Deepen Your Biblical Knowledge,
Expand Your Ministry Impact
Whether you want to expand your ministry impact, grow more deeply in your theological understanding, or both, Cornerstone’s 80 plus years in seminary, theology training and Biblical studies can advance your ministry, deepen your personal spiritual growth, and boldly influence others for the Kingdom of God.
Whether you’re called to church leadership, teaching, missions, or personal spiritual growth, this Christ-centered program provides hands-on learning, a strong theological foundation, and a supportive community to equip you to make an impact for Christ. Taught online in 7-week increments.
You’ll learn skills such as:- Biblical Interpretation & Exegesis
- Systematic & Historical Theology
- Critical Thinking & Writing
- Christian Moral Foundations
120 credit hours • Transfer up to 75% credits
Whether called to pastoral ministry, missions, or nonprofit leadership, you’ll gain the skills to lead churches, ministries, and communities with greater impact. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Core Theological Foundations
- Ministry Fundamentals
- Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
- Ethical & Servant Leadership
120 credit hours • Transfer up to 75% credits
Strengthen scriptural interpretation for preaching and teaching ministry professionals or prepare for a future doctoral degree by rigorously engaging in the Bible in its original languages. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Old and New Testament Exegesis
- Hebrew, Greek or both
- Systematic Theology
- Biblical Hermeneutics
45 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
Led by Biblically faithful faculty scholars and theologians who are currently active in Christian ministry, our 36-credit hour M.A. in Biblical Studies online degree is designed to equip you for leadership and growth, sending you out to fulfill your ministry calling. Taught online in 7-week increments.
You’ll learn skills such as:- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Spiritual Formation
- Systematic Theology
- New & Old Testament Foundations
36 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
Deepen your impact in the church, your community, or ministry organization with the M.A. in Christian Counseling non-licensure degree designed to help you guide others toward emotional and Christ-centered spiritual wholeness. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Christian Counseling Philosophy
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Theology for Counseling
- Human Growth & Development
36 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
Advance your Biblical, Theological, ministry and personal growth applications to influence your ministry and community with a specialization in Ministry Leadership. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Old Testament Foundations
- New Testament Foundations
- Systematic Theology
36 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
Expand your capabilities in pastoral ministry, parachurch/non-profit leadership, or prepare for Chaplaincy, ordination or doctoral education.Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Biblical Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Old and New Testament
- Ministry Residency
75 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
Advanced theological training beyond your existing M.Div. can prepare you for significant ministry influence in education, church ministry, military chaplaincy or parachurch education outreaches. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Advanced Critical Writing
- Biblical Theology
- Hermeneutical Competency
- Research
30 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
- Business
- Counseling & Psychology
- Health Care Management
- Communications, English, & Interdisciplenary
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A Michigan pioneer in online learning, Cornerstone University integrates timeless principles with engaging ideas to help you build confidence in your abilities, skills, and life purpose. CU challenges you to live a bold, unwaveringly Christ-centered, influential life, with faculty committed to you throughout your educational journey.
Cornerstone is one of the most affordable, private, non-profit universities, with access to all eligible state and federal grants and university scholarships. Scholarships, grants, and possible student loans are also available to help support your educational journey.
A graduate degree from CU averages 34% less than other private colleges in W. Michigan, based on published rates online from the 2023-24 academic year.
The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) – consists of graduate schools that conduct academic degree programs to educate in the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines.
Transfer Policy: Transfer up to 75% of credits in many bachelor’s degree programs with satisfactory equivalent course work from other accredited institutions. Graduate-level credit equivalencies vary by program, and enrollment staff will navigate the review of previous course work with the Registrar’s Office upon receipt of transcripts.
Types of Transfers: Prior learning credit, dual enrollment, and community college partnerships are among the more popular credit transfers.
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