Frequently Asked Questions

How are courses delivered?
Where are courses offered?
What are the program's requirements?
What are the DMin and DEdMin specializations?
What kind of on-campus work is involved?
How long does the program take to complete?
How much does the program cost?
How does the admissions process work?
What prior education do I need?
How do I get started?

How are Courses Delivered?

The Professional Doctoral Program is organized around three semesters per year. The Fall Semester runs from August-December, the Spring Semester runs from January-May, and the Summer Semester runs from May-July. Workshops are generally scheduled for the first two weeks of the semester and seminars meet throughout each semester.

All workshops are held on the New Orleans campus with synchronous broadcast via NOLA2U LIVE for our distance students. Workshops are 2 or 4 days in duration. Seminars are 3 days in duration in a compressed format. Most seminars are conducted at NOBTS and available through NOLA2U LIVE as well. However, some seminars are conducted at a ministry location. Occasionally, Special Event Seminars are offered in conjunction with selected campus and off-campus events like convention meetings, local church conferences, mission projects, etc. These seminars normally involve interaction with an elected faculty member at the event location. NOLA2U LIVE is not available for the Special Event Seminars.

Where are Courses Offered?

Unless otherwise noted seminars meet on the main campus and are available via individual participation through NOLA2U LIVE (synchronous interactive video).

What are the Program's Requirements?

All workshops and seminars in the Program will have pre-coursework that will be due before the day of the class meeting. (See syllabus for exact due dates per course.) In addition, all workshops and seminars will have post-coursework that will be due after the class meets. (See syllabus for exact due dates per course.)

What Kind of On-Campus Work is Involved?

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

All workshops and most seminars are offered at the New Orleans campus but available through NOLA2U LIVE (synchronous interactive video). Workshops are best taken at the New Orleans campus. Occasionally seminars may be offered only on campus or a local ministry site.

DIRECTED STUDY SEMINARS

Up to one-half of the student's seminars (including Special Events) may be taken independent of on-campus meetings under the direction of an elected faculty member.

Specialized Directed Studies: Students may petition a professor to design a directed study which addresses some specific area related to his/her specialization, project, or other area of interest.
Directed Studies Paralleling On-Campus Seminars: Students may choose to take an on-campus seminar as a directed study.

How Long Does the Program take to Complete?

DURATION: Most students complete the degree in 3-4 years. However, students have up to 6 years to finish the program.

COURSE LOAD: 8 hours maximum per semester

How Much does the Program Cost?

TUITION AND FEES

Financial Aid Information
Please see Current Catalog for NOBTS Tuition and Fees
NOBTS Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year and may incur marginal increases over the course of a student's program of study.

HOUSING AND FOOD

Students are responsible for arranging housing and meals during workshops and seminars.The Providence Guest House, NOBTS private guest house, provides housing for seminary students and families at a low cost. Please visit www.provhouse.com for more information.
The Landrum Leavell Dining Hall, located on the New Orleans campus, is open for breakfast and lunch for Fall and Spring semsters. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and pastries are available at PJs at NOBTS located in the Luter Student Center.
There are many inexpensive restaurants and housing accommodations near the campus and city.

BOOKS AMD MATERIALS

The cost of books and/or other materials for each workshop or seminar will vary. After receiving the syllabus for each course, students may aquire textbooks by ordering from your choice of online book stores.

What Prior Education do I Need?

Qualifying degrees are a Master of Divinity, ministry-related master's degree, or other professional degrees that may be considered with leveling work.

How do I get started?

First go through the steps outlined in the Admissions Process. Then consult and be aware of the following important dates for the semester which you intend to begin in:

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