Formerly known as Southwestern College, Arizona Christian University is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Applications must include pastor recommendations. Arizona Christian University is a four-year program offering bachelor's degrees in education, family studies, Christian ministries, music ministry, youth ministry, biblical studies, and business administration. The univrsity encourages students to use their degree in ministry fields during and after the course of study. Arizona Christian University is a "dry" campus prohibiting students from smoking or drinking alcohol. Students must attend chapel services as a pass/fail class. Students may receive federal and state financial aid is available, or they may qualify for private scholarships.
This private Christian school in Arizona offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Students also may study courses online. They may take courses in fine arts and production, criminal justice, Christian studies, literature, psychology, education, business, nursing, health sciences, to name a few. Admission to Grand Canyon University does not require pastor recommendations or chapel attendance. The uiversity makes some financial aid available.
The Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary has several locations. The Arizona campus is in Scottsdale. The school offers advanced training through the master of divinity, diploma in theology, master of theological studies and doctor of ministry programs. Students must include pastoral recommendations in the admission packet. The school does not provide federal financial aid but offers multiple scholarships.
Located in Chandler, Arizona, the International Baptist College focuses on mentoring students through their studies and allowing them community ministry opportunities. Prospective students must include a statement of faith when applying, and the college encourages including a recommendation from a pastor . As an accredited school, the college offers federal financial aid in addition to the many scholarships and discounts offered through the school itself. Students can earn degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level. The degrees offered are in Bible and Christian service, church music and teacher education. Students must take Bible and theology courses.