Admissions & Tuition

Saint Luke's College of Theology offers two credentials: the Professional Diploma in Biblical Foundations and the Master of Christian Catechesis. Each has its own admissions requirements, described below.

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Professional Diploma in Biblical Foundations

The Professional Diploma is open admissions. Any student aged sixteen or older may register and begin coursework. No formal application, no prior credentials, and no prerequisites are required. Registration is the only step necessary to begin.

Students proceed one course at a time, in sequence, beginning with The Gloss. All courses are self-paced. Tuition is due at the successful completion of each course, not at enrollment. A student who does not complete a course owes nothing.

Requirement	Details
Minimum Age	16 years old
Prerequisites	None
Application	None required. Register to begin.

Graduation and Identity Verification

Anyone may take the program. Only a verified individual may receive the credential. When a student applies to graduate, they must submit a photograph of a valid, state-issued identification card through the College's secure upload process. The legal name as it appears on the ID will be the name printed on the diploma and recorded on all official College documents. The College uses the submitted image solely to verify the applicant's legal name. Once validated, the image file is permanently deleted. The College retains only the verified legal name.

This means the front door is wide open. A student can register, begin coursework, and complete the entire program without submitting personal identification. The verification step occurs only at the point of credentialing, because the College is printing a legal name on a legal document and needs to know that name is real.

Completion of the Professional Diploma qualifies the graduate for the Internal Ladder admissions path into the Master of Christian Catechesis. Because the legal name is already verified at diploma graduation, Internal Ladder applicants to the MCC do not need to resubmit identity verification.

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Master of Christian Catechesis

Initial Registration (MCC Course 1)

The first course in the MCC program, The Soul's Legal Status, is open to any student aged eighteen or older who registers with the College administration. No formal application is required. Registration is the only step necessary to begin. The first course serves as both an introduction to the College's approach and an opportunity for the student to determine whether the full program is the right fit.

Formal Application (MCC Course 2 and Beyond)

To continue beyond the first MCC course and enroll in the second course, Structural Christianity, a student must submit a formal application to the College. The applicant must be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), and qualify under one of the four admissions paths described below.

Admissions Paths

The Master of Christian Catechesis does not require a bachelor's degree. It does require a documented foundation. The College recognizes four paths by which an applicant may demonstrate that foundation, each grounded in the applicable provisions of Florida Administrative Code Rule 6E-2.004:

Path	Documentation Required	Regulatory Basis
1. The Traditional Path	An official transcript showing a conferred bachelor's degree from any institution.	Rule 6E-2.004(4)(q): standard graduate entry requirement.
2. The Professional Path	Documented five or more years of professional ministry, teaching, or equivalent vocational experience, submitted via the College's Documented Equivalency process.	Rule 6E-2.004(4)(q): the first professional degree exception for practitioners.
3. The Internal Ladder	Completion of the Professional Diploma in Biblical Foundations conferred by Saint Luke's College of Theology.	Rule 6E-2.004(4)(l): sequenced instruction where lower-level work prepares the student for higher-level work.
4. The Combined Path	Any combination of postsecondary education and professional ministry or teaching experience totaling a minimum of four years, submitted via the College's Documented Equivalency process.	Rule 6E-2.004(4)(q): admissions via documented equivalency.

Applicants who do not yet qualify under any of the four paths above are encouraged to begin with the Professional Diploma in Biblical Foundations, which is open to students aged sixteen and above with no prerequisites. Completion of the Professional Diploma qualifies the graduate for the Internal Ladder path into the MCC.

Application Requirements

In addition to qualifying under one of the four admissions paths, every formal MCC application must include the following:

1. Passing score from MCC Course 1. The applicant must cite their passing score from The Soul's Legal Status as evidence that they have completed the first course.
2. Proof of high school completion. A copy of a high school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent documentation.
3. Admissions path documentation. The transcript, diploma, or experience documentation required by the applicant's admissions path, as described in the table above.
4. Letter of intent. The applicant must submit a written letter of intent demonstrating that they understand what the catechist role is and expressing their willingness to help restore it. Catechesis is among the oldest professional ministries of the Church, and it is sorely missed. The letter should reflect a genuine awareness of this history and a personal commitment to its renewal.
5. Volunteer commitment. The applicant must agree that, upon graduation, they are willing to volunteer to teach courses through the College if the opportunity arises. This is a commitment of availability, not a binding employment obligation. The College exists to form catechists, and catechists are formed to teach.
6. Application fee. A non-refundable application fee of $200 is due at the time of submission.
7. Identity verification. The applicant must provide a photograph of a valid, state-issued identification card through the College's secure upload process.

No student may enroll in any MCC course beyond the first without an approved application on file.

Identity Verification Policy

The College uses the submitted ID image solely to verify the applicant's legal name. The legal name as it appears on the state-issued ID will be the name of record on all official College documents, including academic transcripts and the diploma. Once the College has validated the applicant's name, the image file is permanently deleted from the College's systems. The College retains only the verified legal name.

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Tuition and Fees

Professional Diploma in Biblical Foundations

Item	Cost
Tuition	$50.00 per semester credit hour
Total Tuition (24 credits)	$1,200.00
Graduation Fee	$150.00
Diploma Fee	$195.00 plus shipping
Total Program Cost	$1,545.00 plus shipping

Master of Christian Catechesis

Item	Cost
Tuition	$50.00 per semester credit hour
Total Tuition (24 credits)	$1,200.00
Application Fee	$200.00 (due at formal application, non-refundable)
Graduation Fee	$250.00
Diploma Fee	$195.00 plus shipping
Total Program Cost	$1,845.00 plus shipping

Payment Policy

Tuition is due at the successful completion of each course, not at its start. A student may only take one course at a time, and all fees must be settled before the next course can be taken. There are no installment plans, no financing arrangements, and no student debt. The College does not participate in federal Title IV financial aid programs. All course materials, including required texts, are provided by the College at no additional cost. This policy applies to both the Professional Diploma and the MCC.

Refund Policy

Because tuition is due at the successful completion of a course rather than at enrollment, no refund is ordinarily necessary. A student who does not complete a course owes nothing. A student who completes a course and pays the tuition has received the instruction the payment covers. Application fees, graduation fees, and diploma fees are each non-refundable once paid.