Campbellsville University was founded in 1906 by the Russell Creek Baptist Association. Today, the university is open to students of all denominations and offers a number of campus as well as flexible distance learning programs in a variety of academic fields.

Academics
Campbellsville University awards associate, bachelor, and master degrees as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. The university is comprised of the following academic divisions: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Music, School of Business and Economics, Carver School of Social Work & Counseling, School of Theology, School of Education and School of Nursing.

Through its Online Learning Division and the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling, Campbellsville University offers graduate programs online, which emphasize academic excellence and personal growth in an environment based on Christian values. Students can pursue the following online or blended online- and campus-delivered degrees:
• Master in Social Work (MSW)
• Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
• Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
• Master in Business Administration (MBA) in four concentration areas
• Master of Arts in Special Education (MASE)
• Certificate in Christian Ministry

Students enrolled in the online education offered by Campbellsville University have a number of advantages. The latter include the accreditation of two online degrees: the MBA and MASE (Master's of Arts in Special Education), flexible schedule, fast online degree completion, experienced and excellent professional faculty, academic and technical support to online students 24/7/365, and an opportunity of financial aid.