Frequently Asked Questions

If your questions are not answered here, contact us by email at Colleges@ag.org.

1. What is the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education? (top)

The primary responsibility of the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education is to act as an agency of the church in fulfilling its threefold mission through:

Endorsement by the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education says to a parent and student:

For a complete outline of the purpose and duties of the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education see the General Council Bylaws, Article XVIII, or review the Mission of the Assemblies of God Christian Higher Education on our website.

2. Is the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education a college? (top)
No, it is a department of the General Council of the Assemblies of God working under the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education. The mission of the department is to promote and serve the colleges endorsed by the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education, and to implement the policies of the Commission.

3. Does the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education provide scholarships or financial aid information? (top)
No, this department does not provide scholarships. For scholarship and other financial aid information, individual Assemblies of God schools should be contacted. Each school has its own scholarship program and financial aid office that handles these questions. Click here for information on how to contact Assemblies of God colleges.

4. Why should I attend a Christian (or Assemblies of God) college? (top)
This question is addressed in the paper The (Social) Pit and the Pendulum: A Case for Assemblies of God Christian Higher Education. The research was done by Dr. Dayton Kingsriter, Director of the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education. For a hardcopy of this paper, contact:

5. What if I want to attend an Assemblies of God college but they don't have the major I want? (top)
Most fields of study are available through our colleges and universities. However, if the major you want is not available at an Assemblies of God college, we encourage you to consider taking a year or two at an Assemblies of God college and then transferring to the college that does have your major. This will give you a good spiritual foundation at a Christian college. There are 19 Assemblies of God colleges and universities across the United States. Each school offers a variety of majors and degrees.

6. How can I locate Berean University? (top)
Berean University and ICI University, both distance education institutions, have merged to become Global University and can be reached at:

7. What courses should I take to receive Assemblies of God ministerial credentials? (top)
Ministerial credentials are processed through the district councils of the Assemblies of God. Contact the office of the District Secretary for your district for an up-to-date list of requirements for credentials in that district. (District Council contact information.) If you do not know which district oversees your area of ministry, contact the Office of the Secretariat at the Assemblies of God General Council and they will direct you:

8. How could I obtain a list of all the locations of Master's Commission? (top)
Master’s Commission is not a part of the The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education, but is a discipleship and evangelism program sponsored by local churches in various parts of the country. Information regarding Master’s Commission programs is available through the Master’s Commission program at Phoenix First Assembly of God, Phoenix, AZ. For further information, contact:

Or you can visit their website at www.mcin.org for further information.