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From biblical foundation to degree,without the debt detour.

Two years of intensive Bible study at the Word of Life Bible Institute, then a two-year ministry internship while you earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree from one of our accredited partners.

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BA + MA

BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S
DEGREE OPTIONS

2 YEARS

REAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
BY GRADUATION

4

ACCREDITED
DEGREE PARTNERS

~50%

TUITION SAVINGS VS.
A FOUR-YEAR ROUTE

YOUR PATHWAY, YEAR BY YEAR

1
YEAR

FRESHMAN YEAR

WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE

Build a strong biblical foundation through intensive Bible study, evangelism opportunities, and ministry assignments.

2
YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE

Develop leadership and practical ministry skills with advanced biblical studies and growing responsibility.

3+
YEARS

INTERNSHIP + DEGREE

ONLINE + ON-CAMPUS

Serve full-time in a Word of Life ministry internship while earning your bachelor’s or master’s from a partner school.

A STUDENT'S STORY

Pathways looks like this in real life.

“Faith turned into action. The community, the mentorship, the chance to actually do ministry while I’m still in school — none of that was on my radar before Pathways.”

- Audrey, Pathways Student

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH - BACHELOR'S

Earn an accredited bachelor's degree

Complete your degree at roughly half the cost of a traditional four-year Christian university while gaining real ministry experience as a Word of Life intern. For bachelor's degrees, we partner directly with Liberty University and Davis College.

PARTNER A • ONLINE
Liberty University
Flexible online bachelor's programs that pair well with a full-time WOL internship — ideal for students who want maximum schedule flexibility while serving in ministry.
ONLINE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE WIDE DEGREE VARIETY
PARTNER B • ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE
Davis College
Earn your bachelor's degree on the Word of Life Bible Institute's New York campus — or online — through Davis College’s strong ministry-focused undergraduate programs.
ON CAMPUS AVAILABLE MINISTRY FOCUS STAY IN WOL COMMUNITY

CHOOSE YOUR PATH - MASTER'S

Earn your Master's Degree

Through Word of Life's partnership with Dallas Theological Seminary, we have three pathways to earning your master's degree. 

RECOMMENDED
PATHWAY A - 2+2
Integrated Internship
WOLBI → Internship + DTS

After two years at the Bible Institute, students begin DTS master’s coursework as they start an approved Word of Life Pathways Internship.

  • Online DTS coursework
  • Full-time ministry internship
  • On-campus community + mentoring
  • ~50% off DTS tuition
BEST FOR

Students seeking an integrated ministry experience while earning a master’s at reduced cost.

4+1
PATHWAY B - 4+1
Bachelor's First
WOLBI → Davis or Liberty → DTS

Students complete two years at the Bible Institute, earn a bachelor’s degree through Davis College or Liberty University, and begin select DTS coursework during their senior year –allowing some credits to count toward both degrees.

  • Complete bachelor's through Davis or Liberty
  • Transition into DTS master’s coursework
  • Full-time ministry internship
  • On-campus or online flexibility
BEST FOR

Students who want to complete a full bachelor’s degree before stepping into an integrated ministry internship and master’s program.

DIRECT
PATHWAY C - DIRECT
Straight to DTS
WOLBI → DTS

After two years at the Bible Institute, students may enter a DTS master’s program directly.

Important Note:
This option does not include the Pathways Internship, tuition scholarship, or Word of Life mentoring experience.

  • Direct DTS master’s entry
  • No Pathways internship
  • No tuition scholarship
  • No WOL mentoring
BEST FOR

Students who prefer to continue independently at Dallas Theological Seminary.

THE DTS PARTNERSHIP

Hear it from Word of Life and DTS leadership.

Through Word of Life's partnership with Dallas Theological Seminary, we have three pathways to earning your master's degree. 

EXPLORE DTS MASTER'S DEGREES
Word of Life - Dallas Theological Seminary Partnership on Vimeo

FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Resources to help you choose your path

Free guides and articles that walk through cost, calling, and what to look for in a Christian college program.

EXPLORE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
COMPARISON CHART
Want to compare all Pathways?
We've got you covered.
Take a look at a chart that has an in-depth comparison of all 5 available Pathways to get your bachelor's and master's degrees through WOLBI.
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Financial Aid 101: Making
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FAFSA, SAI, scholarships, and what to do when the numbers don’t add up — explained without the jargon.
FREE GUIDE
Choosing the best college: a guide for faith-focused students
Evaluate schools on what really matters — spiritual growth, community, preparation, calling — not just rankings.

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Pathways is built for students who want both depth and direction.

PATHWAYS FITS IF YOU:
Want a strong biblical foundation before launching into ministry or career.
Sense a call to ministry, missions, leadership, or teaching.
Want real ministry experience alongside academic training.
Want to avoid excessive student debt.
Value mentorship, discipleship, and Christian community.
WHAT STUDENTS GAIN
Integrated coursework and ministry experience.
Required discipleship groups and mentoring relationships.
Real-world leadership development through internship roles.
Domestic and international ministry exposure.
An accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Ready to see what your pathway looks like?

Talk with admissions about which pathway fits your calling — or apply now and we’ll help you map it out together.

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