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.
Spring 2026 Courses Offered
Spring 1
Online course runs February 2 – March 29
On-campus meeting: February 9-11
- 45260XMD – Discipleship Ministry with Dr. Joe Harrod and Dr. J. T. English
- 29370XMD – Moral Theory with Dr. Andrew Walker
- 20389XMD – New Testament Use of the Old Testament with Dr. Jim Hamilton
Spring 2
Online course runs April 6 – May 31
On-campus meeting: April 20-22
- 25120XMD – Church History II with Dr. Shawn Wright
- 40301XMD – Pastoral Ministry with Dr. Hershael York
- 27400XMD – Doctrine of the Person of Christ with Dr. Stephen Wellum
- 22680XMD – Greek Exegesis: Romans with Dr. Tom Schreiner
Sample Schedule
Monday
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | [Optional] 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
- Same cost as an online class as lodging and meals are included
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Spring 1 Courses
On-campus meeting: February 9-11
Online content runs February 2 – March 29
- 45260XMD – Discipleship Ministry with Dr. Joe Harrod and Dr. J. T. English
- 29370XMD – Moral Theory with Dr. Andrew Walker
- 20389XMD – New Testament Use of the Old Testament with Dr. Jim Hamilton
Spring 2 Courses
On-campus meeting: April 20-22
Online content runs April 6 – May 31
- 25120XMD – Church History II with Dr. Shawn Wright
- 40301XMD – Pastoral Ministry with Dr. Hershael York
- 27400XMD – Doctrine of the Person of Christ with Dr. Stephen Wellum
- 22680XMD – Greek Exegesis: Romans with Dr. Tom Schreiner
If you have questions about the Experiential Modular course please email onlinelearning@sbts.edu