Go Beyond JU's campus with Johnson University Beyond

An education program that goes beyond the walls of Johnson University and into your church!

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For Students

Learn from the ministers you know!

It’s more than an internship, it is a structured opportunity for students to integrate classroom learning with real ministry practice. This one-on-one mentoring and ministry experience is what sets you apart from traditional college experiences, as it stretches, challenges and develops your students into transformational leaders.

Programs offered: 

  • Associate’s Degree in Ministry Leadership
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry Leadership

Step 1: Click on the Page below for the Application Page

Step 2: Select ‘Johnson Beyond’ under the question, “Where did you hear about us?”

Step 3: Finish your application and submit!

For Church Partners

Johnson University Beyond is a partnership program available to churches to be able to deliver ministry degree programs right from your church. Students at each site would participate in internship, cohort-based experience while taking classes towards an associate or bachelor’s degree.

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Become a Johnson Beyond: Church Partner!

What programs are available in the Johnson Beyond program?

  • Associate’s Degree in Ministry Leadership
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry Leadership

Benefits for Beyond Churches

  • Ability to intentionally train and develop ministers from within their circle of influence.
  • $1,500 per student per semester to help operate the program.
    (This can be spent to help fund staff positions, offer scholarship, and expenses of the program.)
  • Support from JU in the form of marketing, financial aid of students, and admission support

What would your church need to provide for Beyond students?

  • Ministry mentorship for each Beyond program student
  • Space for students to gather and do classwork together
  • Intentional spiritual formation practices each week in the the form of chapel service and/or small group
  • Students to serve 8 hours a week at the church for their practicum credits. (3 of those hours should be mentoring, chapel, and small group)

What does the program cost for Beyond students?

Tuition- $325 per credit hour (Our traditional online cost is was just lowered to $375 per credit hour)
Site Fee- $1500 per semester
24 hours of practicum (3 credit hours a semester) at no charge