WELCOME
Jim Benton

I personally want to thank you for your interest in the degree programs of the Theological University of America, a university affiliated with the Churches of Christ since 1987. We are very pleased to be able to assist you in completing your educational goals.

The Theological University of America is a distance education university offering you the opportunity to complete your degrees off campus without classroom attendance. You can complete your Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees at your own pace in the privacy of your home and office.

The Theological University of America grants full credit for your courses successfully completed at schools of preaching and Bible institutes, other universities and colleges, and relevant professional and ministerial training and experience and personal development activities.

You have the choice of one or a combination of four ways to complete your degree programs:

  • 1. Validation Degree Program

  • 2. Independent Study Degree Program

  • 3. Supervised Independent Study Degree Program

  • 4. Traditional Non-Residence Degree Program

The fields of study (degree majors and minors) are those normally offered in religious degree programs plus the opportunity for you to complete a specially designed and unique major or minor field of study developed in consultation with your major professor based on your interests and background.

Among the regular fields of study are:

Adult Ministry

Anthropology and Archaeology

Biblical Languages

Biblical Studies

Children's Ministry

Christian Counseling

Church Administration and Management

Church Growth

Church History

Elder Care Ministry

Evangelism

Homiletics and Preaching

Leadership

Ministry

Missions

Philosophy of Religion

Religious Education

Theology

Women's Ministry

Youth Ministry

and more.

Your degrees from the Theological University of America can be the cornerstone of your academic recognition and your opportunity for advancement in ministry.

As a graduate of The Theological University of America you will enjoy the benefits and usefulness of your degrees as you serve our Lord Jesus and His Church in your ministry and missions throughout the world. Visit our Alumni List. You most likely will see the names of many brothers and sisters in Christ that you know.

We are most happy to talk with you about your educational goals and answer your questions. We welcome your calls and correspondence.

We are here to serve you. We look forward to having you with us in this educational ministry.

Yours in Christ,

Jim Benton

President