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Benefits for students
  • Students experience several of the same rigorous, integrated degree programs that are offered at the main campus.
  • There is no need for students to leave their current employment or uproot their families in order to attend Bible college.
  • Accreditation by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) paves the way for future ministry or additional education.
  • The B.A. can be earned in four years through year-round seven-week sessions.
  • Financial aid is available.
  • With the click of a mouse, students can access the George M. Manuel Library on the main campus along with several full text searchable periodical databases.
  • Students interact with professors and fellow students through online chats and discussion boards.
  • Year-round online classes accommodate flexible schedules.
  • Students can work and serve their local churches while earning a degree.
Benefits for local churches
  • Home churches become the main support group, prayer team, advisor and ministry placement agent.
  • Motivated members stay in the community during the training phase and continue to serve in their own church.
  • Students are influenced by the ministry philosophy and preferences of the home church.
  • Church leadership is cultivated and ministry is strengthened.
  • Educated church leaders live in geographically diverse locations rather than a disproportionate number in Bible college towns.

"You cannot imagine what it meant to me to find a school like Piedmont that would allow me to receive training for the ministry without having to leave my responsibilities in my local church.  Truly God is good!"

~A Current Student