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Before You Apply‒ Please Review Our 7 Educational Distinctives 1. Course Convenience. Because time is at a premium, time limits may have contributed to hindering your pursuit of seminary education. Sword & Spirit online education allows students to earn graduate...
AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2: Description

AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2: Description

AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2: Description COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course represents COURSE 2 of a 2-course series. As Christian leaders in today’s world, awareness of the fundamentals of competing religions or cultish deceptions is mandatory. This course...
AE504‒ Practical Evangelism: Description

AE504‒ Practical Evangelism: Description

AE504‒ Practical Evangelism: Description COURSE DESCRIPTION: Equipped with the facts of apologetics, how do we effectively share the gospel? Do we simply flaunt our logic and brilliance which defies reasoning? Need we develop loving relationships through years of...

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Established to help men and women of God reach their educational goals in order to move more fully into their calling‒ our accredited affordable ONLINE graduate programs provide a solid foundation for any biblical ministry. Whether you are preparing for your first...
BIP505‒ Jesus: Teaching Methods & Messages: Description

BIP505‒ Jesus: Teaching Methods & Messages: Description

BIP505‒ Jesus: Teaching Methods & Messages: Description COURSE DESCRIPTION: Did you know that Jesus was a master of the effective use of language? And that there are many types of parables? This fascinating course serves as a much-needed detailed guide on...

Graduate Programs

Master of Divinity Sword & Spirit Seminary’s Master of Divinity program equips students to excel in full-time professional ministry. Course work encompasses in-depth study of essential and fascinating topics giving students the understanding and skills paramount...
BRIDGE404‒ Putting It All Together: Final Essay: Description

BRIDGE404‒ Putting It All Together: Final Essay: Description

BRIDGE404‒ Putting It All Together: Final Essay: Description COURSE DESCRIPTION: After students have studied reading comprehension, critical thinking and composition… they are ready to demonstrate the skills they have gained by writing and submitting an opinion...

Degree Completion

Degree Completion Leadership SSS01‒ General Course Instructions Required for MDiv― 0 credits, unlocks other courses. This short no-cost course simply familiarizes students with how to navigate the courses successfully. Completing the course will unlock the other...

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Biblical Interpretation & Preaching Department

Biblical Interpretation & Preaching Department BIP501‒ Biblical Interpretation: Hermeneutics Required for MDiv― 4 credits, rigorous. Admin Fee May Apply. No Prerequisite. This course serves as an outstanding and solid foundation for the understanding how to read...

Michael Hines

Michael Hines Brother Michael “Doc” Hines carries a contagious passion for praise, worship, and prayer. His authentic and expressive worship style has inspired countless others, especially during his weekly leadership in praise segments at his former church—where his...
LEC601‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics: Description

LEC601‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics: Description

LEC601‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics: Description COURSE DESCRIPTION: Every pastor today can benefit from this course, which challenges the tendency to form quick opinions on contemporary issues based on tradition, emotion, or media influences. Instead, it...

Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship Department

Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship Department LEC501‒ Ministerial Leadership & Ethics Required for MDiv― 4 credits, rigorous. No Prerequisite. For far too long, the plumb-line of leadership has tended to center around outward appearance, personality type and...