Kingswood University

Name

Kingswood University

Legal name

Kingswood University

Website

https://kingswood.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Theological education
• Ministry training programs
• Biblical studies degrees
• Ordination studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Sussex

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificate programs, and personal enrichment courses. Programs include two-year and four-year degrees, online degrees, ordination studies, and dual enrollment courses.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from alumni, supporters, and community members. Notable examples include a $1,000,000 gift establishing the Joyce and Esly Holmes and Family Scholarship, and a $1,000,000 endowment from Mrs. Jean Irving for annual scholarships.
3. Conferencing Services: Revenue from hosting events, conferences, and retreats on campus including accommodation, food services (food trays), and meeting facilities. Also includes the annual Kingswood Golf Classic charity event.
4. Kingswood Learn Platform: Free resource platform accessible without charge, with full operation transitioning to CampusEDU management as of September 2025.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Kingswood University is a private evangelical Christian university that delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in ministry, theology, worship arts, counseling, and business, combining classroom instruction with required supervised ministry practicums. Programs are offered both on-campus in Sussex, New Brunswick and online, supplemented by a free micro-learning platform (Kingswood Learn), a gap year program (Elements), ordination studies, and campus-based conferencing services.

Product overview

Kingswood University operates as a Christian higher education institution offering a portfolio of educational products and platforms. The core educational delivery is handled through multiple learning management systems including Moodle and Canvas, with Populi for student records. The flagship digital product is Kingswood Learn (now managed by CampusEDU), a free micro course platform providing faith and ministry training. Additional offerings include the Elements Gap Year Program and Marketplace Multipliers courses. The university serves students through both on-campus programs and flexible online learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kingswood Learn: Free online micro courses providing high-quality, engaging, and practical training in Biblical Studies, Theology, Organizational Management, Marketplace Ministry, Helping Skills, NextGen Ministry, Technical Skills, Discipleship, and Church Planting.
• Kingswood Extended
• Elements

Quantifiable outcome

• 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CampusEDUcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 June 2023CampusEDU partnered with Kingswood University to create Kingswood Learn, a revolutionary digital learning platform providing free micro-courses for faith and ministry training. The platform launched January 1, 2024 and reached 1,000 users within seven months. As of September 1, 2025, CampusEDU assumed full operation and management of the Kingswood Learn platform.
• Kings ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Kings Church to launch the Kings Academy Ministry Apprenticeship Program, a creative and innovative response to the need for ministry leadership development. This partnership strengthens the local and global church through combined resources.
• Prairie College (Three Hills, Alberta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement helping students from eastern Canada earn an A.A. degree in Mission Aviation. Students complete first 8 months of the 24-month program at Kingswood before transferring to Prairie College for aviation-specific training.
• Canada Atlantic District of the Church of the NazarenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement allowing Nazarene students enrolled in Kingswood's Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degrees to meet all academic requirements for ordination within the denomination.
• Vocatia CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year grant-supported project bringing together four schools to enhance support for co-vocational pastors and oral learners. Named from Latin for 'callings', the collaborative seeks to encourage and equip a broader range of ministry leaders.
• Advent Christian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partnership providing academic services for Advent Christian Church, which has churches around the world and across North America including Maine and Atlantic Canada.
• The Wesleyan ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with The Wesleyan Church for denominational endorsement and National Prayer Tour participation. Students and graduates participate in church-wide prayer initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tyndale University: Canadian Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate theological programs from a Toronto campus. Similar size and mission; competes with Kingswood for evangelical undergraduate and seminary-track students in Canada.
• Asbury Theological Seminary: Wesleyan-Holiness graduate seminary in Kentucky. References the same Wesleyan tradition as Kingswood and is named in alumni/faculty backgrounds (e.g., Erik Ireland, Matt Friedman); comparable in theological focus and online graduate delivery model.
• Providence University College: Christian university and seminary in Manitoba offering undergraduate degrees and theological graduate programs. Directly comparable Canadian faith-based higher-ed provider with overlapping programs.
• Briercrest College and Seminary: Canadian evangelical college and seminary in Saskatchewan offering undergraduate theology degrees and graduate seminary programs. Directly comparable in mission, denominationally affiliated, and competing for the same pool of Canadian Bible-college applicants as Kingswood.
• Prairie College: Canadian Bible college in Alberta that has an active partnership with Kingswood for Mission Aviation degrees. Same mission profile and recruits from overlapping evangelical student pools across Canada.
• Canadian Mennonite University: Christian faith-based university in Winnipeg offering undergraduate and graduate programs with seminary-track options. Comparable size, comparable Canadian private faith-based higher-ed model.
• Houghton University: Wesleyan-affiliated Christian college and seminary in New York state. Multiple references in alumni data (Barb Farrow, Erik Ireland, Eric Currie); operates in the same Wesleyan-Holiness ecosystem with overlapping degree programs.
• Ambrose University: Christian liberal arts and seminary institution in Calgary, Alberta. Comparable Canadian Christian higher-ed provider with on-campus and online programs competing in the same Canadian evangelical recruitment market.

Broad incumbents

• Messiah University: Comprehensive Christian university in Pennsylvania offering undergraduate and graduate programs across many disciplines. Comparable faith-based residential model but broader academic portfolio and significantly larger scale than Kingswood.
• Anderson University: Large Church of God-affiliated Christian university in Indiana with extensive undergraduate and seminary programs via Anderson University & Theological Seminary. Comparable in theological focus but materially larger scale and broader program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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