Religious studies equips students with a range of skills vital to our changing world and workforce, publishes christianleadersinstitute.org

Grand Haven, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/09/2015 -- With the world becoming ever more culturally and professionally diverse, the global demand for certain job skills is on an upward trend. While backgrounds in Mathematics, Technology and Business Management remain high on employers' lists of priorities, the extensive range of knowledge and experience gained through Religious Studies is rapidly gaining ground. This reformation of the worldwide workforce has driven an unprecedented number of people to seek out an education that will equip them with those invaluable skills; unfortunately, the cost of such studies leaves many floundering in its wake.

In light of this development, Henry Reyenga of Christian Leaders Institute has launched the nationally accredited school's newly restructured online study program. Said Reyenga, "The current cost of earning a Bachelor's degree in this field is almost $30,000, which greatly limits the options for many up-and-coming college students with their sights set on religious studies. Our revamped program offers them a much-needed alternate route. Through our curriculum, those interested can now acquire a Bachelors of Divinity for as little as $1,500."

Christian Leaders Institute acknowledges credits gained by taking core classes via community college or received through College Level Examination Program testing; however, they are currently developing their own core curriculum and hope to make these offerings fully available to their student body by 2016. Once this leg of their agenda is complete, students will be able to earn an Associate's of Divinity for an estimated $750, which also covers all administrative fees and includes a valid student ID card. They can then proceed to their Bachelor's studies for an additional $750.

Through online study, students are able to work toward their degrees at their own individual paces. This also gives students an opportunity to adjust their class scheduling around work, family and other aspects of their lives. Although completing an education online requires a certain amount of determination and self motivation, the Institute provides extensive resources and support.

Concluded Reyenga, "The religious studies courses we offer provide strength in the fields of history, theology and sociology as well as heightened observational and interpretive capabilities; furthermore, this curriculum helps develop an aptitude for understanding and tolerance of other cultures. All these skills are becoming increasingly important in the business world as well as life in general. We encourage anyone interested in this field of study to visit our website and sign up for our Getting Started class."

About Christian Leaders Institute
Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) is a ministry of Christian Leaders, which is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Christian Leaders Institute trains thousands of Christian Leaders in 120 different countries. A number of prospective students are signing up to enroll in the Christian Leaders Getting Started Class to find out if advanced ministry training is right for them.

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Updated application system will make it easier and more convenient to enroll to take advantage of Institute's free, top-quality course offerings, Christian Leaders Institute reports

Grand Haven, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/05/2015 -- The Christian Leaders Institute, a top online Bible school and seminary, announced the launch of the group's streamlined, improved online application system. The new system will make it even easier than before for those with a calling to ministry to take advantage of the Christian Leaders Institute's innovative, industry-leading, tuition-free online educational program. With a faculty of over 15 professors who hold advanced degrees like the Ph.D. and Th.D. in a variety of fields, the Christian Leaders Institute offers an impressive selection of 21 seminary courses that can lead to ordination for those who successfully complete the free program.

"We're proud to announce that our improved and updated online application system is now ready for use," Christian Leaders Institute founder and President Henry Reyenga said, "Even simpler and faster than before, the system will make it as easy as possible to get started with the top-quality, free educational offerings at Christian Leaders Institute."

The Christian Leaders Institute is a ministry of the 501 (c) 3 non-profit Christian Leaders organization. Since the Institute's founding in 2002, it has trained thousands of students in over 120 countries of the world, producing graduates who are eminently well-equipped to spread the Gospel wherever their callings might take them.

After initial success providing traditional, in-person learning, the Christian Leaders Institute began leveraging the power of the Internet in 2006. Since then, the Institute's reach and influence have grown enormously, as Internet-based digital learning makes it practical for the institution to reach those with a calling to ministry in virtually any country or location.

Throughout its history and continuing to the present day, Christian Leaders Institute has offered top-quality classes completely free of charge to students. Taught by some of the world's leading scholars of religion and other subjects, the courses have enabled thousands of students to further their understanding of Christianity, regardless of their financial circumstances. The Christian Leaders Institute is also a member of the highly regarded Academic Council for Educational Accountability and has applied for accreditation through the International Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries.

The new online application system will make it easier for those of all backgrounds with a calling to Christian ministry to take advantage of the Christian Leaders Institute's valuable, high-quality educational offerings. A simple online form at the Institute's website begins the application process, and applicants can find themselves enjoying self-paced study with the Institute's many excellent offerings not long thereafter. Through a program begun in 2014, those who receive a Christian Leaders Institute diploma are also eligible for local ordination and inclusion in the Christian Leaders Directory.

About Christian Leaders Institute
Providing advanced Christian education since 2002, the Christian Leaders Institute focuses on accessibility, course quality, and flexibility, allowing qualified students with a calling to ministry to benefit from the Institute's offerings regardless of their circumstances.

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