FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What Courses Currently Are Offered?Fall 2008 Undergraduate Online CoursesBSCM2380 -- Christian Scriptures CECM1300 -- Introduction to Christian Education CECM2310 -- Human Development CECM3320 -- Life Span Christian Education CMCM2210 -- Disciplemaking CMCM3350 -- Building Healthy Church Relationships LSCM2382 -- Greek 1 LSCM2383 -- Greek 2 PMCM3330 -- Worship Perspectives THCM2350 -- Survey of Church History 1 THCM2375 -- Southern Baptist Life WMCM1121 -- Women’s Ministry Programs WMCM1131 -- Women Mentoring Women ------------------------------- Spring 2009 Undergraduate Online CoursesRegister by January 16, 2009 BSCM2300 -- Biblical Backgrounds BSCM2310 -- Old Testament Survey BSCM2350 -- New Testament Survey BSCM 2380 -- Christian Scriptures CECM1300 -- Intro to Christian Education CECM2310 -- Human Development CECM2350 -- Teaching Methods CECM3320 -- Life Span Christian Education CECM3360 -- Church Leadership and Administration CMCM2210 -- Disciplemaking CMCM3350 -- Building Healthy Church Relationships LSCM2382 -- Greek 1 LSCM2383 -- Greek 2 PMCM3330 -- Worship Perspectives THCM2350 -- Survey of Church History I THCM2375 -- Southern Baptist Life WMCM1118 -- Planning Special Events for Women WMCM1119 -- Women and Church Growth See the Leavell College Class Schedules page for complete undergraduate course listings. ------------------------------- Fall 2008 Graduate Online CoursesBBBW5300 -- Encountering the Biblical World CEEF6301 -- Philosophical Foundations CERW6270-01 -- Total Wellness and the Minister -- Closed CERW6270-02 -- Total Wellness and the Minister CEWM5165 -- Women's Ministry Programs CEWM5178 -- Women Mentoring Women HIST5200 -- History of Christianity: Early-Medieval HIST5201 -- History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern HIST5323-01 -- Baptist Heritage -- Closed HIST5323-02 -- Baptist Heritage MISS5245 -- Practicum in Urban Missions NTEN5300-01 -- Exploring the New Testament -- Closed NTEN5300-02 -- Exploring the New Testament NTGK5220/5320 -- NT Greek Exegesis: 1 John NTGK5300 -- Introductory Greek Grammar NTGK6220 -- Advanced Greek Exegesis: 1 John NTGK6300 -- Intermediate Greek Grammar OTEN5300 -- Exploring the Old Testament -- Closed OTHB5300 -- Introductory Hebrew Grammar OTHB6300 -- Intermediate Hebrew Grammar PHIL6307/MISS6245/MISS6345 -- World Religions: Islam PSYC6474 -- Scientific Research 1 ------------------------------- Spring 2009 Graduate Online CoursesRegister by January 16, 2009 BBBW5300 -- Encountering the Biblical World CEWM5164 -- Planning Special Events for Women CEWM5170 -- Women and Church Growth HIST5200 -- History of Christianity: Early-Medieval HIST5323 -- Baptist Heritage MISS6248 -- Life and Work of the Missionary MISS5245 -- Practicum in Urban Missions (Hybrid) MISS6232 -- Contemporary Mission Methods and Movements NTEN5222 -- New Testament English Exegesis: Sermon on the Mount NTEN5300 -- Exploring the New Testament NTGK5300 -- Introductory Greek Grammar NTGK5322 -- New Testament Greek Exegesis: Sermon on the Mount NTGK6300 -- Intermediate Greek Grammar NTGK6318 -- Advanced Greek Exegesis: 1 Peter OTEN5300 -- Exploring the Old Testament OTEN5321 -- Old Testament Eschatology (= English Exegesis) OTHB5300 -- Introductory Hebrew Grammar OTHB6300 -- Intermediate Hebrew Grammar OTHB6309 -- Advanced Hebrew Exegesis: Joshua PSYC6475 -- Scientific Research 2 ------------------------------- Summer 2009 Graduate Online CoursesRegister by March 1, 2008 BBBW5300 -- Encountering the Biblical World HIST5201 -- History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern For complete 2008-2009 graduate course listings, see the Graduate Schedules page. Syllabi may be obtained by clicking on course titles. How Much Do Online Courses Cost?Tuition Cost for 2008-2009: The tuition for Internet courses is $170 per credit hour for graduate-level courses and $175 per credit hour for undergraduate-level courses plus an Internet course fee of $75 per credit hour. Course Credit Hour Designation: The second number in the course designation represents the number of credit hours. Example: DISC5301 is a course offered for 3 hours of academic credit. (The credit hour designation for the graduate Greek course does not fit this rule). Withdrawal Refund: For Internet courses, students may receive a refund of course tuition, less $50 prior to receiving access to course content. When/How Do I Register for Online Courses?
Students who have not taken courses at NOBTS previously should fill out the Registration Form found at the link below and mail or fax it to the Registrar's Office. Current students can register online through IQ Web during the registration period. Registrar's Office Fax: (504) 816-8453 Are the Online Courses Accredited?Yes, all courses at NOBTS are accredited. For more information, see accreditation. Do I Have to Be Enrolled at NOBTS?No, you may take the courses on a non-credit basis for your own personal development, or for academic credit as a non-degree student. Students enrolling in Internet courses are not guaranteed admission to the Seminary as degree seeking students. In order to enroll as a degree seeking student at NOBTS, the student must complete all requirements for regular admission into the Seminary, including an approved full application. See Registrar's Office for details. Who Can Enroll for Online Courses?The courses are designed for anyone who is interested in increasing their knowledge of Christian theology, the Bible, and Christian ministry. The classes are tailored to prepare people for Christian leadership, either in full time vocational ministry or in lay ministry. These courses are designed primarily for off-campus students who do not have easy access to the New Orleans campus. On-campus students may take the Internet courses in the regular fall and spring semesters only if they meet one of the following two criteria:
Students may enroll in these courses in one of the following three ways:
Courses not taken for academic credit can never be applied for credit at the Seminary. Students desiring to enter an NOBTS degree program will need to meet all the normal requirements for admission to the Seminary. Why Offer Seminary Courses Online?Our hope is to make quality Seminary training accessible to ministers and lay Christian leaders all over the world, regardless of their location. Our commitment is to provide theological education via the Internet that is comparable in quality to our on-campus classes. Are the Courses Transferable to Other Institutions?Yes (as long as it fits into their degree program and other requirements). To be sure, please check (before you enroll for the Internet class) with the institution to which you want to transfer the credit. Do I Have to Take Courses for Academic Credit?No, you may choose to take them for your own continuing education. Must I Enroll in a Degree Program at NOBTS?No, you may choose to take the course on a non-credit basis for continuing education, or you may choose to take the course for academic credit without enrolling in the Seminary. |
"If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name," says the LORD Almighty, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not set your heart to honor me."
Malachi 2:2 (NIV)
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