Bakke Graduate University

Welcome to Bakke Graduate University

Bakke Graduate University strengthens leaders who steward resources with and for vulnerable people and places, by means of contextual, Christian-based education innovatively delivered throughout the urban world. BGU has students, alumni and faculty in over 60 nations. BGU's 2 doctoral degrees and 3 masters degrees demonstrate a unique synergy between programs in its colleges of theology, business and urban studies. BGU's hybrid approach includes onsite urban immersions on 5 continents, regional and local mentors as well as a robust online classroom that allows peer learning with fellow students around the world. BGU's alumni network includes heads of state in African, Asian and Caribbean countries, global denominational leaders and bishops, business leaders and coaches, pastors, urban workers and NGO national and global leaders. BGU also has trained over 50,000 leaders in 100 nations in certificate programs (non-degree) over the past 10 years mostly focusing on city transformation, theology of work; biblical economics; entrepreneurship in developing nations, and urban ministry.

We are members of the following evangelical alliances or associations:-

  • World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)
  • ICETE
  • CCCU
  • TOPIC
  • Lausanne Movement
  • Global Proclamation Congress