Bachelor in Philosophy and Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

Messenger College centers its academic work on Christian Ministry and Counseling. Its Christian Ministry department includes training in Philosophy and Apologetics, giving students a structured setting to examine questions and develop a biblically sound Christian worldview. Courses are taught in English, and the curriculum affirms Pentecostal doctrine. Degree, certificate, and non-credit learning options support students pursuing ministry, counseling, or continued personal and professional study.

The college uses a fully online format, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world while managing work or other responsibilities. Its online community is organized around mentorship, peer connection, and faculty support. A 1:3 faculty-to-student ratio supports close interaction in courses and online forums. Students also receive practical preparation through missions trips, street evangelism, outreach projects, preaching and worship opportunities, practicums, and internships. Messenger College is based in Bedford, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

International applicants should be prepared to study in English and meet the college's Christian faith and doctrinal requirements. Admission materials include an application, an essay with a statement of faith, two non-relative references, and official high school or previous undergraduate transcripts sent by the issuing institution. ACT or SAT scores are required when the most recent high school or college transfer GPA is below 3.0, unless the Academic Office approves otherwise. Certificate students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

This field studies philosophy and religious studies together. It covers logic, ethics, epistemology, symbolism, phenomenology, and the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature, and art of religion, plus world religions.

It is used for academic study of religion and philosophy. It also supports work that analyzes religious ideas, texts, practices, and cultural expression.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 50% of applicants.