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ACCREDITED · 100% ONLINE · CHRIST-CENTEREDBy The NumbersCalvary Chapel University
at a Glance
26 Years
Forming servant leaders since 2000
10 Years!
The longest accreditation TRACS awards
World-Wide
Students, staff, and faculty from 35 states and six of seven continents
500+ Alumni
Graduates prepared to serve Christ and His Church
A TRUSTED VOICE“I think Calvary Chapel University is a great fit for many people to help get better equipped to do the work of the ministry."
- DAVID GUZIK • Pastor & Author, Enduring Word • CALVARY CHAPEL UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS.
— WHY THE UNIVERSITYSerious about Scripture.
Serious about accreditation.
fully Online. Fully Accredited.Calvary Chapel University is a fully online institution, accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) — so you can pursue a serious, Christ-centered education from wherever you're planted.
PRACTICAL AND CONVENIENT!Calvary Chapel University has 8-week classes you take from your home! CONVENIENT! No specific class days or times! Apply what you learn at Calvary Chapel University directly in your ministry and life, each class. PRACTICAL APPLICATION!
— Graduate OutcomesOur graduates finish what they start.
Early or On-TimeMost Calvary Chapel University graduates complete their program early or right on schedule.
Debt-FreeThe vast majority of students graduate without debt.
DOCTRINALLY SOUNDGraduates report a strong, biblically grounded foundation for ministry and life. Source: Annual Alumni Survey for TRACS Accreditation.
A CALVARY CHAPEL UNIVERSITY FAMILY“Attending Calvary Chapel University has been a valuable, exciting and rewarding venture and I would encourage others to take the challenge!”
JIM GallagherAlumnus • Pastor at Calvary Chapel Vero Beach
KRISTIE GALLAGHERAlumna • Faculty
A Message From Our PresidentWelcome to Calvary Chapel University
“We are thrilled you are here, and we are ready to serve you on your journey to a fully accredited degree. Let us know how we can be the helper of your joy in your pursuit of Christian higher education.”
Dr. Chapin Marsh
President, Calvary Chapel University
What's happening at Calvary Chapel University
Current highlights
Fall2026
Module dates
- Module 1
- Aug 31
- Module 2
- Sep 28
- Module 3
- Oct 26
Spring2027
Module dates
- Module 1
- Jan 4
- Module 2
- Feb 1
- Module 3
- Mar 1
Summer2027
Module dates
- Module 1
- May 3
- Module 2
- May 31
- Module 3
- Jun 28
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