Distance Education at Amridge University
Our online learning programs are outstanding and always evolving, giving you more than 40 programs of choice. In addition, our students enjoy small class sizes, meaning a greater connection with top instructors and professionals in your chosen field. Exclusively through distance education!
Programs of Study

View Amridge University’s Distance Education Degree Programs and learn more about our Colleges and Schools.
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Academic Resources

View the University Course Schedule, Academic Policies, the University Calendar, and other helpful Academic Resources.
Future Schedules
Questions about a prior catalog? Contact the Registrar at 1.888.790.8080 Ext. 5. or email registrar@amridgeuniversity.edu.
Choose Distance Education

Distance education provides flexibility that working adults need. Learn why our students recommend Amridge University. Now is the time to enroll!
Amridge University has embraced distance education, which is simply online learning, as the main mode of delivery of instructional programs. Amridge University has delivered distance education since 1993 and has provided online learning since 1999. As a result, faculty members have honed their skills in areas of instructional strategies, the use of various instructional technologies, assessment, and course design and development, to offer a online learning environment conducive for optimal student success.
Now Is the Time!
Message from the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Lee L. Taylor, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness
Whether you are an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student, at Amridge University you will find a nurturing online learning environment complete with exceptional faculty members, innovative systems of instructional technology, and opportunities for authentic distance education experiences. For nearly fifty years, men and women have prepared for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to their professions, society, church, and family thanks to the efforts of the faculty and staff at Amridge University. It was out of this sincere interest in student access to a quality university education that Amridge University was one of the first in the nation to provide online learning opportunities to students.
Academic Team & Support Staff
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Dr. Lee Taylor Vice President of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness BA, Mississippi State University MEd, University of South Alabama PhD, University of South Alabama |
Dr. Carl J. Byrd Interim Dean of Academic Affairs Assistant Professor BS, Faulkner University MS, Amridge University EdD, Northcentral University |
Dr. Michael Strickland Director of Instruction Chairman of the IRB Assistant Professor of Theology BS, MEd, Auburn University MA, Lipscomb University PhD, University of Birmingham |
Dr. Kenyetta McCurty Divisional Chair College of Business BBA, MBA, PhD, Jackson State University |
Dr. Rodney Cloud Divisional Chair Turner School of Theology BA, Lipscomb University MA, Harding School of Theology MA, George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University PhD, Hebrew Union College |
Dr. Tojuna Thomason Clinical Director School of Education and Human Services BS Faulkner University MS, PhD, Amridge University |
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Dr. Timothy Gunnells Assoc. Professor of Bible, Leadership, and Ministry Assistant QEP Director BA, Freed-Hardeman University MDiv, MS, Amridge University DMin, Harding University |
Dr. Roger Shepherd Doctor of Missiology Assoc. Professor Turner School of Theology Director Ministry Institute AA, East Tennessee School of Preaching BA, Heritage Christian University MA, Lipscomb University DMiss, Fuller Theological Seminary |