Calling, Confessions, Curriculum, Community, and Cost
From the Provost
“We are committed to a holistic and formative education experience so that when students complete their time at The College at Southeastern, they will earnestly love God, love the truth, love the Church, and love the world. Our goal is to produce graduates who are firmly grounded in the truth, thoroughly trained in the field, and spiritually prepared to engage the world on mission for Christ.”
– Scott Pace, Provost, Dean of Graduate Studies
Equipping students to give their lives for the cause of Christ in the Church, among the nations, and in every aspect of society
Learn More About Our Degree Programs
The BA and BS degrees at Southeastern consist of a core curriculum which includes vital training in biblical studies, Christian worldview, world history, theology and English. In addition to their selected BA major, all BA students complete a minor in Christian studies with the option of adding a second minor in their area of interest. For students on a BS track, all students have the option of transferring in an A.A./A.S., dual-enrolling in a vocational program at another institution, or completing the business minor.
Bachelor of Arts
The Core Curriculum, is composed of two elements-General Studies (49hrs) and Christian Studies minor (24hrs). In addition to their selected major, all students complete a minor in Christian studies with the option of adding a second minor in their area of interest.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree is composed of a Core Curriculum (37 hours), a major (45 hours), and vocational electives or business minor (45 hours; see below for details) for a total of 127 hours. In addition to their selected major, all BS students will complete a vocational or business minor, and can add a second minor if desired.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration provides students with integrated knowledge of the functional areas of business and organizations. Graduates will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned through this program within organizational settings to advance the goals of the organization. Students will learn to approach the business/organizational setting as a missions opportunity with the underlying foundation of a biblical worldview.
Teacher Education
The vision of the Teaching Licensure track is to prepare those called to serve as teachers. In addition to meeting all requirements for North Carolina State licensure, graduates from this program will be prepared and equipped to care for each student in their classroom. Our program develops compassionate teachers who are committed to their students learning well. They will develop competence to lead classroom instruction successfully in a chosen specialty area to ensure that their student’s needs are met.
5-year Bachelor and Master Program
Our 5-year programs present a unique opportunity for students to pursue their calling and get to the work of ministry faster. Students in one of our 5-year programs will finish their bachelor’s degree and master’s degree up to a 1.5 years faster than typical students.
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
The College at Southeastern offers the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAIS), a program designed to prepare students for effective service in a cross-cultural setting, especially designed for those with experience in cross-cultural settings
Associates Degrees
The College at Southeastern offers two types of Associate Degrees—the Associate of Divinity (A.Div.) and the Associate of Arts (A.A.). The A.Div. is specially designed with pastors in mind, to help equip you with the tools you need to minister through preaching, teaching, counseling and administration in the local church. The A.A. degrees provide students with the foundation they need for lay leadership in the local church and for further theological study at the undergraduate level.
The College’s student-led house system is an opportunity for you to build lifelong friendships, live on mission together, and become more like Jesus alongside one another.
These five distinctives make The College an ideal environment to learn, be discipled, develop friendships, prepare for ministry, and train for your future vocation. To learn more about how you can experience all that The College has to offer, schedule a campus visit or contact our friendly admissions team for more information.
