Academics
Degrees and Certificates
Compare trial courses, certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees, dual enrollment, and credit options through one clear view of the university's academic pathways.
- Certificate
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
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DDE Trial Courses
Explore timely topics through Scripture with flexible, non-credit courses designed to strengthen a biblical worldview—without committing to a full degree program.
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Why Israel Matters
Explore the biblical, historical, and prophetic significance of Israel and its place in God's redemptive plan.
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Understanding Islam
Study the origins, history, theology, and influence of Islam through a distinctly Christian perspective.
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Mastering AI Before It Masters You
Consider emerging artificial-intelligence technologies and their cultural impact through a biblical worldview.
College credit during high school
Dual Enrollment
High-school juniors and seniors can earn college credit online while completing high-school requirements through coursework taught from a biblical worldview.
Students study in the university's online learning environment, with asynchronous coursework and video conferencing. Review current eligibility, approved courses, transcript requirements, and deadlines before applying.
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Confirm eligibility
Review grade level, academic standing, and transcript requirements.
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Select a course
Choose an approved undergraduate course with school and family guidance.
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Earn college credit
Complete the online course while progressing toward high-school requirements.
A fully online two-year foundation
Associate Degree
The Associate of Arts combines a broad liberal-arts foundation with Bible and theology, then lets students focus in Biblical Studies or Christian Education.
General Education Credits
Build communication, critical-thinking, humanities, science, mathematics, and social-science foundations.
Bible and Theology Credits
Ground the degree in Scripture, theology, faith, and Christian leadership.
Specialization Credits
Focus the final portion in Biblical Studies or Christian Education.
College of Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies
Develop biblical knowledge, godly character, communication, and critical-thinking skills for leadership in ministry, church, community, and professional life.
College of Education
Education
Prepare to serve and lead in Christian educational settings through academically rigorous, Scripture-rooted online programs.
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60credits
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Associate of Arts
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120credits
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Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
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39credits
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Master of Arts in Christian Education
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60credits
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Education Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Focused ministry training
Certificates
Gain focused, fully online training in a ministry area through a 24-credit certificate that can support continued study toward a bachelor's degree.
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Bible and Leadership
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Care and Discipleship
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Teaching
Alumni testimony
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Course Catalog
Use the current catalog to confirm academic policies, program requirements, course sequences, tuition information, and the rules that apply to your enrollment period.
Plan from the current edition.
Catalog information belongs to a specific academic year and may change through approved university processes. Always open the current catalog page before making a final academic or financial decision.
- Academic policies
- Program requirements
- Course sequences
- Tuition and fees
Understand the curriculum
Course Descriptions
Explore undergraduate and graduate course descriptions by college, subject, and academic level—including course codes, credits, prerequisites, and learning focus.
College of Biblical Studies
Review published course descriptions for biblical studies, ministry, leadership, counseling, and theology pathways.
- Codes and titles
- Credits
- Prerequisites
- Descriptions
College of Education
Review published course descriptions for Christian education, instruction, technology, and educational leadership pathways.
- Codes and titles
- Credits
- Prerequisites
- Descriptions
Learning connected to place
Travel Credit
Turn an approved faith-forming journey into university credit by enrolling in the designated course and completing learning activities connected to the itinerary.
Travel does not automatically carry academic credit. Confirm the eligible trip, associated course, academic requirements, costs, and approval process before including travel in an academic plan.
Choose an eligible Christian Expedition trip.
Enroll in the associated university course.
Register and pay travel costs through the travel partner.
Complete the journey and all syllabus requirements.
Documented prior learning
Experiential Credit
Document qualifying undergraduate-level learning from work, ministry, leadership, training, or service for individual academic review.
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Connect experience to learning
Identify relevant undergraduate learning and match it to specific course outcomes or program requirements.
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Build the evidence portfolio
Provide a narrative and supporting evidence such as certificates, seminar records, grades, letters, a résumé, or other documentation.
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Complete individual academic review
Wait for the appropriate academic decision before treating any prior learning as earned university credit.
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Program Pathways
Start with the kind of learning you need now, then compare the credential level, verified credit guide, and admissions path that fits your calling.
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Try a course
Deep Dive Experience
Explore one timely topic without entering a degree program.
Non-credit$44 -
Start in high school
Dual Enrollment
Earn college credit while completing high-school requirements.
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Focus your training
Certificate Programs
Concentrate study around a ministry or leadership context.
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Build a foundation
Associate of Arts
Complete broad undergraduate study with a selected focus.
60 credits -
Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degrees
Pursue Biblical Studies or Christian Education at the bachelor's level.
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Graduate
Master's Degrees
Advance in Biblical Studies, Divinity, or Christian Education.
MA 39MDiv 72 -
Doctoral
Ministry and Educational Leadership
Complete advanced study for ministry or educational leadership.
DMin 30EdD 60
Choose your next step
Turn program comparison into a clear admissions plan.
Review the requirements for your credential level, ask questions, and begin the online application when you are ready.