Realizing that it is often difficult for students to come to the campus for a traditional curriculum, the institution has developed specific programs that may be taken off-campus. Distance education is comparable to resident study in that it is academically rigorous and demands self-discipline. To apply for the distance education program, the student must meet the same
admission requirements as resident students. Distance education students enroll for courses in a manner identical to resident students. Students enroll at the beginning of each quarter according to the published academic calendar, and all coursework must be completed by the end of the quarter. Students may submit assignments as email attachments or regular mail as advised by
the professor-of-record for each course.
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Religion
These programs are available entirely online—evening-resident courses are available, but not required.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (Interdisciplinary)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Interdisciplinary)
These programs are available entirely by distance/DVD—evening-resident courses and modular courses are available, but not required.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (with concentration)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (with concentration)
The majority of courses required for these programs are available by distance/DVD—but these programs may require evening-resident courses or modular courses.
Master of Divinity
The entire program is available by distance/DVD—evening-resident courses and modular courses are available, but not required.
Doctor of Ministry
Resident courses (modular format) are required—a limited number of courses may be available by DVD/distance.

