Bachelor in Humanities/Humanistic Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is $4,740 per semester for full-time students.

This programme is designed for transfer students and individuals not yet committed to a single major. It allows students to combine at least two disciplines from a range of options including business, communications, psychology, and biblical studies. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving through a Christian worldview. Students build a personalized degree that aligns with their career goals and transfer credits.

Focus areas include Business Administration, Organizational Management, Communications, English, General Psychology, Biblical Studies.

The programme requires 120 credit hours, including a 33-credit-hour Cornerstone Core™ curriculum. Students select at least two disciplines from the listed options to shape their course of study.

Graduates enter roles such as sales representative, marketing coordinator, human resources assistant, administrative manager, project coordinator, public relations specialist, operations manager, communications specialist, customer service manager, and nonprofit program coordinator.

Applicants must apply through a free application process. Transfer students may apply up to 75% of their credits toward the degree. Admission requires submission of transcripts and completion of the FAFSA for financial aid consideration.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. 100% Online, Full-time, Typical duration aligns with standard bachelor's degree timelines. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 73% of applicants.

Cornerstone University brings students together through campus life, online learning, and conversations about the ideas shaping communities, the nation, and the future. Its Wisdom Conversations series invites students to examine enduring questions through a Christ-first perspective. The university also sets goals for students to develop professional ethics, communication skills, relational intelligence, networking presence, and a mature relationship with Jesus Christ.

Academic options cover Business & Innovation; Health, Science & Technology; Education & Human Services; Ministry, Media & the Arts; and Theological Seminary study. Programs include associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with courses taught by faculty experts and committed Christians. Cornerstone connects academic preparation with professional and ministry readiness, while integrating a Christian worldview into education.

The university operates on campus in Grand Rapids and offers degrees online to students across the United States. International students should understand that Christian faith is central to the institution’s identity and academic approach. Campus students can take part in student life and events such as Wisdom Conversations, while online information sessions provide a route for students considering remote degree study. In 2026, Cornerstone marked its 85th anniversary, continuing its focus on preparing graduates to influence society and the workforce through their chosen fields.