Brescia
University Online makes it
possible for you to complete
your college education by
bringing the classroom to you!
Our online courses offer you the
convenience, flexibility, and
affordability you need to move
forward in your career with
minimum disruption to your other
commitments. Your classes are
developed and taught by faculty
members with advanced degrees in
the appropriate disciplines and
all college courses are
accredited assuring you
excellence in education.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
- Degree Completion
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
with Emphasis in Pastoral
Studies - Degree Completion
Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology
with Emphasis in Pastoral
Studies Online Program is
designed to provide an efficient
and high quality delivery of
theology and pastoral studies
courses. This online degree
completion opportunity provides
an avenue for church volunteers
and ministers to complete their
degrees in theology.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology
with Emphasis in Pastoral
Studies Online Program provides
degree seeking students an
appropriate level of knowledge
and understanding in the field
of theology and its practical
application to pastoral
ministry. Courses will
articulate the competency
expectations of the National
Association of Lay Ministers.
Additionally, nontraditional
students taking the courses for
general education requirement
(GER) credit will gain a basic
understanding of Catholic
theology.
For students who have already
met the minimum general
education requirements and who
have 86 transferable credits (21
in 300-400 level courses), the
program can be completed in two
years. Those who have not met
these requirements may take
additional time to complete the
degree. The online theology
program also assists in
providing GER credit for those
students who meet the criteria
for taking online courses at
Brescia.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Degree Completion Program
The Bachelor of Social Work
Degree Completion Program is
designed to provide an efficient
and high quality delivery of
social work theory and practice
courses. This online degree
completion opportunity provides
degree-seeking students with the
knowledge required for the
social work field, as well as
opportunities for practical
application.
The Bachelor of Social Work
online program provides a
vehicle for individuals who are
already in the field of human
services or a related area to
complete their bachelor's degree
in social work and prepare them
for further graduate studies. A
degree in social work is useful
for a career in child protective
and aging population services,
anti-poverty programs,
corrections, criminal justice
and many other similar areas. A
degree in social work will make
you very employable in any one
of many human services agencies.
For students who have already
met the minimum GER of Brescia
University and who have 86
transferable credits (21 in
300-400 level courses), the
program can be completed in two
years. Those who have not met
these requirements may take
longer to complete the degree.
The online social work program
also assists in providing GER
credit for those students who
meet the criteria for taking
online courses at Brescia.
Pre-Baccalaureate Certificate
in Ministry Formation
The Pre-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Ministry
Formation provides students with
an orientation to Catholic
ministry. Brescia offers ten
courses towards a Core I and
Core II Certificate in Ministry
Formation to assist those who
are volunteers in Catholic
parish ministry; those who wish
to apply the courses toward a
degree in pastoral ministry or
theology; and those who simply
desire to enrich their
understanding of faith and
ministry. Upon completion of
each core, students receive a
certificate acknowledging their
successful participation in
these foundational parts of the
ministry formation program.
The Certificate in Ministry
Formation online program
presents the concepts
foundational to the recently
approved National Certification
Standards and Competencies for
Parish Ministers and for Lay
Ecclesial Ministers. This
document was approved by the
Office of Certification and
Accreditation of the U. S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Furthermore, since Brescia is an
accredited university, these
courses may be transferable to
other accredited private, state
and community colleges and
universities.
