Foster College

Foster College is a Christ-centered institution with 97+ years of experience in Christian education, serving a multigenerational and multicultural learning community. Founded in 1927, Foster College (formerly Southern Bible Institute & College) offers flexible academic pathways through lower tuition costs, online class options, and specialized student cohorts including the Young Student Cohort, Daniel Scholars, Milestone Degree Cohort, and President's Cohort. The college maintains ABHE accreditation and upholds core values of Scripture centrality, human dignity, growth through learning, and godly influence.

Foster College provides professional certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees in Biblical Studies, Theology, Practical Ministry, and General Studies with vocational concentrations. The institution emphasizes a balance between academic excellence and spiritual formation, preparing students for ministry, marketplace, and global service. Located in Dallas, Texas, the college serves as a historically Black institution committed to equipping students with professional skills and vocational readiness while maintaining strong biblical foundations.

Biblical Studies, Theology, Practical Ministry, General Studies with Vocational Concentrations, Professional Certificates, Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Micro-courses, Conferences, and Seminars. Special cohort programs include Young Student Cohort for ages 18-27, Daniel Scholars for high-achieving students, Milestone Degree Cohort for seniors 60+, and President's Cohort for active senior pastors.

Unique student cohort system catering to diverse age groups and backgrounds, lower tuition compared to average private Christian colleges in Texas, flexible online class options, multigenerational and multicultural learning environment, historically Black institution heritage, ABHE accreditation ensuring academic excellence and biblical integration, specialized programs for senior pastors and senior adults pursuing first degrees.

Choose Foster College for its Christ-centered community rooted in faith, learning, and service, access to flexible and relevant academic pathways led by highly qualified faculty, support from a caring multigenerational community, commitment to graduating students prepared for godly impact with professional and vocational skills, unique cohort programs designed for different life stages, lower tuition costs, and a strong foundation in biblical truth with practical application.

Graduates are equipped to live, serve, and lead with godly influence in their communities and around the world, demonstrating professional skills and vocational readiness in ministry, marketplace, and global service. Students develop integrity, wisdom, and deeper application of God's Word, prepared for faithful service and meaningful impact in their chosen fields.