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Admissions LifeSpring does not currently employ a formal admissions process. Students are admitted to LifeSpring on a basis of course registration. However, please note that course registration is currently limited to students who live in the United States or Canada. Registrants should also be able to complete college-level coursework.
Program Enrollment
LifeSpring's degree programs are designed to support you in your ministry goals. Therefore, when you enroll in a degree program, you help us know how we can best serve you. Please note that enrollment is limited to students who live in the United States or Canada. To electronically enroll in an academic program, visit www.LifeSpringSchool.org. Please view our master schedule on the LifeSpring website to see when the courses you need are being offered. If you have any questions about what courses you should take please email our academic advisor, at
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Course Registration
LifeSpring utilizes registration software that allows you to register and pay for courses at your convenience! To register, login to our course registration system using the account you created when enrolling in your degree program and add the needed courses to your schedule.
Textbooks
Most of LifeSpring's textbooks are available via the Bible Advocate Press Online Bookstore! In order to have your books when you need them, be sure to order your textbooks no later than the last day of course registration.
Grading System Grading System with Honor Points | Number | Letter | | Honor Points | | 90-100 | A | excellent demonstration of course objectives | 4.0 | | 80-89 | B | commendable demonstration of course objectives | 3.0 | | 70-79 | C | acceptable demonstration of course objectives | 2.0 | | 60-69 | D | Unsatisfactory demonstration of course objectives; no credit awarded | 1.0 | | 0-59 | F | No credit awarded | .00 |
Grading System with No Honor Points
Letter
| P | Pass. Acceptable demonstration of course objectives. Awarded for internships/practicum only. | | AU | Audit. No credit awarded. | | W | Withdrawal. Student withdrew from the sub-course within the first 4 hours/2 units of instruction. No credit awarded. | | UW | Unauthorized withdrawal. Student withdraws by default by failing to attend 80% of classroom sessions. No credit awarded. Counts as an F in GPA calculations. | | I | Incomplete. Student unable to complete a course for reasons beyond their control. Student must submit a Course Extension Form during the scheduled course dates. The course instructor and academic advisor must approve the extension, and the instructor must assign a new due date. Extensions may not exceed 120 days after the last day of the course. If the course is not completed by the extension date assigned by the instructor, the student will receive a D or an F, depending on assignments completed. |
Credit
Unit of Credit
Academic credit through LifeSpring is measured in units of credit. Units of credit are assigned to courses on the basis of the “Carnegie unit”, which is more commonly known as the “quarter unit”. Specifically, a unit of credit represents 10 hours of classroom instruction and 20-30 hours of outside preparation by the student (30-40 clock hours total per credit) A 1 unit of credit sub-course is the equivalent of 10 hours of instruction and 20-30 hrs. of preparation (30-40 clock hours total). A 4 unit of credit course is the equivalent of 40 hours of instruction and 80-120 hrs. of preparation (120-160 hours total). For an internship or practicum, students earn 1 unit of credit per 40 hours of qualified and verified field experience.
Transfer of Credit*
Students may request to have credits transferred from other institutions by having an official transcript sent to the LifeSpring office. All credits earned from Ministries Training System, Summit School of Theology, and Midwest Bible College will be accepted. Credits from other institutions will be accepted upon the following conditions: Student earned a grade of C or better. Credits are from equivalent courses required for student’s program of study. Transfer of credits from non-evangelical institutions may be contingent upon student completion of additional assignments, integrative essay and/or a competency exam. The institution is accredited by a regional accrediting association, TRACS, ABHE, or ATS. Credit from non-accredited schools or schools accredited by other agencies may be evaluated and accepted at LifeSpring’s discretion.
Many institutions of higher learning award credit based on the “semester-unit” system. When applying semester credits to LifeSpring certificates or diplomas, the following equivalency scale is to be used: 1 semester unit = 1 ½ quarter units
2 semester units = 3 quarter units
3 semester units = 4 ½ quarter units
4 semester units = 6 quarter units Credit by Demonstrated Competency*
LifeSpring may award equivalency credit for knowledge and skills developed in non-traditional educational environments. Credit is awarded on the basis of careful evaluation of student knowledge. A fee is charged for evaluation and for credit accepted. *In order to receive a certificate or diploma from LifeSpring School of Ministry, 51 percent of total credits must be earned through LifeSpring.
Audit
Students who wish to attend a modular class without working for or expecting to receive formal credit may register to audit the course. Students who audit a course may not participate in class, (exceptions are at Instructor’s discretion) do not take examinations, and do not submit papers. Completion of course-work textbook assignments is recommended; some courses may require textbook reading and pre- and/or post-work participation. Students may only audit approved lecture-type courses. Students may not register to audit a course until registration for credit has closed, in order to give priority to students needing to take the course for credit. Students may not attend any course without registering for either credit or audit. Students may not change or upgrade an audit class to credit. Ministers may audit a class for NAMC classroom hours. Online courses are not available for audit. |
