Online Degree Program at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary
About St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Online
Experience the world as Jesus and Paul, Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John lived it 2,000 years ago. At St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Online, you will benefit from the latest technology of 21st century communication through the Live Classroom - Wimba - online delivery platform, chat sessions and discussion boards to grasp the Gospels and Epistles as written by Jewish authors to Jewish audiences to spread the 2,000 years old Message of Jesus the Messiah.
Our seminary is one of a kind and our distance learning program is striving to be one of the best in the field. Most seminaries teach the language of the Older and Newer Testaments merely through studying texts, language, grammar and syntax. St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Online teaches the language, world, and history of the Scriptures to provide future pastors, rabbis, and ministers with a deeper understanding of the roots of the Biblical faith. Our unique blending of the traditions and richness of the Jewish background on the Old and New Testaments adds an even greater dimension to the study of the Scripture. The courses and training found at the St. Petersburg Theological Seminary cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The online courses and training in the Master of Divinity degree program at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Online are extremely unique in scope and quality. Graduates completing the online program for the Master of Divinity degree are prepared for the gospel ministry and to meet ecclesiastical requirements for ordination within their own denomination.
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Why Choose St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Online?
Numerous benefits exist for obtaining a degree from St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Online:
Degree Accreditation
St. Petersburg Theological Seminary is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). The validity of your degree will be recognized and appreciated by any institution.
Leadership
Our seminary curriculum educates. It does not indoctrinate. This means that students from diverse theological traditions can expect a balanced academic approach to religious truth. Our purpose is to equip students to both know and practice ministry in an environment of diversity and true community.
Degree Prestige and Value
For twenty five years, St. Petersburg Theological Seminary has provided students with education in Biblical studies, Judaic studies, counseling, education, missions, evangelism, and youth ministry.
Flexible Schedules
Our online courses will be organized in such a way to allow students to enroll at any time during the school year. Each distance learning course will last only eight weeks and will offer interaction with professors and students to ensure proper understanding and mentorship. The degree programs delivered online will offer the opportunity for students to complete their education much sooner than traditional students enrolled in residential programs without sacrificing the benefits of the classroom. Students will be able to seek state licensure when they complete either the counseling or the education degrees. This assures high marketability of the degree upon graduation.
Knowledge Excellence
Our faculty is composed of professors with earned doctorates from accredited institutions around the world. One of our professors, Dr. King, a linguistics expert, was recently granted the distinct honor of being named a full professor in communist China. Most professors have served or are still serving congregations, which assures that their online course content delivery will incorporate real world experience and expertise. Rabbi John Fischer, our academic Vice President, is a leader in Messianic Jewish circles. He is highly regarded in the US and abroad for his leadership and expertise in the cause of Messianic Judaism.
All faculty must have an earned doctoral degree in their assigned subject area. This assures the highest caliber of education for each student in every degree program. Their skills and experience can help you apply your acquired knowledge to the real world.
Online Campus
Our online degree program offers the academic services of a traditional campus with an online bookstore and library. Each course will be eight weeks in duration, thus allowing students to finish their degree programs quickly and conveniently depending on their job, family, and other responsibilities.
Advice on academic, financial, technical or professional matters is available for all students any time: Financial Aid - Upon qualification, aid is available to all online students. Apply and consult with St. Petersburg Theological Seminary financial aid specialists to receive a customized financial aid plan.
Fast Online Degree Completion
Our online campus will allow Master of Divinity students to finish their programs in half the time of a conventional program. That means in 18-20 months. In addition, the locked-in tuition remains the same for students who complete their program non-stop. This will amount to significant savings as costs go up.
The seminary allows transfer credit from other accredited institutions. This option provides even further opportunities for students to complete their degree programs in less time.
Receive Credit for Work/Life Experience
St. Petersburg Theological Seminary recognizes the value inherent in real life experience. Thus, any proven and quantifiable knowledge acquired thus far in your life and line of work will count as credits toward your online degree. Upon enrolling, students can request the appropriate forms from their advisor, experience will be evaluated and credit will be assigned where possible.
Accreditation
St. Petersburg Theological Seminary proudly bears the seal of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, the U.S. Department of Education, the State of Florida Commission on Independent Education, and the State of Florida which confers SPTS the right to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
