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— College • Gap Year Program
Samuel Program Certificate
One year. That’s all it takes to discover who God has made you to be and clarify your calling. The Samuel Program transforms how you see your future. Spend one intentional year in a community built on faith, friendship, and spiritual growth while earning college credits that fully apply to our Bachelor or Diploma of Christian Studies. Every course counts toward your path forward. That’s an investment worth making.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
24 hrs
Credit hours required for the full BCMin degree
1 yr
Ideal one-year program length
5
Key program benefits for growth and development
On-site
Community-focused on-campus experience
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You Belong Here
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Who's it for?
The Samuel Program is designed for high school graduates who want to spend a year taking college-level courses in a Christian environment and receiving the tools they need to prepare for their future.
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What is it?
The Samuel Program is two semesters of classroom study along with other college students. Opportunities for spiritual growth include small group accountability; mentoring and counselling from professors, staff and upperclassmen/women; weekly campus-wide worship; and community service. By completing the required 24 credit hours of study, students will earn the Samuel Program Certificate.
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A Year in Community
03.
Your Path Forward
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Continue your Journey
Students who successfully complete the Samuel Program will have the option of continuing on in the college in either the Diploma or Bachelor of Christian Studies. All course work completed applies fully to these two programs. The Samuel Program is an investment that will pay off for the rest of your life.
Program Benefits
Transform Your Year
Students who complete the Samuel Program experience significant personal and spiritual growth through integrated study, meaningful relationships, and transformative Christian community.
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Only a one-year commitment
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Grow in Christian maturity
03
Learn life skills
04
Develop meaningful relationships
05
Course work fully transferable
Curriculum
24 credit hours across three areas.
The Samuel Program is designed for young adults seeking a transformative year of study, spiritual formation, and Christian community. All course work applies fully toward Diploma or Bachelor of Christian Studies programs.
Biblical and Theological Studies
9 credit hours
1B1311
Old Testament Survey
3
2B2312
New Testament Survey
3
1B3321
Bible Backgrounds
3
1B3331
Bible Interpretation
3
1H1312
Christian Heritage
3
1T1311
Christian Theology
3
1B3301
God with Us: The Story of the Bible.
3
Christian Studies
12 credit hours
1P2151
Experiencing God Life Group I
1.5
1P2152
Experiencing God Life Group II
1.5
1P3322
Principles of Leadership
3
1P3331
Spiritual Development
3
1P3301
Growing in Christlikeness
3
1P3302
Prayer
3
1E2322
Teaching Christ-followers
3
1E1342
Living & Sharing the Gospel
3
1E1341
Missions & Church Planting
3
1T1312
Christian Worldview
3
1T4311
World Religions
3
General Studies
3 credit hours
1L3311
English Composition 101
3
Total credit hours for the Samuel Program Certificate
24 hours
Requirements & Completion
How to complete the program.
What you need to know about program requirements and how to begin your Samuel Program journey.
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The Samuel Program is designed for high school graduates and young adults. There are no formal academic prerequisites beyond high school completion, though academic readiness is assessed during the admissions process.
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A total of 24 credit hours is required for completion of the Samuel Program, distributed across Biblical Foundations, Spiritual Formation and Growth, and Life Skills and Ministry.
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All course work is completed on campus in a warm, supportive Christian community environment with regular student–faculty interaction and opportunities to develop meaningful peer relationships.
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Students who successfully complete the Samuel Program have the option of continuing at CBT in either the Diploma or Bachelor of Christian Studies program. All course work completed in the Samuel Program applies fully to these programs.