Heritage Christian University is a private bible college in Florence, Alabama.

The university is governed by a board of directors, all of whom must be active members of the Churches of Christ.

Heritage Christian University offers a 128-hour undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies.

), the first professional degree in the field of ministry, prepares ministers for comprehensive service for churches.

All three degrees aim to prepare workers for more effective service in the kingdom of God.

"[1] On June 27, 2011, Heritage Christian University announced that the school had been approved to offer the Master of Divinity degree.

The Alabama State Approving Agency recognizes Heritage Christian University for educational benefits to veterans.

The Overton Memorial Library serves Heritage Christian University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff.

The library was dedicated in November 1986 in honor of Basil and Margie Overton and in memory of their son Timothy, who died in 1974.

The process officially began in October 2010 and continued until shortly after Danker's death in February 2012.

The Overton Memorial Library, University Archives and History Room, faculty offices, and a recording studio are also housed here.

The Dr. John Kerr Student Center includes a theater, recreation areas, and a kitchenette.

The Ralph C. Bishop Soccer Field and Edith M. Rinks "Meme" Nature Trail offer opportunities for recreational activities for students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Each apartment features a common living room and eat-in kitchen, washer and dryer, four bedrooms, and two full baths.

Married Student Apartments offer housing to families in a two-story triplex near the front entrance to campus.

Spiritual formation plays an important role on the campus of Heritage Christian University.

[6][7] The Field Education Program offers extensive supervised experience in ministry and missions settings combined with academic resources and personal reflection.

students are prepared to enter a serious engagement with their relationship to God as a primary part of their formation as a leader in a Christian community.

degree, students are required to attend a retreat and become part of a spiritual formation group.

chapels, journaling, and personal interaction with the Director of the Graduate Program to help them develop as Christian leaders.

Additional Anticipated Titles: · Berlanga, Ismael, Imperative: Studies from the Book of James.

Since 2015, Heritage Christian University Press has published an annual volume in the Berean Study Series.

Each year, ten honorees are selected for special recognition for their service to the church and community.

Past recipients include 2018 honorees Russ Blackwell, Dale Boren, Maureen Cagle, Debbie Dupuy, Glenn Dupuy, Oscar Easley (posthumously), James Gray, Patsy Hubbard, Lisa Minor, and Denise Willingham.

2019 recipients were Alvin Alston, Anna Gunderman (posthumously), Larry Kilpatrick, John Lawson, Linda Lumpkins, Marsha Oakley, Charles Payne (posthumously), Donna Payne, Coy Roper, and Cynthia Tillery.

The 2020 recipients were Faye Chastain, Robert Coats, Johnnie Lou Cochran, Larry Gunderman, Matt Heupel, Thomas Holiday, Robert Huffaker, Dr. John Kerr, Sonny Owens, and Cathy Turner.

In 2021, recipients were Teddy Copeland, Arvy Dupuy, Betty Flanagan, Jesus Gallardo, Betty Hamblen, Joel Kendrick, Kathy Lawson, Larry Taylor, Jr., Richard Taylor, and Don Williams.