A Christ-centered, academic community committed to changing the world by preparing world-impacting Christian servant leaders.
Our mission:
Ohio Christian University prepares students to serve effectively in the church and society by providing a holistic, Christ-centered, biblically integrated education in the Wesleyan Tradition.
We recognize that professions in business, teacher education, psychology, and ministry require the leadership of focused, academically-excellent, and ministry-minded individuals. Our vision for each of our students is that they become world-impacting Christian student leaders in all areas of their lives.
Ohio Christian University prepares students to serve effectively in the church and society by providing a holistic, Christ-centered, biblically integrated education in the Wesleyan tradition.
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OUR CORE VALUES
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CHRIST CENTERED
Our community of interdependent students, faculty, and staff seeks to honor and obey Jesus Christ, who is present in Spirit and speaks in Scripture, and to advance God’s purposes in the lives of every member.
BIBLICALLY BASED
Our academic and student development programs cultivate a deep and enduring faith that affirms the authority of Scripture and embraces Christ as the authentic center of life.
STUDENT ORIENTED
Our undergraduate and adult curriculum integrates faith and learning in a scholarly environment that fosters critical and creative thinking, academic excellence, and professional competence.
MINISTRY MOTIVATED
Our emphasis on ministry and missions extends beyond the classroom into real-world experiences that prepare students for a lifetime of service in ministry.
LEADERSHIP FOCUSED
Our students experience and engage the world in ways that prepare leaders to serve and transform their professions, churches, and communities.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
We seek to provide an excellent academic environment for the acquisition of both knowledge and wisdom.
Ohio Christian University’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) offers regional campuses in Ohio and Georgia. This program designed for busy adults allows students to complete their associate, bachelor, or master’s degrees entirely online or attend classes once per week, during weekday evenings or on Saturdays. Areas of study include business, ministry, psychology, and nursing. Call 1-855-OCU-GRAD or visit www.ohiochristian.edu/adult-degree-programs for more information.
Ohio Christian University offers its traditional (residential) undergraduate programs on the main campus in Circleville, Ohio. Areas of study include Business and Government, Disaster Management, Music, Religion, and Teacher Education. Visit www.ohiochristian.edu/undergraduate or call 1-877-762-8669 for more information.
Dual Credit/Ohio College Credit Plus enrollment options are available through the Trailblazer Academy, which allows high school students to earn college credit by attending classes on campus, online, or at participating high schools. Trailblazer Academy students benefit from reduced tuition rates with the opportunity to begin college as sophomores. Visit www.ohiochristian.edu/trailblazer-academy for more information.
