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Overview
We recognize the unique needs that face adult students who desire to complete or earn a degree or advance their career while balancing work and family commitments. Our College of Online Learning offers innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Flexible course scheduling and our entirely online format allows you to study anytime, anyplace.
Our unique partnership programs provide premier academic training and a variety of discounts to churches, Christian schools, public school districts, businesses, organizations, and Assemblies of God districts. We desire to make a university education affordable and practical for as many professionals as possible. Visit our Partnership Page for more details.
Dean's Greeting
At Evangel, our goal is to help you achieve your goals, both personally and professionally, all while balancing the demands of family, career, and your education. Our programs and services are built just for you! We’re confident the Lord has a plan for you and we’re looking forward to what He has in store for you, both during your program and after completion of your time with us. It’s our pleasure to partner with you as you pursue your calling at Evangel University.
Dr. Lisa Tyson serves as the dean of the College of Online Learning. Prior to this position, she held the position of Adult and Graduate Studies director.

Dr. Lisa Tyson
Select Your Focus
Learn more about our undergraduate online degrees and certificates as well as our advanced masters and doctoral degrees.
College of Online Learning Program List
Points of Interest
Student Testimonial

Evangel provides more than an education, it provides a family of professors and staff who believe in and pray for me. I have not only grown in my education, but also in my relationship with Jesus through my experience at Evangel.
Accreditations


Faculty
Department Chair

Michael Tenneson, Ph.D.
Chair, Professor of Biology

Jeremy W. Harris, Ph.D.
Business Department Chair

Heather Kelly, Psy.D.
Department Chair for Behavioral and Social Sciences; Professor of Psychology

Eddie Noack, Ed.S.
Education Department Chair & Special Education Program Coordinator

Lisa Tyson, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Online Learning
Regular Faculty

Kevin King, Ph.D, ATC/LAT
Professor, Program Coordinator Exercise Science

Sarah Walters, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator of Master of Organizational Leadership Program

Jason Streubel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology

Dianne Twigger, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Christine Arnzen, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Graduate Counseling Programs

Gordon Pace, Ed.D.
Professor of Education, Coordinator of Education Strategic Partnerships
Huba Ray, Ed.D., LPC
Associate Professor
Joe Arnold
Program Support Specialist for College of Online Learning

Chanda Clayman, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education

Rev. Joseph Lear, PhD
Director of Theology and Global Church Ministries, College of Online Learning

Jean Orr, Psy.D.
Associate Professor

Stephen Houseknecht
Director of Academic Support

Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Mark Jenkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and Archaeology

Steve Smallwood, D.Min.
Associate Professor for Church Ministries, Program Coordinator for Church Ministries (online)

Mark Fabian, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Digital Learning

Melinda D. Shiels
Assistant Professor, Business Department

Erica Daniels
Assistant Professor

Nancy Pace-Miller, M.A.
Assistant Professor

Steven McMichael, M.A.
Director, Center for Compassion

Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Lauren Rudolph
Online Program Director for Applied Biology & Allied Health

Megan Bearden
Assistant Professor of Counseling

John Zietlow
Adjunct Instructor, Doctor of Strategic Leadership Program

Matt Stringer, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Graduate Educational Leadership Program

Chris Ford
Professor - Doctor of Education

Eddie Noack, Ed.S.
Education Department Chair & Special Education Program Coordinator

Susan Langston, Ed.D.
Professor of Education; Coordinator of Doctoral Educational Leadership, Curriculum, & Instruction Program

Vickie Wisdom, Ed.D.
Professor of Theatre

Luke Gibbs, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English
Adjunct Faculty

Elizabeth Newcomb
Adjunct Professor

Lyndsey Cherry
Adjunct Professor

Renee Jenkins
Adjunct Professor
Brian Kelly, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor

Leah Wilson, M.A., LPC
Adjunct Professor, Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

Hona Amer, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor

Michael Smith
Adjunct Professor
Judith Miller
Adjunct Professor

Joshua Yancey, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor, BSM Program Coordinator

Tasheena Kent
Adjunct Professor

Thomas Biro
Adjunct Professor

Thomas Harrison, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor

Angela Reid
Adjunct Professor

Duane Praschan, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor

Dustin Cox, D.P.T.
Instructor of Biology

Mark Sadaka, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor

Matthew Thomas
Adjunct Professor
Jimmy White, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor

Christine Battaglia
Adult Studies Academic Program Specialist

Hector Cruz
Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Fund / Adjunct Professor

Fred Haltom, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus of Biblical Languages & Literature

Briana Leach
Adjunct Professor

Kevin Kopp, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor

Matthew Pearce
Adjunct Professor

Debra Yonke, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor

Melody Palm, Psy.D.
Adjunct Professor of Counseling

John Battaglia, D.Min.
Doctor of Ministry Program Director, Associate Professor of Practical Theology
Thomas Ragsdell
Adjunct Professor

Alina Lehnert, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Neva Atteberry, M.S., LPC, NCC
Adjunct Professor

Richard Manca
Adjunct Professor
Rebecca Donaldson, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor

Sandy Friesen, Ph.D.
Professor of Intercultural Studies and Director of Global Connections

Julie Horner, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor
Cassandra Ferren
Adjunct Professor

Renee Griffith
Adjunct Professor

David Rumley, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor

Michael Buttacy
Adjunct Professor
Aryelle Arnold
Adjunct Professor
Elizabeth Smith
Adjunct Professor
Karen Hood
Adjunct Professor
Sean Woods
Adjunct Professor

Raquel Morrow, Ed.D., LPC
Adjunct Professor
Gregory Pollard, J.D.
Adjunct Professor
Renee Cotton, J.D.
Adjunct Professor

Michelle Jacobs, DBA
Adjunct Professor
Craig Carson, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor
Department Admin
Danica Spence
Administrative Assistant for Doctoral Education
Amanda Cox
Program Support Administrator