Biblical Education

Believers University

Many believers know only bits of the Bible - but to truly understand Scripture and grow as a leader, you need structured study and real-world training. Believers University makes that possible with an affordable, interactive two‑year online program designed to deepen your biblical knowledge, shape your character, and equip you to serve your church more effectively.

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Program & Courses

Believers University currently offers a two-year program that, upon completion, leads to the Diploma in Christian Leadership. Each Core is designed to be user-friendly and practical, as well as academically sound. Utilizing the latest Internet technology coupled with time-proven educational delivery systems, BU cultivates the student’s understanding of Scripture, their ministry gifting and personal life vision. By doing so, we assist them in laying firm foundations within their lives upon which they can build their Ministry and Leadership skills.


The program is broken up into two academic years.


BU has an articulation agreement with Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. This will allow BU students to transfer up to 18 credit hours to SEU, where students can continue their education through SEU's online program.

More About Transfer Credits Here

Guiding Principles

  • Develop your Character

    We help students develop their character. We do a great disservice to people when we teach them what they are supposed to do before we teach them what kind of person they are supposed to be.

  • Discover your Calling

    We help students discover their calling. Each of us was designed on purpose for a purpose.

  • Increase your Capacity

    We help students increase their capacity. We value excellence, which we define as “doing our very best every time.

  • Serve your Church

    We empower students to serve their church. We are not competitors with the local church; we are partners with the local church. We seek to train leaders to operate within the structure and culture of their respective local church.

Semesters 1 & 2

Year One

Believers University is manageable & created for those of us with busy lives. The courses are split across two years in fours semesters. These are the courses you’ll grow from in the first year of Believers University.

Introduction to Bible

Designed to give a clear, usable understanding of the Bible and to teach basic Bible study methods

Old Testament Survey

Provides a basic framework for understanding and interpreting the Old Testament by offering vital historical, geographical, and cultural insights

Servant Leadership

Offers a look at Jesus’ life and ministry in its historical and theological context, while focusing on Him as the ultimate servant leader

Christian Foundations I

Introduces the field of theology and provides a workable knowledge of the following important Christian doctrines: the Bible, God, man, and sin

New Testament Survey

Provides a basic framework for understanding and interpreting the New Testament by offering vital historical, geographical, and cultural insights

Internship 1 & 2

BU's internship requirement ensures that our students gain practical training in conjunction with their biblical studies. The internship course is required each semester.

Semesters 3 & 4

Year Two

Believers University is manageable & created for those of us with busy lives. The courses are split across two years in fours semesters. These are the courses you’ll grow from in the second year of Believers University.

Spiritual Formation

This course focuses on the development of the believer’s spiritual life. Attention is given to the spiritual disciplines, the connection between ministry and character, and the relationship between formation and sanctification.

Spirit-Filled Leadership

The course prepares students for Spirit-Filled ministry and offers biblically sound practical theology of Spirit-led ministry through preaching, teaching and leading in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Intro to Christian Ministry

Helps students identify and implement values, vision, mission and strategy in their ministry contexts

Ministry Skills

Introduces two vital ministry skills: communication and care – Helps students develop and deliver clear, powerful sermons and lessons and overviews principles of pastoral care and counseling

Christian Foundations II

Introduces the field of theology and provides a workable knowledge of the following important Christian doctrines: Christ, Salvation, The Holy Spirit, The Church, and Last Things.

Internship 3 & 4

BU's internship requirement ensures that our students gain practical training in conjunction with their biblical studies. The internship course is required each semester.

  • WE ARE AFFORDABLE

    Believers University is committed to providing access to top quality ministry and leadership training at affordable tuition rates. Our tuition price is a fraction of the cost at similar institutions. This is made possible as a result of our management strategy and the generosity of our covenant partners who subsidize the cost of operation to help keep tuition rates low. Our current tuition rate is $1,500 per year, paid in six consecutive installments. A 10% discount is applied when paid in full up front.


    **A $50 registration fee is required with completed application.

  • WE ARE FLEXIBLE

    Our online program is designed to fit well into even the most demanding lifestyle and schedule. It is built to be flexible, while at the same time, structured enough to keep students on track. In this way students can balance their study schedules with other responsibilities as they integrate systematic learning into their daily lives. BU is designed so that our students gain practical training in the field of ministry service and leadership in their local church in conjunction with their academic studies.

  • WE ARE INTERACTIVE

    BU courses are not merely self-guided correspondence classes. Well-respected and knowledgeable instructors, who are experts in their fields, guide students through the course materials. Students regularly collaborate and communicate with students and instructors while they serve and apply what they are learning to their local church or ministry settings. All units incorporate a variety of interactive elements, such as discussion boards, live webinars, and video lectures.



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Tuition

Believers University (BU) is committed to providing access to top quality ministry and leadership training at very affordable tuition rates. Our tuition is a fraction of the cost at similar institutions. This is made possible as a result of our management strategy and the generosity of our covenant partners who subsidize the cost of operation to help keep tuition rates low. Tuition is $1,500 per year. When paid in full up front, a 10% discount is applied, so that the total is only $1,350. Otherwise, the balance can be paid in 6 consecutive installments of $250.

Monthly

Flex Plan

$250 monthly


*Totaling $1,500 paid over the first six months

One-time Payment

Pay In Full

$1,350 yearly


*10% discount applied when paid up-front

Textbook Links

Believers University Book List

This is a comprehensive list of textbooks needed for both years of Believers University!