Faith & Vocation

How to Earn Your Associate’s Degree in Humanities Online

Learn how to earn your associate’s degree in humanities online. Explore flexible programs, transfer opportunities, and how a humanities degree builds a strong foundation for future academic and career success.

APU Global · 7 min

From Service to Purpose: How Cody Turned His Military Experience into a Mission for Impact

From Service to Purpose: How Cody Turned His Military Experience into a Mission for Impact

APU Global · 4 min

A Mother, A Leader, A Student: Ryan Roman’s Story of Purpose

At APU Global, many students are balancing more than coursework. They’re balancing careers, families, and life’s unexpected challenges.

APU Global · 3 min

Alumni Success Story: Dr. Gloria Wu

Reinventing Medicine, Leadership, and Faith Through APU Global’s MBA Program

APU Global · 4 min

How to Earn a Liberal Studies Degree with a Teaching Credential Online

Learn how a liberal studies degree with a teaching credential prepares you for elementary education. Explore online options, credential requirements, and how APU Global’s integrated program helps future teachers succeed.

APU Global · 7 min

Faculty Feature: Dr. Brant M. Himes - Faith, Scholarship, and Innovation in Action

At APU Global, our faculty play an essential role in shaping the academic, spiritual, and professional journeys of our students. This season, we are honored to spotlight the work of Dr. Brant M. Himes.

APU Global · 4 min

Affordable and Accredited: A Guide to Online Christian Universities

Discover top online Christian universities offering accredited degree programs that integrate biblical values with flexible learning. Explore faith-based education that’s affordable, fully online, and designed for working adults, parents, and ministry leaders.

APU Global · 9 min

The Ultimate Flexible Degree: Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies Online

Discover how the fully online Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies at APU Global offers a flexible, customizable degree for working adults, transfer students, and career changers. Explore concentrations, career outcomes, and how to build a degree around your passions and goals.

APU Global · 8 min

5 Reasons Aspiring Counselors Start at APU Global

Begin your counseling career with online psychology programs at APU Global. Explore affordable bachelor’s and master’s degrees designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and faith foundation to support others with confidence.

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5 Reasons Future Educators Choose APU Global

Prepare for your teaching career with online education programs at APU Global. Explore flexible, affordable degrees and credentials that equip you to inspire the next generation with skill, integrity, and purpose.

APU Global · 4 min

How a BA in Applied Psychology from APU Global Can Launch Your Human Services Career

Discover how APU Global’s 100% online BA in Applied Psychology equips you with practical skills for human services careers. Learn about real-world training, faith-based learning, career opportunities, and graduate pathways in mental health, social work, and more.

APU Global · 9 min

Innovation in Faith: APU Global Wins Grant to Build Bible AI Assistant

APU Global is awarded a $15,000 Ministry Insights Grant from the American Bible Society to Build a First-of-Its-Kind Bible Engagement Assistant

APU Global · 3 min

What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences?

Explore what you can do with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from APU Global. Learn about career options, graduate pathways, and how this online degree supports your future in healthcare.

APU Global · 7 min

Why Choose APU Global for Your Online Criminal Justice Degree

Explore how APU Global’s fully online criminal justice degree prepares students for careers in law enforcement, homeland security, and advocacy through flexible, faith-based education.

APU Global · 7 min

APU Global Appoints Jay Goin as Second President

APU Global Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Goin as the university’s second president, effective August 1, 2025

APU Global · 3 min

Veteran Student Feature

From Service to Purpose: How Marine Veteran Eric Nava is Leading with Heart and Vision

APU Global · 3 min

Alumni Features: Candice Harris

Inspired by her faith and life experiences, Candice uses her writing to help others better understand the meaning of dreams and the deeper messages they may hold.

APU Global · 3 min

Alumni Success story: Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim, MA in Psychology Graduate

Discover how APU Global alum Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim uses her MA in Psychology to empower adolescents and inspire parents, educators, a

APU Global · 5 min

Op-Ed: A Legacy of Faith in Action – Brant Himes and His Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Discover how APU Global's Dr. Brant Himes collaborates with Angel Studios to introduce Dietrich Bonhoeffer's teachings to a new generation through

APU Global · 3 min

Growth in Faith and Leadership

Outcomes Magazine, the online publication of the Christian Leadership Alliance, recently published another article by APU Global president, Dr. John Reynolds. As part of his ongoing series about leadership, Dr. Reynolds reminds readers that growth, both personal and professional, is essential for every leader who desires to lead with excellence in an uncertain world. Here’s an excerpt:Growing in your faith-journey is a necessary discipline for all Christian leaders. However, it is n

APU Global · 3 min

7 Skills for Leading a Changing Workplace

In the latest thought paper in his leadership series, Dr. John Reynolds, president of APU Global, shares the 7 essential skills for those who find themselves leading a rapidly changing workplace.Despite entering a “post-Covid” era, the pace of disruption triggered by the pandemic continues at a rate unseen in history. Navigating abrupt changes in the workplace is no longer a “nice to have” skill, but a clear “must” for those leading teams and organizations.Read the paper here

APU Global · 3 min

APU Global announces the publishing of new book: Faith, Life, and Learning Online

Faith, Life, and Learning Online is an invitation for faith-based institutions to take bold steps toward integrating a holistic mission of spiritual formation into the online learning environment. For Christian higher education, faith integration is a matter of mission, not modality. Regardless of whether learning happens in the traditional classroom, through hybrid models, or exclusively online, Christian universities have a missional mandate to continue their long legacy of forming students of

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APU Global Joins the CCCU

APU Global has been approved as a new governing member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). APU Global joins the almost 200 Christian institutions from around the world as part of the expansive network.“We are so honored and excited to be accepted as a new member of the CCCU,” says John Reynolds, president of APU Global. “As one of the youngest Christian universities in the nation, we remain committed to honoring God in our actions

APU Global · 3 min

APU Global Ranked Top 10 Among Military Friendly® Online Schools in U.S. for 2022-2023

APU Global​ (APU Global) announced today that it has once again been named a Top 10 Military Friendly​ ​School for 2022-2023, achieving a Top 10 ranking among online universities and vocational colleges. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® ​School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey with 665 earning designations ranging from Designee, Bronze, Silver, and Go

APU Global · 3 min

Shifting the Paradigm

Among the many discussions about diversity and inclusion taking place in political, social, and corporate settings; Christian organizations like APU Global are taking a deeper look at what diversity and inclusion mean from a biblical perspective.An article in Outcomes magazine, submitted by APU Global and published by the Christian Leadership Alliance, expresses the heart behind the university’s Imago DEI (“Image of God”) initiative for promoting diversity, equity, and incl

APU Global · 3 min

The Chronicle of Higher Ed Highlights APU Global As A Mobile University

The Teaching & Learning section of The Chronicle of Higher Education today featured a story about APU Global’s mobile university initiative and the myAPU Global app. The feature points out APU Global’s strategic and missional efforts to meet students where they are – busy and mobile! The myAPU Global app is a logical extrapolation of APU Global’s desire to make a Christian higher education more accessible to traditionally underserved populations by bringing access to coursework and university services beyond the lapt

APU Global · 3 min

APU Global Ranked #2 Among Military Friendly® Online Schools in U.S. for 2021-2022

APU Global​ (APU Global) announced today that it has once again been named a Top 10 Military Friendly​ ​School for 2021-2022, achieving a 2nd place ranking among online universities and vocational colleges. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® ​School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning designations ranging from Designee, Bronze, Silver, and

APU Global · 3 min

Leadership Lessons Learned Along the Way

APU Global President, Dr. John Reynolds was recently featured by the Christian Leadership Alliance on their Outcomes Conference Podcast. Based on his long career as an executive in sectors ranging from technology to higher education, Dr. Reynolds shares the lessons he learned on his journey in leadership.

APU Global · 3 min

APU Global Participates in National Day of Prayer

May 7, 2020APU Global Participates in National Day of PrayerIn observance of this year’s National Day of Prayer, the Christian Leadership Alliance is hosting a live online event featuring a series of short prayers by panelists from a variety of businesses and ministries.Leaders from multiple nonprofit organizations will lead prayers for a wide variety of topics ranging from government and business to families and the arts and entertainment. Dr. John Reynolds, President of APU Global

APU Global · 3 min

APU Global Update: COVID-19 ResponsePublication date March 18, 2020 Categories: APU Global News

Effective March 18, 2020, APU Global has transitioned to a remote workforce environment.

APU Global · 3 min

Dr. John C. Reynolds Named First President of APU Global

Dr. John C. Reynolds Named First President of APU GlobalAPU Global, an online Christian university accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission, is pleased to announce Dr. John C. Reynolds as its first president. Dr. Reynolds was responsible for the establishment of APU Global’s founding institutions, Azusa Pacific Online University (2011) and University College at Azusa Pacific University (2014) where he served as Chancellor.While p

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