
AFFORDABLE.
ACCREDITED.
COLLEGE.
Southeastern University is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning, committed to equipping the next generation of leaders so that they can go into the world as influential servants in their careers and their communities.
While the campus in Lakeland, Florida, with a thriving community of over 6000 students, is impressive, SEU’s vision to equip partner churches is astounding! Not to mention, a few of Hope Fellowship’s pastoral team members are alumni of the university.
Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.

Our Structure
ACADEMICS
Variety of accredited degree programs to choose from.
All classes are taught by Southeastern University qualified teachers.
Access to Southeastern Academic Advisor. Access to University library online.
LEADERSHIP
Training on self, team, organizational, and spiritual leadership topics.
Exposure to leaders inside and outside Hope for student development.
Student opportunity to lead during chapel services.
Hands-on opportunity to lead.
PRACTICUM
Earn 3 credit hours per semester.
Requires 8 hours weekly.
100% covered by the practicum scholarship.
Choose from a variety of partnerships.
Graduate with on-the-job experience.
DEVELOPMENT
Access to Hope Fellowship leaders and staff.
Access to academic coaches
Discipleship relationships with ministry leaders.
Our Story
Hope’s partnership with Southeastern University has been a dream of mine for years. We’re able to combine SEU’s accredited degree programs with practical ministry experience at Hope all at an affordable price. It’s amazing to see this dream in action as we invest in and develop the future leaders of the church and our community. If you’re a high school student getting ready to graduate, wondering what your next step is, start here. If you’re a young adult with a calling to ministry or just looking to start your education with a Christian environment, start here. If you’re a parent, looking for your student to get a quality education while building on the foundation of faith you’ve instilled in them, start here.
– John McKinzie, Lead Pastor