BACHELOR’S
$198per 3-credit course
Equivalent to $66 per credit hour.
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CHRIST-CENTERED. PURPOSE-DRIVEN.
100% online degree programs
You have a heart to serve. Strengthen your calling through flexible online biblical education. Study from home, at your own pace, while preparing for lasting ministry.
Enrollment open year-round. Begin when you’re ready.

Rooted in Scripture.
Ready for what’s next.
FIND YOUR PATH
Wherever you are in your journey, take a thoughtful next step toward the work God has placed before you.
Help Me Choose a ProgramBegin your biblical education and develop a foundation for further study and Christian service.
Build on prior education with focused study in one of six ministry concentrations.
Advance your biblical understanding through a Master of Ministry or Master of Theology.
Pursue advanced study that connects biblical insight with leadership, teaching, and discipleship.
PREPARATION WITHIN REACH
Plan your next step with course tuition you can see upfront. Multi-course and paid-in-full discounts are also available.
Explore tuition discountsBACHELOR’S
Equivalent to $66 per credit hour.
MASTER’S
Equivalent to $99 per credit hour.
DOCTORAL
Equivalent to $102 per credit hour.
Course tuition shown. Additional fees and required books may apply. Review full details for your chosen program.
THE AMES EXPERIENCE
Access your online classroom from home or wherever life takes you.
Begin year-round and fit your studies around family, work, and ministry.
Apply biblical understanding to teaching, leading, and caring for people.
A CHRIST-CENTERED VISION
FROM OUR STUDENTS
“Your classes are affordable and flexible. I completed my diploma in February and immediately enrolled at ACU to complete my BBS.”
“I want to express my delight in my first study course. It is truly enjoyable, and rich in a wealth of information.”
Excerpts from student testimonials published by AMES.
Enrollment is open throughout the year. With no semesters, you can begin when you’re ready and work at your own pace. Review enrollment details.
Your starting point depends on your previous education and ministry goals. Review the individual program’s requirements, or contact AMES for help choosing a pathway.
See current tuition discounts and the payment center on our main website. Program pages provide additional course and degree details.
AMES provides ministry-focused Christian education and does not hold regional secular accreditation or accreditation from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency. Review the full accreditation information to decide whether a program fits your educational and professional goals.
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