About Primus University
About Primus University
Quality and individualized Christian education for leaders, ministers, and world changers.
About Primus University
About Primus University
About Primus University
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.
Our Identity
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.
Our Identity
Our Identity
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.
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.
Our Identity
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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."
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."
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.
Meet Dr. Karen Drake, President
Carrying forward the vision of Primus University of Theology with passion and integrity.
Meet Dr. Karen Drake, President
Carrying forward the vision of Primus University of Theology with passion and integrity.
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
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm MST (Arizona Time)
© 2026 Primus University of Theology. All Rights Reserved.
Phoenix, AZ · Glendale, AZ · Worldwide Online
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
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm MST (Arizona Time)
© 2026 Primus University of Theology. All Rights Reserved.
Phoenix, AZ · Glendale, AZ · Worldwide Online
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.