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 2025 Courses Offered
Fall 1
Online course runs August 4 – September 28
On-campus meeting: September 8-10
- 20220XMD – Old Testament II with Dr. Jim Hamilton
- 22100XMD – Biblical Hermeneutics with Dr. Brian Vickers
- 40020XMD – Introduction to Biblical Worship with Dr. Matthew Westerholm
Fall 2
Online course runs October 6 – November 30
On-campus meeting: October 6-8
- 32100XMD – Personal Evangelism and Devotion with Dr. Timothy Beougher
- 29250XMD – Survey of Christian Ethics with Dr. Andrew Walker
- 23020XMD – The Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Jonathan Pennington
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
Register Today
Fall 1 Courses
On-campus meeting: September 8-10
Online content runs August 4 – September 28
- Old Testament II with Dr. Jim Hamilton
- Biblical Hermeneutics with Dr. Brian Vickers
- Introduction to Biblical Worship with Dr. Matthew Westerholm
Fall 2 Courses
On-campus meeting: October 6-8
Online content runs October 6 – November 30
- Personal Evangelism and Devotion with Dr. Timothy Beougher
- Survey of Christian Ethics with Dr. Andrew Walker
- The Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Jonathan Pennington
If you have questions about the Experiential Modular course please email onlinelearning@sbts.edu