ministry students). These classes include significant field ministry components. Second, some students have opportunities to be involved in ministry settings that will not allow them to participate in the on-campus classes. These students may participate in a PMN7900 Mentored Internship in lieu of the on-campus class. However, the student should be aware that this option requires a faculty sponsor to oversee the mentorship. The student is responsible to find a faculty member who will oversee the field ministry experience. Because of the extra work on the part of the faculty member, the student should see this option as an exception and not the norm. Finally, Southeastern has partnered with some healthy churches in our area (and near our Extension Centers in some cases) to develop Equipping Centers for the purpose of offering a significantly greater field ministry experience. These Equipping Centers normally offer a one or two year internship through which a student can gain field ministry experience. A student must be invited and approved by the individual Equipping Center in order to gain Field Ministry credit in this manner. In any case, the student will be working with a Field Supervisor who must meet the requirements set by Southeastern and be approved by the professor and/or the Field Ministry Coordinator prior to the beginning of the student’s Field Ministry Mentorship. It is the student’s responsibility to contact and secure a Field Supervisor for his or her field ministry experience. Therefore, this process should normally begin before the start of the semester in which the student wishes to gain Field Ministry credit. While the professor and the Field Ministry Office will attempt to assist the student in securing a Field Supervisor, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility. The student should obtain a copy of the Field Ministry Handbook in order to determine the best route to obtain field ministry credit. The Handbook can be acquired by contacting the Field Ministry Office at (919) 761-2460 or fieldministry@sebts.edu.
Distance Learning At Southeastern we recognize that commitments to family, work, and ministry make it impossible for some people to physically attend our main campus at Wake Forest for the total duration of their respective degree program. It may be impossible for students to attend or continue to attend one of our brick and mortar classrooms. To meet these real needs an innovative system of delivering theological education has been developed that is academically sound, ministry focused, and Christ-centered. Whether it is through an online class or a face-to-face extension center experience, this program provides both a supplement and a front door to the world of theological preparation. The Office of Distance Learning is available to answer any questions concerning Distance Learning.
Online Courses Southeastern offers several classes through an online-based delivery system. Online courses allow students to apply up to 42 credit hours toward our Master of Divinity degree and varying amounts toward our many Master of Arts degrees. Online classes feature lectures by the same professors who teach on campus. Online students receive the same lectures, same materials, and same assignments as an on-campus student. Further information is available through the Distance Learning Office and the seminary website.
Extension Centers Southeastern offers opportunities at several locations around the Southeast, called “extension centers,” for students to complete a significant portion of our degree programs in addition to taking classes on our main campus. These courses feature members of our faculty, qualified adjuncts, or doctoral teaching fellows leading face-to-face classroom experiences meeting in various locations such as churches, denominational buildings and other educational institutions. Courses are taught on a semester schedule, much like our main campus, but in an intensive manner. The courses do not count as “oncampus” credit hours. Most courses will meet either on Friday evenings and Saturdays. The Office of Distance Learning, the Admissions Office or the seminary website can provide more specific information. Our centers also have local liaisons that can provide additional information.
Intensive and Hybrid Format Courses Southeastern offers two on-campus course delivery formats, called intensive and hybrid format courses, which can aid Distance Learning students in meeting on-campus degree requirements without changing their primary residence. Several required courses are taught in an intensive format, where students meet on campus for an abbreviated period of time (usually one or two weeks). During the abbreviated time period, students receive the same amount of instructional time as
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