Your next classroom?
Wherever God leads you.
Welcome to the leading Christian university for experiential learning.
Go beyond the classroom to explore your passion, sharpen your skills through hands-on learning and make a real-world impact for Christ before you graduate.
Where will learning take you?
What is experiential learning?
Experiential learning brings lessons to life through firsthand experiences of all kinds—on campus, in the community and around the globe. Wherever your program takes you, you’ll return to the classroom with unforgettable memories and be able to apply what you’ve learned to take your education to the next level.
Study Abroad + Missions
Internships
Project-Based Learning
Clinical Experience
Field Work
Capstone Projects
Experiential Learning at BJU
We believe every experience is a chance to learn, grow and deepen our understanding of God. From on-campus leadership roles to one-on-one mentoring from highly qualified faculty, life at BJU is packed with experiential learning opportunities to help you grow as a student, professional and Christ-follower.
The best teacher is Christ. The second best is experience. Hands-on learning is at the heart of our academic experience. Through the EXP Program, every student will engage in at least two experiential learning opportunities starting as early as freshman year.
- Learn firsthand from dedicated faculty who share your faith.
- Kickstart your resume with real-world experience.
- Complete both independent + group experiential projects.
- Study abroad, attend conferences and enter competitions.
Grow in Christ with thousands of fellow believers. Don’t just learn God’s Word. Experience it firsthand. At BJU, every chapel service, Bible study and learning opportunity is grounded in Scripture and built to help you make a difference for God’s glory.
- Experience God through His Word woven into all courses.
- Unite in worship with both students and faculty.
- Put your faith into action through community outreach.
- Share God’s love through local and international missions.
Get the support you need for life during and after college. Connect the dots between your experiences in chapel, on campus and in the classroom through one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty members who share your faith.
- Learn from highly qualified, Christ-driven faculty members.
- Grow as a student, professional and Christ follower.
- Develop meaningful relationships with your mentors.
- Get personal support from a dedicated academic supervisor.
Make a difference on campus and in the community. Becoming a leader doesn’t happen overnight. At BJU, you’ll have countless opportunities to get involved, develop your leadership skills and learn what it means to share God’s love with those you serve.
- Take on one of over 500 on-campus leadership roles.
- Sharpen your problem-solving and communication skills.
- Develop as a skilled leader who points others to Christ.
- Serve in student-led societies, councils and committees
The best teacher is Christ. The second best is experience. Hands-on learning is at the heart of our academic experience. Through the EXP Program, every student will engage in at least two experiential learning opportunities starting as early as freshman year.
- Learn firsthand from dedicated faculty who share your faith.
- Kickstart your resume with real-world experience.
- Complete both independent + group experiential projects.
- Study abroad, attend conferences and enter competitions.
Grow in Christ with thousands of fellow believers. Don’t just learn God’s Word. Experience it firsthand. At BJU, every chapel service, Bible study and learning opportunity is grounded in Scripture and built to help you make a difference for God’s glory.
- Experience God through His Word woven into all courses.
- Unite in worship with both students and faculty.
- Put your faith into action through community outreach.
- Share God’s love through local and international missions.
Get the support you need for life during and after college. Connect the dots between your experiences in chapel, on campus and in the classroom through one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty members who share your faith.
- Learn from highly qualified, Christ-driven faculty members.
- Grow as a student, professional and Christ follower.
- Develop meaningful relationships with your mentors.
- Get personal support from a dedicated academic supervisor.
Make a difference on campus and in the community. Becoming a leader doesn’t happen overnight. At BJU, you’ll have countless opportunities to get involved, develop your leadership skills and learn what it means to share God’s love with those you serve.
- Take on one of over 500 on-campus leadership roles.
- Sharpen your problem-solving and communication skills.
- Develop as a skilled leader who points others to Christ.
- Serve in student-led societies, councils and committees
Our students are changing the world. What will you do?
Students win $100k grant in XPRIZE competition
Eng 350: Global Challenges
A cross-disciplinary team of engineering, science and business students competed in the Elon Musk-funded XPRIZE carbon removal challenge. Under faculty guidance, they developed a proposal for a device capable of measuring carbon storage in soil, an important part of future carbon removal initiatives.
Throughout this hands-on course, each student’s expertise and perspective contributed to developing the final proposal. Out of 195 submissions, BJU was one of just 23 student-led teams to win an award in the $5M Carbon Removal Student Competition.
Art + music students bring history to life
Mu 480: Artistry in Action
After being gifted an authentic 16th century manuscript of a 6th century plainchant (a type of liturgical music), BJU faculty and students collaborated to share the artifact with the world.
They investigated the artifact’s history, designed a museum-quality display and composed a new setting of the plainchant. Then, they unveiled the artifact, presented their research and sang the 1500-year-old tune followed by the new musical setting during a live performance.
Students fight hunger in Honduras
SC 350: Global Challenges
BJU students traveled to Honduras to learn more about agricultural hurdles affecting a community. Guided by their professors, students developed an aquaponics system for growing both fish and plants in a single contained environment.
Through cross-discipline experience, students not only enhanced their skillsets through hands-on learning, but saw what it takes to make a difference in the global community and biblically apply their training in the field.
See more. Do more. Be more.
Be a problem-solver.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills through real-world challenges.
Kickstart your career.
Pack your resume with applicable experience before you graduate.
Point others to Christ.
Discover what it means to learn, love and lead as a follower of Christ.
100+ accredited programs.
Countless opportunities.
No matter what you study, you’ll develop a biblical view of the world, gain valuable experiences and be prepared for a successful career and Christian life.