Zion Christian University seeks to provide a program through distance education that is easily accessible to all students, who are unable to attend a residential college or university. Due to the nature of distance education, students are able to study at home, work, or even during travel at their own pace and according to their schedule.

Normally, courses require listening to audio lectures, reading various textbooks, and doing various assignments based on the audio, textbooks, and research. A detailed syllabus is provided for each course. It is important that students review all materials sent to them to ensure proper presentation and submission of their work.