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.
To view all classes in all formats and single out classes specific to your program, visit our class scheduler page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phonetics & Phonology | Li 511 | – | M/W/F 1:00-1:50pm | Al 306 | Hargis | 3 |
| 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 | Stiekes | 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 | 212 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Leadership & Administration | SCM 601-12 | SCM 601-52 | M 3:00-4:50pm | 213 | Gotcher | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 945-14 | STh 945-54 | 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Methods | Li 513 | – | M/W/F 9:00-9:50am | Al 105 | Hargis | 3 |
| Church History | SCH 602-10 | SCH 602-50 | T/Th 8:00-9:15am | 213 | Sidwell | 3 |
| American Hymnody | SCM 604-10 | SCM 604-50 | M/W/F 12:00-12:50pm | 213 | Coleman | 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 | Stiekes | 3 |
| Exposition of the General Epistles | SNT 618-10 | SNT 618-50 | M/W/F 9:00-9:50am | 213 | Talbert | 3 |
| Survey of the New Testament | SNT 620-10 | SNT 620-50 | T/Th 8:00-8:50am | 212 | Horn | 2 |
| 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 615-12 | SOT 615-52 | M 3:00-4:50pm, W 3:00-3:50pm | 213 | 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 |
| 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 | Scott/Newheiser | 4 |
| Expository Preaching in the Old Testament | SPM 863-14 | SPM 863-54 | Course: Jan. 16-May 3 In-Class: March 4-8 | 213 | Casillas | 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 |
| 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/Johnson | 3 |
| Foundations of Biblical Counseling | SCM 632-91 | Jan. 12-March 2 | Newcomer | 3 |
| Counseling Issues | SCM 633-91 | March 1-Apr. 27 | DePriest/Johnson | 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 | Cathers | 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 |
| Church Leadership and Administration | SCM 601-91 | May 6-June 22 | Gotcher | 3 |
| Expository Sermon Preparation | SHM 634-91 | May 6-June 22 | Reimers/Johnson | 2 |
| 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 |
| Biblical Sanctification | STh 703-91 | May 6-June 22 | Johnson | 3 |
| Old Testament Theology | STh 740-92 | June 24-Aug 10 | Casillas | 3 |