Biblical & Theological Studies
Study Scripture deeply and think theologically about God, the world, and your place in His story.
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A Christ-centered education, shaped around you.
An independent Christian college where you can earn your degree online — every program designed around you, mentored one-on-one, rooted in Christ, and flexible enough to fit your life and calling.
DegreesAssociate & Bachelor’s
1—to—1Personal mentorship
100%Online & flexible
A different kind of college
A small community with a big commitment to you
Day Lily Education exists for students who long to grow in faith and understanding — working adults, parents, ministry leaders, and lifelong learners who sense God calling them onward.
We are intentionally small and personal. Instead of large lecture halls, you’ll walk with a dedicated mentor who helps shape your studies around your goals, your gifts, and your season of life. As a degree-granting Christian college, we award named degrees — from the B.A. in Biblical Studies and Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) to general degrees in history, psychology, and business, and entry-level science, math, and computing degrees like physics, mathematics, and computer science — and we’re working toward graduate programs like the M.A., M.Div., and M.S. In everything, we keep Christ at the center, forming the whole person: mind, character, and faith.
“We don’t just hand you a curriculum — we help you discern a path.”
Learn more about Day LilyPrograms of Study
Choose a path — or design your own
From Bible and ministry to counseling, the liberal arts, computing, and the sciences — each is offered as a Bachelor’s, an Associate, or a certificate, shaped around your calling.
Christian Ministry & Leadership
Grow as a servant leader for the church, the marketplace, or the mission field — wherever you’re sent.
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Christian Counseling
Prepare to care for others with wisdom and compassion, grounded in Scripture and sound principles.
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Christian Liberal Arts
Earn general degrees in history, English, psychology, communication, or business — a broad foundation formed by a Christian worldview.
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Computing & Technology
Entry-level computer science, IT, data, and cybersecurity degrees you can earn online — taught with wisdom and ethics.
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Science & Mathematics
Math, applied math, physics, and the health & environmental sciences — entry-level science degrees you can earn online, with virtual labs.
Learn moreWhy Day Lily
An education shaped around you
Personalized curriculum
No cookie-cutter degrees. Together we build a program of study around your goals, gifts, and calling.
One-on-one mentorship
A dedicated mentor walks with you the whole way — guiding, encouraging, and praying for you.
Flexible online learning
Study when and where life allows — self-paced, fully online, and built for real, busy lives.
Christ-centered community
Learning here is discipleship. We form the whole person — mind, character, and faith in Christ.
How It Works
From first conversation to your custom path
Getting started is simple, personal, and pressure-free. Here’s the journey.
Apply & connect
Tell us your story and what you sense God stirring. We’ll set up a warm, no-pressure conversation.
Meet your mentor
You’re paired with a mentor who listens, prays with you, and helps you discern your direction.
Build your plan
Together you design a program of study — courses, readings, and projects tailored to your calling.
Study & grow
Learn at your own pace with steady support, regular check-ins, and encouragement all along the way.
2011Serving students since
6:1Student-to-mentor community
100%Online & self-paced study
5+Programs of study & growing
Student Stories
Words from our learning community
Day Lily met me exactly where I was — a mom of three who thought college had passed her by. My mentor helped me build a plan I could actually live, and my faith has grown as much as my mind.
Marisol A.Christian Ministry & Leadership
I’ve taken online classes before and felt like a number. Here, someone actually knows me and prays for me. The flexibility let me keep working full-time while I finally studied Scripture in depth.
Daniel K.Biblical & Theological Studies
I wanted to prepare for lay counseling at my church. Instead of ‘that’s not a major,’ my mentor said ‘let’s design it.’ I’ve never felt more seen — or better equipped.
Priya S.Christian Counseling
Beyond the classroom
Supporting Christian scholarship & research
We believe the pursuit of truth honors God. So our students do real research as undergraduates — and we help fund and resource Christian scholars beyond our walls.
Through mentored projects, capstones, and the Day Lily Research Fund, undergraduates gain hands-on research experience — and faithful scholars in the wider world receive grants and resources to help their work flourish.
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From the Day Lily Journal
News, reflections & stories
FormationFormation Over Information: Why We Teach the Whole Person
Real education isn’t just filling the mind — it’s forming the heart. A reflection on learning as discipleship.
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MentorshipWhat Makes a Good Mentor?
Notes from years of walking alongside students — and why mentorship is more than advice.
Read articleAnnouncementAnnouncing the Day Lily Research Fund
A new way we’re coming alongside Christian scientists and scholars — with grants and resources.
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Your calling is unique — your education can be too. Start a conversation with a mentor today, with no pressure and no obligation.