ACADEMICS

Valor is an off-sight campus of Nelson Univeristy .

NELSON UNIVERSITY

Nelson University is a Bible-based institution for theological and professional studies located in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Metroplex.


Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Nelson Accreditation Information

Nelson Mission Statement

For more information about Nelson University, please visit www.sagu.edu.

Undergraduate Degree Options

Valor is an extension site of Nelson University in Waxahachie, TX. Nelson University offers professors and leaders who have served several years in the ministries that they teach. Graduates of Valor get the same degree as a student who has graduated from Nelson University’s main campus but at a reduced cost.

Valor students can enroll in three undergraduate degrees. This coursework is offered both online and onsite. We offer the following degree choices:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Church Leadership with 9 specialization choices: (onsite & online)

    a. Children and Family Ministries

    b. Church Planting

    c. Church Revitalization

    d. Compassion Ministry

    e. Pastoral Leadership

    f. Spiritual Formation

    g. Worship Ministry

    h. Youth and Student Ministry

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business (online)

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Services with 4 specialization choices (online)

    a. Counseling

    b. Psychology

    c. Criminal Justice

    d. Social Work

Beyond this, our students choose their focus or emphasis of study in their internship, otherwise known as the "hands-on" portion of our program. We also offer a fast-track master’s program where students can earn degrees in Organizational Leadership, Practical Theology, or Business Administration.

For more information on Nelson and our degree options, click here.

Master's Degree Options

Courses offered online through SAGU will lead to a master’s degree in one of the following fields of study:

Tuition cost is $375 per credit hour

  • Master Degree in Practical Theology (36 hours)

  • Master Degree in Organizational Leadership (36 hours)

  • Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA 36 hours)

For more information, please call 678-972-2481 or email Eric Speir at espeir@sagu.edu