Arizona Christian University

At Arizona Christian University, formerly Southwestern Bible College, our mission is to provide a biblically integrated education that prepares graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in ministries and professional occupations. The rigorous curriculum provides students an opportunity to write insightfully, speak effectively, and think critically about issues so they can engage the world for Jesus Christ. Earning a baccalaureate degree in any of our academic degree programs provides an outstanding foundation for life and future studies. In keeping with our mission, with few exceptions, all undergraduate students complete a minor in Bible as part of their Bachelor's degree requirements. Other minor fields are optional. This emphasis makes Arizona Christian University more than just a place to get a higher education degree. What happens on this campus community is discovery—of ideas, of oneself, of life, and most importantly, of God and His will.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. 
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Affiliations

The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Academics

At Arizona Christian University, our academic degree programs are aimed at helping young Christians become productive, conscientious adults who serve the Lord and contribute to the world in meaningful ways. Earning a baccalaureate degree in any of these programs prepares graduates to enter the professional world in a broad variety of occupations. What’s more, in keeping with our mission, all students earn a bible minor by taking a minimum of 18 credit hours of biblical studies in conjunction with their major course of study, ensuring that Christ is never absent from their curriculum in college or their careers after they graduate. The Business Administration degree opens career paths in administration, accounting, management, marketing, merchandising, and more. Those who graduate with a degree in Christian Ministries, Biblical Studies, Music Ministry, or Youth Ministry frequently go directly into ministry or missionary work. Education students graduate with their degree AND with Arizona State Certification and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification. They are prepared, qualified, and certified to begin their teaching careers in public, private, Christian, or charter schools on the day they leave here. Graduates in Family Studies are prepared for careers in social services, human services, and family services; some have taken what they’ve learned into law enforcement. Depending on emphasis, Music students prepare for careers in the performing arts, teaching and ministry. Most students opting for Pre-Law or Pre-Med are planning on continuing their education past the bachelor’s degree, and because ACU has coveted regional accreditation, graduates of all bachelor’s degree programs are prepared and qualified to further their education in graduate schools, seminaries, and universities that offer post-graduate degrees. Arizona Christian is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (HLCNCA)*, and it is an Affiliate Campus of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

*Arizona Christian University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncacihe.org, 312-263-0456.