Why Radiant College
Students of Radiant College will have the opportunity to come alongside the staff of Radiant Church, one of America’s fastest growing Churches, and experience first hand a thriving, life-giving culture.
Radiant College is more than a college. It’s a calling. We exist to educate, equip and empower the next generation of leaders in both ministry and the marketplace.
Students Will
Learn valuable leadership lessons from Pastor Aaron Burke, the lead Pastor of Radiant Church
Be immersed in the inner workings of a multi-site church
See first-hand the life changes that come through a church focused on reaching their community
Education
During your time at Radiant College, you will engage in practical ministry training, and pursue a degree from Southeastern University.
Empower
At Radiant College, our program will immerse you in a culture that will cause you to go deeper in your relationship with Christ through prayer and an emphasis on spiritual growth.
Equip
At Radiant College, our program will immerse you in a culture that will cause you to go deeper in your relationship with Christ through prayer and an emphasis on spiritual growth.
Available Degree Programs
SEU offers the following degree programs at Radiant College:
- Associates of Arts, General Education
- Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Tampa, Florida
Tampa ranks as one of the top millennial cities in America
Located only minutes away from beautiful beaches
Tampa is home to Busch Gardens theme park and is an hour drive to Disney World
Contact
Jacob Peterson
Radiant College Site Director
jkpeterson@seu.edu
Cost
Tuition: $7,080.00
Technology fee: $300.00
Site Fee: $2,500.00
Total: $9,888.00
*Only standard undergraduate tuition is listed and site fee is subject to change at any time. Please contact your Site Director to confirm the site fee listed is correct or to inquire about tuition information for other programs. Students enrolled in practicum receive a scholarship the cost of practicum credits. Tuition is listed based on 15 credits per semester, with practicum scholarship.
What is Radiant College?
Radiant College is 2 year program partnered with Southeastern University to offer an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Ministerial Leadership (AML) degree. Combined with this, students will be immersed in the culture of Radiant Church and gain practical ministry experience.
When can I apply?
Radiant college offers rolling admission, which means you are able to apply in either the Spring or Fall Semesters
How long is the program?
Students are not required to finish the program in a certain time frame, but can go at their own pace. Radiant College provides two years worth of education, which results in an Associate Degree.
Who is teaching the classes?
Southeastern University will provide online courses for the students, however Radiant college will teach live courses as well.
What does the application process look like?
Each student must apply directly through Southeastern University. When you apply through radiant.college website, it will direct you to SEU’s website where you begin the application process.
What do I receive if I finish?
After completing Radiant College, you will have gained valuable life experience and ministry training from serving at Radiant Church. Not only that, but after two years of study you are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Ministerial Leadership through Southeastern University.
What is the cost of Radiant College?
The cost is determined by the amount of credit hours a student takes.
Who is Radiant college for?
Radiant College is for any student ages 18-25. It’s for all young people, whether you feel called to full time ministry or to carry influence in the marketplace.
Does the program offer financial aid or student loans?
Because Southeastern University is a regionally accredited institution, its partnership with Radiant College enables enrolled students to pay for their college experience using federal financial aid. To be eligible for such funding, the student must file an Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as a FAFSA and maintain 12 credit hours each semester.
What does a typical schedule look like?
Radiant College students will have three days on site a week. (Sunday, Monday and Wednesday) During this time, students will be immersed in the culture of Radiant Church, gain practical ministry experience and work towards an associates degree.
Is this an accredited program?
Yes, Radiant College is partnering with Southeastern University and Southeastern University is an accredited university authorized to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Is housing available?
Unfortunately, housing is not available at the present time.
Do I get to focus on a certain track?
Yes. Each student will have the opportunity to focus on either Childrens Ministry, Worship, Creative, Pastoral Ministry or Missions and Outreach.
Will credits from other colleges transfer or can I transfer credits from Radiant College to another college?
Yes! Each school varies, but most general and some spiritual classes will transfer in or transfer out to other schools, again depending on what the other schools or SEU accepts.