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RLW Bible Institute

RLW Bible Institute provides, self-study, Christian faith-based certificate and degree programs.

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Institutional Governance & Legal Status

Our Foundation & Spiritual Covering

RLW Bible Institute operates under the authoritative corporate governance and spiritual covering of One Flesh Ministries, Inc., an established 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois.

For nearly two decades, our parent ministry has been dedicated to cultivating healthy families, strong leaders, and sound biblical education. By maintaining this centralized corporate structure, RLW Bible Institute carries the full weight, history, and tax-exempt integrity of our foundational organization.

State Authorization & Multi-State Expansion

To better serve our expanding student base and fulfill our global mandate, One Flesh Ministries, Inc. has officially branched into the State of Indiana as a registered foreign non-profit entity.

Under this multi-state expansion, RLW Bible Institute is formally established and authorized as a religious, degree-granting institution within the state of Indiana.

Statutory Compliance Disclosure:

RLW Bible Institute operates as an authorized Satellite Teaching and Testing Center (STTC) in alliance and cooperation with ICW Bible College and Seminary. All ecclesiastical academic credentials and degree programs are fully vetted, reviewed, and issued under the established religious exemption authority of ICW Bible College and Seminary.

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Admission & Tuition

Ecclesiastical Status & Accreditation: The Institute offers purely ecclesiastical degree programs designed specifically for ministerial, theological, and spiritual preparation. In alignment with our religious mission, the Institute has chosen not to seek regional or national private academic accreditation. Programs are structured to satisfy the requirements for ecclesiastical credentialing and religious vocation rather than traditional corporate or secular employment.

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA): Because the Institute is a privately funded religious entity and maintains an independent ecclesiastical status, we do not participate in Title IV federal student aid programs. Tuition, fees, and course costs are not eligible for FAFSA connectivity, federal student loans, grants, or federal tax credits. All students assume full personal responsibility for tuition funding and agreed-upon institutional payment

Embarking on your Christian educational journey is a strategic investment of your time, resources, and calling. At RLW Bible Institute, we are committed to providing an exceptional, biblically grounded education that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Because our programs are delivered via 100% independent correspondence study, we eliminate traditional institutional overhead, allowing us to pass those direct savings on to you through highly affordable tuition structures.

Institutional Status & Financial Disclosures

Tuition Cost

A specialized program fee of $400 applies to all Christian Counseling degree tracks.

Standard graduation processing or materials shipping fees may apply at completion.

Certificate Programs

🎓 Total Degree Investment

$1,200 Flat-Fee Tuition
An all-inclusive, fixed program rate from enrollment through graduation.

  • No hidden fees or per-credit charges

  • Predictable pricing locked in from day one

  • Not FAFSA/federal aid connected

Doctoral Degree Programs

🎓 Total Degree Investment

$1,800 Flat-Fee Tuition
An all-inclusive, fixed program rate from enrollment through graduation.

  • No hidden fees or per-credit charges

  • Predictable pricing locked in from day one

  • Not FAFSA/federal aid connected

Chaplaincy is the professional practice of providing confidential, interfaith spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial care to people in secular or institutional environments, regardless of their religious background or lack thereof

Master Degree Programs
Bachelor Degree Programs

RLW Bible Institute operates strictly as a private, non-profit, religious institution of higher education.

At RLW Bible Institute, we believe in straightforward, predictable pricing. Rather than charging per credit hour, each of our ecclesiastical degree programs is offered at a single, comprehensive flat-fee tuition

🎓 Total Degree Investment

$2,500 Flat-Fee Tuition
An all-inclusive, fixed program rate from enrollment through graduation.

  • No hidden fees or per-credit charges

  • Predictable pricing locked in from day one

  • Not FAFSA/federal aid connected

Certificate in Christian Marriage Counseling

Chaplaincy Program

$250 Flat-Fee Tuition
An all-inclusive, fixed program rate from enrollment through graduation.

  • No hidden fees or per-course charges

  • Predictable pricing locked in from day one

$200 Flat-Fee Tuition
An all-inclusive, fixed program rate from enrollment through graduation.

  • No hidden fees or per course charge

  • Predictable pricing locked in from day one

RLW Bible Institute FAQ

The Heart Behind the Institute: Our Founder’s Passion

The RLW Empower Institute was not born out of a desire to simply issue certificates; it was founded out of a lifelong calling and a fierce passion to empower others to walk boldly in their divine purpose. Guided by the leadership of Dr. Robert L. Watts, Jr. (Dr. Rob), the Institute sits at the critical intersection where professional competence meets a strategic spiritual mission.

A Proven Foundation of Excellence

Through RLW Empowerment Services LLC, Dr. Rob has spent years structuring operational excellence, strategic clarity, and high-performance development tracks for corporate professionals and independent business leaders. Concurrently, through One Flesh Ministries Bible Institute, he has built rigorous educational frameworks rooted in theological depth, academic grading criteria, and uncompromised ethical accountability.

Vetting with Integrity and Strategic Vision

When you submit your academy, curriculum, or training track for review to the RLW Empower Institute, you are not undergoing a cold, mechanical process. Your materials are evaluated by an active leadership infrastructure that understands the unique weight of both marketplace business demands and spiritual kingdom advancement. We review your stewardship, your pedagogical standards, and your operational ethics—ensuring that when you receive our gold seal of accreditation, you carry an institutional backing that stands out across both secular and faith-based industries worldwide.