COURSES AND DEGREES VIA THE INTERNET

Miami Christian University, operated by Jesus Fellowship (Miami, FL), is a state authorized educational institution offering theological degrees through the doctoral level. MCU Internet courses consist mostly of directed independent study, or "mentorships," where the student simply takes courses without travelling to a physical classroom. Course material consists of all the tests, assignments, and textbooks used in the classroom, as well as outlines of the classroom instruction. Completed assignments and tests are emailed in and graded by an MCU instructor. Courses are to be completed in 15 weeks.

Internet students are able to take MCU courses individually with a Mentor (MCU instructor) rather than in the classroom setting. Meetings are pre-arranged on the Undernet IRC (Internet Relay Chat, a multi-user real-time communication/conversation program), where MCU maintains a virtual campus presence. If possible, Internet conference calls may be arranged, utilizing such tools as CU-SeeMe or Internet Phone.

The Internet student may begin a course at any time throughout the year. The Internet course will cost the same amount per credit hour ($90.00) as a classroom course. However, rather than meeting weekly, the student will meet with the Mentor on the Undernet IRC four times over the 15 week period (more if requested). In the first meeting, the course design is laid out and assignments are discussed. In the 2nd and 3rd meeting, the student's program is reviewed and his or her questions are answered. In the final meeting, the Course is consummated and a grade given. Students receive the benefit of independent, self-paced study, while still under the guidance of a qualified tutor. (There is no "minimum classroom experience" requirement for most of the Internet program, and a graduating Internet student may participate with our other students in our annual commencement exercises, should he or she choose to attend.)

The possibilities are expanding very rapidly with the Internet, and MCU is committed to keeping pace with continuing advances in areas such as video and audio capabilities, multiconferencing, and multicasting (be sure to check out our Internet Radio Station!). The Lord has created these tools to be used for the advancement of His kingdom, and MCU is in the vanguard of this move of God.