SCS Undergraduate Studies
- Programs of Study
- Forms & Documentation
- Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
- Degree Requirements
- Current Course Offerings
- Current McAllen Course Offerings
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Programs of Study
Undergraduate degrees at SCS are offered through Howard-Payne University. The following degrees are available at the undergraduate level:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Christian Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Youth Ministry
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Cross-Cultural Studies
- Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science (B.A.A.S.) in Christian Studies
Students enrolled in the B.A. in Christian Studies program may specialize in Bible, Practical Theology, or Religious Education. The B.A.A.S. is designed to offer students with vocational-technical training the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree. For more information, please contact SCS.
Forms and Documentation
Application for Admission and Financial Aid (Bachelor's and Associates)
Application for Admission (Non-Degree Seeking)
General Scholarship Application
Information on Ministerial Scholarships
Ministerial Scholarship (BGCT): Application | Fall Renewal | Spring Renewal
Ministerial Scholarship (SCS): Application | Fall Renewal | Spring Renewal
Notification of Intent to Graduate
Student Worker Assistance Program
Financial Aid
A fundamental principle for the School of Christian Studies is to provide financially accessible opportunities for ministry preparation. Toward this end, SCS offers the following resources.
All undergraduate students who wish to receive financial aid should complete the General Scholarship Application for undergraduate students each academic year.
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Christian Leadership Scholarship: The purpose of the Christian Leadership Scholarship is to provide affordable theological education to students in South Texas. Any current SCS student is eligible to apply for the CLS. The amount of the CLS is $180 per credit hour for undergraduate students. The scholarship is made possible through SCS endowment funds. Students wishing to apply for the CLS should complete the General Scholarship Application.
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BGCT Ministerial Tuition Assistance Program: The Baptist General Convention of Texas provides scholarship funds for ministerial students who are members of participating churches. The amount of the BGCT Ministerial Tuition Assistance Program is $20 per credit hour. Students wishing to apply for, or continue receiving this assitance should complete the following forms:
Application
: completed one time at initial application
Fall Renewal: completed each subsequent fall semester
Spring Renewal: completed each subsequent spring semester - SCS Ministerial Scholarship: The South Texas School of Christian Studies provides scholarship funds for all ministerial students, regardless of denominational affiliation, who are not eligible to participate in the BGCT Ministerial Tuition Assistance Program. The amount of the SCS Ministerial Scholarship is $20 per credit hour. Students wishing to apply for, or continue receiving this assitance should complete the following forms:
Application
: completed one time at initial application
Fall Renewal: completed each subsequent fall semester
Spring Renewal: completed each subsequent spring semester - Student Worker Assistance Program: Students may apply for student worker positions at SCS. Students have the option to apply compensation directly toward tuition. To apply for the Student Worker Assistance Program, click here.
For more information about financial aid for undergraduate students, please contact SCS.
Tuition & Fees
Standard Tuition:
$270 per credit hour
With Christian Leadership Scholarship: $90 per credit hour
With CLS and Ministerial Scholarship $70 per credit hour
Course Audit: $45 per credit hour
Application Fee for New Students: $25
Student Fee: $25 per semester
Drop Fee: $20 per course
Early Registration: Free
Regular Registration: $30
Late Registration: $45
For early, regular and late registration dates, click here.
For information about recent changes to tuition rates, click here.
Degree Requirements
Students normally take general education courses at an approved college and complete their coursework at SCS.
- General education courses may be taken at TAMU-CC, Del Mar College, Coastal Bend College, or other approved college.
- Degree minors may be completed at SCS
- Degree minors approved by HPU may be transferred.
- SCS offers biblical Greek and Hebrew, which may satisfy foreign language requirements.
For eligible general education substitutions, click here.
For specific degree requirements at SCS, please choose the appropriate curriculum track below: