Please join us as we welcome the newly elected President of Central Christian University of South Carolina,
Dr. Rev. Mary Othella Stover is a dedicated servant of God and a Minister of the Gospel of Christ. She has served as the Vice President/ Academic Dean since 2014. A published author and presenter of academia with 53 years of teaching experience, she is admired for her educational acuity and Christian temperament.
She holds a Ph.D. in Christian Education, is a Certified Theologian, and is ordained under the Gethsemane Association of SC.
Her life's message is simple: "Serve the Lord with gladness, trust in His Voice, and let your life be a light that leads others to Christ."
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. Est. 1978
Your calling is too important to leave to chance.
At Central Christian University of South Carolina, founded by the visionary Reverend
Dr. Charles E. Graham, you'll receive the biblical training and practical preparation you need to serve with excellence.
Choose from affordable certificate, diploma, associate, and bachelor's degree programs in Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Christian Counseling.
Veterans are welcome.
Enroll now for Fall 2026 by calling 803-786-6594. Central Christian University of South Carolina --
Preparing Servants. Equipping Leaders. Advancing the Kingdom.
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Are you a Pastor who wants to study more in-depth the New Testament?
CCU of SC offers the course: "The New Testament Studies: Matthew-Mark-Luke-John."
Are you a Pastor with Missionaries who need to know why personal evangelism is important? CCU of SC offers the course: "Know the Joy of Personal Evangelism."
Are you a lay counselor serious about helping people and wanting to further your education? CCU of SC has Christian Counseling Programs that allow the individual to gain educational experience from the Certificate, Diploma, Associate, and Bachelor's Programs.
The Central Christian University of South Carolina, founded by Dr. Charles E. Graham, is the answer to your prayers. Low tuition fees, reasonable cost of materials, and qualified, competent instructors make CCU of SC the Ultimate place to study.
Veterans are welcome.
We are preparing for a successful Fall 2026!
At CCU of SC, there is only to go:
To Increase Knowledge,
To Develop Christian Discipline,
To Enhance Spiritual Gifts,
And to Glorify God!
CCU of SC offers a full range of affordable ecclesiastical Degree Programs: Certificate, Diploma, Associate, Bachelor's in Biblical Studies, Ministry, and Christian Counseling.
CCU of SC also offers diploma and certified training programs for ministers, deacons/ deaconesses, ushers, leaders and others not seeking a degree, but who want to further their personal spiritual growth and development in the Kingdom of God.
To get more information or register for the FALL 2026, please call 803-786-6594.
One Way
901 Mason Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Office: (803) 786-6594
Fax: (803) 497-3836
email: ccuofsc3@att.net
Office Hours-
Monday- Thursday: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Central Christian University of South Carolina holds Candidate Status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407-207-0808.) Candidate Status is a pre-accreditation status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving accreditation statues within five years.
ACADEMICS
We are currently teaching out all Graduate Programs
Academics on Populi
INSTRUCTORS
OFF CAMPUS COURSE PROGRAMS
This program makes available the opportunity for the students to study without having to leave their homes or place of ministry. Students who desire this program of study must follow the same procedures as all other students.
(Fees= Same as listed below)
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Deacon/ Deaconess Ministry, Trustee Ministry, Hospitality/ Ushers Ministry, Christian Counseling, Church Leadership Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, and Missions Ministry.
(Fees= Registration- $100.00, Per Course- $750.00,
Addition: Cost of Books, $50.00 per credit hour audit (discretionary)
ASSOCIATE AND BACHELOR PROGRAMS
Christian Ministry, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Bible/ Evangelism Ministry, Christian Counseling, and Family Counseling.
(Fees= Registration- $100.00, Per Course- $750.00,
Addition: Cost of Books, $50.00 per credit hour audit (discretionary)
Dr. Shirley Brown, Student Advisor
Dr. Walter Capers
Instructor, Biblical Studies
Mrs. Dianne Capers
Instructor, Biblical Studies
Dr. Gloria Watkins,
Dir. of Counseling Dept.
Dr. Daryl Hayes,
Dir. of Student Affairs
Dr. Rayette Jacobs,
Biblical & Religious Studies
Min. Ethel Richburg, Computer/ Religion
Min. Mary Smith,
(Biblical Studies)
Dr. Charles E. Graham,
CCU of SC President/ CEO
Dr. Mary O. Stover,
Vice President, Academics Dean
