What is Life Christian University?
Life Christian University is a Full Gospel, Word of Faith, Interdenominational Christian University. Our goal is to raise up graduates who can hear the voice of God and walk by faith. The San Diego Campus is a qualified extension of the Main Campus in Tampa, Florida and offers the same courses and degree plans as the Main Campus. Life Christian University is a member of the Accrediting Commission International, the world’s largest non-governmental accrediting association. ACI is the accreditation authority for over 21,000 students in 168 schools in nine countries on five continents and operates in thirty-five states within the United States. In addition, LCU is accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International and Biblical Accrediting Association.

When and Where are classes held?
The San Diego LCU Campus is located at Father's House Church International, 8691 Echo Drive, La Mesa California. Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Each class's duration is four weeks, totaling 12 actual contact hours for which the student earns 3 college credit hours. Nine courses are offered per year, along with a 3 hour ministry practicum (72 hours of volunteer ministry), giving the student the ability to earn 30 college hours per year.

Can anyone be a student?
You must have your high school diploma, or have earned your high school equivalency (GED), to become an undergraduate student.

What is required in each course? 
For each course, you are responsible for the information taught, for reading one to two books and the completion of a test on the last class of the course. There may be occasional homework during the first year, which progressively increases as the student progresses from year to year. You are required to attend all classes, unless excused through the Dean of Students Office. For any absence, you are required to visit our website which will have the downloadable recording available to you the next business day. New students may be accepted at the beginning of any course, but may not enter a course after its second class. 

What are the costs? 
Full time undergraduate students complete nine courses per year, costing $160 per course, totaling $1440.00 per academic year. A 10% discount is given to Senior Pastors. Each student must also submit an application with a one-time fee of $35. Additional fees may be incurred for long distance correspondence, class tapes, etc. The San Diego Campus accepts payments throughout the academic year.

How does the Application Process work? 
You may obtain the appropriate application through the Dean of Student’s Office (see contact information), or download the application from the main campus web site . Return your application, $35 application fee, and copy of high school diploma to the Dean’s office upon completion, and by your second class of attendance. If you have higher education hours or degrees, you do not need to provide a high school diploma, but you must have an unopened, official transcript from each college or Bible School attended sent to the Dean’s office. The acceptance-assessment process usually takes 6-12 weeks to complete. Ministers may also elect to complete a Ministry Life Experience Application, also requiring a $35 application fee, in order to gain up to 30 hours for experience as a pastor, in preaching and/or teaching. 

Can I study at home? 
Yes, you may enroll in our Long Distance Learning Program, which allows students to work at home through the use of course online audio presentations of each class. You may sign up and receive materials by visiting the Dean of Students’ office, or by mail. Additional postage and handling may be incurred. Please contact the office for more information.

Contact Information? 
For more information, please contact the Dean of Students:
Pastor Michelle Stephens, San Diego LCU Dean of Students
Please call for an appointment.
Office Phone: 619-741-0630 x100
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