Johnson University - A Christian University in Knoxville, Tennessee

Change your perspective

We know the college search process can be intimidating and confusing. Every place starts to look the same, and how are you supposed to afford it?

Let’s start here. Johnson is a unique Christian university because:

Our students double major – a major in Bible & Theology and a major of their choice.
Our campus is 440 beautiful acres – but just 10 miles from downtown Knoxville.
Many of our faculty live on campus.
We’ve got the best dorms in the country.
We work hard to keep our tuition as low as possible, and 98% of our students receive scholarships.

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Change Your World

Steal a base.
Write a song.
Start an internship.
Explore a city.
Connect with a counselor.
Kayak a river.
Learn a language.
Explore a different culture.
Push a very safe wagon….thing around campus.
Pray with a professor.
Make a mistake.
Change an opinion.
Lead a group.
Hike a mountain.
Hug a friend.

Discover who you are, and who you want to be.

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Associate Programs

Bachelor's Programs

Graduate Programs

Johnson offers 14 associate degree programs, 8 of them completely online. You can use your Tennessee Promise dollars to earn your degree at Johnson, and high school students can get a head start with our dual enrollment options.

Applied Linguistics Biblical Studies Business Administration Criminal Justice English Exercise Science Health Science/Pre-Nursing History Intercultural Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Media Arts Ministry Leadership Music Music Technology Psychology

Endorsement in Gifted Education Master of Arts in Bible and Theology Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Educational Technology Master of Arts in Ethics and Leadership Master of Arts in Holistic Education Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Strategic Ministry Ph.D. in Leadership Studies

Associates Programs

Johnson offers 14 associate degree programs, 8 of them completely online. You can use your Tennessee Promise dollars to earn your degree at Johnson, and high school students can get a head start with our dual enrollment options.

Choose an associate program

Bachelor's Programs

We are known for our ministry programs, but we also offer a variety of bachelor’s degrees ranging from mathematics and music technology to psychology and pre-nursing. Check out the details here!

Graduate Programs

Johnson offers ten master’s degrees, an Ed.S. in educational technology, and a Ph.D in leadership studies. Most of these programs are completely online, and all are taught by leaders in the field. Learn more here!

Choose a graduate program

Endorsement in Gifted Education

Master of Arts in Bible and Theology

Master of Arts in Counseling

Master of Arts in Educational Technology

Master of Arts in Ethics and Leadership

Master of Arts in Holistic Education

Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Strategic Ministry

Ph.D. in Leadership Studies

Johnson University Athletics

Johnson University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC). Students love playing at our new Athletic & Recreation Complex!

Men's

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis

Women's

Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Play for JU!

Events

Oct

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Friday Oct 09, 2026

Preview Days

Come join us on the beautiful Johnson University campus for Preview Days! Preview Days are for high school juniors and seniors or transfer students who want a...

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