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Distance Education
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Transformational teaching wherever you are
The Charis Experience
from Home
Do you want to find your purpose and establish yourself in the Word of God?
Do your circumstances require flexibility of schedule and pace?
WE WANT TO MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE
Whether you have a demanding career, a busy lifestyle, or you are a stay-at-home parent, our Distance Education Department is here to meet your needs. Year 1 is all about foundations and discovery. Cultivating a strong foundation and developing a living relationship with Jesus is key if you want to find His purpose for your life. Begin your transformational journey today!
You can complete your Year 1 of Charis Bible College through Distance Education. Distance Education gives you a flexible yet focussed first year student experience. You can study from anywhere and learn the truths about God’s love and grace from the comfort of your very own home. Start at any time of the year, and study at your own pace to complete within a 24-month period, by watching teachings and completing your exams at any time of the day or night.
Enquire NowComplete Year 1
(42 Modules)
self-paced study
(within 24 months)
Enrol Anytime

Convenient Payment Options
interactive opportunities
Online Exams
Formats
Charis Online
- Access your courses online using any (or all) of your internet-enabled devices.
- Download audios and keep the course material to enjoy for a lifetime.
eCharis
- Receive the first year courses pre-loaded onto an iPad that is yours to keep!
- Use it anywhere, any time – no Internet connection needed.
Correspondence
- Get your courses sent to you on USBs or DVD’s (with printed notes)
- Designed for either individual or Group Study.
Tuition Fees
Base Course Cost – £3,000
Charis Online Payment Plans
Charis Online can be paid in the following installments:
Plan | Installment Fee | Total Cost | Unlocked Modules |
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5-month Payment Plan | £600 | £3,000 | 8-9 modules are unlocked each month |
10-month Payment Plan | £315 | £3,150 | 4-6 modules are unlocked each month |
20-month Payment Plan | £165 | £3,300 | 2-4 modules are unlocked each month |
Family Plan
Individual Family Discount — If you are applying with an immediate family member (2-5), you receive a discount of 5% on your distance education fees if applying at the same time.
Base Course Cost – £2,850
Charis Online can be paid in the following installments:
Plan | Installment Fee | Total Cost | Unlocked Modules |
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5-month Payment Plan | £570 | £2,850 | 8-9 modules are unlocked each month |
10-month Payment Plan | £299.25 | £2,992.50 | 4-6 modules are unlocked each month |
20-month Payment Plan | £156.75 | £3,120 | 2-4 modules are unlocked each month |
Base Course Cost – £3,000
eCharis Payment Plan
Plan | Initial Payment | Installment Fee | Total Cost |
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12-month Payment Plan | £1,350 | £150 | £3,150 |
Family Plan
Individual Family Discount — If you are applying with an immediate family member (2-5), you receive a discount of 5% on your distance education fees if applying as the same time.
Base Course Cost – £2,850
Plan | Initial Payment | Installment Fee | Total Cost |
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12-month Payment Plan | £1,200 | £150 | £3,000 |
Base Course Cost – £3,000
Correspondance Payment Plan
Plan | Installment Fee | Total Cost |
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42 Installments | £80 | £3,360 |
Family Plan
Base Course Cost – £2,850
Please Note: Individual Family Discount — If you are applying with an immediate family member (2-5), you receive a discount of 5% on your distance education fees.
Plan | Installment Fee | Total Cost |
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42 Installments | £76 | £3,192 |
Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended that you are 16 years old before you join Distance Education.
Distance Education is only available for Year 1 students. Years 2 & 3 need to be undertaken on campus at one of four Charis UK locations (Walsall, Exeter, Yorkshire & Dumfries).
Charis Online, eCharis and Correspondence are available formats in Distance Education.
Yes, you will need to reside in the UK if you choose to study Year 1 in Distance Education through the eCharis format.
No, you will not be expected to go on a mission trip during Year 1 of Distance Education. However, it is a mandatory requirement that every student goes on a mission trip whilst on campus during the Year 2 programme at Charis Bible College.
We recommend that every student completes the course, no earlier than 6 months and no later than 24 months. We recommend completing Year 1 within 2 years because studying the Word helps to build a solid foundation and results in you seeing the transformation and fruit in your own life.
Distance Education holds monthly Zoom group meetings, where one of the Distance Education team members will lead you through Andrew’s – Discipleship Evangelism course. You will also meet fellow students alike where you will be able to connect, receive encouragement and prayer. These meetings take place throughout the month.
Yes, there is a bible reading plan provided for you upon signing up. Every Year 1 student must read the Bible in Year 1.
Upon completing Year 1, students will receive a certificate of promotion onto the Year 2 programme.
Please feel free to contact Distance Education on (+44) 01922 473637 ext. 6012 and we will be happy to answer any questions you have about Distance Education.
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“The intake of God’s Word into your heart is the single most important thing you will do to radically change your life.”

Andrew Wommack
President and Founder