Frequently Asked Questions
and Answers...

  • We do not offer any courses for credit online. Ministry is about interacting with people. Experience has shown us that it is difficult, if not impossible, to teach online the type of people-oriented skills ministry demands. To get our degree you must attend classes in Denver, Colorado.

  • ZERO. There is no tuition to attend Bear Valley's two-year program. This program is provided as a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ and is supported by hundreds of individuals and congregations. The only costs to students are some basic fees, books and living expenses while here in Denver.

  • No. We are approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education has approved to issue degrees, but those degrees are not nationally accredied.

    It is important to note however that a number of Colleges and Universities accept hours from our degree programs.  We have agreements with Universities such as Oklahoma Christian (http://www.oc.edu) and Amridge University (www.amridgeuniversity.edu). Other possibilities include Freed-Hardeman University, Faulkner University and Heritage University. It should be noted that there is no guarantee of a transfer of credits.  What will transfer, and how much will transfer is up to the receiving institution.

  • Yes. However, it is important to note that our program is design to train preachers. This obviously poses a number of problems for women in our program as we do not allow women to take classes in public speaking (with men present) and preaching. We have a great program for women designed with women's ministry issues in mind. 

  • No. Our program of study is ia 4-year Bachelor’s degree, condenses into 2 years of study. The workload does not allow students to work a job and keep up with their studies.

  • We do not offer a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree to graduates of other schools. In an effort to be more consistent with degree granting institutions, we are only able to offer degrees to individuals who complete at least one half of our program (64 credit hours).