Bachelor in Theology/Theological Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 11,880 USD per year.

Students study the beliefs and doctrine of one religious faith from that faith's own perspective. They also study systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, and dogmatics.

The field also covers apologetics. It is applied to questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Pacific Rim Christian University offers undergraduate programs in Biblical Studies, Creative Arts, and Pastoral Ministry, along with graduate programs for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Graduate study prepares students for career opportunities in the Church and the marketplace. The university also offers associate and bachelor’s degrees across its undergraduate fields, with options for both new and transferring students.

The university calls its students voyagers, drawing on Hawaii’s Polynesian history and the story of Hawaiʻi Loa’s journey from the Marquesas Islands to Hawaiʻi. This theme presents education as a personal journey toward purpose and calling. The Honolulu setting provides a Pacific context for study, while the institution’s community is centered on Christian faith and welcomes multiple denominations.

Students can choose day, afternoon, evening, online, and in-person classes. Campus life includes weekly student-led chapel services, on-campus chaplains, student care, and opportunities to build long-term relationships. Spirit-led faculty and staff support growth in the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit. International students should note that the university does not require SAT or ACT tests and offers both online and campus-based study. Its programs include no math classes, a detail that may matter when comparing degree options and entry requirements.