Saturday, June 27, 2020

Where to Find Free Distance Learning Theology Degrees

Where to Find Free Distance Learning Theology Degrees Discovering Free Distance Learning Theology Programs While it is nearly impossible to find an accredited seminary that offers 100 percent free degrees, there are accredited schools that offer free certificates or enough financial aid and tuition assistance opportunities to make their online BA or MA programs within reach of being free. Related Articles Finding Free Online College Courses Finding Free Online College Courses Colleges With Online Journalism Courses Colleges With Online Journalism Courses Wastewater Treatment Operator Distance Learning Programs Wastewater Treatment Operator Distance Learning Programs The following schools either offer free online courses and certificates (no financial aid required) or online degrees that could become free if you can qualify for certain aid programs. Dimensions of Faith Dimensions of Faith by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary offers a free program that includes ten classes done at your own pace. It grants a student a certificate in theology upon completion. Subjects covered include world missions, New Testament, Old Testament, a two-part course on theology, and the History of the Church. There is no cost of any kind attached to the program, and it is completed online through the Ockenga Institute. Students who earn the certificate qualify for a $1000 scholarship to enroll full-time in the seminary. Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies by Liberty University Online provides an overview of theology and apologetics. It is done at your own pace, but the certificate must be completed within three years. Without financial aid, the total cost of this 12-hour certificate would be about $5,000. However, if your EFC on the FAFSA qualifies you for federal grants (which can be as high as $6,195 for the 2019-2020 year), you can cover the cost. If you are a Virginia resident it's even easier to have this tuition paid by financial aid. NotreDameX Theology Courses NotreDameX offers free theology courses online including Introduction to the Quran: The Scripture of Islam and Jesus in Scripture and Tradition. Each course takes about nine weeks to complete with five to seven hours of work a week. At the end of each course you can receive a Certificate of completion verified by Notre Dame (but with a handling fee of $50 to obtain the Certificate).