Rooted in Faith, Approved by the State, Online, and Affordable: Your Path to Christian Education in California
A 30-credit foundation in Scripture, Christian doctrine, discipleship, mission, holiness, and discernment, designed to form faithful Christian servants before further undergraduate study.
LEVEL
Certificate
CREDITS
30 credits
DELIVERY
Online LMS + correspondence
STRUCTURE / ORIENTATION
Christian formation for ministry and service
STUDY AND ASSESSMENT
Study is available through the institutional LMS or correspondence mode, with the same approved curriculum and academic standards. Assessment may include knowledge checks, reading responses, essays, case analyses, exegetical or applied work, ministry briefs, and recorded or oral presentations. Learners receive structured instructions, academic communication, and feedback through the approved study mode.
ADMISSION AND PROGRESSION
Undergraduate admission considers prior study, Christian purpose or statement of faith, language readiness, technology access, and capacity for disciplined independent study. Applicants should be prepared to provide the current documentary evidence requested by OCU and to study responsibly through the selected delivery mode. Please consult the current Admissions page for application procedures and any current entry arrangements before applying.
RECOGNITION AND FEES
OCU does not guarantee employment, professional licensure, ordination, immigration outcomes, transfer credit, credential evaluation, admission elsewhere, or recognition by third parties. If you have a specific external requirement, please confirm it directly with the relevant authority before enrolling. Current charges are maintained separately on the Fees and Charges page.
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Apply when you are ready, or review the detailed programme guide before making your decision.
