WHAT IS BERKLEY ACADEMY?

Berkley Academy is an initiative by Berkley Hills Church to see high school students, college students, and young adults discover their calling, whether that is a secular position or vocational ministry, Berkley Academy is designed to steward talents, giftings, and passions of young people as they navigate life. 

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Berkley Academy offers students and young adults opportunities for Ministry Development Programs such as internships, apprenticeships, and residencies. Additionally, in partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University, high school graduates can apply for higher education in 30+ undergraduate programs.

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WHAT PATHS CAN I TAKE?

Berkley Academy offers THREE separate education paths. 

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This targets students who desire an accredited four-year degree from a reputable college, without spending the astronomical amount most colleges charge.  Students need to be self-motivated, as all classes are virtual.  Opportunities for students involve being connected to a vibrant college community at Berkley, the option to have a mentor on-site and help to navigate the college journey.

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Berkley Hills is committed to starting and sustaining a multiplication movement of global proportion where we multiply disciples, disciple-makers, and churches until all are reached.  We desire to work with young people in their chosen field of study and equip them to be leaders as they passionately follow Jesus.  Berkley offers internships, apprentices, and residencies for young people to gain valuable hands-on experience while learning how to lead others.

 

 

This is for students who are ministry minded.  They will study through IWU@ Berkley, while also pursuing valuable hands-on experience with Berkley’s Ministry Development Program.  For these students, there will be extra opportunities to be equipped and mentored, beyond what the basic Indiana Wesleyan University @ Berkley offers. 

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Indiana Wesleyan

University @ Berkley 

 

 

WHO IS IWU @ Berkley FOR?

Indiana Wesleyan University@Berkley is for any high school graduate who desires to

further their education at a fully accredited university without accumulating excessive debt.

Students need to be self-motivated, as all classes are virtual.  Opportunities for students involve

being connected to a vibrant college community at Berkley, the option to have a mentor on-site,

and help navigate the college journey.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS?

Each student must fill out an online application here.

 

Once the application is complete, Berkley Academy will reach out to schedule an interview.

If a student is accepted, they must also apply to Indiana Wesleyan University and be accepted

by them in order to begin the Berkley Academy program.

 

 

APPLICATION FEE?

Nope! We want to make it as easy as possible for you to pursue your dreams!

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IS THIS AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM?

Yes, Berkley Academy is partnering with Indiana Wesleyan University, which is an accredited

university and is authorized to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate

degrees.

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HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?

The length of the program is determined by the student’s goals. Berkley Academy is for high

school graduates seeking an associate’s or bachelor's degree which most students will

accomplish in 2 or 4 years respectively. Students can also transfer into the program if they

already have some college credits and they can transfer out of the program to finish their

degree taking with them the credits they have earned.

 

 

TRANSFER CREDITS?

Credits from other colleges will transfer into Berkley Academy and credits acquired from

Berkley Academy can also be transferred to other accredited universities and colleges.

Each school varies, but most general and ministry classes will transfer into Berkley Academy

and transfer out to other schools depending on what the other school, or IWU, will accept.

 

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Financial aid?

Berkley academy does offer financial aid and student loans. Because Indiana Wesleyan University

is an accredited institution, its partnership with Berkley Academy enables enrolled students to pay

for their college experience using federal financial aid. To be eligible for such funding, the student

must file an Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as a FAFSA each year.

 

In addition, if a student is enrolled and accepted as a ministry major, there is an additional

scholarship offered by Berkley Academy.

 

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WILL I BE ABLE TO WORK A JOB WHILE

ATTENDING BERKLEY ACADEMY?

Yes. But please keep in mind you will need to plan your work hours around your class,

education track, and student life schedules.

 

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IS HOUSING AVAILABLE?

Not at this time.

 

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ARE COMPUTERS PROVIDED?

Various computers and printers are available to students as they attend Berkley Academy.

However, it is required for every student to bring a laptop for coursework and assignments.

 

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WILL I NEED TRANSPORTATION?

Yes. Students will need to have reliable transportation to get to and from Berkley Hills, as well

as regular student-life activities.

 

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Cost?

Tuition for Berkley Academy is $10,000 a year which includes 30 credit hours of online college

classes, over 150 hours of in-person instruction, ministry rotations, mentoring, student life

opportunities, and much more.

 

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WHAT DO I RECEIVE IF I FINISH?

After successfully completing Berkley Academy, students will have earned a college degree.

Those majoring in ministry will also have gained valuable work, ministry, and leadership

experience.

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Ministry

development Program

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WHAT IS Berkley's ministry development program?

Berkley Hills is committed to start and sustain a multiplication movement of global proportion

where we multiply disciples, disciple-makers, and churches until all are reached.  We desire to

work with young people in their chosen field of study and equip them to be leaders as they

passionately follow Jesus.  Berkley offers internships, apprentices, and residencies for young

people to gain valuable hands-on experience while learning how to lead others.

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WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE?

Berkley offers High School Internships, Internships, Apprenticeships, and Residencies. These are available to high school students, college students, and young adults. Internship credit may be issued to a college if the student’s field of study requires it.

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MAY I PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM IF I 

ATTEND A DIFFERENT COLLEGE THAN

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY?

Absolutely! Berkley still desires to partner with local colleges to help students gain valuable experience

in ministry while attending in-person classes. Berkley will work closely with local colleges to help

students obtain any needed college credits for their internship experiences.

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Will I need transportation?

Yes. Students will need to have reliable transportation to get to and from Berkley Hills.

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WHERE IS THE APPLICATION FOR THE MINISTRY

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM?

Any of the application buttons on this site will bring you to the google form that we use for all our

applications or you can access it here.

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iwu @ Berkley

enhanced experience

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WHAT IS IWU@BERKLEY ENHANCED

EXPERIENCE?

IWU@Berkley Enhanced Experience is for students who are ministry-minded. They will study

through IWU@ Berkley, while also pursuing valuable hands-on experience with Berkley’s

Ministry Development Program. For these students, there will be extra opportunities to be

equipped and mentored, beyond what the basic Indiana Wesleyan University @ Berkley offers.

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WHAT IS the cost of the iwu @ Berkley

enhanced experience?

Tuition for IWU@Berkley is $10,000 a year which includes 30 credit hours of online

college classes, over 150 hours of in-person instruction, ministry rotations, mentoring,

student life opportunities, and much more. In addition, for students in good standing at the

end of the semester, there will be a scholarship available for the following semester.

There will also be probable opportunities to work as an intern, apprentice, or resident to

earn money towards tuition.

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WHAT do I receive if I finish?

After successfully completing Indiana Wesleyan University@Berkley, students will have

earned a college degree. Those majoring in ministry and participating in IWU@Berkley

Enhance Experience will also have gained valuable work, ministry, and leadership

experience.

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