Online classes are now available through Southwest Bible College in partnership with Ministry Studies Online
Classes are taught by veteran college professors who are experts in their fields of study as well as seasoned leaders who teach “from the trenches.”
Biographical information on each professor is available HERE. These classes can be taken individually to increase your Bible knowledge, or they can be taken to earn a diploma or degree through Southwest Bible College.
Earn College Credit
Credits earned from these courses can be transferred into any of the “on-campus” degree programs at Southwest Bible College. Many other Colleges and Universities are also transferring these courses into their programs.
Each semester course is a 3 credit class (equivalent to 4.5 quarter credits). Each class has a specific start and finish date. Students will need to register for each class before the beginning of the semester. Please consult the Southwest Bible College Calendar regarding registration deadlines and startup dates for each semester course.
Foundational Courses
Five foundational classes are offered. These courses are designed to lay a foundation for ministry. Biblical / Theological faithfulness is essential for every area of ministry. The foundational classes can be taken concurrently with specialization classes.
Specialization Tracks
Four specialization tracks are presently offered. They focus on KidMin Studies (KSO, Youth Studies (YSO), Pastoral Studies (PSO), and Global Studies [Missions] (GSO). Each track has 5 classes related to the ministry focus.
Earn a
“Ministry Studies Diploma”
Online students can earn a “Ministry Studies Diploma” by completing the five Foundational Courses (MSO designations), and five “Specialization” classes (KSO, YSO, PSO, GSO designated courses). These five specialization classes can be chosen from any specialization track (KSO, YSO, PSO, GSO). The five specialization courses chosen to earn this diploma do not need to come from the same track.
This diploma is based on the completion of a total of 10 classes or 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits).
Earn an “Associate of Ministry Degree”
Online students can earn an “Associate of Ministry Degree” by completing the five Foundational Courses (MSO designations), and fifteen ministry specialization courses (KSO, YSO, PSO, GSO designated courses). The fifteen specialization classes can be chosen from any specialization track (KSO, YSO, PSO, GSO).
This degree is based on the completion of a total of 20 classes, or 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits).