Distance Learning

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is committed to preparing spiritual leaders in every stage of their lives and ministries. Therefore, we are actively involved in new and emerging technologies that allow us to use non-traditional methods of instruction.

We are already offering courses in the distance format, including those that meet primarily online with some face-to-face contact, those that are offered in other locations, and those that are offered via simulcast to more than one location. In addition, we are working with our accreditors and IT specialists to pursue additional distance education options.

Upcoming courses

Fall 2010

10-502X Vocational Formation & Church Leadership

This course requires attention to the group, its process and its work. It also requires an intentional commitment to being part of the constructive formational ecology and covenant of the church as it is expressed in the accountable formation group, the plenary meetings, and retreats. Prereq: 10-500. Take both fall & spring. By permission only. Requires regular online interaction and a Friday meeting on-campus in January.

13-501X History of Christian Thought & Practice I

Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the post-apostolic period to eve of the Reformation. This section will be taught solely online.

January 2011

34/21-628X Theology of Evangelism

This course will equip students to formulate their own conceptualizations of evangelism through critically examining how various theologies and biblical teachings inform evangelism. This section is being developed as an online only course; more information as to format will be made available as it is known.

Spring 2011

10-502X Vocational Formation & Church Leadership

This term completes the course begun in the fall term. By permission only.

13-501X History of Christian Thought & Practice I

Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the post-apostolic period to eve of the Reformation. This section will be taught solely online.

13-502X History of Christian Thought & Practice II

Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the Reformation to the present. Prerequisite: 13-501. This section will be taught solely online.

22-501X Church and Society

Analysis of basic social processes and types of communities, including decision-making patterns and underlying values using biblical-theological perspectives. Development of strategies for the mission of the church. (May count as ethics requirement for M.A. students completing the program in-ministry.) This course will be taught in an online format, allowing students to work at times that best fit their schedules. There will be two sessions and possibly three sessions that will be webcast in “real time.” The times for these real time webcasts will be determined early in the semester.

34-540X Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal

Orientation to Christian practices of contemplative and intercessory prayer for personal and parish renewal. Explores healing process and historic styles of spiritual direction. Will meet on-campus on a Friday afternoon at the beginning and end of the term with the remainder of instruction time occurring online.

For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , director of distance learning.