The Experiential Modular format provides online students the opportunity to come to campus for three days to earn course credit, participate in campus life, and strengthen relationships with faculty and fellow online students.
What is an Experiential Modular course?
Experiential modular courses are enhanced modular classes that include 3 days on the campus of Southern Seminary. These courses are designed exclusively for online students to provide a chance to experience campus and strengthen relationships. All lodging and meals are included in the regular price of tuition.
In addition to in-person classroom time with your professor, Experiential Modular courses will provide students:
- Share meals with faculty and fellow students.
- Programmed events for online students.
- A chance to attend Southern Seminary’s chapel service on Tuesday.
These courses fill up very quickly, so reserve your spot today.
2026-2027 Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Registration opens March 31, 2026.
Fall 1
Online course runs August 3 – September 27
On-campus meeting: September 14 – 16
- 23000XMD – The Parables of Jesus with Dr. Pennington
- 32960XMD – Introduction to Missiology with Dr. Akin
- 34300XMD – Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word with Dr. Pierre
Fall 2
Online course runs October 5 – November 29
On-campus meeting: October 5 – 7
- 20200XMD – Old Testament I with Dr. Hamilton
- 22710XMD – Greek Exegesis: Galatians with Dr. Williams
- 27400XMD – The Doctrine of the Person of Christ with Dr. Wellum
Spring 2027
Registration opens October 31, 2026.
Spring 1
Online course runs February 1 – March 28
On-campus meeting: February 15 – 17
- 25120XMD – Early Christian Biographies with Dr. Presley
- 28150XMD – Typology with Dr. Chase
- 29860XMD – Sexual Ethics with Dr. Walker
Spring 2
Online course runs April 5 – May 30
On-campus meeting: April 12 – 14
- 22100XMD – Hermeneutics with Dr. Vickers
- 22220XMD – New Testament II with Dr. Schreiner
- 26610XMD – American Patriotism and Theology with Dr. Wilsey
Sample Schedule
Monday
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | [Optional] Campus Tour |
|---|---|
| 11:30 – 12:00 am | [Optional] Lunch for Campus Tour |
| 1:00 – 1:20 pm | Welcome |
| 1:30 – 2:45 pm | Class Session #1 |
| 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Class Session #2 |
| 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Dinner and Guest Lecture |
| 8:00 – 9:00 pm | Exclusive Access to the Bookstore |
Tuesday
| 7:00 – 8:15 am | Breakfast |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | [Optional] Making the Move Session and Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:45 am | Class Session #3 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Chapel |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch with Students and Faculty |
| 1:15 – 2:30 pm | Class Flex Time (TBD by Professor) |
| 2:45 – 4:00 pm | Class Session #4 |
| 4:00 – 6:30 pm | Break |
| 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Dinner and Guest Lecture |
| 8:30 – 9:30 pm | Late Night Event |
Wednesday
| 7:30 – 8:15 am | [Optional] Doctoral Interest Breakfast |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:15 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:45 am | Class Session #5 |
| 10:00 – 11:30 am | Class Session #6 |
Why attend an Experiential Modular Course?
- Strengthen relationships with faculty and fellow students
- Experience campus life
- Participate in exclusive events for Experiential Modular students
- Experience free lodging and meals as these are included in the cost of the course
Register Today
Fall 1 Courses
Online course runs August 3 – September 27
On-campus meeting: September 14 – 16
- 20200XMD – Old Testament I with Dr. Hamilton
- 27400XMD – The Doctrine of the Person of Christ with Dr. Wellum
- 22710XMD – Greek Exegesis: Galatians with Dr. Williams
Fall 2 Courses
Online course runs October 5 – November 29
On-campus meeting: October 5 – 7
- 34300MXD – Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word with Dr. Pierre
- 23000XMD – The Parables of Jesus with Dr. Pennington
- 32960XMD – Introduction to Missiology with Dr. Akin
If you have questions about the Experiential Modular course please email enrollmentmanagement@sbts.edu