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Academic Terms
Credits
As a general rule of thumb, our courses offer college/graduate level content with a high school level work load.
Each ten week course is worth one, two, or three credits depending on course load.
The course load for a one credit course is estimated over ten weeks to take 3-5 hrs per week. This includes reading assignments, interacting in discussions, completing quizzes and completing homework. A usual three credit course at a university requires 15-20 hours per week.
Actual work loads will vary from student to student based on their learning styles and learning histories.
The above load guidelines are given to instructors for their course development.
Students can only sign up for three classes maximum per term to insure proper pacing and minimize losing tuition refund.
Grading
Depending on the course you take, our courses are graded on two systems.
1. Completed / Did not complete (DNC).
2. Letter grades tied to percentage ranges.
A = 90% and above
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 50% and under
All percentage points 0.5 and above are rounded up. All percentage points 0.49 and below are rounded down. E.g. 89.5% would be rounded to 90%. 72.4% would be rounded down to 72%
Cumulative GPA's are calculated for all students.
Students that fail to meet the 50% level or higher will not be considered as having completed the course.
Certificates
Single class certificates are awarded as follows:
1. Certificate of Completion are awarded to students completing a course.
2. Certificate Completion with Distinction are awarded to student receiving a grade of A in a class.
3. Certificate of Completion with Commendation are awarded to those receiving a grade of B in a class.
For student accumulating 20 or more credits, the following certificates are additionally awarded along with an invitation to graduation services (by Zoom or in-person).
Half or more of the credits below must be accrued in graded courses.
1. Certificate of Meritorious Study are awarded to students finishing 20 credits or more with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
2. Certificate of Latin Honors will be given to students with 20 credits and achieving the following GPA's: summa cum laude designation is given to those with GPA's of 3.90 or higher, magna cum laude with GPA's of 3.75-3.89 and cum laude for those with GPA's of 3.50-3.74.
3. Certificate of FSI Scholar is awarded to those finishing 40 credits or more while maintaining magna cum laude status. A complimentary FSI cap and gown is given to honor these student's outstanding achievement. Additionally, FSI Scholars may be invited to serve as a instructor or faculty member.
Admissions
Because our desire is to mobilize as many workers for Christ as possible, we have a simple and accessible admissions policy.
School of Planting (admissions required): If you are church planter or prospective church planter, please apply online here. Besides providing intake information, two references that can attest to your call and character will be requested. Upon acceptance you will be able to enroll in all courses in the School of Planting.
All Other Ministry Schools (open enrollment): If you are follower of Jesus Christ and desire to grow in your faith and ministry, you are welcome to sign up for any of our courses across all other ministry schools.
A sample of some of our courses
