Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the enrollment start for Living Word Ministry University (LWMU)?
A: Enrollment can be done anytime between January 1st and July 31st of any year. The enrollment process is very simple and requires only an application to be turned in to start the process.
Q: What is the cost associated with enrollment?
A: The upfront cost for enrollment is an non-refundable application fee of $35.
Q: Can my previous college experience count towards a degree at LWMU?
A: College classes are evaluated to determine how much credit can transfer.
Q: How often do the classes meet and for how long?
A: Each class for the full-time day school is four hours long with two breaks during the day. Classes meet at Living Word Family Church on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Each class for the night school is three hours long with two breaks during the class. There is only one class per week. Classes meet at Living Word Family Church on Thursdays from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM.
Q: Does LWMU have any vacation or time off during the year?
A: The weeks of Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day may not have classes. See the current class schedule for details in the handbook.
Q: Can I enroll if I am not currently attending Living Word Family Church?
A: Yes, any member of the Body of Christ may attend the LWMU, Raleigh Campus as long as they acknowledge Jesus as their Savior and fulfill the requirements for serving within the Body of Christ during their enrollment (this applies to the night school only). Full-time day school students will be required to attend Living Word Family Church.
Q: Can I enroll if I have not graduated from High School?
A: Yes, special permission may be extended for students 17 and over but high school graduation must be performed before the LWMU graduation in November. Identification of this special condition must be shown on the application (this applies only to night school).
Q: Does the degree that I would get through LWMU have any accreditation association?
A: LWMU is accredited through the Accrediting Commission International, the world’s largest non-governmental school accrediting association. ACI accredits 168 schools with over 21,000 students.
Q: What are the attendance requirements while attending Living Word Ministry University?
A: LWMU requires that all students to attend Sunday services (morning & evening) as well as Wednesday night service.
Q: What are the giving requirements while attending Living Word Ministry University?
A: LWMU follows the biblical pattern and requires that all students be tithers.
Q: Can ministry experience apply towards a degree at LWMU?
A: Five-fold ministry (e.g. pastor, teacher, evangelist, worship leader etc.) experience can count as credit. Amount of credit (up to 30 hours) is dependent upon the length and type of ministry service.
Q: Does serving within the local church count as credit toward a degree within LWMU?
A: Three credit hours per year are applied for serving within the Body of Christ during the school year. A minimum of 72 hours of serving must be performed to fulfill the requirements for earning these credits for the undergraduate level.
Q: Are advanced degrees offered at Living Word Ministry University?
A: A Masters degree and Doctorate degree are offered at LWMU for specific areas of ministry. There are different requirements associated with each type of degree and are outlined in the handbook.
Q: In what specific areas of ministry can a degree be obtained through LWMU?
A: Currently degrees in Theology, Christian education, Christian counseling, Church Administration and Pastoral Ministry are offered at the Raleigh campus.
Q: Can payments be made by other than cash or check?
A: Payments can be made by credit card and also online through the Living Word Family Church Website.
Q: How is the tuition payment performed?
A: The tuition is normally collected at the start of each course. A tuition payment can be applied in advance if desired as long as all requirements are met for continuing courses (night school). Full-time day school should refer to the brochure.
Q: Is there other information available online?
A: The student handbook, course catalog and other information is available here.
Q: Can I audit a class without being a full-time student?
A: You may audit any class for a fee of $50 plus the cost of textbooks.
Q: How do I contact someone in case I have other questions?
A: You may contact the director of the Raleigh Campus, Alan E. Young at home at 919-876-0790 or at the church office at 919-570-2007, extension 122.