Comments on: List of Seminaries with Online and Distance Education

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:29:04 +0000

I have been researching for an online or even distance learning program to take. Believe me, anything ATS is WAY out of range as far as price. There are variances and some say, “well, with this-or-that scholarship and loan, it’s not really that much.” Well, yes, anything more than $300 or $400 for a 3 hour course is too much, at least for my limited circumstances. I’m 42 yo, am still paying tens of thousands of dollars of student loans for me and my ex-wife and i’m not even sure as to how i’m going to use the degree (I feel the calling, just not sure yet as to what it is in), and i’ll have a daughter starting college in a couple years as well. Seminary, like most US education, is insane as far as tuition goes. And of course if one seeks feedback about an “unaccredited” program, especially that is not ATS, the ATS supporters come out of the woodwork as to how much one will regret an “unaccredited” program. I’m not expecting “free” tuition, but come on, on online, quality program could be offered for $100 per hour, even by an ATS program, in my opinion. The problem is, they could not keep that same accreditation if they “lowballed” the other ATS schools and did that.

By: Brian Schmitt

Brian Schmitt — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:29:49 +0000

@Matthew

Rockbridge is working towards accreditation with the North Central Association. ATS does not accredit any fully online institutions, of which Rockbridge Seminary is.

By: Matthew Lautensack

Matthew Lautensack — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:27:31 +0000

Does anyone know who Rockbridge Theological Seminary is accredited with they aren’t showing up in the current ATS database but maybe I’m missing something?
Thanks.

By: Dan Moulton

Dan Moulton — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:56:15 +0000

Emily, have you looked into Ashland Theological Seminary, which has an extension in Southfield Michigan? It has seminarians from over 70 denominations and is fully accredited as a Theological School and as a university. I have found it to be both Spirit lead and academically honest.

By: emily webb

emily webb — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:06:24 +0000

I have had a nightmare with two so called great on-line universities. So I am very cautious now…
Unfortunately I do not know of any theological seminaries in a descent driving distance from my home in Monroe Michigan.
I am looking for a nondenominational seminary where the teachings are rich and holy spirit lead.
Is Colorado Theological Seminary something that carries enough weight to use in the world; for any sort of ministry work? This is vague, because I have only received through prayer that I need to establish a solid biblical degree and then go from there.
Thank You, Emily Webb

By: Rob Griffith

Rob Griffith — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:52:30 +0000

For those seeking biblical education but are not necessarily looking for an advanced degree, consider Third Millennium Ministries. Our goal is simple, biblical education, for the world, for free. Right now, we are working on producing material in five different languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish and Russian. New series are being released every quarter and are available for download at our website, http://www.thirdmill.org.

By: Faryad Masih

Faryad Masih — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:11:33 +0000

I am preaching in pakistan but my wish is that i get more education of Bible for glory of God but every college demand money which i do not have So is it possible i get seminary and ministry support in Pakistan .

By: Don

Don — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:28:52 +0000

Liberty is a great seminary and offers a full online program. They are regionally accredited, but I don’t believe that it is ATS accredited. You could check to be sure though.

By: B. Fanska

B. Fanska — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:00:14 +0000

I’ve been studying at Colorado Theological Seminary. The program they have set up is very good. ATS is not the only accreditation game in town. There are several others recognized by the US Department Of Education that service Seminaries. Most places where you would use a seminary degree will not require accreditation from the US DOE. So, if you are interested in a quality education that won’t require you to give up your first born child’s inheritance in payment, then Colorado Theological Seminary would be my recommendation.

Grace & Peace

By: Gary Tryzbiak

Gary Tryzbiak — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:55:13 +0000

Greetings Scott. I am President and Co-founder of Colorado Theological Seminary. We have a number of students from Alaska. Feel free to give me a call toll free at 1-866-45-BIBLE ex 703 and we can chat.

Our mission is to offer affordable and accessible Christian degree and certificate programs by distance learning. We don’t ask for any big up front fees. We charge tuition by the course. So, if for some reason we don’t meet your needs, you are not out big bucks. Approx. 60% of our students are already in the ministry. Thank you and be blessed.