The MBA is an accelerated 18-month, 39-credit hour program that is delivered 100 percent online and designed to prepare students to excel as leaders on both a local and international scale.

Blended

Our blended degrees primarily consist of online courses with integral residency requirements scheduled at key times throughout the program.

The B.S. in Ministry Leadership is an accelerated 19-month, 48-credit hour degree-completion program designed for working adults who (1) are currently employed in ministry, service or not-for-profit organizations; (2) desire to transition into such an organization and/or (3) need a bachelor's degree to pursue graduate education for vocational transition.

Master of Arts in Educaton (MAED) - NEW!

The M. A. in Education program allows today’s educators the flexibility of taking courses online. The program begins with a one-week residency at our Grand Rapids campus in July, followed by five online courses. Students return to campus again the following July for a second week of residency and then completing the program with four online courses.

• Classes begin July 2009. Watch for registration information!

Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (MAML)

The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership is a degree for those in ministry leadership positions who want advanced biblical, theological and ministry education to promote personal, spiritual, and professional growth. Depending on availability, all your courses can be completed in as little as 18 months. However, you will have up to 6 years to complete your degree.  The program consists of 36 semester hours (15 hours in-residence and up to 21 semester hours by online/distance education) that are based on biblical exegesis and biblically based servant-leadership formation. The curriculum has been designed around a core of bible, theology and ministry courses with opportunities for specialization through elective courses.

The M.A. in TESOL is a graduate program that prepares individuals to teach English as a second/foreign language in the U.S. or abroad. The program builds on the core courses included in the certificate or endorsement program for a total of 33 graduate credit hours.

For those who do not want to take the complete Master of Arts in TESOL program, Cornerstone offers two other programs:

• Graduate Certificate in TESOL
• Endorsement in ESL

Not looking for a degree?

Cornerstone University  has more than a dozen individual online courses that are offered throughout the year for transfer or non-degree credit.