The Best Schools has ranked Ohio Christian University 11th of 30 best online Christian colleges. The Best Schools list of online Christian colleges is compiled from reports published by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Online Christian Colleges, Christian Colleges.com, Onlineeducation.net, and Best and Worst Online Degree Providers.
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Overall Christian character: Full accreditation with relevant theological accreditation agencies, campus ministry, confessional status, and record of religious liberty for Christians and Christian values.
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Archived Articles of Interest
Summer Institute to Offer New Online Courses and Certificates
Published: May 5, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or undergraduate level courses at
a reduced rate.
OCU is also introducing ten new stand-alone certificate programs as part of
the Summer Institute for anyone interested in furthering his or her skills in
an area. Most courses begin June 1, 2020.
Graduate Level Courses for Teachers and Professors
These courses are designed to help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work
towards a graduate degree.
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or undergraduate level courses at
a reduced rate.
OCU is also introducing ten new stand-alone certificate programs as part of
the Summer Institute for anyone interested in furthering his or her skills in
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or
Distance Learning Supports Social Distancing
Published: March 17, 2020
Suddenly the term “social distancing” has invaded our vocabulary and
people are much more aware of their surroundings. They are seeking ways to
maintain some normalcy in their day-to-day lives while keeping a safe
distance from others. The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in many
universities shifting onsite classes to distance learning, including Ohio
Christian University.
Thankfully, Ohio Christian is experienced in this area having offered online
classes for over a decade to adults and teens. Students have the option to
enroll in Trailblazer Academy (College Credit Plus), Online-
Suddenly the term “social distancing” has invaded our vocabulary and
people are much more aware of their surroundings. They are seeking ways to
maintain some normalcy in their day-to-day lives while keeping a safe
distance from others. The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in many
universities shifting onsite classes to distance learning, including Ohio
Christian University.
Thankfully,
Suddenly the term “social distancing” has invaded our vocabulary and
people are much more aware of their surroundings. They are seeking ways to
maintain some normalcy in their day-to-day lives
Ohio Christian recently named top online college in Ohio
Published: March 13, 2020
Value Colleges recently named Ohio Christian University as one of the top
online colleges in Ohio, awarding Ohio Christian the #2 spot.
According to the Value Colleges article, “The programs featured in Value
Colleges’ Best Online Colleges in Ohio have found the best balance between
affordability, accessibility, and quality.”
Ohio Christian’s Online Program offers over 50 Certificate, Associate,
Bachelor and Master level degree programs in the areas of Business,
Marketing, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Emergency Management,
Human Services, Criminal Justice, Ministry,
Value Colleges recently named Ohio Christian University as one of the top
online colleges in Ohio, awarding Ohio Christian the #2 spot.
According to the Value Colleges article, “The programs featured in Value
Colleges’ Best Online Colleges in Ohio have found the best balance between
affordability, accessibility, and quality.”
Ohio Christian’s Online Program offers over 50 Certificate,
Value Colleges recently named Ohio Christian University as one of the top
online colleges in Ohio, awarding Ohio Christian the #2 spot.
According to the Value Colleges article, “The programs
Ohio Christian: A Leader in Online Education
Published: March 9, 2020
Ohio Christian University is one of the leading Central Ohio universities for
earning an online degree. Columbus CEO magazine recently ranked Ohio
Christian as #4 on their Leaderboard Report for Central Ohio Online Degree
Programs. [1]
The report shows that for fall 2019, Ohio Christian had 932 online
undergraduate and graduate students from the Central Ohio region alone and
2171 total online students. The report also highlights Ohio Christian's
excellent 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and affordable price point.
Explore online degree options or take the next step by submitting our
Ohio Christian University is one of the leading Central Ohio universities for
earning an online degree. Columbus CEO magazine recently ranked Ohio
Christian as #4 on their Leaderboard Report for Central Ohio Online Degree
Programs. [1]
The report shows that for fall 2019, Ohio Christian had 932 online
undergraduate and graduate students from the Central Ohio region alone and
2171 total
Ohio Christian University is one of the leading Central Ohio universities for
earning an online degree. Columbus CEO magazine recently ranked Ohio
Christian as #4 on their Leaderboard Report for
Ohio Christian Works to Enhance Graduates’ Financial Security
Published: December 5, 2019
Over recent years college debt has increased at a growing rate with the
Federal Reserve currently reporting the average amount of college debt to be
$32,731. Of those who owe education debt, 10.3% are reported to be behind on
their payments. The level of debt and negative impact to credit for those who
default is a major burden to student’s financial security after graduation
and their piece of mind.
Ohio Christian University, as a Christian institution, has a goal not only of
education but also to instill principles of biblical stewardship into our
students. Additionally, the
Over recent years college debt has increased at a growing rate with the
Federal Reserve currently reporting the average amount of college debt to be
$32,731. Of those who owe education debt, 10.3% are reported to be behind on
their payments. The level of debt and negative impact to credit for those who
default is a major burden to student’s financial security after graduation
and their piece
Over recent years college debt has increased at a growing rate with the
Federal Reserve currently reporting the average amount of college debt to be
$32,731. Of those who owe education debt, 10.3%
