Undergraduate Degrees And Certificates
The Kingdom Theological Seminary does not offer undergraduate degrees or certificates directly; however, we do offer them through our sister school The Kingdom Bible University (KBU). Our online undergraduate degree programs provide a flexible and fully remote learning experience—offering a high-quality, Christ-centered education grounded in academic excellence.
We also offer a pathway for students planning to pursue a four-year degree. Our 60-hour curriculum provides the foundational courses required by most bachelor’s programs, giving you a cost-effective way to prepare for further education.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career or get a head start on your bachelor’s degree, our affordable and accessible associate programs can help you achieve your goals.
Associate Degrees at KBU
KBU associate degree programs are designed for two types of students. For those who want to enter the workforce quickly, we offer several two-year programs that provide career-focused training, including:
Associate Degree Programs
Our associate degree programs are designed to meet the needs of two types of students:
Trade-Focused Students
If your goal is to enter the workforce quickly, KBU offers a variety of two-year programs that provide practical, hands-on training to quickly prepare you for a successful career. These programs equip you with the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to step confidently into your chosen trade.
Whether you want to start your career now or continue your academic journey, KBU has a program to help you reach your goals.
Bachelors Degrees at KBU
Your Education, Your Schedule
With KBU’s online undergraduate programs, you can earn a high-quality, Christ-centered degree without putting your life on hold. Whether you’re at home, on the road, or across the globe, you’ll have access to engaging courses, caring faculty, and a community of faith—all designed to help you grow academically, professionally, and spiritually.
Bachelors Degree - Focused Students
If you plan to continue your education at KTS or another four-year college or university, our associate degree programs offer a strong academic foundation. You’ll complete the general education and major-specific courses that smoothly transfer, saving time and money along the way.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Other Programs
Your Kingdom Education - Anytime, Anywhere
What do you do when you know God has called you to prepare for significant ministry but you don’t have $150,000 to spend nor time to travel to get a seminary level education? KBU has the answer! KBU offers you an AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, and ACCURATE Kingdom-based, seminary level education you won’t get anywhere else!
Certificates
Kingdom Bible University’s certification programs are designed to help you reach your fullest potential in both ministry and industry. Through focused training and practical skills development, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise needed to serve with excellence and make a greater impact in your ministry role or career. Whether you’re a pastor, executive, leader, or volunteer, our certification courses will empower you to grow, enhance your abilities, and advance your calling.
With KBU, you can personalize your ministry journey by earning certifications in specialized areas. Plus, each certification can be applied as credit toward a future degree, giving you flexible options for continued educational advancement.
The Kingdom of God is one of the most misunderstood topics in Christendom today, and the Bible commands us to seek the Kingdom of God first. The challenge then is that we cannot seek what we do not understand. This certificate is designed to familiarize the learner with a basic ethos and practices of Kingdom citizens. This certificate aims to assist the student in what it means to practically live as a Kingdom citizen and seek first the Kingdom of God.
Certification Courses Include:
- One True King
- The Doors of the Church Are Closed
- Lord Help I’m Trapped in the Church
- Introducing the Kingdom
- Welcome to the Kingdom
The Practical Ministry certification is designed to provide you with skills that will prepare you for the areas of practical ministry such as: Children’s ministry, Youth ministry, Fellowship ministries (men, women, couples, singles, etc.), and more.
Certification Courses Include:
21st Century Children’s Ministry
21st Century Youth Ministry
Developing Fellowship Ministries
Puppet Ministry
Sports Ministry
One of the reasons for the failure of most churches is not simply their lack of theological training but the lack of business skills. The Business Certification will provide training in areas such as real estate purchasing and managing, administration and operations, ministry financing and fundraising, digital marketing, church staffing and administration, and more.
Certification Courses Include:
Business 101
Entrepreneurship
Staffing, Payroll, and Administration
Real Estate Purchasing (Developed)
Marketing Basics
Capital stewardship campaigns are necessary for any church to sustain and grow. This certification is designed to teach you the basics of effective stewardship campaigns and strategies for raising funds through an annual stewardship campaign.
Certification Courses Include:
Ministry Sustainability
Leading a Capital Stewardship Campaign
Raising Funds among Minorities
The Bible and Fundraising
Tithes and Offerings in the 21st Century
One of the greatest stresses for church leader is managing their personal finances and the finances of ministry. This certificate is designed to help you more effectively manage both your finances and the finances of ministry. You will learn key financial practices and resources that will assist you in not only managing but increasing your financial well-being in life and ministry.
Certification Courses Include:
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
The Technology Ministry certification is designed to provide you with both hardware and software technology for ministry training. This certification will introduce you to ministry software that will streamline your ministry and make it more efficient through the utilization of the best in ministry software.
Certification Courses Include:
Ministry and Software
Developing a Technology Team
Ministry and the Internet
21st Century Technology in Worship
Hardware and Ministry
The Digital Ministry certification will teach you how to implement digital technology in your ministry approach and practices and includes database management, social media platforms, and exposure to media ministry opportunities and design.
Certification Courses Include:
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
Leadership is another specialized certification module that focuses upon teaching you how to be more effective in leading your ministry. This cluster focuses upon both organizational design and execution as well as leadership skills that assist you in being more effective and efficient in leading. This certification module will provide you with tools and resources that can improve your leadership skills and abilities while you lead a powerful and impactful church ministry.
Most church leaders today that are launching 21st century ministries are not launching denominational churches but are launching a new denomination or non-denominational brand of fellowship churches that are basically entrepreneurial churches. When you launch a new church denomination or non-denominational church, it’s the launching of either a chain brand business or a new brand business. This certification is designed to give you the skill set to successfully entrepreneur ministry in the 21st century.
The Non-Profit Management certification module is designed to teach you about the design and development of non-profit organizations in the United States that will equip you in leading independent, non-church ministry opportunities (para-church organizations). The Non-Profit Management certification will teach you the “alpha to omega” process of developing and managing non-profit organizations in the U.S. in accordance with IRS Codes. The certification will also define and describe the need for non-profit organizations and how they can compliment a church’s outreach ministries.
Certification Courses Include:
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
The landscape of the Christian church has significantly changed over the last 30-40 years. This change has caused pastors and church leaders to rethink their strategy for ministry, which then impacts the staffing of their churches. This certificate is designed to equip you with the skills to build a powerful ministry team with the strategic skill sets needed to help you do expansive and explosive 21st century ministry.