For those taking classes for credit, there is an enrollment fee of $25, which covers the cost of establishing a portfolio. There is no enrollment fee for those auditing courses.

For those taking classes online there is a minimal $5 enrollment fee, whether auditing or taking classes for credit. The courses you pay for online will be permanently available to you through your student account.

The cost for each course varies and is dependent upon the number of sessions, books, audio-visual, and other materials that are included. For those taking courses for credit, course fees include grading assignments and having access to staff to answer questions. Notification of course completion with credit hours will be issued after fulfilling the requirements for each class. Credit hours vary for each course, as the courses vary in length. Students can complete the courses at their own pace. These hours can be applied toward graduation from BWU. For those wanting to graduate, a separate graduation fee of $100 is necessary, but this can be paid when your final thesis topic is submitted for approval.

Courses can be audited for a reduced price, but if audited, course assignments will not be graded, staff will not be available to answer questions, nor certificates issued. Audited classes do not apply toward graduation.

To graduate from the Providence Foundation Biblical Worldview University a student will need to complete a minimum of 100 hours of courses (where one credit hour equals about one hour of instruction), plus complete a thesis project. The 100 hours of credit can be comprised of any combination of courses but must include the two General Worldview Core Curriculum courses — “Fundamentals for Biblical Transformation” and “Providential World History: The Chain of Liberty.” These two classes should be taken first and are a prerequisite for other courses. They are required for graduation.

Final Thesis: In addition to completing 100 hours of classes, a final thesis paper is required. This paper must be a minimum 15-page original work related to one of the areas of study offered in the university. A thesis proposal form (with accompanying graduation fee) must be submitted and approved before beginning the final thesis project. Graduates are eligible to become instructors for the Providence Foundation. Contact us for details.

Each year the Providence Foundation offers live seminars in Charlottesville and other locations. Those attending and completing the work at these seminars can gain credit hours toward graduation. Please contact us for a list of upcoming seminars and credit hours for completion. Or go to Calendar of Events for upcoming seminars.