Current Online Courses

Southern Seminary Online (SSO) and Hybrid Modular (MD) courses can be applied to any master’s program that requires that particular course. The courses available have been carefully selected to fit the requirements of the many programs here at Southern. A limited number of elective courses are also offered.

Listed below are the current and future Southern Seminary Online and Hybrid Modular course offerings. Check this Academic Records page for semester registration and start dates. For more about the two sub-terms (16-weeks) in both fall and spring semesters, follow this  8-Week Terms link.

The online course schedule is subject to change and Southern Seminary reserves the right to cancel any course.

Fall Term 2

  • 20080WW The Old Testament and the Land of the Bible (Dr. Kaspars Ozolins)
  • 20200WW Introduction to the Old Testament Part I (Dr. Jim Hamilton)
  • 20220WW Introduction to the Old Testament Part II (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 22100WW Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 22200BWW Introduction to the New Testament Part I (Dr. Bill Cook)
  • 22220WW Introduction to the New Testament Part II (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 22620WW Greek Exegesis: The Gospel of Mark (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 23000WW The Parables of Jesus (Dr. Jonathan Pennington)
  • 25120WW Introduction to Church History Part II (Dr. Michael Haykin)
  • 25230WW Early Christian Spirituality (Dr. Stephen Presley)
  • 26200WW Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission (Dr. Eric Smith)
  • 27070WW Systematic Theology II (Dr. Kyle Claunch)
  • 27080WW Systematic Theology III (Dr. Gregg Allison)
  • 28500WW Christian Philosophy (Dr. John Wilsey)
  • 28660WW History & Methods of Apologetics (Dr. Timothy Jones)
  • 28970WW Logic (Dr. Brad Green)
  • 29250WW Survey of Christian Ethics (Dr. Andrew Walker)
  • 30000BWW Christian Preaching (Dr. Hershael York)
  • 32100WW Personal Evangelism & Devotion (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 32310WW Spiritual Warfare in Christian Ministry (Dr. Keith McKinley)
  • 32980WW World Religions & Christian Ministry (Dr. George Martin)
  • 40610WW Worship Ministry as Discipleship (Dr. Matthew Westerholm)
  • 42410WW Dynamics of Organizational Leadership (Dr. Todd Gray)
  • 42450WW Leading Change in Ministry (Dr. Justin Irving)
  • 45260WW Discipleship Ministry (Dr. Joseph Harrod)

Fall Term 2 (Modular)

  • 20220MD Introduction to the Old Testament Part II (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 22100MD Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Brian Vickers)
  • 22200MD Introduction to New Testament, Part I (Dr. Bill Cook)
  • 27080MD Systematic Theology III (Dr. Gregg Allison)
  • 28700MD Christian Apologetics (Dr. Timothy Paul Jones)
  • 32300MD Principles of Spiritual Awakening (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 32960MD Introduction to Missiology (Dr. George Martin)
  • 32980MD World Religions & Christian Mission (Dr. George Martin)
  • 35100MD Marriage & Family Counseling (Dr. Robert Jones)
  • 40080MD Christian Leadership (Dr. Justin Irving)

Winter Semester:

  • 20200WW Introduction to the Old Testament Part I (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 20220WW Introduction to the Old Testament Part II (Dr. Duane Garrett)
  • 20389WW Use of the Old Testament in the New (Jim Hamilton)
  • 22100WW Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Brian Vickers)
  • 22200WW Introduction to the New Testament Part I (Dr. Jonathan Pennington)
  • 22220WW Introduction to the New Testament, Part II (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 22960WW The Gospel of John (Dr. Bill Cook)
  • 25100WW Introduction to Church History Part I (Dr. Stephen Presley)
  • 25120WW Introduction to Church History Part II (Dr. John Wilsey)
  • 27060WW Systematic Theology I (Dr. Kyle Claunch)
  • 27177WW Studies in Theology (Dr. Albert Mohler)
  • 30000WW Christian Preaching (Dr. Michael Pohlman)
  • 32100WW Personal Evangelism & Devotion (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 33020WW Leadership in Intercultural Context (Dr. Keith McKinley)
  • 34330WW Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling (Dr. Robert Jones)
  • 34830WW Trauma & Crisis in Counseling (Dr. John Henderson)
  • 40150WW Personal Spiritual Disciplines (Dr. Joseph Harrod)
  • 40301WW Pastoral Ministry (Dr. Hershael York, Dr. Colin McCulloch)

Winter Semester (Modular):

  • 22100MD Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Vickers)
  • 25210MD Introduction to Church History, Part II (Dr. Wilsey)
  • 28700MD Christian Apologetics (Dr. Jones)

Spring Term 1

  • 20200WW Introduction to the Old Testament Part I (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 20400WW Beginning Hebrew (Dr. Duane Garrett)
  • 20440WW Intro to Hebrew Exegesis: Ruth (Dr. Duane Garrett)
  • 20720WW Hebrew Exegesis: Ezekiel (Dr. Duane Garrett)
  • 22100WW Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Brian Vickers)
  • 22200WW Introduction to New Testament Part I (Dr. Jonathan Pennington)
  • 22220WW Introduction to the New Testament Part II (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 22400WW Beginning Greek (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 22440WW Intro to Greek Exegesis: 1 John (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 22680WW Greek Exegesis: Romans (Dr. Tom Schreiner)
  • 23440WW Ephesians and Colossians (Dr. William Cook)
  • 25100WW Introduction to Church History Part I (Dr. Michael Haykin)
  • 25120WW Introduction to Church History Part II (Dr. Shawn Wright)
  • 25235WW Theology of Augustine (Dr. Stephen Presley)
  • 27060WW Systematic Theology I (Dr. Steve Wellum)
  • 27080WW Systematic Theology III (Dr. Gregg Allison)
  • 28500WW Christian Philosophy (Dr. John Wilsey)
  • 28550WW Christian Philosophy: Worldview Analysis (Dr. Timothy Jones)
  • 28700WW Christian Apologetics (Dr. Timothy Jones)
  • 28999WW Apologetics Thesis Research & Writing (Dr. Timothy Jones)
  • 30000WW Christian Preaching (Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla)
  • 30020WW Preaching Practicum (Dr. Hershael York)
  • 30020WW Preaching Practicum (Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla)
  • 32960WW Introduction to Missiology (Dr. Paul Akin)
  • 34300WW Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word (Dr. Jeremy Pierre)
  • 35100WW Marriage and Family Counseling (Dr. Robert Jones)
  • 35585WW Biblical Counseling Practicum I (Dr. Jeremy Pierre)
  • 36550WW Introduction to Church Revitalization (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 40080WW Christian Leadership (Dr. Justin Irving)
  • 40200WW Introduction to Biblical Worship (Dr. Matthew Westerholm)
  • 40620WW Worship Leadership & Design (Dr. Richard Connell)
  • 40635WW Technology for Music & Worship (Dr. William Bishop)
  • 42577WW Studies in Leadership and Church Ministry (Dr. Albert Mohler)
  • 42600WW Academic Success for Graduate Students (Mr. Tanner Williams)
  • 50002WW Worship Musicianship II (Dr. William Bishop)

Spring Term 1 (Modular)

  • 22400MD Beginning Greek (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 22440MD Intro to Greek Exegesis: 1 John (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 27080MD Systematic Theology III (Dr. Gregg Allison)
  • 30000MD Christian Preaching (Dr. Hershael York)
  • 32960MD Introduction to Missiology (Dr. George Martin)
  • 34330MD Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling (Dr. Robert Jones)
  • 40080MD Christian Leadership (Dr. Justin Irving)

Spring Term 2

  • 20220BWW Introduction to the Old Testament Part II (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 20277WW Studies in Old Testament: Nehemiah (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 22100WW Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 22200BWW Introduction to the New Testament Part I (Dr. Bill Cook)
  • 22220BWW Introduction to the New Testament Part II (Dr. Tom Schreiner)
  • 22790WW Greek Exegesis: Revelation of John (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 23020WW The Sermon on the Mount (Dr. Jonathan Pennington)
  • 25100BWW Introduction to Church History Part I (Dr. Shawn Wright)
  • 25120BWW Introduction to Church History Part II (Dr. John Wilsey)
  • 25270WW Studies in Patristic Christianity (Dr. Stephen Presley)
  • 26200WW Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission (Dr. Eric Smith)
  • 27060WW Systematic Theology I (Dr. Kyle Claunch)
  • 27070WW Systematic Theology II (Dr. Steve Wellum)
  • 28720WW The Problem of Evil (Dr. Steve Wellum)
  • 28730WW History of the Bible (Dr. Timothy Jones)
  • 30020WW Preaching Practicum (Dr. Michael Pohlman)
  • 32100WW Personal Evangelism & Devotion (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 32750WW Biblical & Historical Foundations of Missions (Dr. Paul Akin)
  • 32980WW World Religions & Christian Mission (Dr. George Martin)
  • 32999WW Islamic Studies Thesis Research & Writing (Dr. Ayman Ibrahim)
  • 33830WW Intercultural Church Planting (Dr. Keith McKinley)
  • 34305WW Practical Theology in Context (Dr. Colin McCulloch)
  • 40301WW Pastoral Ministry (Dr. Hershael York, Dr. Colin McCulloch)
  • 40615WW Guiding the Worship Ministry (Dr. Matthew Westerholm)
  • 40625WW Leading Worship Ensembles (Dr. Matthew Westerholm)
  • 45250WW Models of Christian Discipleship (Dr. Jamaal Williams)
  • 45260WW Discipleship Ministry (Dr. Joseph Harrod)
  • 45450WW Christian Teaching Practicum (Dr. Emily Ibrahim)

Spring Term 2 (Modular):

  • 22220MD Introduction to the New Testament, Part II (Dr. Thomas Schreiner)
  • 27070MD Systematic Theology II (Dr. Stephen Wellum)
  • 32100MD Personal Evangelism & Devotion (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 32980MD World Religions & Christian Mission (Dr. George Martin)
  • 34300MD Biblical Counseling & Personal Ministry of the Word (Dr. Jeremy Pierre)
  • 42210MD Shared Leadership in Ministry (Dr. Justin Irving)

Summer Term

  • 20220WW Introduction to the Old Testament Part II (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 20640WW Hebrew Exegesis: Psalms (Dr. Duane Garrett)
  • 21589WW Old Testament: Studies in the Prophets: Amos (Dr. T.J. Betts)
  • 22060WW Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 22100WW Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Brian Vickers)
  • 22220WW Introduction to the New Testament Part II (Dr. Bill Cook)
  • 22780WW Greek Exegesis: James (Dr. Rob Plummer)
  • 25100WW Introduction to Church History, Part I (Dr. Stephen Presley)
  • 25120WW Introduction to Church History, Part II (Dr. Michael Haykin)
  • 25920WW Calvin & the Reformed Tradition (Dr. Shawn Wright)
  • 26610WW American Patriotism & Theology (Dr. John Wilsey)
  • 27060WW Systematic Theology I (Dr. Bruce Ware)
  • 27070WW Systematic Theology II (Dr. Wellum)
  • 27080WW Systematic Theology III (Dr. Gregg Allison)
  • 27177WW Studies in Theology (Dr. Albert Mohler)
  • 27400WW The Doctrine of the Person of Christ (Dr. Stephen Wellum)
  • 27800WW Theology of the Old Testament (Dr. Duane Garrett)
  • 27820WW Theology of the New Testament (Dr. Jonathan Pennington, Dr. Brian Vickers)
  • 29250WW Survey of Christian Ethics (Dr. Andrew Walker)
  • 32100WW Personal Evangelism & Devotion (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 32960WW Introduction to Missiology (Dr. Paul Akin)
  • 40080WW Christian Leadership (Dr. Justin Irving)
  • 40150WW Personal Spiritual Disciplines (Dr. Joseph Harrod)
  • 42210WW Shared Leadership in Ministry (Mr. Joshua Rothschild)

Summer Term (Modular)

  • 22100MD Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Jarvis Williams)
  • 25100MD Introduction to Church History, Part I (Dr. Shawn Wright)
  • 32100MD Personal Evangelism & Devotion (Dr. Timothy Beougher)
  • 32960MD Introduction to Missiology (Dr. George Martin)

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