Non-Seminary Undergraduate Programs for Your Career and Calling
Earn a BA degree, a BS, a BBA, or an associate degree in a career field, or build ministry-ready skills with a certificate. Study online at Kingdom Theological Seminary with Christian values at the center.
- 1Choose your fieldTrades, business, care, or tech
- 2Pick degree or certificateGo long or start focused
- 3Lead where you serveAt work, at church, and beyond
Your calling is not limited to the pulpit.
Kingdom leaders are needed in every field.
Many people feel called to serve God through their work. You may want to teach children, run a business, care for patients, build homes, or lead a nonprofit. Whether you first found us as Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary or as Kingdom Theological Seminary, we can help you prepare.
Our non-seminary undergraduate programs focus on careers and leadership fields instead of ministry degrees. If you want a Bible-centered path, see our seminary undergraduate degrees and certificates. If you want a career field with Christian values, you are in the right place.
Two ways to begin
Degree programs
Associate and bachelor degree programs in trades, business, technology, education, health, and human services.
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Certificates
Short, practical courses in business, finance, technology, and leadership. Finish in 6 to 12 months.
See certificatesNon-seminary undergraduate degree programs
These accredited bachelor degree programs and associate degrees are offered through our partnership with Southeastern University. They are fully online, so you can learn from home or on the road. Pick a field to see your options.
Build a skilled career
Get hands-on training that leads to steady work, or move on to a bachelor degree.
- AAS in Electrical Technician Services
- AAS in HVAC Technician Services
- AAS in Plumbing Technician Services
- AS in Construction Technology
- BS in Construction Technology
Lead people and projects
Learn to manage teams, plan work, and run organizations well.
- AS in Project Management
- BA in Organizational Leadership
- BS in Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- BS in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Create and protect
Prepare for growing fields in software, data, security, and media.
- BS in Computer Science
- BBA in Cybersecurity
- BBA in Data Science
- BBA in Software Development
- BS in Digital Media and Design
- BS in Communication and Mass Media
Serve people and communities
Prepare to care for others, protect communities, and make a difference.
- BA in Humanitarian Relief and Development
- BS in Human Services
- BS in Psychology
- BS in Criminal Justice
Teach the next generation
Get ready to lead a classroom with skill and care.
- BS in Education Studies K-8
Care for patients
Start toward nursing, or advance your nursing career.
- AA in Pre-Nursing
- RN to BSN
What do the degree letters mean?
The letters can be confusing. Here is a simple guide to the bachelor degree courses and associate programs on this page.
- Associate (AA, AS, AAS)
A two-year, 60-hour degree. Some prepare you to work fast. Others transfer into a four-year bachelor degree at KTS or another school.
- BA (Bachelor of Arts)
A BA degree focuses on people, communication, and leadership. Our BA programs include Organizational Leadership and Humanitarian Relief.
- BS (Bachelor of Science)
A BS builds skills in fields like psychology, computer science, criminal justice, and human services.
- BBA and BSN
The BBA focuses on business. The RN to BSN lets working nurses earn a bachelor degree in nursing.
Want to add Bible study to your career path? Explore our undergraduate programs for seminary degree programs in Ministerial Leadership.
Non-seminary undergraduate certificates
Many leaders struggle with money, management, and technology more than theology. These leadership certificate programs give you practical tools for church offices, nonprofits, and small businesses. Finish in 6 to 12 months and use your credits toward a degree later.
Looking for Bible and ministry certificates? See our Kingdom Preaching certificate and other seminary options.
Business
Many churches struggle for lack of business skills, not only theology. Learn real estate, administration, financing, and marketing.
- Business 101
- Entrepreneurship
- Staffing, Payroll, and Administration
- Real Estate Purchasing
- Marketing Basics
Stewardship and Fundraising
Learn how to plan and lead a stewardship campaign that helps a ministry grow and last.
- Ministry Sustainability
- Leading a Capital Stewardship Campaign
- Raising Funds among Minorities
- The Bible and Fundraising
- Tithes and Offerings in the 21st Century
Personal Finances and Ministry
Manage your own money and your ministry's money with wisdom.
- The Place of Money and Ministry
- Finance 101: How Money Works
- Finance 201: Money, Economics and Ministry
- Finance 301: Ministry, Money and Investing
- Finance 401: Financial Reports and Ministry
Technology in Ministry
Learn the hardware and software that help teams work faster and do more.
- Ministry and Software
- Developing a Technology Team
- Ministry and the Internet
- 21st Century Technology in Worship
- Hardware and Ministry
Digital Ministry
Use social media, databases, and online tools to reach people where they are.
- Ministry and Social Media Platforms
- Ministry in Cyberspace: Mechanics, Methodologies, and Management
- Building a Cyber-Team Ministry
- Fund Generation and Cyber-Ministry
- Design and Development of an Online Church Ministry
Non-Profit Management
Learn how to start and run a nonprofit in the United States, following IRS rules. This helps you lead outreach that works alongside a church.
- Business and the Non-Profit
- Designing the 501c3 Organization
- Non-Profits, Grants, and Fundraising
- Managing the Non-Profit and Compliance
- Leading the Non-Profit Organization and Volunteer Development
Leadership
Build the skills to design, organize, and lead a strong ministry or organization.
Entrepreneurship
Many new churches and ministries act like new brands. This certificate teaches the skills to launch and grow one.
Staffing Your Church
Learn how to build a team with the skills you need to lead a growing ministry.
Personalize your certificate
Want a custom mix for you or your team? Request information and we will help you build it.
Who these programs are for
You want steady work fast
An associate degree in a trade, or a certificate in business skills, gets you moving quickly.
You need to keep your job
Online courses let you study around work and family, with new sessions starting monthly.
You want a stronger team
Enroll staff and volunteers in leadership, finance, or technology certificates together.
Accredited degrees you can trust
If you are comparing accredited seminary schools and online colleges, you deserve clear facts. The degree programs above are earned through Southeastern University, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Learn more about the SEU partnership and read about accreditation at KTS. Every school decides which credits it accepts, so ask an advisor how yours will transfer.
Why study a career field at KTS?
At Kingdom Theological Seminary, our mission is to equip Kingdom-minded leaders for both the church and the marketplace. That mission comes from our president, Dr. Dana Carson, who believes strong leaders need strong values in every field.
Christ-centered
Kingdom theology and biblical values guide our community, even in career programs. Explore student life.
Flexible
Every undergraduate program is fully online, with caring faculty and staff to help you.
Affordable
See tuition and fees and options for financial aid.
Keep growing after your bachelor degree
Many students continue into graduate studies. Our graduate degree programs and graduate certificates include master degrees such as the master divinity degree. Later, you can explore doctoral degree programs, including seminary doctoral programs and Doctor of Ministry courses. Our full program list shows every level in one place.
Plan your next steps
Review tuition and fees for your program.
Learn about financial aid and the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Non-seminary undergraduate questions
What does non-seminary mean?
Seminary programs focus on Scripture, theology, and ministry. Non-seminary programs prepare you for a career or leadership field, such as business, education, health care, or technology, with Christian values.
Are these programs online?
Yes. Our online undergraduate degree programs are flexible and fully remote.
Will my associate degree transfer?
Associate programs are built so courses transfer to KTS or another four-year college. Each school decides what it accepts, so talk with an advisor first.
Can I use certificate credits toward a degree?
Yes. Credits from certificate courses can count toward an undergraduate degree, so you can start now and finish later.
Where can I find more answers?
Visit our FAQ page or plan a campus visit.
Prepare for your field and your Kingdom calling
Apply today, or ask us which degree or certificate fits your goals.