Character — Curriculum — Caring — Christ. At Belhaven, finding your haven means discovering your passion, your program, your people…and your purpose.
Traditional, On-Campus, Undergraduate Programs
Earn your bachelor’s degree while attending classes in person on our beautiful campus in the heart of historic Jackson, Mississippi. It’s the classic, traditional college experience.
Online, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs and Certificates
100% online Christian college classes: Complete your degree in 7-week terms anywhere, anytime, any place. Belhaven online is flexible, affordable, convenient, and taught by our expert faculty.
Online Master's Degrees and Doctoral Programs
Take your leadership to the next level with an online master’s or post graduate degree — backed by Belhaven’s legacy of distinction. Stand out in the job market by enhancing your skills, dedication, and expertise by continuing your education online with Belhaven University!
International Students studying on campus, hybrid or online
Earn your degree at internationally recognized Belhaven University. Take the skills you learn to help you become competitive in today’s marketplace to advance your career.
Discover Your Calling
Your career is a calling from the Lord. Answer that call with a Belhaven education, where every program reflects a Christian worldview. Whether you are an undergrad student pursuing a degree on campus or looking for an online degree program to further your career, Belhaven University is the place to be to accomplish your higher education goals.
A degree from Belhaven University can be a powerful catalyst for shaping your future. Belhaven's commitment to academic excellence and its diverse range of degree programs equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in their chosen fields.
Whether you're pursuing a degree online or on campus, Belhaven's supportive and dedicated faculty provide an environment where your talents and potential can flourish. With a Christian education from Belhaven University, you'll be well-prepared to make a positive impact in your career, your community, and the world, ensuring a promising and fulfilling future.
Alumni Success Stories
We are grateful for our community of dedicated alumni and the impact they are having around the world.
Best-selling author Angie Thomas says Belhaven played a huge role in helping her understand that she could be someone from Mississippi who becomes a famous author whose writing can impact others.
Salinas began his baking career at 14 and has become a renowned pastry chef and artist. His accomplishments include being a Runner Up on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship and opening his own bakery, JUST VANILLA, in the Fondren District.
Christina is the Founder and President of End it For Good, and the author of Curious: A Foster Mom’s Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction, which was named as one of Christianity Today's Best Books of 2024.
Laura is a fashion and portrait photographer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has clients worldwide and has multi-disciplinary expertise, ranging from lifestyle, editorial, commercial, and fine art content.
As CEO and President of PraCon Global Investments, Gabriel combines ambitious business know-how and compassionate service. His family’s real estate projects are helping to rebuild distressed neighborhoods across Jackson.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group named McElroy, a Jackson Mississippi native and Belhaven alumna, head of worldwide digital marketing. This lead role is crucial because her department is one of the main communication channels that promotes their upcoming movies.
"I chose to come to Belhaven because I wanted to be in a community that fostered my growth in the classroom and in my faith."
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Areas of Study
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Faculty Ratio
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Total Enrollment
"Belhaven has been a wonderful experience because of the helpful professors and the Christian emphasis in the curriculum."
Become a Blazer
Verse of the Year
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm 100:5