Heritage Christian University

Heritage Christian University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Florence (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Alabama. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, Heritage Christian University (HCU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Heritage Christian University (HCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 48 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Heritage Christian University is a private bible college in Florence, Alabama. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university is governed by a Board of Directors, all of whom must be active members of the Churches of Christ.

Heritage Christian University offers a 128-hour undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. All students major in Bible and may choose up to 12 electives or one of two concentrations—Preaching Ministry or Family Life Ministry. HCU also offers an Associate of Arts program. This 66-hour program of study results in the A.A. in Biblical Studies.

Heritage Christian University offers three master's degrees. The Master of Arts (M.A.) prepares students for serious biblical study in Greek and/or Hebrew. The Master of Ministry (M.Min.) trains students for more effective ministry. The Master of Divinity, the first professional degree in the field of ministry, prepares minister's for comprehensive service for churches. In particular, in cooperation with the Ezell Institute for Biblical Research, students completing the MDiv degree will be equipped to work in churches with limited resources. All three degrees aim to prepare workers for more effective service in the kingdom of God.