School Details
Maranatha Baptist University is a four-year private Baptist school located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The school was founded in 1968 by Dr. Cedarholm, who named the school after the Aramaic phrase Maranatha, which means “Lo He cometh,” and appears in I Corinthians 16:22.
Maranatha Baptist University offers certificates of completion, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctor’s degrees. All courses, online or in a classroom, are taught from a biblical worldview. Maranatha provides online degree options at every level—associate, bachelor, and graduate. Online options make it convenient for students to join live classrooms from where they live or work.
Accreditation & Licensing
Maranatha Baptist University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Maranatha Baptist University is located in Wisconsin
Wisconsin at a Glance:

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Top Incentives in Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Grant: Up to $3,150 annually
Top Career Pathways in Wisconsin:
- Entry Level: Process Engineer ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Manufacturing Manager ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Plant Director ($140,000+)
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