Currently, the Lee University Department of External Studies offers a baccalaureate level degree program in the area of Christian Ministry. The degree program is a total of 130 credit hours with specializations in: Bible, Christian Education, Pastoral Ministries, and Theology. From urban ministry settings to the classroom, this program will prepare you for Christian Ministry for the contemporary world.

The Center for Adult and Professional Studies offers Bachelor Degree programs designed to utilize traditional and non-traditional methods of study. The program's focus is to prepare students for Christian ministry in a contemporary world in the areas of Bible, Christian Education, Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, and Theology. The undergraduate curriculum is planned specifically for the adult learner by offering a variety of formats including CAPSonline Classes, Independent Study, and Independent Study ZS.

CAPS online courses offer study via the Internet and are for resident credit. This form of study blends the best of independent study research with the traditional campus model in a virtual classroom environment. Over the course of the semester, students log in to classes for online instructions, lectures, assignments, discussions, and so forth. Materials are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, over the course of the semester. During a course the instructor may schedule times to meet online with the students. These sessions are for discussion, lecture, course mentoring, etc. The number of hours necessary to complete CAPSonline courses is similar to that of traditional resident courses.

Independent study courses offer qualified students an opportunity to study at an individual pace and at convenient times and places. Responsibility for progress lies with the individual student. This motivates and encourages the student to persist toward the achievement of carefully defined educational objectives. Courses begin the first of each month; however, students may register for the course at any time. Materials are delivered directly to the student via UPS, USPS, or other common carriers. Course materials include: course guide, appropriate additional materials, and textbooks. An independent study course is expected to be completed in four months.

Section ZS is an indicator that your course is Independent Study and is semester based. The ZS courses comply with the semester start and end dates as established by the university. All course work and exams must be completed by the last day of classes for the semester enrolled, not the last day of finals.