60
credits in theology and ministry
3-4
peers per small group
10
week courses
100%
online program
OPEN
start date year round
Program Design
Theology Courses
Counseling Courses
- Bible Survey
- Principles of Biblical Interpretation
- Introduction to Apologetics
- Survey of Church History
- Survey of Reformed Theology I
- Survey of Reformed Theology II
- Old Testament Theology for Application
- New Testament Theology for Application
- Reformation
- Dynamics of Biblical Change
- Marriage Counseling
- Human Personality
- Counseling in the Local Church
- Theology & Secular Psychology
- Counseling & Physiology
- Counseling Observation A
- Counseling Observation B
- Counseling Problems & Procedures
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Essential Qualities of a Biblical Counselor
- Helping Relationships
Online Student Course Reviews
487 reviews
5 Stars55.2%
4 Stars32.4%
3 Stars9.9%
2 Stars1%
1 Star1%
Elizabeth O.
Overall the course was wonderful, and I would highly recommend to anyone who is a student interested in ministry. Loved the diversity of meeting with people from around the world.
Juan D.
The Westminster Online Learning team has been the most excellent online help I have yet received in my education. I would like to have more little assignments throughout the term instead of the larger ones in some classes.
Peter L.
I love it! The small group experience is, for me, one of the highlights of this class. Our instructor was also personable, did research to answer our questions, and was quick to respond to email and other student concerns.
Etorré R.
Loved the video lectures. I do wish it were more like Netflix where it goes to the next lecture immediately.
Byron F.
My instructor was very encouraging throughout the course. It seemed he did everything in his power to help us succeed.
Individual Courses for Ministry Training
As a Visiting Student you’ll be able to take accredited, individual online courses without being enrolled in one of our current degree programs. You’ll take these courses alongside our online program students across the globe.
Courses are taken for-credit, just like in a master's degree program, and you will get the full student experience working in small groups and completing all work and assignments. These completed courses can also be credited to any future, online degree programs you gain admission into with Westminster.
Term Schedule
Intro Weeks
- Meet your faculty and classmates through video introductions.
- Connect with your small group for the first time online face-to-face.
Term Schedule
Typical Weeks
- Hear from faculty as they interact with your course’s last small group assignments.
- Meet with your small group on your own schedule to process the upcoming week’s content and submit your next assignment.
Term Schedule
Final Weeks
- Submit your final projects, exams or papers.
- Complete course feedback to help us keep improving your student experience!
Who Will benefit from this program?
Our Visiting Students have diverse goals in pursuing online courses through Westminster, but all are seeking trustworthy training from expert faculty to better equip them for current or future ministry:
- Pastors taking refresher courses for their own growth and training
- Church leaders preparing to lead or train in a church or educational setting
- Church members wanting to delve deeper into the study of Scripture and the church
- Seminary students taking electives to transfer into another institution
- Future students trying the online seminary experience before applying to one of our degree programs
“This experience has been absolutely wonderful for me."
Frequent Questions
What is the weekly time commitment for taking a class?
Plan to spend about 10 hours a week on readings and assignments for each class you’re taking
How often are courses offered throughout the year?
Courses are offered at least annually and some will be taught even more frequently
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