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Bethel University at La Casa de Cristo

Welcome to your college community, nestled in the local church.  Earn your fully-accredited degree through a private Christian college right on La Casa’s campus.  Surround yourself with a Christ-centered community who cares about you and walks alongside your academic and life success.  Ready for your future?  Start here.

Reduced Tuition

This local program offers a discounted tuition to students from standard Bethel University tuition – all while upholding the same excellence.  Students can earn 30 credit hours for a full year at the cost of only $10,000.  Additional financial assistance may also apply.  This, combined with competitive scholarships provides an excellent opportunity for students.

Local Community

Through BU La Casa, you will earn a college degree while still being able to remain in your local community of the Valley of the Sun.  The BU La Casa program is designed with your best interests in mind; it’s close to home, affordable, and practical.

Competitive Scholarships

We want to support you.  Students enrolling in this semester are eligible for up to $2,500 in scholarships from La Casa de Cristo!  Students may apply for a $500 scholarship, as well as the “First Class” scholarship of $2,000 – these are only available for students enrolling now. Speak with the Site Director, Pastor Matt Knopf, for more information.

Choose Your Degree Path

The B.S. Degree in Behavioral and Social Science is designed for students with the interest and passion for helping people. The behavioral and social science degree program develops the skills needed for working in social service agencies, group homes, crisis centers, mental health agencies, religious organizations, extended care facilities and substance abuse centers. This degree would also position students to earn a Master’s degree in counseling or social work. More Information

This program is designed to train graduates to meet the cybersecurity needs of organizations in financial, educational, corporate and government settings. With a rigorous curriculum that provides a deep understanding of key topics in computer systems, cyberlaw, policy creation and compliance, it combines industry best practices with real-world application. Learn More

This degree is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to begin a career in business or to increase the skillset for those already working in a business setting. Students will choose a concentration area to expand their business knowledge and become more marketable in human resource management, non-profit management, health care administration, or organizational leadership. All content is delivered through the lens of a Christian world view to enable students to integrate faith in decision making to promote sound business ethics. Learn More

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively to target audiences, develop promotional materials and implement successful marketing strategies. With a comprehensive curriculum that features core business topics and specialized marketing coursework, the online bachelor’s in marketing features an emphasis on social media and the latest industry approaches. This program is an accelerated course of study, transfer-friendly and can be completed in two years. Learn More

The foundation of the program is a Christ-centered liberal arts general education curriculum which consists of a wide range of general studies from communications skills, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, Bible and religion. These courses serve as fulfilling most of the general studies requirements of any four-year degree. Students have the opportunity to individualize their education in order to achieve a balance between developing their known interest and exploring new subject areas. This AA includes the opportunity to learn via a series of supervised practicums, if desired. Learn More

The degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the degree is to foster students’ ability to think deeply and Christianly and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, they will also experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs. Learn More

The Ministry Leadership degree program incorporates in-depth Bible and theological study, while focusing on the practical skills needed to minister in today’s contemporary diverse culture. As students engage in coursework, they will also experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs. The degree offers students the flexibility to tailor their studies to emphasize biblical studies, youth ministry, or pastoral studies.  Learn More: Ministries Track or Biblical Studies Track

This innovative degree allows students to custom-design their degree plan to better pursue unique avenues in their professional development. Rooted in liberal arts, our core curriculum gives you a comprehensive academic foundation through courses in communications, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, religion and philosophy, and wellness. Beyond this core curriculum, you may structure your degree with up to three different concentration areas, depending on your transfer credits and topics of interest. Learn More

Contact Information

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Contact Information
Questions may be directed to:
Pastor Matt Knopf, Executive Pastor of Innovation
pastormatt@lacasadecristo.com
480-948-1234
6300 E. Bell Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 

Information Presentation

Enjoy this presentation by BU La Casa Academic Director Kristi Monesmith.  Recorded in the Gathering Place at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church.

Minute 8:30
Opening Prayer by Pastor Jeff Ruby

Minute 9:45
Welcome by Pastor Matt Knopf

Minute 10:30
Introduction of Academic Director Kristi Monesmith

Minute 11:25
Student Video

Minute 13:15
“What is BU La Casa?” Presentation

Minute 26:45
Questions and Answers