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Micro Campus Partnerships merge the best of what PLBC does well (teaching great content with high quality assessment for credit), with what local churches and ministries do best (on-site leadership training).

All courses are 15 weeks long, of which 12 weeks require a class gathering with a recorded video provided by PLBC. The local program director uses the class time for the other three weeks at their discretion. Students taking the courses for credit complete assignments and exams in addition to the weekly video class. All assignments are given feedback and marked by PLBC faculty.

• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• Understanding the Bible
• The Reconciling Mission of God
• Life and Ministry in the Holy Spirit
• Survey of Christian Beliefs

Courses are streamed online, which is also where students find their assignments and course instructions.

PLBC offers a variety of student support options, from enrolment assistance, to program advising for degree completion. Specifically, a PLBC faculty member is assigned to each Micro-Campus course and is available to answer any questions pertaining to the course to aid the student toward successful completion. The Student Support Office is also accessible to Micro-Campus students to assist them in their academic journey.

Yes. Students can receive up to 9 credits for the part of the internship or discipleship program that is delivered by the local ministry in addition to the credits received for taking the PLBC courses.

Coordinator – The local ministry provides the MicroCampus Coordinator, who is PLBC’s primary on-site contact, and provides direct student support in enrolling students. The coordinator typically has a Bachelor’s degree, as well as experience working with young adults. The Coordinator may or may not be the director of the internship program.

Director – Most programs have a director who oversees the internship or discipleship program, represents the program to the church, and recruits students. Often one person fills both coordinator and director roles.

PLBC Staff – PLBC staff take care of the enrollment process (admissions, advising students on what classes to take, and registering them in classes), as well as academic and administrative support throughout the year. That leaves our partners free to build supportive relationships and focus on leadership internship training.

Yes. We have resources and expertise to share, at no cost to you.

Church-based discipleship and intern programs can set their own admissions requirements. However, participants in those programs that also want to take PLBC courses for credit must meet PLBC’s admission requirements.

Admission Requirements

Course tuition – $325 per course, which is more than a 50% discount when student fees are factored. Tuition is paid to the internship organization, which then directs funds to PLBC.

Program Fee – The church or ministry can charge what they like for their program. The cost for PLBC tuition can be included or additional to that amount.

Financial Aid – Micro Campus students might be eligible to receive federal financial aid (grants and loans) for tuition costs if they meet the requirements.

Yes. On occasion, a PLBC faculty member will be available to teach a live course on-site. PLBC could also grant credit for a course taught by a non-PLBC instructor:

• If the instructor has academic credentials (a master’s degree or higher) in the subject area of instruction and is pre-approved by PLBC

• If the instructor uses a PLBC approved syllabus

• If the host site bears the costs for the instructor

1. Call us – Give us a call if you want to be a PLBC Micro Campus, or if you have more questions and we can set up an informational meeting.

2. Informational Meeting – This meeting can be face-to-face or by video conference and allows us get to know each other. Potential partners have a chance to ask questions about becoming a Micro-Campus partner.

3. We will work through an official application checklist, and seek to involve the Senior Pastor so he or she can discuss the program, and its possibilities, with the Director of Distributed Education.

4. Dean’s Approval – Our team then recommends you as a Micro Campus Partner to the Dean of the college. Upon approval, the Dean issues a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the Micro Campus Partnership agreement.

5. Return the MOU – Once you return the MOU, signed by your Senior Pastor and a board member, the partnership is official. It’s time to set up your program and to get potential students applying to your internship and PLBC courses.

6. Have Potential Students Apply – Have potential students apply as soon as possible at pacificlife.edu. Click “APPLY NOW” and select Micro Campus as your program.

Being a PLBC Micro Campus Partner, you will be able to offer intentional internships that focus on leadership training and theological education. You will be able to develop the next generation of leaders on-site, keeping them involved in ministry, while also ensuring they are receiving accredited theological education. This is a great opportunity to equip your leaders, while keeping them involved in on-site ministry.