True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University

Q. What is True Worshipper's School Biblical University of Prophets affiliation?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University is not and has not ever been a part of a denominational body, but is a free-standing school offering educational course subjects in Bible, Theology, Christian Education, and Bible related subjects.True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University is an independent, conservative, fundamental, Bible based school, Messianic Believers in identification, but trans-denominational in its student body.

Q. Is True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University accredited?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University is . . .

1. Incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit religious institution.
2. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University has provided biblical educational programs of study leading to an earned religious degree since opening its doors in Olando, Florida, 2008 and has presented evidence that it qualifies for exemption from requirements of licensure pursuant to the Code of the Internal Revenue Service. True Worshippers School of Prophets was first issued a Certificate of Exemption on August 6, 2008, Certificate number 85.
3. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University has been granted accreditation by the Better Business Bureau.
4. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University is recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a non-profit religious institution.

Note: The primary focus of the Association for Biblical Higher Education is accreditation, but non-member institutions may also relate to the Association through an Affiliate Status. This affords affiliate institutions the opportunity to take advantage of many of the programs and services that the Association provides without becoming an accredited member. Affiliation with the Association is not to be confused with accreditation.

Q. When did True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University begin?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University was founded in 1998 and was then located in Port Saint Lucie, FL. The school was namedTrue Worshippers School of Prophets. In 2008 the school was moved to Orlando, FL.

Q. What is the diference between a Bible college and a Divinity college?
A. Basically there is no difference. However, because there were several other schools that use the name True Worshipper, for identification purposes. True Worshippers School of Prophets has never been associated with other Churches, but is an independent, conservative, Bible based school, standing for the inerrancy and infallibility of the Word of God.

Q. Does True Worshippers School of Prophets promote and teach any particular church doctrine?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University does not promote or teach any particular church doctrine, but rather, holds to the fundamentals of the historical Christian faith. The school teaches Bible doctrine, doctrines that are found only in the Bible. Pastors, evangelists, missionaries and those who work in Christian education will find themselves to be comfortable with TWSPBU/S curriculum. It is the goal of True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University to educate Christian leaders to proclaim the good news of God’s love in the church and in the world.

Q. What makes True Worshippers School of Prophets different?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets is different than most Bible and Theological schools because of its stand on the Word of God; its requirements and program design; its use of pastors training pastors; its goal and objectives; and its personal concern for the students.

Q. Why should I enroll with True Worshippers School of Prophets?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University has been a pioneer in external degree programs since 1998 and has gained a well respected position among other institutions of higher learning. Moreover, True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University has developed a proven method of study that allows the student to study at home and get a quality education. Through the non-traditional methodology, True Worshippers School of Prophets has developed a high quality, self-motivating and self disciplining curriculum for the off-campus approach. The courses consist of conservative Bible teaching through the use of textbooks, research, assignments and deductive reasoning.

Q. How many semester hour credits are required for the Associate's degree?
A. 60- credits required

Q. How many semester hour credits are required for the Bachelor's degree?
A. 120- credits required

Q. How many semester hour credits are required for the Master's degree?
A. All Master’s degrees require 36 SH credits, except the Master of Theological Studies which requires 60 SH credits.

Q. How many semester hour credits are required for the Doctor's degree?
A. A total of no less than 54 credits are required beyond a 36 SH Master’s degree. It is suggested that the student who is desiring to earn a doctoral degree, enroll for a second Master’s degree and allow those credits to apply toward the doctoral degree. Once this is done, the student would like only an additional 24 credits for the doctoral degree. This allows the student to enroll into the doctoral program without obligating himself to pay all at one time, tuition for a complete doctoral program.

Q. How may I submit my lessons when studying off-campus?
A. The student may submit his or her lessons by regular mail, or by email. Submitting course work by email will save on postage, and make grading easier and much faster.

Q. In what form should I complete my assignments when submitting my completed course work by regular mail?
A. All completed course work submitted by regular mail, shall be done on 8 ½ X 11 inch sheets of paper, written only on one side. All work should be typed, but handwritten lessons may be accepted, but must be neat and legible. When the student submits lessons by regular mail, he or she must provide a large envelope with the correct return postage for returning the graded lessons.

Q. What is the recommended pace of study?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets recommends that a student try to complete a three-credit course subject within 30 to 45 days. This will allow the student to keep pace with the on-campus students. However, the student is not limited to 30-45 days, and may take more time if needed. If more time is needed the student is asked to contact the school at least every 30 days and make a progress report.

Q. Wil the college drop me as a student for failure to correspond with True Worshippers School of Prophets?
A. Should the student fail to submit lessons, or to correspond with True Worshipers School of Prophets Biblical University, making a progress report, at least once during a 90-day period, the student will be placed on an inactive list and will be required to pay a $50.00 reactivation fee. Should the student enroll for a program of study and does not complete any work over a 2 year period, the student will then be considered dropped and to renew an active status, he or she must re-enroll. When re-enrolling after being dropped, the student will enroll under any changes that have been made in the program or tuition cost.

Q. What is the withdrawal procedure?
A. Students wishing to withdraw from a program of study must do so within 15 days after receiving the course materials. Such students must call or notify the school of their intent to withdraw, secure approval, and follow up in writing and return all course materials sent to the student. If this procedure is followed, all monies paid by the student to the college will be returned except the $45.00 application/evaluation fee, the $50.00 matriculation fee, the $50.00 withdrawal fee and the $35.00 PLA fee. If a student withdraws without the consent of the college, Office of the Dean, or if the withdrawal is requested after the 15 days have expired, no refund will be made. Failure to contact the school or submit lessons does not constitute a withdrawal.

Q. What is the turn-around time when submitting lessons for grading?
A. The student should allow three to four weeks from the time the lessons are mailed until they are returned after grading. Lessons that are submitted by email are usually graded within a seven-day period.

Q. Are the degrees offered for off-campus study the same as those who attend on campus?
A. There is no difference between the degrees awarded to students who attend on campus and those who complete their course work on-line or through home study.

Q. Is there a cost for converting life experience credits?
A. Yes. The cost of converting life learning experience into college credit is $30.00 per credit and is non refundable. It is the fee for the administrative time expended to convert the Life Learning Experience into acceptable credits and is not to be confused with regular tuition fees. The fee for these credits is applied to the student’s overall tuition costs.

Q. Will other colleges accept True Worshippers School of Prophets credits?
A. Each college sets its own standard for accepting credits transferred from another college. Should the student anticipate transferring to a different school after studying with True Worshippers School of Prophets, the student should contact that school and asked them from what schools do they accept credits.

Q. What is the advantage of studying off-campus?
A. The student can study at his own convenience and not worry about a class schedule where he is required to report to class at a certain time. The student sets his own schedule and studies at his or her own pace.

Q. What degrees can I earn with off-campus study?
A. The student can earn an Associate, Bachelor, Master or Doctorate.

Q. What majors can a student enroll?
A. The student can enroll into the following concentrations or majors: Bible, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Pastoral Ministry, Missions, or Theology.

Q. When can I enroll in the off-campus program?
A. The student may enroll at any time, day or month, of the year, in True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University off-campus program of study. On-campus students enroll for the fall semester in August and the spring semester in January. On-campus semesters are 12 weeks in duration.

Q. When will I graduate?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical Universityholds an annual graduation the last Thursday in May of each year. At this time True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University students can attend a formal graduation ceremony with caps and gowns. During the graduation exercise students can have their picture made receiving their degrees, and have fellowship with other graduating students. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University also holds an informal graduation in late December or the first week in January for those who finish their work after the June’s graduation. Attendance at either graduation exercise is not compulsory but encouraged.

Q. What are the requirements for enrolling with True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University?
A. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required to enroll into the undergraduate program and a Bachelor’s degree is required to enroll into the Master’s degree program. A Master’s is required to enroll into the Doctoral program.
If the student does not have a high school diploma, then he or she may enroll as a Special Student. The student must have the capability of doing college work. The Special Student may receive a diploma for completing an undergraduate program of study, but not a degree. The Special Student may not be enrolled into a Master’s level, or a Doctoral level program of study.

Q. Who can enroll with True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University?
A. Any person regardless of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin may enroll as a student with True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University. However, it is required of all enrolling students to give testimony that they have received the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour.

Q. How do I enroll with True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University?
A. First the student is asked to complete an enrollment/evaluation form which is found on True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University website and submit it to True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University. There is a $45 application fee. The student may make payment through the use of a credit card. Once the application has been received and approved. The student may then select to pay cash upfront for the program of study and receive a 20% discount, or set up tuition payments over a twelve-month period.

Q. What degree programs are available off campus?
A. Off-campus, programs are available for earning a diploma, or the Associate, Bachelor's Master's or a Doctor’s degree. The student may study courses online where available, or through the use of the U.S. Mail. Completed lessons may be submitted by email.

Q. Should I enroll for a complete 30-credit program?
A. It is recommended by the college that the student enroll for a 30-credit program, complete that program and move on to the next year’s program of study. An example for those working on a Bachelor’s degree, is to enroll in the first year’s program, complete it and receive the Bible Diploma, then enroll into the second year, complete it and receive the Associate degree, and so on with the third and fourth year.

Q. Can I enroll for only one course subject?
A. The student may enroll for one course subject at a time if that is his or her desire. However, the student should make the request to the Office of Admissions. The student will find this approach to be a little more expensive than enrolling for the entire 30-credit program.
Students wishing to enroll in one course at a time will be required to pay the Application Fee of $45. The application fee will remain in effect until the student has completed a total of 30 credits. Students enrolled in one course at a time will be charged a $5.00 Matriculation Fee per course subject, plus an additional Academic Fee of $8.00. Presently, the tuition for a three-credit course in the undergraduate level, would cost after paying the application fee, $60.00 per credit, plus additional fees of $13.00, a total of $193.00

Q. Does True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University offer any discounts or scholarships?
A. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University offers a 20% discount when a student enrolls for a 30-credit program and pays all tuition and fees up front. The spouse of an enrolling student may receive a 50% discount on his or her costs, providing the spouse enrolls at the same time and studies the same number of credit hours as the enrolling student, during the same time period. There is no discount when enrolling for, and studying one course subject at a time.

Q. Does True Worshippers School of Prophets provide audio tapes to the students whereby they may listen to the taped lectures?
A. The answer is no. True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University program is completed through research. Textbooks are assigned to the student and True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University classes are research classes whereby the student reads the textbook, completes assignments and answers questions and writes summaries. Online classes require the student to visit various assigned websites and glean information through research as well as complete assignments provided within the course structure.

Q. Does True Worshippers School of Prophets supply the required textbooks?
A. The answer is Yes. The student is required to purchase his or her own textbooks just the same as required of the on-campus students. The student may purchase his or her textbooks through True Worshippers School of Prophets Virtual Book Store:

Q. How can I pay for my degree program?
A. The student may pay cash up front at the time of enrollment and receive upto 20% discount, or the student may make a down payment of $150.00, the balance to be paid in twelve monthly installments. (See TWSPBU/S online catalogue for complete information).
The monthly, installments, for tuition, is to be paid through Tuition Management. There is no interest to pay. No degree or diploma will be issued by True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University until all fees and tuition have been paid.

Q. Does True Worshippers School of Prophets apply the application/ evaluation fee towards the entire cost of a program?
A. Yes, True Worshippers School of Prophets Biblical University applies the enrollment/evaluation fee of $45 towards the total cost of the program.

Q. If I enroll for a 60-credit program, do I enroll for the first 30-credits and then again for the second 30 credits?
A. If a student enrolls for a 60-credit program, the entire program must be paid through one installment plan rather than two 30-credit programs. The program may be set up on monthly installments through Tuition Management just as one paying installments on a 30-credit program. However, one may enroll for the first 30 credits, and then after completing the first 30 credits, enroll for the second 30 credits.

Q. How do i enroll with True Worshippers School of Prophets?
A. The first step is to acquire an application either by requesting one by mail, or downloading one from True Worshippers School of Prophets website.
If the student is using the application taken from the website, the applicant must complete all the application, answer all questions and provide the required information and submit it with $45 application/evaluation fee. Once the evaluation has been completed and returned to the student, the student is then asked to make his first payment or payment in full and at that time the student is considered officially enrolled with True Worshippers School of Prophets.
If the application is being submitted by the internet, the applicant may use a credit card to make his or her application/evaluation fee payment.

Q. When will I be officially enrolled and when will I receive my study materials?
A. After the applicant has been evaluated and given a proposed program of study for earning the desired degree, and after the student approves the proposal, he or she will then notify the school and submit the down payment or payment in full. The student is then officially enrolled with True Worshippers School of Prophets. Following this payment, the school will send to the student the required study materials.

Q. Will I have someone to help me and guide me through my studies?
A. The answer is yes. The student may receive help and guidance by calling or emailing the college office, or the student may contact a professor/mentor should one be assigned. The student is never left without someone to help in the time of need.