Cornerstone University History

Cornerstone University has an 85-year history of education influencers in the world for Jesus Christ and has become a destination of choice for bold, Christ-centered, and influential thought leadership.

Established in 1941, Cornerstone is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer over 65 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Cornerstone has also earned several prestigious, specialized academic accreditations. Building on decades of accomplishments, the increasing demand for the Cornerstone Advantage™ imbued academic programs, accolades from The Wall Street Journal, robust first-ever industry partnerships, and the extended reach of accredited business programs via the revolutionary mobile-delivered SOAR™ learning modality, we’re beginning to see that the bold vision of a Cornerstone graduate in every household in America become a reality.

Cornerstone’s academic programs are organized for students within six schools:

• Cornerstone Theological Seminary.
• Asia Biblical Theological Seminary.
• School of Business & Innovation.
• School of Education & Human Services.
• School of Health, Science, & Technology.
• School of Ministry, Media & the Arts.

The university has educated and graduated over 17,795 alumni living in all 50 states and 52 countries. Cornerstone graduates are making an impact in our world for the kingdom as nationally recognized CEOs, business entrepreneurs and innovators; award-winning educators, theologians, counselors and pastors; and nationally recognized attorneys and physicians — plus an extensive list of alumni serving in large corporations, leading small organizations and, most importantly, serving as followers of Jesus Christ.