Undergraduate Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates
KCU’s online undergraduate certificates are designed for adult learners who want focused biblical and ministry training without committing to a full degree. Each certificate is fully online, 18 credit hours, and built to help students grow in faith, Scripture, leadership, and service while continuing to balance life, work, and ministry.
Choose from Three Certificate Options:
- Biblical Studies - Builds a deeper understanding of God’s Word through focused study in the Old Testament, New Testament, Acts, Gospel literature, wisdom literature, and Revelation
- Apologetics - Helps students understand, explain, and defend the Christian faith through study in spiritual formation, Christian heritage, systematic theology, apologetics, ethics, and world religions
- Church Ministry - Provides practical preparation for local church service through coursework in preaching, small church ministry, evangelism, church administration, conflict management, and leadership
Perfect For
- Adult learners who want focused biblical study without committing to a full degree
- Church volunteers and ministry-minded students ready to grow in Scripture
- Believers who want to strengthen their faith and bring biblical understanding into everyday service
Career Benefits
Strengthen your foundation in Scripture, theology, and ministry practice while building skills that can support church service, mentoring, teaching, ministry leadership, and faith-informed leadership in your current career.
What Will It Cost?
At $99 per course, or $33 per credit hour, KCU’s 18-credit-hour online certificates are affordable and flexible.
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Submit transcripts as requested by KCU Admissions
- Connect with an enrollment counselor to confirm your program path
- Prepare for fully online coursework designed for adult learners age 25 and older
*Complete admission requirements available at kcu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Bible & Ministry (BSBM) Preaching & Youth Ministry Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Bible & Ministry (BSBM) Preaching & Youth Ministry Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Bible & Ministry prepares students to serve the Church through a strong foundation in biblical knowledge, pastoral ministry, evangelism, and youth ministry. Through innovative church field lab partnerships, students participate in hands-on embedded ministry residencies that provide real-world ministry training alongside experienced ministry leaders.
Perfect For
- Students called to serve through preaching, youth ministry, and pastoral leadership
- Emerging ministry leaders who want biblical depth and practical preparation
- Students ready to develop ministry skills for a lifetime of service
Career Benefits
Graduates build entry-level ministry skills, strengthen their understanding of Scripture, learn to prepare and deliver sermons and lessons, and develop a working approach to church leadership.
What Will It Cost?
Tuition costs $220 per credit hour with the Bachelor of Science in Bible & Ministry program consisting of 121 total credit hours.
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Official high school transcripts for all students and college transcripts for transfer students
- ACT or SAT scores, optional
- International students should submit TOEFL scores
*Complete admission requirements available at kcu.edu
Doctor of Arts in Theological Leadership (DATL)
Doctor of Arts in Theological Leadership (DATL)
The Doctor of Arts in Theological Leadership is a professional doctorate designed for Christian leaders seeking advanced preparation in leadership, pedagogy, ethics, and applied scholarship.
Perfect For
- Executive Christian leaders serving in churches, nonprofits, higher education, and faith-based organizations
- Scholar-practitioners seeking to strengthen research, teaching, and leadership capacity
- Faith-integrated professionals bringing theological conviction into diverse organizational settings
Career Benefits
Move forward with a terminal doctoral degree designed to strengthen executive leadership, teaching, research, and organizational influence. Through advanced study and applied scholarship, you can build the confidence to lead with conviction and help shape Kingdom impact wherever you serve.
What Will It Cost?
Tuition is $325 per credit hour. This 48-credit-hour doctoral program offers a high quality, faith-based terminal degree at an accessible price point.
What Do I Need to Apply?
- A master's degree (min. 30 credit hours) from an accredited institution
- Two academic references and one professional reference
- Statement of Interest essay and academic writing sample (min. 20 pages)
*Complete admission requirements available at kcu.edu
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS)
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS)
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is a Christ-centered graduate program designed to deepen students’ understanding of Scripture and strengthen their calling to preach, teach, and lead. The program prepares students for Christian leadership and service in the church, the classroom, and the world.
Perfect For
- Ministry leaders ready to go deeper in Scripture
- Teachers, preachers, and lifelong students of God’s Word
- Students preparing for further academic study or faithful service in the church and beyond
Career Benefits
Through focused study in Scripture and theology, build confidence in interpreting and communicating God’s Word while integrating biblical truth into ministry and diverse cultural contexts.
What Will It Cost?
KCU’s Graduate Bible programs are competitively priced at $325 per credit hour. The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is a 36-credit-hour program.
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited program
- Collegiate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and official transcripts
- Three letters of reference
- Writing sample on educational and professional goals and reasons for enrolling
*Complete admission requirements available at kcu.edu
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MACL)
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MACL)
The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership combines a foundation in biblical and theological studies with deeper exploration of ministry fields such as family ministry, leadership, preaching, and missional studies.
Perfect For
- Local church and parachurch leaders ready to strengthen ministry skills
- Nonprofit and faith-based leaders who want to lead through a Christian framework
- Students seeking advanced preparation in preaching, family ministry, leadership, or missional service
Career Benefits
Strengthen the way you lead, serve, and guide others. This program helps build practical ministry leadership skills while deepening your biblical and theological foundation.
What Will It Cost?
Tuition is $325 per credit hour. The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership is a 36-credit-hour program.
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited program
- Collegiate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and official transcripts
- Three letters of reference
- Writing sample on educational and professional goals and reasons for enrolling
*Complete admission requirements available at kcu.edu
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Our flexible online learning, dedicated faculty, and commitment to biblical truths guarantee our students can rise to their calling.
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