BJU Seminary offers courses in multiple formats at schedules to make your degree more affordable and accessible.
All course offerings below are real-time, synchronous classes with several different scheduling options. You may attend these classes in-person at our campus in Greenville, South Carolina, or through interactive livestream from any place in the world.
Each course option is represented as a specific section in Student Central. For example, SCH 601-10 indicates you wish to take the course in-person, and SCH 601-50 indicates you want to take the course via interactive livestream from your location. Please consult the legend to understand how to register for your chosen format/modality.
Please refer to our internship page for a complete list of internships offered each semester.
For a separate listing of asynchronous, pre-recorded online classes that don’t meet at a specific time, visit our pre-recorded online offerings.
As you look at the course options below, please feel free to contact us with any questions at [email protected].
| Course Options as Sections in Student Central |
| Section 10: Residence |
| Section 12: Residence flex |
| Section 14: Residence module |
| Section 30: Off-site |
| Section 50: Livestream |
| Section 52: Livestream flex |
| Section 54: Livestream module |
| Section 90: Online (entire semester) |
| Section 91: Online (session A) |
| Section 92: Online (session B) |
**Offered fall and spring semesters
Summer 2023
Independent Study/Practicum
| Class | Section | Cred |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Counseling Practicum I** | SCM 640-30 | 3 |
| Urban Church Planting Internship | SCM 679-30 | 3 |
| Biblical Counseling Practicum II** | SCM 695-30 | 3 |
| Pastoral Ministry Internship | SCM 709-30 | 3 |
| Worship Ministry Internship | SCM 710-30 | 3 |
| Church Ministry Internship/Integration Project | SCM 790-30 | 3 |
| Church Planting/Revitalization Internship/Integration Project | SCM 795-30 | 3 |
Advanced Module
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Ministry in the Church | SPM 850-14 | SPM 850-54 | Course: May 8-Aug. 11 In-Class: June 26-30 | 213 | Dr. Stuart Scott | 4 |
| Counseling Contemporary Issues | SPM 859-14 | SPM 859-54 | Course: May 8-Aug. 11 In-Class: June 26-30 | 212 | Dr. Kevin Carson | 4 |
| Advanced Theological Method | Livestream Only | STh 850-54 | Course: May 8-Aug. 11 In-Class: June 19-23 | Teaching Remotely | Dr. Mike Stallard | 4 |
Online
| Class | Online Sect. | Days | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Children & Adolescents | SCM 630-91 | May 8-June 24 | Cathers | 3 |
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-91 | May 8-June 24 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-92 | June 26-Aug. 12 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Counseling Issues | SCM 633-92 | June 26-Aug. 12 | DePriest | 3 |
| Marriage & Family Counseling | SCM 637-92 | June 26-Aug. 12 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Principles & Methods of Teaching Bible | SHM 635-92 | June 26-Aug. 12 | Hand | 2 |
| Methods of Greek Exegesis | SNT 622-90 | May 8-Aug. 12 | Hand | 3 |
| Advanced Systematic Theology | STh 701-91 | May 8-June 24 | Talbert | 3 |
| Biblical Sanctification | STh 703-91 | May 8-June 24 | Johnson | 2 |
| Theology and Practice of Prayer | STh 776-92 | June 26-Aug. 12 | Hand | 3 |
Fall 2023
Residence/Livestream
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church History | SCH 601-10 | SCH 601-50 | T/Th 9:30-10:45am | 212 | Cook | 3 |
| Pastoral Theology | SCM 607-10 | SCM 607-50 | T/Th 12:00-1:15pm | 213 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Sex Abuse Prevention & Response Training | SCM 610-10 | SCM 610-50 | TBA | TBA | Johnson | TBA |
| Counseling Children & Adolescents | SCM 630-10 | SCM 630-50 | M/W/F 9:00-9:50am | 214 | Cruice | 3 |
| Theories of Counseling | SCM 631-10 | SCM 631-50 | T/Th 9:30-10:45am | 113 | Mazak | 3 |
| Marriage & Family Counseling | SCM 637-10 | SCM 637-50 | T/Th 9:30-10:45am | 212 | Scott | 3 |
| Expository Sermon Preparation | SHM 634-10 | SHM 634-50 | T/Th 10:00-10:50am | 214 | Reimers | 2 |
| Principles & Methods of Teaching Bible | SHM 635-10 | SHM 635-50 | T/Th 10:00-10:50am | 211 | Hand | 2 |
| Exposition of the Corinthian Epistles | SNT 615-10 | SNT 615-50 | M/W/F 1:00-1:50pm | 212 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Foundations for Greek Exegesis | SNT 621-10 | SNT 621-50 | M/W/F 10:00-10:50am | 212 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Methods of Greek Exegesis | SNT 622-10 | SNT 622-50 | M/W/F 10:00-10:50am | 213 | Cushman | 3 |
| Elementary Hebrew I | SOT 601-10 | SOT 601-50 | M/W/F 12:00-12:50pm | 214 | Saldivar | 3 |
| Survey of the Old Testament | SOT 620-10 | SOT 620-50 | T/Th 8:00-8:50am | 213 | Horn | 2 |
| Methods of Hebrew Exegesis | SOT 703-10 | SOT 703-50 | M/W/F 12:00-12:50pm | 213 | Casillas | 3 |
| Theological English | STh 600-10 | STh 600-50 | M/W 10:00-10:50am | 211 | Leach | 2 |
| Systematic Theology | STh 601-10 | Th 601-50 | M/W/F 9:00-9:50am | 113 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Systematic Theology | STh 601-11 | STh 601-51 | M/W/F 1:00-1:50pm | 214 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | STh 635-10 | STh 635-50 | M/W/F 8:00-8:50am | 214 | Hand | 3 |
| Advanced Systematic Theology | STh 701-10 | STh 701-50 | M/W/F 2:00-2:50pm | 213 | Talbert | 3 |
| The Old Testament & Evolution | STh 735-10 | STh 735-50 | T/Th 9:30-10:45am | 211 | Casillas | 3 |
| New Testament Theology | STh 750-10 | STh 750-50 | M/W/F 10:00-10:50am | 214 | Talbert | 3 |
| Theology & Practice of Evangelism | STh 777-10 | STh 777-50 | T/Th 8:00-8:50am | 212 | Thomas | 2 |
Evening Flex
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-12 | SCM 632-52 | Th 6:00-7:50pm | 214 | Mazak | 3 |
| Counseling Issues | SCM 633-12 | SCM 633-52 | Th 3:00-4:50pm | 214 | Cruice | 3 |
| Exposition of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, & Daniel | SOT 618-12 | SOT 618-52 | M 3:00-4:50pm | 212 | Horn | 3 |
| Old Testament Introduction | SOT 681-12 | SOT 681-52 | M 3:00-4:50pm | 214 | Casillas | 3 |
| Biblical Sanctification | STh 703-12 | STh 703-52 | M 6:00-7:50pm | 214 | Meyer | 3 |
Independent Study/Practicum
| Class | Section | Cred |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Counseling Practicum I** | SCM 640-30 | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Internship | SCM 673-30 | 3 |
| Biblical Counseling Practicum II** | SCM 695-30 | 3 |
| Pastoral Ministry Internship | SCM 709-30 | 3 |
| Worship Ministry Internship | SCM 710-30 | 3 |
| Church Ministry Internship & Integration | SCM 790-30 | 3 |
| Introduction to Seminary Research & Writing | STh 692-30 | 3 |
| Independent Study | STh 790-30 | 3 |
| Introduction to Theological Research | STh 792-30 | 3 |
Advanced Module
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology of Missions | SCM 675-14 | SCM 675-54 | Course: Aug. 23-Dec. 14 In-Class: Oct. 9-13 | 113 | Oberlin/Johnson | 3 |
| Theology of Worship | SCM 706-14 | SCM 706-54 | Course: Aug. 23-Dec. 14 In-Class: Oct. 9-13 | 214 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Cultivating the Practice of Prayer | SPM 875-14 | SPM 875-54 | Course: Aug. 23-Dec. 14 In-Class: Oct. 9-13 | 213 | Talbert | 4 |
| Biblical Intertextuality | STh 975-14 | STh 975-54 | Course: Aug. 23-Dec. 14 In-Class: Oct. 9-13 | 211 | Cushman | 4 |
Online
| Class | Online Sect. | Days | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-91 | Aug. 25-Oct. 14 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Marriage & Family Counseling | SCM 637-92 | Oct. 13-Dec. 9 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Addiction Issues in Counseling | SCM 638-91 | Aug. 25-Oct. 14 | Berg | 3 |
| Introduction to Chaplaincy | SCM 780-91 | Aug. 25-Oct. 14 | Dickens | 3 |
| Survey of the New Testament | SNT 620-92 | Oct. 13-Dec. 9 | Hughes | 2 |
| Exegesis of Paul’s Epistles | SNT 703-91 | Aug. 25-Oct. 14 | Hand | 3 |
| Exposition of the Historical Books of the OT | SOT 613-92 | Oct. 13-Dec. 9 | Talbert | 3 |
| Systematic Theology | STh 602-92 | Oct. 13-Dec. 9 | Hand | 3 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | STh 635-91 | Aug. 25-Oct. 14 | Hand | 3 |
Spring 2024
Residence/Livestream
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church History | SCH 602-10 | SCH 602-50 | T/Th 8:00-9:15am | 213 | Sidwell | 3 |
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-10 | SCM 632-50 | T/Th 8:00-9:15am | 113 | Mazak | 3 |
| Counseling Issues | SCM 633-10 | SCM 633-50 | M/W/F 1:00-1:50pm | 212 | Cruice | 3 |
| Advanced Counseling Issues | SCM 635-10 | SCM 635-50 | M/W/F 9:00-9:50am | 212 | Meyer | 3 |
| Expository Sermon Preparation | SHM 634-10 | SHM 634-50 | T/Th 10:00-10:50am | 212 | Reimers | 2 |
| Homiletics | SHM 726-10 | SHM 726-50 | T/Th 1:35-2:50pm | 213 | Hankins | 3 |
| Exposition of the General Epistles | SNT 618-10 | SNT 618-50 | M/W/F 9:00-9:50am | 213 | Talbert | 3 |
| Methods of Greek Exegesis | SNT 622-10 | SNT 622-50 | M/W/F 10:00-10:50am | 213 | Cushman | 3 |
| Exegesis of John’s Writings | SNT 711-10 | SNT 711-50 | M/W/F 10:00-10:50am | 212 | Hand | 3 |
| Elementary Hebrew II | SOT 602-10 | SOT 602-50 | M/W/F 12:00-12:50pm | 214 | Saldivar | 3 |
| Exposition of the Psalms | SOT 615-10 | SOT 615-50 | M/W/F 2:00-2:50pm | 212 | Horn | 3 |
| Systematic Theology | STh 602-10 | STh 602-50 | M/W/F 8:00-8:50am | 214 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Systematic Theology | STh 602-11 | STh 602-51 | M/W/F 2:00-2:50pm | 214 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Biblical Sanctification | STh 703-10 | STh 703-50 | T/Th 12:00-1:15pm | 214 | Meyer | 3 |
| Old Testament Theology | STh 740-10 | STh 740-50 | M/W/F 10:00-10:50am | 214 | Casillas | 3 |
| Bioethics | STh 745-10 | STh 745-50 | T/Th 9:30-10:45am | 212 | Minor/Rathbun | 3 |
| Miracles & the Resurrection | STh 755-10 | STh 755-50 | M/W/F 2:00-2:50pm | 213 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Theology & Practice of Prayer | STh 776-10 | STh 776-50 | M/W 1:00-1:50pm | 213 | Talbert | 2 |
| Applied Apologetics | STh 785-10 | STh 785-50 | T/Th 1:30-2:45pm | 212 | Rathbun | 212 |
Evening Flex
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Counseling | SCM 637-12 | SCM 637-52 | Th 3:00-4:50pm | 214 | Scott | 3 |
| Survey of the New Testament | SNT 620-12 | SNT 620-52 | Th 6:00-7:50pm | 214 | Horn | 2 |
| New Testament Introduction | SNT 681-12 | SNT 681-52 | Th 6:00-7:50pm | 214 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | STh 635-12 | STh 635-52 | M 3:00-4:50pm | 214 | Hand | 3 |
Independent Study/Practicum
| Class | Section | Cred |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Counseling Practicum I** | SCM 640-30 | 3 |
| Biblical Counseling Practicum II** | SCM 695-30 | 3 |
| NT Textual Criticism | SNT 881-30 | 3 |
| Readings in OT Studies | SOT 889-30 | 3 |
| MA Thesis | STh 799-30 | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Internship | SCM 673-30 | 3 |
| Pastoral Ministry Internship | SCM 709-30 | 3 |
| Worship Ministry Internship | SCM 710-30 | 3 |
| Church Ministry Internship | SCM 790-30 | 3 |
Advanced Module
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical Ministry to Trauma Sufferers | SPM 857-14 | SPM 857-54 | Course: Jan. 16-May 3 In-Class: March 4-8 | 214 | Solomon | 4 |
| Evangelistic Expository Preaching | SPM 862-14 | SPM 862-54 | Course: Jan. 16-May 3 In-Class: March 4-8 | 213 | Pettit & Benson | 4 |
| A Disciple-Making Pastor/Church | SPM 879-14 | SPM 879-54 | Course: Jan. 16-May 3 In-Class: March 4-8 | 212 | Gotcher & Potter | 4 |
| Contextualization for Ministry | STh 710-14 | STh 710-54 | Course: Jan. 16-May 3 In-Class: March 4-8 | 113 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Soteriology | STh 907-14 | STh 907-54 | Course: Jan. 16-May 3 In-Class: March 4-8 | 211 | Talbert | 4 |
Online
| Class | Online Sect. | Days | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Theology | SCM 607-91 | Jan. 12-March 2 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Theories of Counseling | SCM 631-91 | March 1-Apr. 27 | Ellen | 3 |
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-91 | Jan. 12-March 2 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Counseling Issues | SCM 633-91 | March 1-Apr. 27 | DePriest | 3 |
| Advanced Counseling Issues | SCM 635-91 | Jan. 12-March 2 | Berg | 3 |
| Ethics & Legal Issues in the Chaplaincy | SCM 782-91 | Jan. 12-March 2 | TBA | 3 |
| Exposition of Romans | SNT 614-91 | March 1-Apr. 27 | Hand | 3 |
| Survey of the Old Testament | SOT 620-91 | March 1-Apr. 27 | West | 2 |
| Systematic Theology | STh 601-91 | Jan. 12-March 2 | Hand | 3 |
| Application of Scripture | STh 630-91 | March 1-Apr. 27 | Casillas | 3 |
| New Testament Theology | STh 750 | Jan. 12-March 2 | Talbert | 3 |
Summer 2024
Independent Study/Practicum
| Class | Section | Cred |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Counseling Practicum I** | SCM 640-30 | 3 |
| Biblical Counseling Practicum II** | SCM 695-30 | 3 |
| Pastoral Ministry Internship | SCM 709-30 | 3 |
| Worship Ministry Internship | SCM 710-30 | 3 |
| Church Ministry Internship/Integration Project | SCM 790-30 | 3 |
| Research & Writing Seminar | SPM 891-30 | 2 |
Advanced Module
| Class | Res. Section | Live. Section | Day/Time | Rm | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical Ministry to the Addicted | SPM 851-14 | SPM 851-54 | In-class: June 17-21 | 214 | Berg | 4 |
| Challenging Texts in Expository Preaching | SPM 867-14 | SPM 867-54 | In-class: June 17-21 | 213 | Horn | 4 |
| Theology & Application of Worship | SPM 871-14 | SPM 871-54 | In-class: June 17-21 | 212 | Stiekes | 4 |
Online
| Class | Online Sect. | Days | Prof | Cred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Children & Adolescents | SCM 630-91 | May 6-June 22 | Cruice | 3 |
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-91 | May 6-June 22 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Counseling Issues | SCM 633-92 | June 24-Aug 10 | DePriest | 3 |
| Marriage & Family Counseling | SCM 637-92 | June 24-Aug 10 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Issues in Church Ministry | SCM 701-91 | May 6-June 22 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Expository Sermon Preparation | SHM 634-91 | May 6-June 22 | Hand | 3 |
| Exposition of OT Wisdom Books | SOT 616-92 | June 24-Aug 10 | Talbert | 3 |
| Old Testament Introduction | SOT 681-91 | May 6-June 22 | Casillas | 3 |
| Christian Apologetics | STh 613-92 | June 24-Aug 10 | TBD | 3 |
| Biblical Sanctification | STh 703-91 | May 6-June 22 | Hand | 3 |
| Old Testament Theology | STh 740-92 | June 24-Aug 10 | Casillas | 3 |
Updated March 2023