• Partnered together, Thrive College and Southeastern University offer students fully accredited degree programs through in-person and online college courses combined with hands-on ministry experience all at the Thrive College campus.

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Southeastern University at Thrive College

Faith Based Education

During your time at Thrive College, you will not only gain ministry experience, but you will also have the opportunity to pursue your degree at Southeastern University.


Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida partners with Thrive College to host an instructional site on the church campus; offering both in-person and online courses. Southeastern University offers excellent college education for an affordable price. With regional accreditation, Southeastern University is well established and proud to offer students opportunities to discover their divine design.


After you have been accepted to Thrive College, you will need to apply to Southeaster University in order to enroll in the degree programs offered.


Click the Southeastern University Application button to apply now!

*Thrive College is a ministry of Thriving Churches International*

Explore Degree Options
SEU Application

Accreditation

Regionally Accredited Institution
Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.
Learn More About SEU

Tuition

Affordable Education
Thrive College and Southeastern University partner together to offer an affordable, faith based education. To find out more about the cost of SEU’s degree programs at Thrive click on the link below.
Tuition Information

Degrees, Majors, and Programs

Discover Your Calling

Southeastern University partners with Thriving Churches to offer students affordable, obtainable, and practical degree programs. To find out more about degree programs click on the link below.

Available Degree Programs

Practicum Experience

Ministry Internship

The practicum experience is designed to help students integrate ongoing classroom learning with practicum. Your internship will give you hands on experience in ministry and prepare you for leadership.

Learn More

What Could My Academic Year Look Like at Thrive College?

We believe college opens doors for you and helps you become the best version of yourself!

If you follow the recommended plan, you can earn your Associates of Arts degree in 2 years as a Thrive College student.


First Year
Second Year
First Year

1st Year

FALL A

College & Christian Calling

(1 units)

Old Testament Interpretation

(3 units)

College Composition

(3 unit)

Ministry Practicum

(3 units)


1st Year

FALL B

New Testament Interpretation

(3 units)

Professional Communication

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(continued)


1st Year

SPRING A

Lived Theology

(3 units)

Introduction to Sociology

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(3 units)


1st Year

SPRING B

Introduction to Ethics

(3 units)

Introduction to Psychology

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(continued)


Second Year

2nd Year

FALL A

Divine Design and Missional Vocation

(2 units)

Introduction to Humanities

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(3 units)


2nd Year

FALL B

Topics in Mathematics

(3 units)

The Story of Scripture

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(continued)


2nd Year

SPRING A

Worldview and Complex Problems

(3 units)

Elective (Student's Choice)

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(3 units)


2nd Year

SPRING B

Nutrition Science

(4 units)

Elective (Student's Choice)

(3 units)

Ministry Practicum

(continued)