hal Sacks | Bridge Builders Ministry | Prayer and Intercession |
Dr. H. Norman Wright | Dr. H. Norman Wright Ministry | Marriage and Family Counseling |
Dr. Lance Wallnau | Lance Learning Institute | 7 Mountains of Influence |
Dr. Ardith Williams | International Bible Institute [IBI©] | Bible Studies |
Dr. David Yarnes | Morning Star Ministries | Prosperity Matrix |
Dr. Kevin Zadai | Heavenly Visitation-Warrior Notes | Bringing Heaven to Earth |
Our goal is to reclaiming educational prerogatives, biblical methods, standards and measures. Courses are predominantly taught using our Alumnus Professors, online classes, and independent study. This process provides students with the greatest amount of savings, so they can earning a degrees at a fraction of the traditional cost.
We are committed to responding to the need for lifelong learning opportunities by providing a full range of educational services adapted to the needs of ministers, business and church leaders. To accomplish this goal, the University recognizes transfer credits and awards credit for documented experiential learning, which is defined as college-level learning that takes place outside a college or university setting. Learning acquired through the following kinds of activities might qualify:
We are looking forward to helping your achieve your educational and degree goals.
Unlike other Universities, we believe:
John 4:20-24 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you say that in Jerusalem is the place where it is necessary to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Believe me, woman, that an hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father… 23 But an hour is coming—and now is —when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for indeed the Father seeks such people to be his worshipers. 24 God is spirit, and the ones who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Students may request credit for experiential learning by using the MAP - PAC© Process used for quantifying and granting college level credits.
The MAP-PAC© Differs From Other Programs
What is the MAP-PAC?
MAP is an acronym for ministry advancement portfolio and PAC means Process assessment and certification."
The MAP
Allows for the assembling and presentation of documented learning regardless of how it was gained. It includes transcripts, degrees and certificates that have already been earned, and joins all other methods to form one complete portfolio of the total learning experience and converts it into transcript credits.
The MAP would include:
- Independent study/Online courses
- Thesis or Ministry Business Plan
- Dissertation
- Written Works
- Workshops
- Lectures
- Research
The PAC
Implements continued independent learning by degree candidates and is held open throughout their program. It is through the PAC that credits needed to complete a degree program, recognized during the initial MAP evaluation, are completed. At Primus University of Theology, our course material may consist of required texts, lecture notes, supplementary reading or exercises and linked to digital educational resources, depending upon the course.
The PAC would include:
- Credit by examination, Test-4-Credit (T4C©)
- Oral examination
- Workshops
- Lectures
Teaching has forever been an edict of the Church; it is from this edict that our educational system was spawned.
Historically, there have been two distinct authorities that charter or authorize educational institutions:
- The government or civil authority and
- The Church or Ecclesiastical authority
The MAP–PAC provides for the greatest amount of savings on degree program costs, through the use of teaching alliances, Alumnus Professors, online classes and independent study.
The classic model of the original Ecclesiastical Open University System, helps keep the cost of earning a degree through Primus University of Theology to a fraction of the cost of a traditional degree program.
We are looking forward to helping your achieve your degree goal.
The University is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit University accredited through the University Accreditation Association [UAA].