Discover your calling.

During your time at Thrive College, you will not only gain ministry experience, but you will also have the opportunity to pursue your degree at Southeastern University.

Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida partners with Thriving Churches International to host an instructional site on the church campus. Southeastern University offers excellent college education for an affordable price. With regional accreditation,* Southeastern University is well established and proud to offer students opportunities to discover their divine design.

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Academic Overview
We believe college opens doors for you and helps you become the best version of yourself. That’s why we’ve partnered with Southeastern University (SEU) to provide a Christ centered, affordable education.

If you follow the recommended plan, you can earn your Associate of Arts degree in 2 years as a Thrive College student.earn your Associate of Arts degree in 2 years as a Thrive School student.
What will your academic year look like?
1st Year
FALL A
College & Christian Calling
(1 units)

Old Testament
(3 units)

Fundamentals of Speech
(1 unit)

Ministry Practicum 1
(3 units)
1st Year
FALL B
New Testament Interpretation
(3 units)

English Composition
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum
(continued)
1st Year
SPRING A
Christian Thought and Practice
(3 units)

English Composition II
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum 2
(3 units)
1st Year
SPRING B
Introduction to Ethics
(1 units)

Introduction to Psychology
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum 2
(continued)
2nd Year
FALL A
Personal Stewardship
(3 units)

American History to 1877
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum 3
(3 units)
2nd Year
FALL B
Topics in Mathematics
(3 units)

WI: Introduction to Literature
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum 3
(continued)
2nd Year
SPRING A
Life Science Lecture/Lab
(4 units)

Introduction to Humanities
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum 4
(3 units)
2nd Year
SPRING B
Human Diversity and Christian Community
(3 units)

Humans in Society
(3 units)

Ministry Practicum 4
(continued)