1943
Graceville, FL

School Details

The Baptist University of Florida is a private Christian college with a strong commitment to teaching from a Bible-based perspective. It aims to produce graduates with academic excellence, spiritual fervor, Christian character, and practical ministry skills. The college is located in Graceville, Florida, and it is the only institution of higher learning supported by the Florida Baptist Convention. 

The university was founded in the 1940s to provide seminary-type training for pastors and other church leaders. BUF’s main focus has always been helping men and women called to Christian ministry. Over the years, the college expanded its programs to include associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees across many disciplines.

One of BUF’s strengths is its online education program. The Baptist University of Florida’s online degrees cover a range of Bible-focused fields, such as ministry, music, education, and more. Online courses are asynchronous, meaning students can study at their own pace and participate whenever they have an internet connection. The schedule follows traditional semesters, and the online courses maintain the same quality and student learning outcomes as on-campus ones.

Accreditation & Licensing

Baptist University of Florida is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in General Studies
Associate of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in History & Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts in History & Social Studies Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Music Education

Business

Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Counseling

Religion & Philosophy

Associate of Divinity
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Missions
Bachelor of Music in Worship Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Studies
Master of Arts in Music & Worship Leadership
Master of Divinity
Master of Theological Studies