Burlington County College

What Burlington County College does

Bridges Christian College & Seminary (BCCS) is a private, non-profit Pentecostal theological education institution headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, delivering fully online accredited degree programs from certificate through doctoral levels. Originally founded in 2011 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the institution was dismantled and rebuilt in 2015–2016 by co-founders Dr. Richard Miller, Rev. Anthony Freeman, and Dr. Justus Freeman, who relocated operations to New Orleans with five students and a commitment to debt-free theological education. It received ABHE applicant status in 2017, candidate status in 2021, and full accreditation in 2023, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, enabling Title IV / Pell Grant participation for undergraduate and master's students. Aspiring Pentecostal pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders are the primary customer base, served alongside partner churches and Pentecostal scholars.

BCCS operates on a 100% online learning model using a learning management system with synchronous and asynchronous class delivery, integrated with Logos Bible Software (provisioned to every student), ProQuest Social Sciences and Dissertations & Theses databases, and the ATLA Religion Database via EBSCO. Programs include a Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies, a Certificate of Ministry, four master's degrees (MA Biblical Studies, MTS, MDiv, MA Pastoral Counseling), and two doctoral offerings — the Doctor of Philosophy in Pentecostal Biblical Interpretation (approved June 2025) and the Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Theology and Ministry. Faculty, of whom there are 30+, are active pastors, missionaries, and scholars who serve as volunteers.

The business model is anchored by ultra-low tuition — $600/year (undergraduate), $1,500/year (master's), and $1,600/year (doctoral) out-of-pocket — sustained by volunteer faculty, donor subsidies, and federal Pell Grant participation (with the doctoral tier ineligible for Title IV). Revenue streams include tuition and fees, federal Pell Grants, Church Partnership Program stipends (which redistribute 25–40% of Pell Grant tuition back to partner churches), and ongoing charitable donations collected via PayPal. Enrollment is driven by a community-led motion through partner churches and a direct online application channel, supported by the peer-reviewed Journal of Biblical Pentecostalism. Since 2016, 100% of graduates have completed their degrees without student loan debt.

Name

Burlington County College

Legal name

Bridges Christian College and Seminary

Website

https://bcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bridges Christian College & Seminary is a New Orleans-based, ABHE-accredited private non-profit Pentecostal institution delivering 100% online certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theology degrees at $600–$1,600/year out-of-pocket, supported by volunteer faculty and federal Pell Grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Online theological education
• Biblical studies degree
• Debt-free seminary
• Pentecostal ministry training
• Accredited graduate theology

Headquarters

HQ city

Pemberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fee Revenue: Students pay tuition at $200/quarter (undergraduate), $500/quarter (master's), or $800/semester (doctoral) out-of-pocket. Additional fees include a $100 application fee, $75 late registration fee, $50 late payment fee, and $75-$200 graduation fees. The institution is described as operating lean and prioritizing students over profit.
2. Federal Pell Grants: As a federally recognized institution (U.S. Department of Education), BCCS participates in the Pell Grant program. Undergraduate and master's students can receive Pell Grants which significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs. Doctoral education is not eligible for Title IV funding.
3. Church Partnership Stipends: Partner churches receive financial stipends based on the number of students receiving Pell Grants (25-40% of Pell Grant tuition collected depending on enrollment tier). This creates a mutual funding model between the institution and church partners.
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: The institution relies on donor generosity to subsidize tuition costs and operational expenses. Donations support accreditation compliance, online learning platforms, library resources, and student services. Donors can make one-time or recurring monthly contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bridges Christian College & Seminary delivers accredited online theological degree programs at the certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, fully accessible via the internet. Programs span biblical studies, theological studies, divinity, pastoral counseling, Pentecostal theology and ministry, and Pentecostal biblical interpretation, structured so that all students graduate debt-free through subsidized tuition, Pell Grant eligibility, and donor-supported operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Biblical Pentecostalism: Peer-reviewed academic journal published by Bridges Christian College faculty covering biblical exegesis, ministerial formation literature, and church history research through Pentecostal hermeneutics.

Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Certificate of Ministry
• Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Master of Theological Studies
• Master of Divinity Comprehensive graduate-level pastoral training degree program designed for ministry leadership; delivered 100% online.
• Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Graduate-level degree focused on pastoral counseling training for ministry leaders; delivered 100% online.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Pentecostal Biblical Interpretation Doctoral degree offering rigorous biblical scholarship in Pentecostal biblical interpretation for seasoned ministry leaders and Pentecostal scholars; delivered 100% online.
• Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Theology and Ministry Professional doctoral degree enhancing ministry practice through advanced training in Pentecostal theology and ministry for seasoned ministry leaders; delivered 100% online.
• Journal of Biblical Pentecostalism Peer-reviewed academic journal published by Bridges Christian College faculty featuring exegetical studies, ministerial formation literature, and church history research through a Pentecostal hermeneutic; free online access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates since 2016 have earned their degree without any student loan debt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Compassion Corps InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCCS partners with Compassion Corps International, a global ministry initiative that connects believers with opportunities to serve people in need worldwide through direct aid, humanitarian projects, and gospel-centered service. Compassion Corps serves as the organizational framework for BCCS's international compassion ministry component, enabling students to participate in real-world ministry that transforms both recipients and their own spiritual lives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The King's University: Accredited online Pentecostal/charismatic seminary and university offering theology degrees from associate through doctorate. Comparable in Pentecostal identity, accredited online delivery, and practitioner-scholar faculty model.
• Christian Life College: Small Pentecostal Bible college offering accredited ministry and theology degrees. Comparable in scale, Pentecostal identity, and practitioner-led model, though with a more limited program portfolio than BCCS.
• Charis Bible College: Network of Pentecostal/charismatic Bible colleges founded by Andrew Wommack Ministries, offering certificate and degree programs with a ministry-focused, low-cost model. Comparable niche Pentecostal positioning and practitioner-led faculty approach.

Direct peers

• Oral Roberts University: Major accredited Pentecostal/charismatic university offering online theology degrees from undergraduate through doctorate. Closely comparable in denominational identity, accredited online delivery, and emphasis on Spirit-empowered ministry.
• Southeastern University: Pentecostal (Assemblies of God-affiliated) Christian university offering accredited online ministry and theology degrees. Similar mix of undergrad Bible/theology programs and seminary-style graduate tracks.
• Southwestern Assemblies of God University: Pentecostal university affiliated with the Assemblies of God offering accredited online undergraduate and graduate theology programs. Comparable in denomination, online delivery model, and target student population of ministry leaders.
• Assemblies of God Theological Seminary: The flagship seminary of the Assemblies of God denomination, offering graduate theology and ministry degrees. Direct denominational peer to BCCS's Pentecostal/AG-affiliated program mix including M.Div., D.Min., and Ph.D. pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Large accredited online university with an extensive seminary (Liberty University Online) covering theology, divinity, and ministry degrees. Broad incumbent with overlapping online theological offerings, though not Pentecostal-focused.
• Regent University: Accredited online university with a College of Arts and Sciences and School of Divinity offering theology and ministry degrees. Comparable in accredited online theological delivery, broader (non-Pentecostal) Christian identity.

Regional players

• Lee University: Church of God (Cleveland, TN) affiliated Christian university with accredited undergraduate and graduate theology programs. Comparable Pentecostal-Holiness denominational heritage and seminary/ministry focus, though primarily residential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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