ABOUT US

Located in the heart of Chicago, People College offers a unique ministry experience that will train, equip, and prepare people for ministry in a leadership context. People College is an accredited extension site of Southeastern University that helps you discover your God-given potential. We will help you do this by helping you build, spiritually and practically, while empowering you to lead, and releasing you into your purpose. We want to equip you with the tools necessary to live a life worthy of your calling.

OUR TRACKS

People College offers two tracks to prepare you for ministry & leadership in the church and marketplace. With the SEU Track, you have the opportunity to gain hands on ministry training while earning an accredited degree through Southeastern University. You have the option to earn your Associates, Bachelors, or Masters. With the Leadership track you will gain hands on ministry training without the option to receive a degree.


People College is built on five foundational pillars

Ministry & Leadership

Practicum Placement and Proximity with leaders, helps aid the development of each intern. We will have teachings, coaching, and practicals dedicated to equipping you for leadership in the church and the marketplace. Each Oversight has developed a unique experience that will add value to the hands-on ministry training.

Discipleship

Discipleship is done through the leaders of People Church. Life moves at the speed of your relationships, and we believe that more is caught than is taught. The leaders in your lives help you grow spiritually and walk you through the four cups: salvation, deliverance, redemption, and praise.

The Standard is Jesus, and leaders will focus on the following with interns as a group and as individuals:

  • See Potential

  • Call With Vision

  • Walk & Challenge

  • Equip, Empower, and Release

In turn, you will also be equipped in discipleship and released to lead a grow group.

Christ Centered Community

We are intentional from the start with placing students in faith filled environments designed to strengthen their spiritual, personal, and professional development throughout their time at People College. We believe in going on the journey with people and growing together. Because of the Holy Spirit we are part of a unified and diverse body that brings dignity and honor to one another.

Koinonia, which also can be translated as "partnership", is a supernatural grace that causes Christians to love one another deeply. It is a manifestation of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Just as the Spirit's dunamis power enables us to heal the sick or work miracles, His koinonia knits our hearts and binds us together. Koinonia caused the early disciples to share their possesions unselfishly and to share meals often. Many people decided to become Christians when they witnessed this loving community. That’s what Pods are designed to aid or build; a partnership or fellowship. They are made up of guys and girls cohorts and led by a Pod Leader. During your time in People College, you will be placed in a Pod.

Spiritual Formation

We believe in championing the calling of each individual student by providing room for spiritual growth and discipline through devotion, prayer, fasting, and biblical application practices. Throughout People College we will focus on the process of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. The focus of spiritual formation is the Holy Spirit and living a spirit led and spirit filled life, as well as a growing and deeper relationship with God.

Academics

We value being equipped to step into your God-given potential and your calling. Through Academics and the study of the Word, you will gain biblically sound knowledge, Gain tools to navigate difficult cultural and societal topics, and study the basics of theology, philosophy, and history that can be pivotal to ministry & leadership. We will spend ample time focusing on academics through the following categories:

  • Curriculum

  • Culture & Values

  • Leadership

  • Theology

  • Ministry Experience

OUR PRACTICUMS

We intentionally work to provide students with leadership opportunities throughout their time here, beginning as early as their first semester. Learn what it takes to live a life worth of your calling through hands-on ministry training from our Pastors and Leaders. A practicum and proximity is a different approach to learning outside of the classroom and allows you to serve and be equipped in all sorts of areas within People Church. Ministry placement and purpose driven serving will empower you, as you engage and immerse yourself in the life of People Church. You will be an integral part of a specific ministry or department throughout the week, as well as a specific role on Sundays. The goal is to develop and invest into you. We will focus on training, personal leadership, spiritual growth, and discipleship. Our Practicums include but aren’t limited to:


  • HEALTH

  • WORSHIP

  • PRODUCTION & EVENTS

  • CREATIVE

  • YOUTH

  • BUSINESS

  • LOGISTICS

  • LOVE IS

  • PEOPLE COLLEGE

  • PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

  • KIDS

FAQs

  • Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southeastern University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

  • People College doesn’t offer housing.

  • We offer two tracks through People College.

    Leadership track is $1500 for the year

    SEU Track cost breakdown can be found below:

    Tuition: $8,136.00

    Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.

    Site Fee: $3,120.00

    The site fee covers expenses related to student development and facilities. The site fee is charged at a flat rate per semester. The annual fee (2 semesters) is listed.

    Technology Fee: $350.00

    The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.

    Annual Total: $11,606.00

  • Because Southeastern University is a regionally accredited institution, People College as an extension site enables enrolled degree-seeking students to fund for their college experience using federal financial aid. To check your eligibility, the student must fill out an Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as a FAFSA and maintain 12 credit hours each semester.

  • Yes you can, and many of our students do. The each track is full time and will require approximately 20-24hrs of your time including your practicum. We encourage students to maintain a healthy balance between working, social activities and course work.

  • Students pursuing a degree from Southeastern University may be eligible for federal and state financial aid. Financial aid is NOT available for the non-degree program. For more information, please visit this link:

    Financial Aid FAQ