Academics

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!

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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

Dr. Lee Taylor, PhD Dr. Carl Byrd Dr. Michael Strickland Dr. Courtney Gann Dr. John Young Dr. Kenyetta McCurty
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 Byrd
Dean of Academic and
Student Affairs

Associate 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. Courtney Gann
Director of Academic Support
Services
BS, Abilene Christian University
MEd, Georgia State University
PhD, Texas Tech University
Dr. John Young
Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator
BS, University of Alabama
MA, University of Alabama
PhD, University of Alabama
Dr. Kenyetta McCurty
Divisional Chair
College of Business
BBA, MBA, PhD, Jackson State
University
Dr. Rodney Cloud Dr. Tojuana Thomason Dr. Timothy Gunnells Dr. Ted Burleson
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. Tojuana Thomason
Clinical Director
School of Education and
Human Services
BS Faulkner University
MS, PhD, Amridge University
Dr. Timothy Gunnells
Assoc. Professor of Bible, Leadership,
and Ministry
QEP Director of Learning
BA, Freed-Hardeman University
MDiv, MS, Amridge University
DMin, Harding University
Dr. Ted Burleson
QEP Director of Outreach
AA, Freed-Hardeman University
BA, Lipscomb University
MMin, Freed-Hardeman University
MDiv, Lipscomb University
DMin, Harding School of Theology
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