Why choose a Dual Degree?
Earn a Degree From Grace & a Partnering University
Many students visit Grace Christian University and immediately feel at home, drawn to our close-knit community, approachable faculty, and life-changing relationships. Our small size is one of our greatest strengths, fostering a supportive and spiritually rich environment.
Through our Dual Degree Program, students fully immerse themselves in Grace’s unique culture and spiritual foundation while also pursuing a degree beyond what we offer in-house. By partnering with local higher education institutions, we provide expanded academic opportunities, allowing students to graduate with two degrees—one from Grace and one from a partner institution—setting them apart in their careers and calling.
B.S. in Christian Studies
from Grace Christian University
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Your Selected Degree
from Partner Institution
Christian Community
A small campus community with biblical-based values offers the opportunity to develop transformational relationships throughout your college years. Our campus is conveniently located on the southwest part of Grand Rapids and is rated as the #2 safest campus in Michigan in 2025.
Affordable Value
A Dual Degree—steeped in Christian learning—makes you a valuable asset to future employers. Low tuition, coupled with the fact that 100% of all incoming students receive some form of financial aid, means Grace Christian University is also affordable.
Strong Academic Support
A high teacher-to-student ratio; small class sizes; approachable faculty; and built-in support systems allow you to get the help necessary to excel in your field of study.
Grace Christian University
Major at Grace
Every major at Grace Christian is focused on intertwining spiritual and academic growth. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth.
B.S. in Christian Studies
The Mission of the Christian Studies program is to provide students with a solid academic foundation in the Bible and theology while fostering critical thinking and writing skills rooted in God’s Word. The world in which we live is increasingly becoming more complex, and complex problems require biblically-grounded solutions anchored in the authority of Scripture. The Christian Studies program at Grace will equip students to be courageous ambassadors for Christ who can speak Biblical Truth into a broken world without apology or compromise. This program offers the ability to build upon a biblical foundation, providing the tools students need to represent Christ boldly in whatever vocation God is calling them to.
Major Requirements – 30 credits, at least 12 credits in residence
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BBL 102 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BBL 202 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIB 205 or BIB 215 | Bible Study Methods and Application or Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB — | Upper Division Old Testament Bible Elective | 3 |
| BIB — | Upper Division New Testament Bible Elective | 3 |
| THE 161 | Christian Worldview | 3 |
| THE 162 | Christian Mission | 3 |
| THE 213 | Biblical Christian Thought | 3 |
| THE 363 | Theology of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| THE — | Upper Division Theology Elective | 3 |
The Bachelor of Science in Christian Studies is comprised of:
- Arts and Sciences Core – 30 credits
- Bible and Theology Core / Christian Studies Major – 30 credits
- Requirements for Major from Partner Institution – 60 credits*
- Total Required for Degree – 120 credits
* Some Dual Degree majors may require students to complete their Dual Degree program with more than 120 credits.
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
Partner institutions
Degree Options from our Partner Schools
Grace students participating in the Dual Degree programs can select from a number of bachelor degrees available from the partner institutions. Students who pursue a dual degree are considered full status at both universities. Dual Degree students are not ‘guests’, but rather, students with full privileges at both universities including access to events, library, academic services and alumni associations.
You need to apply to both institutions through our Grace Registrar’s Office so that the partner institution will know you are a Dual Degree student. There are different admission requirements for each partner institution, and some specific requirements for certain degrees. You will need to meet the academic requirements for the Major you are interested in.
Contact your Grace Christian University Enrollment Officer for more information about Dual Degree options,
admission requirements, and tuition costs.
POPULAR DEGREE OPTIONS
- Accounting
- Nursing
- Exercise Science
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Pre-Professional Programs
- Management
- Sports Management
- Computer Science
- Cyber Defense
Scholarships
100% of freshmen receive Institutional Aid.
Grace Scholarships are applied to your Grace course tuition only. Dual Degree students will not be eligible for scholarships from the partner institutions for their partnership credits.
As a Dual Degree student, you may be eligible for a number of Outside Scholarships and Grants.
Financial Aid
Grace Students graduate with 20% less debt than the national average.
A student who chooses a Dual degree path will pay Grace tuition for their Grace credits and Dual Degree partners’ rates for their Non-Grace courses. Grace handles your financial aid and bill for both insitutions. The Grace billing statement will show all of the charges, including the credits for your dual degree courses from partner institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What would Tuition be?
A student who chooses a Dual degree path will pay Grace tuition for their Grace credits and Dual Degree partners’ rates for their Non-Grace courses.
For tuition rates for our partner institutions, please fill out this form to request more information, making sure you select “Dual Degrees.”
How do Scholarships work?
Our Grace Scholarships are applied to your Grace course tuition only. Dual Degree students will not be eligible for scholarships from partner institutions for their partnership credits.Â
As a Dual Degree student, you may be eligible for a number of Outside Scholarships and Grants.
Do I pay both schools?
No, Grace handles your financial aid and bill. The Grace billing statement will show all of the charges, including the credits for your dual degree courses from partner institutions.
How many credits would I take?
You will work with our Registrar’s Office to schedule your classes. Typically you will take only your major related courses at the partner institution. Each Major varies with the number of credits.Typical major is between 30-45 credits.
When would I start taking courses?
Student’s will typically start taking courses their Sophomore year.
Will I need to apply to both Institutions?
Yes. However, you will do it through our Grace Registrar’s Office so that the partner institution will know you are a Dual Degree student. You will need to meet the academic requirements for the Major you are interested in.
What are the admission requirements for the partner institutions?
There are different admission requirements for each partner institution, and some specific requirements for certain degrees.
Please fill this form out to receive more details.
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