Distance Education
Distance Education courses are available to anyone interested in pursuing educational opportunities at Emmanuel. For some students, Distance Education provides a chance to begin a Bible college education either as an occasional student or to enter a program. For others, these courses supplement the in-class offerings, providing flexibility in scheduling. Students in any certificate, diploma or degree program at EBC may take up to half of their courses by Distance Education. (See below for a full listing of courses available by DE.)
We are available to help you plan for your education. We want you to succeed!
Distance Education Goal: To provide students with an alternative to classroom study
- Accommodate students with course conflicts, and health, travel, distance, employment, and family issues
- Appeal to different learning styles
- Provide flexible (longer or shorter) time frames for course completion and allow students to control scheduling of their course work
- Offer a certificate program that can be completed entirely off campus
- Allow students in all certificate, diploma, and degree programs to complete up to half of their course requirements from a distance
Do these Life Situations or Schooling Issues look familiar to you?
- You live at a distance from the college and find it hard to commute to in-class courses.
- You work shifts or odd hours and don't have the same time free each week for classes.
- Your family responsibilities prevent you from spending hours away from home.
- Your health affects your ability to take in-class courses.
- You want to use time over the Christmas or summer break to continue your education.
- You want to have a longer (or shorter) time frame in which to complete a course.
- A course you want to take is not offered during the semester you want to take it.
- A conflict in your class schedule prevents you from taking a course in class.
A score of even 1 in the above categories makes you a candidate for Distance Education!
Do you have the Characteristics associated with Success in Distance Education or could you develop them?
- You are self-motivated and/or have a good accountability system in place with someone who will help keep you on track.
- You are an independent worker.
- You have a good place and time to do uninterrupted work.
- You are good at time management: setting your own pace, enjoying flexibility but able to keep to self-set deadlines.
- You are responsible about submitting assignments.
- You will have some patience with inevitable delays in feedback on your work.
- You want to do it!
A score of 3 or more in the above categories indicates good potential for success!
Christian Foundations Certificate Program
A certificate of achievement that can be earned entirely by Distance Education! A program for people desiring to advance their knowledge of the Bible and Evangelical Christian faith and practice. (Also equivalent to the common first year of all of our diploma and degree programs.)
Work in your own setting at your own pace, submitting course work within given time frames. Learn more.
Register for Distance Education
Registration for DE courses is open for 6 weeks at the beginning of each DE semester. DE semesters begin each year on August 1, December 1, and April 1.
If you are a current user of the Emmanuel Populi course management software, please register on Populi during the Fall, Winter, or Summer registration periods. Your registration on line will trigger an email from the DE department with instructions about how to proceed.
If you are new to Emmanuel, please download an application form and submit it with payment, during one of the three registration periods. We can usually have your file and course prepared within a week. For more information, contact de@emmanuelbiblecollege.ca or 519-894-8900 x256.
Costs
The tuition for a Distance Education course (3 credits) is the same as for an in-class course: $918. (This tuition rate is in effect until April 30, 2013.)
- You can also purchase textbooks from the DE department if you wish. Costs average $55 per course: some are more, some are less. Learn more about course offerings and textbook costs for specific courses.
- If you are not able to pick up your course package from the college, there is an initial mailing fee which varies by your location from $12 to $50. See the application form for details.
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Distance Education Course List
Biblical Studies
- BO111BC Old Testament I
- BO112BC Old Testament II
- BO213BC Wisdom & Songs of Israel
- BN111BC New Testament I
- BN112BC New Testament II
- BN212AC Pauline Epistles
- BN366AC Romans
- BI210BC Interpretation & Application of the Biblical Text
- BT210AC Introduction to Theology
- BT321BC Old Testament Theology
Professional Studies
- CM110AC Introduction to Youth Ministry
- CM111AC Spiritual Formation
- IS111AC Introduction to Global Christianity (Coming in Fall 2012)
- IS352AC Church Planting
- ED311AC Principles of Leadership & Administration
- PS391AC Philosophy of Ministry
General Studies
- GH210AC Introduction to Church History
- GL131AC Introduction to Communications
- GS111AC Sociology
- GS121BC Psychology
- GS221AC Theories of Counselling
- GS231AC Cultural Anthropology
- FE100AC Field Education & Ministry Preparation (1-credit course; cost: $306)
NEW Distance Education Courses!
Romans (BN366AC) - Released March 29, 2012
A study of the letter of Paul to the Romans with emphasis on theological themes, contemporary context and application to Christianity today. Prerequisites: Old Testament survey courses and New Testament survey courses required; and 2nd level Bible course preferred.
Course Objectives
- To enhance facility for biblical and theological inquiry through exegesis and exposition.
- To sharpen ability to think critically about various interpretive options.
- To learn the content of the Epistle to the Romans.
- To cultivate the ability to formulate doctrinal truth from the biblical text.
- To explore the theology of the Book of Romans from an evangelical perspective.
- To become familiar with some of the important theological issues inherent in the study of the epistle.
- To nurture growth in personal faith and passion for the word of God.
- To nurture an appreciation for the systematic study of the Word of God, and its implications for Christian living and the practice of ministry.
- To foster an appreciation for biblical theology.
Introduction to Communications (GL131AC) - Released February 28, 2012
An integration of theory and practice to build superior communication skills to last a lifetime and support effectiveness in leadership, whether relating to another individual or to groups, both small and large.
Successful completion of the course will enable the student:
- to attain a better self-understanding as a foundation for communication
- to gain insights about verbal and non-verbal communication
- to discover tools which will assist in interpersonal communication within the family and small groups
- to awaken a greater sensitivity to intercultural communication
- to offer principles for developing an outstanding article or speech
- to learn the basics of public speaking
- to overcome barriers to the effective delivery of a speech
- to explore ways in which new technologies can assist in public speaking or in interpersonal communication.
Interpretation & Application of the Biblical Text (BI210BC) - Released Nov. 3, 2011
A new version of our Distance Education I&A course.
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles for interpreting the diverse genres in the biblical text. Exegetical concerns include the meaning of the text in its original context, contemporary application, implications for teaching and preaching, and the use of tools and other resources. Prerequisites: Old Testament 1&2, and New Testament 1&2.
Successful completion of the course will enable the student to:
- Develop a greater love for Scripture and an increased delight in discovering the infinite richness of the biblical text
- Understand and appreciate various interpretative approaches and methodologies
- Understand the nature of the literary genres within the biblical text
- Read the Bible with increased observation and understanding of the text
- Know and use the inductive method of Bible study
- Appreciate and use appropriate resources for Bible study
- Develop basic Bible study skills
- Competently apply Scripture to readers in our contemporary culture
General Information
Registration Periods
Registration for DE courses is open for 6 weeks at the beginning of each DE semester. DE semesters begin each year on April 1, August 1, and December 1. If you are already a user of the Emmanuel Populi course management system, you can register on-line. You will then receive an email from the DE department about how to proceed with your registration.
If you are not on the Populi system, please complete the Distance Education Application Form and submit it with payment. You will find the current tuition and mailing costs on the application form, and the prices we charge for textbooks in Current Textbook Costs. All of these prices include applicable taxes.
We can usually process an application and prepare the material within a week and then we send it to you, or let you know it’s ready to be picked up, and you can start right away.
On your own schedule, you work through the material and submit assignments for evaluation by a qualified marker. The regular time frame for course completion is 8 months; in order to finish within this time frame, you should budget 3-4 hours per week for course work.
Frequently Asked Questions
See our FAQ's pamphlet for an idea of how the Distance Education program works once you've registered.
Contact Info
If you have more questions about registration or procedures, please contact the DE Director, Carol Blake, at 519-894-8900 x256, cblake@emmanuelbiblecollege.ca.
Syllabi for specific courses can be requested from de@emmanuelbiblecollege.ca.
Feedback
Please send any comments or suggestions you have about our DE web page to de@emmanuelbiblecollege.ca. What’s missing? What’s hard to find? What’s unclear? How can we improve?
