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.
Fall Courses Offered
Fall 1 | September 9-11
- 22200 New Testament I with Dr. Pennington
- 32960 Introduction to Missiology with Dr. Akin
- 34305 Practical Theology in Context with Dr. Pierre**
Fall 2 | October 21-23
- 40080 Christian Leadership with Dr. Irving
- 28700 Christian Apologetics with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones
- 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling with Dr. Robert Jones
**34300 – Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word is a prerequisite for this course.
Spring Courses Offered
Spring 1
Online course runs February 3 – March 20
On-campus meeting: February 24 – 26
- 27080 Systematic Theology III with Dr. Allison
- 22400 Beginning Greek with Dr. Plummer (runs 16 weeks: Feb. 3 – June 1)
- 34330 Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling with Dr. Robert Jones
Spring 2
Online course runs April 7 – June 1
On-campus meeting: April 21 – 23
- 22220 New Testament II with Dr. Schreiner
- 27070 Systematic Theology II with Dr. Wellum
- 34300 Biblical Counseling & Personal Ministry of the Word with Dr. Pierre
Sample Schedule
Monday
| 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Class Session #1 |
|---|---|
| 3:15 – 5:00 pm | Class Session #2 |
| 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Dinner, worship, and guest lecture |
Tuesday
| 7:30 – 8:15 am | Breakfast with fellow online students |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1:30 – 2:45 pm | Group Discussions |
| 3:15 – 5:00 pm | Class Session #4 |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Dinner, worship, and guest lecture |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Exclusive access to the bookstore |
| 8:00 – 9:30 pm | Late night event |
Wednesday
| 7:30 – 8:15 am | Breakfast with fellow online students |
|---|---|
| 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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Fall 2 Courses
On-campus meeting: October 21-23
Online content runs October 7 – December 1
- Christian Apologetics with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones
- Marriage and Family Counseling with Dr. Robert Jones
- Christian Leadership with Dr. Justin Irving
Spring 1 Courses
On-campus meeting: February 24-26
Online content runs February 3 – March 30
- Systematic Theology III with Dr. Gregg Allison
- Beginning Greek with Dr. Rob Plummer
- Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling with Dr. Robert Jones
Spring 2 Courses
On-campus meeting: April 21-23
Online content runs April 7 – June 1
- New Testament II with Dr. Schreiner
- Systematic Theology II with Dr. .Wellum
- Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word with Dr. Jeremy Pierre
If you have questions about the Experiential Modular course please email onlinelearning@sbts.edu