About Primus University

Quality and individualized Christian education for leaders, ministers, and world changers.

About Primus University

Quality and individualized Christian education for leaders, ministers, and world changers.

Our Identity

Quality and Individualized

Christian Education

The University has been modeled after the original university systems in Europe at the advent of education where Bible teaching was required even for medical and law students. We believe teaching should emphasize the furthering of morality, Christian influence, and Theology and prepare graduates to boldly teach sound, consistent doctrine.

It is our mandate to make the best contemporary Christian education accessible and affordable to students around the Globe. We offer relevant teaching, specific to the cultural, economic and spiritual needs of our students, to prepare them for their Ministry calling.

We also provide recognition of lifelong learning and awarding of earned degrees to gifted and qualified men and women, through our portfolio process known as the MAP-PAC© system.

Primus University Graduation Ceremony

Our Identity

Quality and Individualized Christian Education

Primus University Graduation Ceremony

The University has been modeled after the original university systems in Europe at the advent of education where Bible teaching was required even for medical and law students. We believe teaching should emphasize the furthering of morality, Christian influence, and Theology and prepare graduates to boldly teach sound, consistent doctrine.

It is our mandate to make the best contemporary Christian education accessible and affordable to students around the Globe. We offer relevant teaching, specific to the cultural, economic and spiritual needs of our students, to prepare them for their Ministry calling.

We also provide recognition of lifelong learning and awarding of earned degrees to gifted and qualified men and women, through our portfolio process known as the MAP-PAC© system.

Our Identity

Quality and Individualized

Christian Education

The University has been modeled after the original university systems in Europe at the advent of education where Bible teaching was required even for medical and law students. We believe teaching should emphasize the furthering of morality, Christian influence, and Theology and prepare graduates to boldly teach sound, consistent doctrine.

It is our mandate to make the best contemporary Christian education accessible and affordable to students around the Globe. We offer relevant teaching, specific to the cultural, economic and spiritual needs of our students, to prepare them for their Ministry calling.

We also provide recognition of lifelong learning and awarding of earned degrees to gifted and qualified men and women, through our portfolio process known as the MAP-PAC© system.

Primus University Graduation Ceremony

Our Identity

Quality and Individualized Christian Education

The University has been modeled after the original university systems in Europe at the advent of education where Bible teaching was required even for medical and law students. We believe teaching should emphasize the furthering of morality, Christian influence, and Theology and prepare graduates to boldly teach sound, consistent doctrine.

It is our mandate to make the best contemporary Christian education accessible and affordable to students around the Globe. We offer relevant teaching, specific to the cultural, economic and spiritual needs of our students, to prepare them for their Ministry calling.

We also provide recognition of lifelong learning and awarding of earned degrees to gifted and qualified men and women, through our portfolio process known as the MAP-PAC© system.

PUT & ORU Alliance

PUT & ORU Alliance

Primus University and Oral Roberts University have entered an Educational Partners Agreement to expand opportunities for essential career skills, benefiting students as they prepare to impact the world for the Kingdom of God.

Alumnus Professors

Alumnus Professors

Our Certified Teaching Alliances are predominantly Alumni of Primus University. Graduates at the Master's and Doctorate levels are eligible to become Alumnus Professors teaching their own revelations and written works.

Graduate Degrees for Ministers

Graduate Degrees for Ministers

Primus validates those who can boldly teach sound, consistent doctrine providing recognition of lifelong learning for gifted men and women in full-time ministry who lack traditional academic credentials.

PUT & ORU Alliance

PUT & ORU Alliance

Primus University and Oral Roberts University have entered an Educational Partners Agreement to expand opportunities for essential career skills, benefiting students as they prepare to impact the world for the Kingdom of God.

Alumnus Professors

Alumnus Professors

Our Certified Teaching Alliances are predominantly Alumni of Primus University. Graduates at the Master's and Doctorate levels are eligible to become Alumnus Professors teaching their own revelations and written works.

Graduate Degrees for Ministers

Graduate Degrees for Ministers

Primus validates those who can boldly teach sound, consistent doctrine providing recognition of lifelong learning for gifted men and women in full-time ministry who lack traditional academic credentials.

From Our Founder

In The Words of Dr. Richard Drake

Primus University Graduation Ceremony

"The title Doctor was originally Doctor Ecclesia, which signified a father or a teacher of the church. The doctor ecclesia did not go through a specific course curriculum they were recognized by the resident wisdom in their heart and mind and the depth of their understanding and teaching of doctrine."
— Dr. Richard Drake, Founder

What we are doing at Primus University of Theology is confirming what our students have learned from their Heavenly Father about His Word and His doctrine, and then we validate what they have learned and the level of it with the degree they receive.

Primus University recognizes that the same transforming relationship, knowledge, and inward communion with Christ is as possible for us today as it was for the Disciples. Acts 4:13 "When the men of the Sanhedrin saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John... they were astounded, and began to recognize that they had been with Jesus."

Primus University Graduation Ceremony

From Our Founder

In The Words of Dr. Richard Drake

"The title Doctor was originally Doctor Ecclesia, which signified a father or a teacher of the church. The doctor ecclesia did not go through a specific course curriculum they were recognized by the resident wisdom in their heart and mind and the depth of their understanding and teaching of doctrine."
— Dr. Richard Drake, Founder

What we are doing at Primus University of Theology is confirming what our students have learned from their Heavenly Father about His Word and His doctrine, and then we validate what they have learned and the level of it with the degree they receive.

Primus University recognizes that the same transforming relationship, knowledge, and inward communion with Christ is as possible for us today as it was for the Disciples. Acts 4:13 "When the men of the Sanhedrin saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John... they were astounded, and began to recognize that they had been with Jesus."

Meet Dr. Karen Drake, President

Carrying forward the vision of Primus University of Theology with passion and integrity.

A revolutionary revival of the Biblical style of teaching the classic model of the original Ecclesiastical Open University System. Where your life and ministry experience counts for credit.

Administrative Contact

📞 (602) 224-1161

📍 1 W Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306

📮 PO Box 86054
Phoenix, AZ 85080

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