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Distance Education

Four Types of Distance Ed Classes

Online

Online courses are not synchronous with an on-campus course; there are no set meeting times. The student moves through the course on a weekly schedule and interacts with other enrolled students around a common body of instruction. Online courses require students to interact weekly with other students' posts via discussion boards.

View the upcoming Course Schedule to see what online courses are being offered.

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Live-streamed

On-campus courses can at times be taken from a distance. Live-streamed courses appear on our semester course schedule and the classes require weekly (virtual) meetings throughout the semester. Using video-conferencing, students can take these courses from a distance. The distance student is required to meet online at the same time as the class happens on campus.

View the upcoming Course Schedule to see what live-streamed courses are being offered.

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Independent Studies

Independent Studies do not require weekly meeting times (like the live-streamed course) or dialogue with other enrolled students (like the online course). Typically students will watch or listen to a recorded course that occurred in the past, and complete the requirements on his/her own according to the syllabus. The student will be given a maximum time-frame within which to complete the class.

View the upcoming Course Schedule to see what independent studies are being offered.

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Language Courses

PRTS offers a total of fourteen (14) credits in online Greek and Hebrew language study; six credits in Greek, and eight credits in Hebrew. These courses do not require weekly meeting times (like the live-streamed course) or dialogue with other enrolled students (like the online course). Typically students will be given a maximum time-frame of 52 weeks within which to complete each online language course.

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Available Courses

For a list of Online Courses and Live-Streamed Courses, see Course Schedule.

Independent Studies:

IS-111 – Online Hebrew I
IS-112 – Online Hebrew II
IS-211 – Online Greek I
IS-212 – Online Greek II
IS-311 – Ancient Church History
IS-313 – Reformation Church History
IS-411 – Prolegomena
IS-412 – Theology Proper
IS-415 – Soteriology

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Welcome

Wel­come to PRTS! I am thank­ful that God has made it pos­si­ble for you to be part of the PRTS com­mu­nity for a time, and we look for­ward to get­ting to know you. The work of the kingdom of God proceeds according to His eternal plan; it is a great privilege to be used by this King to advance His cause.

PRTS is com­mit­ted to pro­vid­ing distance stu­dents with the same sup­port and training that we offer to our on-campus students. Through­out your studies, please use this page to get answers to your questions. Even though you are far from us, we don’t want you to feel disconnected from our community here.

If you have questions, consult our Distance Education FAQ page, the seminary’s Academic Catalog, and the Student Handbook. These resources will help you find answers regarding our aca­d­e­mic poli­cies and pro­ce­dures. Since technology is such an integral part of your education, I am also available to help you with your computer. For any questions that are unclear or remain unanswered, please use the form below. I will respond as soon as possible.

I pray that your time here will be owned by God for His glory and the edification of His church.

Sincerely,
Chris Engelsma
Director of Distance Education

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Do you have a question about Distance Education?

Please use a separate form for each question. We will email you as soon as possible with an answer or with advice on where you might find an answer. For further information, please contact our Distance Education Director.

Distance Education Office

chris-engelsma

Chris Engelsma

Location
2965 Leonard St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Hours
M—Fri 8am—4pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

General Contact
chris.engelsma@prts.edu

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