Online, Accredited Theological Courses

[JML]

I have a job possibility that would require me to attain about 30 hours of Master's level theological education. I have a Master of Arts in Christian Education but am lacking enough hours in NT & OT studies and languages. The classes would have to be from an accredited seminary and I would not be able to relocate. Any suggestions?

 

[arapahoepark]

Biblical Seminary. I believe it is broadly non denominational.
You're safest bet would also be RTS Global. Joel got his MA on there. Puritan Seminary I think now has ATS accreditation as well.
Many of the SBC seminaries have online courses, a few offer degrees via distance.

 

[JML]

Trent,

From what I read Puritan is in the "candidate" stage with ATS accreditation. Does this mean that its hours would be accredited or not yet?

 

[arapahoepark]

No idea, I would not be the person to ask. I listed it as accredited because I checked the ATS website list and they had it listed and I could not find any reservations about it. Perhaps I did not look hard enough.

 

[reaganmarsh]

Are these hours considered "continuing education," or are they able/preferred/supposed to be put toward a degree?

I ask because you might be able to apply your MACE credits toward an MDiv. Just a thought. Maybe an irrelevant one!

 

[reaganmarsh]

Are these hours considered "continuing education," or are they able/preferred/supposed to be put toward a degree?

I ask because you might be able to apply your MACE credits toward an MDiv. Just a thought. Maybe an irrelevant one!

 

[reaganmarsh]

Sorry for the double post!

 

[JML]

Are these hours considered "continuing education," or are they able/preferred/supposed to be put toward a degree?

I ask because you might be able to apply your MACE credits toward an MDiv. Just a thought. Maybe an irrelevant one!

Another degree is not required, just the hours in those areas. However, in saying that, I would personally rather the hours go toward another degree such as an MDiv. I just need 15 more hours of OT studies and 13 more hours of NT for the job which could and in my opinion should include more languages. I currently have 4 hours of Greek and 4 hours of Hebrew.

 

[JML]

Does anyone on the board know is RPTS ever plans on providing an online or modular MDiv?

 

[Bill The Baptist]

I know that RTS has a fully online MAR, which is 60 hours total, so that should give you the extra hours you need, even if you don't complete it.

 

[Edward]

It would be a grind, but it's probably about an hour and a half or less each way to the RTS Atlanta site.

 

[reaganmarsh]

Not sure if you have any interest in completing an MDiv or not, but many schools will let you finish the degree provided you take a full year through their program. 30 hours would equal a year...might be worth a shot!

Are these hours considered "continuing education," or are they able/preferred/supposed to be put toward a degree?

I ask because you might be able to apply your MACE credits toward an MDiv. Just a thought. Maybe an irrelevant one!

Another degree is not required, just the hours in those areas. However, in saying that, I would personally rather the hours go toward another degree such as an MDiv. I just need 15 more hours of OT studies and 13 more hours of NT for the job which could and in my opinion should include more languages. I currently have 4 hours of Greek and 4 hours of Hebrew.