Global University (Missouri)

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Global University (Missouri)
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Established2000
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United States
Website globaluniversity.edu

Global University is a web-based correspondence Christian university based in Springfield, Missouri, founded in 2000 by a merger of the former ICI University and Berean University. It is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, [1] and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. [2]

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Global University offers distance education in the Pentecostal tradition. Its three main languages of instruction are English, Spanish and French for undergraduate programs. Four schools comprise Global University: School for Evangelism and Discipleship, Berean School of the Bible, Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology and Graduate School of Theology.

Berean School of the Bible

Berean School of the Bible offers continuing education units in the following programs:

Courses in these programs do not earn college credit. [3]

Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology

The undergraduate school offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Associate of Arts (AA) degrees in Bible and Theology, Intercultural Studies, and Christian Education. It also offers various certificate and diploma programs. [4]

Graduate School of Theology

The graduate school offers Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Biblical studies and ministerial studies, Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degrees in Biblical language and Christian ministry, and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees in Bible and Theology and Christian ministry. [5]

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References

  1. "Global University". Assemblies of God Colleges & Universities. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  2. "Statement of Accreditation Status". Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  3. "Berean School of the Bible". Global University. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  4. "2017 Undergraduate Programs of Study". Global University. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  5. "Graduate School of Theology". Global University. Retrieved 14 March 2017.

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