Common Questions About Admissions
What programs can I enroll in without a bachelor’s?
If my undergraduate degree is in a field other than theology, can I be accepted?
Must I take an entrance exam like the GRE?
Common Questions About Degree Programs
Is the program 100% online?
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Is Redemption Seminary accredited?
Can I transfer credits from other schools?
What is the benefit for ordained pastors without a college or seminary degree?
- Pastors receive refined teaching and nourishment that comes from a formally structured graduate degree program taught by the most preeminent teachers in the world.
- A degree that communicates the depth of your study and accomplishment testified by a third party. This can be helpful when changing careers or moving into a ministry that requires such a degree (e.g., hospital chaplains, etc.)
- Enrolling in such a program will bless your congregation. They will see the impact of your study and a great role model in you from your willingness to be taught by others.
How does a Redemption degree help my life and my service to others?
Common Questions About Tuition
Why is the program cost so low?
Redemption Seminary has an innovative model to ensure a quality education at a reasonable price. We challenge every aspect of the educational experience, seeking the most efficient way to facilitate your learning and spiritual growth. For example, this approach led to substantial savings by using recorded lectures and investing in personal mentoring instead. We also save by not owning and maintaining a physical campus.
In summary, Redemption Seminary can offer its programs for a far lower costs than traditional programs and includes far more (e.g., $23,500+ software package, personal mentoring, etc.) because it doesn’t have the campus and classroom obligations of a traditional school.
Do my course costs (tuition and fees) include access to all required textbooks?
Is tuition really lower than the cost of the included Logos Software package?
Do I get a discount if I already own Logos Bible Software?
Does my spouse get a discount on the program if we share a single Logos library?
Can I get a refund if the program isn't the right fit for me?
Common Questions About Courses
How does Redemption Seminary accommodate my preferred learning style?
What if I'm not a good "test taker"?
Redemption Seminary doesn't use traditional tests. You are graded by properly completing a workbook (course portfolio) for each course. The activities in your portfolio connect your learning to your ministry. They also demonstrate your competency with the learning objectives for each part of the course and prepare you for mentor-sessions.
The weekly mentor-session is where your professor determines if you have met the objectives for the current unit in your portfolio. Like piano lessons, if you misunderstood an exercise or didn’t demonstrate competency, you may be asked to work further on a particular activity and provide an update in the following meeting.
Can my pastor be my mentor?
How do I work at my own pace?
What is the typical weekly workload?
This varies for each student because you can work at your own pace.
If you choose to work through all the required course content within seven weeks, the average workload each week will be about 15 hours.
Approximate Time for Directed Activities- 3 hours of video lectures
- 6.5 hours of directed reading & activities
- 1/2 hour for the weekly mentor-session
- 1.5 hours of note-taking and lecture review
- 2.5 hour of independent reading
- 1 hour of organizing research and preparing for mentor session
How big will my classes be?
How well-known are the professors?
The mentor-professors that you meet with one-to-one each week have doctoral degrees and teacher's hearts. Their focus is to get to know you and invest in your growth. So they may not be as well-known as the professors featured in the recorded lectures, but their job is to get to know you. The weekly mentor session is your time to talk and their time to listen and provide guidance.
What does a mentor session feel like?
You come to each session after being guided through several recorded lectures, readings, and work on a project. You are now ready to present your work, progress, and questions to your mentor. During the session, your mentor determines if you are ready to move on to the next unit or need to improve any work in previous lessons.
You are the primary speaker in the session and your task is to present how you have accomplished the learning objectives for the unit. The course portfolio guides you through the process of building this presentation for each unit by answering questions.
Are accommodations for accessablity needs provided?
What happens with my coursework after I finish the program?
All the notes that you have generated in your digital books and reference material remain with you to enhance your continuing ministry efforts. You are welcome to make copies of your course portfolios and program portfolio at any time during your program. These documents can constitute an amazing ministry portfolio and that can continue to serve you after you graduate. Finally, you write a paper on a theological topic that is relevant to your ministry in the capstone directed study. This work of yours is a huge take-away for your effort throughout the program.
Common Questions About the Logos Library
Will I use Logos in every course?
I already have Logos. What does this mean for me?
Do students in the certificate program have access to Logos?
Do auditors get course materials and access to Logos?
What if I need customer support to use the software?
In addition to these services, Redemption typically provides additional free Logos training classes to its students several times a year.
What is included in Redemption Seminary's Biblical Studies Logos Software package?
How do upgrades to new versions of Logos work?
Common Questions About Doctrinal Positions and Denominational Affiliations
What is Redemption Seminary’s position on the infallibility of scripture?
What particular theological or political positions does Redemption Seminary hold?
Do students have to sign an affirmation to Redemption's Statement of Faith?
Is Redemption Seminary affiliated with a denomination?
What are the denominational affiliations of the lecturers?
Where can I find the Seminary’s Statement of Faith?