ICAS-Accredited Degree in Patristics and Early Christianity

Degree Types: Bachelor, Master, Doctorate

School: School of Theology and Ministry

The Life in Christ Grant: Accredited degree assessment paths start at USD 69. Every required assessment, unlimited retakes, the electronic degree, and permanent verification are included in the program fee.

Program Overview

The ICAS-accredited Patristics and Early Christianity program at Life Seminary is rooted in Scripture, attentive to the historic Christian tradition, and directed toward faithful service. Students study the writers, controversies, liturgies, and councils of the first six centuries of the church.

Core Courses

  • PATR 201 — Biblical Interpretation (4 credits)
  • PATR 211 — Old Testament Theology (4 credits)
  • PATR 221 — New Testament Theology (4 credits)
  • PATR 231 — Christian Doctrine (4 credits)
  • PATR 301 — Apostolic Fathers (4 credits)
  • PATR 311 — Apologists and the Second Century (4 credits)
  • PATR 321 — Trinitarian Controversies (4 credits)
  • PATR 331 — Christological Councils (4 credits)