Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, Georgia, United States · Est. 1962 · Seminary / Theological School

Pioneer in online theological education serving 8,000+ students worldwide with biblically grounded degrees since 1962.

  • Founded June 14, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida; relocated to Lithonia, Georgia in August 1991
  • Private Baptist college and seminary; 1,100 students (450 undergraduate, 610 postgraduate, 40 doctoral)
  • 100% online programs in ministry, biblical studies, theology, business, psychology, leadership, and counseling
  • Accredited by SACSCOC, ABHE, and TRACS; theologically conservative, biblically grounded curriculum
  • 30+ degree and certificate options; serves 50 US states and 22+ countries
  • Notable alumni include Dr. Charles Stanley, Dr. Jerry Vines, and Congressman Jody Hice

Academics

Luther Rice offers 30+ fully online degree and certificate programs grounded in a conservative biblical worldview. Programs span undergraduate degrees (Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Psychology, Business Administration, Workforce & Ministry Readiness), graduate degrees (Master of Arts in Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Christian Studies, Christian Leadership; Master of Divinity; Master of Science in Organizational Leadership), and doctoral programs (Doctor of Ministry, PhD in Organizational Leadership, PhD in Christian Scripture). The institution also provides dual enrollment for eligible Georgia high school students and accepts transfer credits from technical colleges through the Technical College System of Georgia partnership.

Campus & Student Life

Luther Rice operates as a primarily online institution with a physical campus in Lithonia, Georgia. Students access coursework through the MyCampus student portal, which provides registration, financial aid management, access to Moodle learning management system, library resources, and student email. The institution offers career services through College Central Network, including job postings, resume building, interview practice, and employment search tools. Student life includes chapel audio, campus safety resources, spiritual life programming, and disability accommodations.

Admissions

Luther Rice accepts applications online with a $50 application fee (waivable through promotional codes). The institution welcomes traditional students, adult learners, homeschool students, and international applicants. Transfer credit policies allow students to apply previously earned technical or trade-related credits toward bachelor's degrees. Military tuition assistance and the Georgia Scholar Award are available to eligible students. Asynchronous course scheduling enables students to balance education with full-time work or ministry responsibilities.

Outcomes & Support

Luther Rice provides comprehensive career services to students and alumni, collaborating with churches and employers to identify ministry opportunities aligned with individual calling and academic interests. The institution partners with College Central Network to offer job postings from over 400 registered employers, career counseling, resume services, and interview preparation resources. Alumni maintain connection through the Luther Rice alumni network and are encouraged to mentor the next generation of students.

Founded
1962
Type
Seminary / Theological School
Courses
16
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationBaptist
Websitehttp://LutherRice.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
16
Avg career outcomes
$47K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources