PREPARE. PERSIST. PROCLAIM.
An accessible, accredited adult evening learning experience — college-level biblical education with local-church formation, while you stay connected to work, family and ministry.
COMING JANUARY 2027 · CLASSES BEGIN JAN 11, 2027
TWO PATHWAYS. ONE COMMUNITY.
Choose Your Pathway
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
2-year program · LPU Micro Campus
$12,000
/ year
Core Program Cost
$24,000
total
Full 2-Year Program
Figures reflect full program cost before financial aid.
LPU charges are paid directly to LPU in the LPU student portal. PBI bills only the $325/semester Program Fee here.
Patria Bible Institute Certificate
2-year program · billed directly by PBI · pick the plan that fits
$140
/ month
Monthly Payment Plan
$800
/ semester
Pay in Full — Per Semester
$1,500
/ year
Pay in Full — Annually
2-YEAR TOTAL BY PLAN
THE VISION
“Create an accessible, accredited adult evening learning experience that combines college-level biblical education with local-church formation — giving students a pathway toward an Associate degree in Biblical Studies while remaining connected to work, family and ministry.”
Degree Track · Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
- ·Accredited college courses
- ·LPU student
- ·College assignments
- ·Associate degree awarded
- ·Full PBI formation experience
Certificate Track · PBI Certificate Program
- ·Same PBI community + formation
- ·Biblical & ministry training
- ·No college credit
- ·PBI Certificate awarded
- ·Lower-cost pathway for formation without a degree
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
Your Path to Enrollment
DEGREE TRACK — ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (LPU)
- 1Interest FormYou're here — thank you for taking this first step!Fill out the interest form — no account needed
- 2Submit Your ApplicationComplete the Patria / LPU application for the Degree Track.
- 3Meet with LeadershipTalk through your calling, schedule and next season with our team.
- 4Financial Aid & Payment PlanFile the FAFSA (if applicable) and choose your payment plan.
- 5Enrollment & OrientationConfirm your seat and join orientation in January 2027.
CERTIFICATE TRACK — PBI
- 1Interest FormYou're here — thank you for taking this first step!Fill out the interest form — no account needed
- 2Submit Your ApplicationComplete the Patria application for the Certificate Track.
- 3Select Payment PlanChoose monthly, per-semester, or annual billing — no FAFSA required.
- 4You're EnrolledWelcome to the cohort — join us for orientation in January 2027.
APPLY TODAY
Choose your pathway — Degree Track or Certificate Track. The application takes about 15 minutes, your progress is saved, and nothing is charged until you review and authorize your full payment schedule. Questions any time: pbi@patria.church
Start your application