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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Northwestern Christian
University accredited?
Northwestern Christian University is recognized by the Apostolic
Council for Educational Accountability, and is theologically
accredited by the American Accrediting Association of Theological
Institutions, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The University has
opted not to be regionally accredited. This means that
Northwestern Christian University is not eligible for student loans,
grants, or GI Bills, and cannot be used to defer payments on student
loans used for attending a regionally accredited school.
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Are
degrees awarded by Northwestern Christian University recognized?
Degrees
awarded by Northwestern Christian University are legal degrees
recognized as religious degrees by the State of Florida, USA, and
the State of Arizona, USA. You are legally entitled to use achieved
educational degrees from NCU in your resumes, as well as titles of
doctor in your name. For the most part, religious bodies accept
degrees issued by non-regionally accredited schools, but we would
advice that if you are interested in a specific religious
organization, that you obtain the educational criteria for
ordination by that specific organization.
What is
meant by Love Offer in lieu of tuition?
All degree
programs of Northwestern Christian University are offered with a
Love Offer range based on the specific level of study (Bachelor,
Master, or Doctorate). The applicant agrees to pay a Love Offer
within the range established in the application for enrollment, with
the minimum amount being accepted for payment of the program. The
term ‘Love Offer’ is used because of the international work that is
supported by the funds received through Northwestern Christian
University and is received in lieu of tuition. The ‘Love Offer’
amount represents the required full amount necessary to earn a
specific degree through the chosen degree program in the
application.
Am I
required to attend any on-campus classes?
No. All of
our courses are established as Distant Learning Courses. Once the
applicant is enrolled, they will receive access to their degree
programs including the required reference books in PDF format or
multimedia reference. There is no need to attend any classes in any
campus. Once you access and download
your course work, you will begin working from your computer and emailing
the completed courses.
How
long does it take to complete a degree program?
This is
solely based on the student’s dedication to their studies, the
amount of credits transferred from previous schools, life experience
credits earned (for undergraduate programs), and required courses
left to complete. Degrees are normally estimated to be completed
within 2-4 years, but in some cases, programs have been completed in
less than 1 year.
How
long do I have to complete my program?
There are
no time limits in your program. You are encouraged to set aside a
certain time every week to dedicate to your studies, but at no time
will you be rushed through your program if you should decide to take
some time off from your studies.
Will
Northwestern Christian University accept credits earned by
non-accredited schools or programs?
In most
cases, once it is evaluated, we will allow for non-accredited
course credits to be transferred as long as it is compatible to the course
of study necessary for your degree program. We would encourage that
you submit all of your studies for consideration.
Can I
earn a degree with Northwestern Christian University by just using
life experience?
No. Life
experience credits can only account for up to 25% of your required
credits in your undergraduate degree programs only. NCU degrees are
earned degrees which will require that course work be submitted and
a passing grade given in order to receive a degree from this
University.
What is
the University’s denominational standing?
Northwestern Christian University is a non-denominational religious
institution. We encourage all denominations to apply for enrollment.
Our courses are structured in a way in which a student can complete
their research papers from an individual denominational position.
You will only be asked to be completely thorough in your paper
providing adequate reference work to support your position.
Why
does it seem as if the educational programs of Northwestern
Christian University sound too good to be true?
Obviously,
this is a very common question among our applicants, and we
understand why. Because NCU is a Christ-centered religious
institution that seeks to prepare men and women for their individual
callings, our answer is simple; we are a University interested in
fulfilling God’s calling to provide Christ centered Biblical
education for the world at minimal expense. However, we encourage
our applicants to seek God’s direction through prayer, in the
choosing of an educational institution from which to complete their
degree programs. Only if God has given you peace and assurance in
your decision to enroll with Northwestern Christian University
should you submit an application to enroll. For all who enroll, we
truly believe that each student will receive the benefit of
uncompromised, Godly instruction as found only in the Living
Word of Jesus Christ.
Who do
I contact with questions during my time with NCU?
Your
student advisor is there to answer any questions you may have with
regards to your program, administrative issues, and financial
issues. The advisor will lead you in staying within the course
parameter. You should keep your
advisor updated as to your current status and provide some sample of
your current work through email, if requested or required. You can
also contact the administration office if for some reason you are
unable to contact your advisor.
How do
I submit completed course work?
Course
work that is completed can be emailed to your Student
Advisor as attachments. When the advisor receives your package, he/she will begin
reviewing your work for course grading. Grading can take some time,
as it depends on the time of the month that the work is received,
and in some instances, Advisors will wait to receive 2 or 3
additional assignments before providing a Progress Report. Once you
submit your work, continue on to the next assignment. Do not wait
to hear from your Advisor with regards to your graded paper. Think
of it as end of semester grades.
How is
my thesis or dissertation graded?
Thesis and
dissertations should first be emailed to your Student
Advisor. Thesis and dissertations that are completed and receive a
passing grade will be accepted as fulfillment of the course
requirement after the student has received and return their defense
forms. An email will be sent to the student with a grade for their
work. Students are no longer required to mail by postal a hard copy
of the final thesis/dissertation work.
Where
do I obtain my textbooks?
For the
most part, the NCU student will not need to purchase textbooks,
unless they have been assigned a course from Module Five. The
required assigned textbooks for PDF Essays are found in the Online
Campus, after login in. The textbooks for Module Five are available
in any bookstore including Barnes & Nobles, Walden Books, or many
Christian Bookstores such as Family Bookstores, Lifeway Bookstores,
and others. You can find these stores online under the ‘Classifieds’
of the NTS Library.
For
research the student may utilize personal books, books from a
library, or online references. The Student Library located at
www.ntslibrary.com also has a variety of resources and books,
free of charge for the student.
For Module
Six, the student will receive a pdf book from the faculty advisor.
Note:
Some students would prefer to use hardcover books for their
coursework instead of PDF books. This is accepted as long as the
book chosen is compatible to the course and the book has been
approved by the Student Advisor.
How do
I receive my Grade Reports?
 Grade
Reports are available to the student online after a course has been
submitted and graded by the Student Advisor. Grades are logged in at different
times throughout the month, so their may be a delay in obtaining
your grades for a specific course submitted. Again, remember that at
times your advisor will wait to receive 2 or 3 submitted class works
before updating your Progress Report. Your advisor cannot
provide you with a timeframe as to when you will receive your
grades. Once your grade has been filed, you will be able to view
them from the Online Campus, once logged in. The advisor can
send back to the student a course work that has been submitted for grading if he/she feels that the work will not meet the minimum
requirements for a passing grade.
How
long do I have to complete my degree program?
You do not
have a specific timeframe, although we do ask that you dedicate some
time to your studies. Distance learning is a very independent way of
studying. Of course you understand that studies at University levels
require a certain level of both maturity and responsibility on the
part of the student. We suggest that if you are planning on taking a
sabbatical or furlough, that you notify your advisor.
How
can I find out the balance of my student financial account?
Students may view their payment history and balance from the Online
Campus, once logged in.
When
do I submit my monthly Love Offer payments?
 You must submit your monthly payments for Option B by the 6th day of
every month. It is important that you send in your payments with in a timely basis and avoid
disruptions on your program.
How
do I submit my monthly Love Offer payments?
You submit your monthly payments by
going to the ‘Donations’ page of the seminary website located at:
http://www.NorthwesternChristianUniversity.com/NCUdonations.htm
You may choose what form of payment
you would like to make from this page.
When
do I receive my degrees, once I've completed my program?
Degrees are awarded
within 30 days after all
academic course requirements have been met, and the full balance of
the Love Offer has been paid. Both of these requirements must be met
in order to receive your degrees. For Combination Programs, if the
first program is completed and the Love Offer amount paid in full,
you can request that the first completed degree be issued.
Whether you are enrolled in a single degree program or a
combination program, the financial
requirements must be met prior to the mailing of any degree.
How
do I receive my degrees?
Students that have met both the
academic and financial requirements of their programs will receive
their degrees by postal mail. The student will be contacted in order
to confirm the mailing address.
Can
I obtain an ordination or license to work in the field in which I
have obtained my degree from NCU?
Ordinations are provided for those ministers that which to operate a
ministry under the charter of “The Worldwide Church of Jesus
Christ”. Although your ministry will be independent and
self-governing, it will fall under the covering of WCJC. WCJC will
always have the right to terminate both the charter and ordination
for improprieties and at the discretion of the Presiding Pastor of
Christian Alliance Ministries and its Board.
Licenses
are not provided by NCU and should be researched on an individual
basis, based on the State or Country in which you reside. You must
follow the laws established by your region in this regard.
Please
keep in mind that the purpose of this University Education is to
prepare students for ministry related fields and not necessarily a
field of the secular world. Although, it should be pointed out that
the degrees obtain from NCU are legal and can be placed in your
resume as level of educational attainment. Titles such as Doctor are
also legally recognized as an accomplishment in a specific field of
Religious Studies.
Who do
I contact with questions?
For
Academic Questions:
Contact
your Advisor (if you have not received an email from your Advisor,
you may contact the Administration Office in order to have your
Advisor re-send their information to you at:
Admin@NorthwesternMail.com )
For
Financial Questions: Contact the Financial Office at:
Admin@NorthwesternMail.com
For
questions with regards to completed programs or transcripts: Contact
the Registrar at:
Registration@NorthwesternCampus.com
For
technical problems:
HelpDesk@NorthwesternMail.com
For
further information, you may contact the
administration at anytime by email or fax.
Email:
Admin@NorthwesternMail.com
Fax: (727) 494-1513
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