Renew University — Organization Profile
Renew University (often referred to as RenewU) is a ministry-focused learning platform sponsored by Renew Network (Renew.org). Designed to serve the church, Renew University provides an educational environment for believers who want deeper biblical training for life and ministry. Its stated focus includes resources for everyday disciples as well as Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and leaders in training.
Renew University describes two primary “wings” of its work: a growing library of teaching content and a structured certificate track. The platform highlights access to teachers with advanced degrees and ministry experience, with course topics spanning areas such as Jesus and the Gospels, Christian evidences, the Old Testament, Acts and Paul, the book of Romans, and related studies offered through an online course calendar.
A central pathway is RenewU’s Certificate in Theology (CIT) Program, which Renew University presents as a cohort-based learning experience. The CIT track is structured to run for about twenty months, with students joining a cohort to progress through the sequence together. The program emphasizes both rock-solid Bible teaching and relational learning through cohort community, aiming to help students internalize training and apply it in ministry contexts.
Renew University also connects its work to the broader Renew Network ecosystem, which advocates biblical theology for the purpose of disciplemaking. Renew Network’s public description includes ongoing articles and resources, coaching and learning communities, and gatherings—alongside sponsorship of Renew University. In that sense, Renew University functions as a training extension within a larger network that seeks to support churches and leaders pursuing disciplemaking.
Renew University explicitly states that it operates as a non-degree-granting religious educational program and that it is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Certificates issued by Renew University indicate completion of internal program requirements for religious and ministry purposes and are not presented as academic degrees.
Those who want to engage with Renew University can explore the current course schedule, try a free class, or enroll in the Certificate in Theology program through Renew Network’s enrollment pathway. The platform also provides a direct point of contact for questions and coordination, and it maintains official social channels for updates and video content.
Key Links
- Website: https://renewuniversity.org/
- About: https://renewuniversity.org/about/
- Certificate in Theology (CIT) Program: https://renewuniversity.org/about/renewus-cit-program/
- Courses and Calendar: https://renewuniversity.org/renew-courses/
- Faculty: https://renewuniversity.org/about/faculty/
- Try a Free Class: https://renewuniversity.org/free-class/
- Contact: https://renewuniversity.org/contact/
- Renew Network (Parent Organization): https://renew.org/
- Enroll Today (Renew Network): https://renew.org/renewu/
Contact Information
- Email: ra****@***ew.org
Socials
Leadership
- David Young — Academic Dean
- Bobby Harrington — Pastor; CEO of Renew.org and Discipleship.org
- Rowlie Hutton — Chief Development Officer
- Dave Stovall — Executive Producer
- Rachel Braziel — Program Coordinator
- Mason Eagle — Administrative Assistant
