What Sets Southern Seminary Online Apart: Key Distinctives that Equip You Where You Are

When you choose Southern Seminary, you’re entrusting your education to the scholars and pastors who drew you here. Unlike many seminaries that rely heavily on adjunct instructors, at Southern, the professor you enroll with is the professor who teaches your lectures, leads your LiveSync sessions, and provides guidance when you need clarification. You will follow their class structure and assignments, and engage directly in their interactive sessions. This ensures you receive instruction from the recognized experts in their fields: the authors and thought leaders you came to study under.

Your calling matters, and you shouldn’t have to pause your current ministry or family life to pursue seminary training. At Southern, our online program is intentionally flexible, structured around six focused 8-week terms throughout the year that help you balance study and ministry effectively. You work at your own pace during the week with weekly due dates to keep you on track. For those needing more time, 16-week courses are also available.

You have opportunities for further connection with our Experiential Modulars, which provide intentional, face-to-face campus experiences in just three days (lodging and meals included) or traditional modular courses that meet on Friday and Saturday. Seminary education should support your life and ministry, not complicate it.

Each online course is developed through collaboration between distinguished faculty and our experienced Instructional Design team. This partnership ensures consistent structure, polished presentation, and substantive content that reflects each professor’s unique teaching style and expertise. Lectures are professionally recorded specifically for online delivery, accompanied by comprehensive student notes, on-screen slides, and additional learning resources. Courses are regularly updated to incorporate the latest scholarship and teaching methods.

If you would like to see what we have to offer, you can fill out this form to receive access to five different Preview Courses, which give you the full course so you know exactly what you’ll be experiencing with Southern Seminary’s online program.

If you would like to see what we have to offer, you can fill out this form to receive access to five different Preview Courses, which give you the full course so you know exactly what you’ll be experiencing with Southern Seminary’s online program.

We’ve eliminated hidden costs and the frustration of hunting for required materials. Every online student receives full access to required textbooks in every masters level course they take, plus Logos Max (the highest-tier subscription Logos Bible Software offers) with no additional charges. Your textbooks are yours permanently, giving you lifelong resources for faithful ministry and continued study.

We understand that you might still prefer reading physical books for your classes, and that’s completely fine! Our goal is to equip you for faithful ministry both now and in the future. Even if you choose physical books for class, you’ll always have access to your textbooks in Logos. Years later, when you remember reading about something in class, simply open Logos on your phone, tablet, or computer, perform a quick search, and instantly find the resources you need.

You have extensive support throughout your studies. In addition to the professor, every course includes dedicated Online Teaching Assistants. These Ph.D.-level mentors offer personalized feedback and guidance. Beyond the classroom, you have access to one-on-one advising, Greek and Hebrew tutoring, specialized writing assistance through The Writing Center, and full access to Southern’s extensive library resources. We ship books directly to you, provide digital scans, and offer a vast collection of e-books. Additionally, personalized disability services and academic coaching ensure you have every resource needed to excel in your studies and ministry.

At Southern Seminary, you’ll have access to an extensive course catalog featuring over 100 online courses. This wide selection enables you to consistently make progress toward your degree and explore a variety of specialized graduate certificates in areas that specifically interest you. Our comprehensive catalog provides detailed insight into course content, including lectures, readings, and additional resources, empowering you to fully grasp what you’ll learn.

You can explore our entire course catalog to discover the courses that align with your ministry goals and academic interests.