Online Learning

Yes, you’ll need a proctor to administer and supervise the quizzes and tests for your online course. There are multiple proctor options for students. Respondus is our preferred proctoring method and can be used by all students unless they are taking a special course that requires live remote proctoring (Examity). Live, in-person proctors can also be used unless a student is located internationally (Respondus or Examity is available). The proper options are indicated as students register for specific courses.

If you choose to use a live proctor, you must get the proctor approved. The proctor must be a member of the local church staff or the staff of a Christian school. Relatives, peers, GA’s, or other students enrolled in online courses are not allowed to be proctors. Your proctor should be available throughout the term to proctor your tests, and you will need to plan your testing times around your proctor’s schedule.

Courses are designed for you to work through with a level of flexibility, and a calendar giving the course assignments and due dates will be available to help you in planning your schedule. There is a 10% grade deduction on all late work (papers, projects, etc.) submitted after the calendar due date and a 10% grade reduction for any quizzes and tests not taken within 2 weeks of the assigned due date. To receive credit for any assignments (other than quizzes or tests), they must also be submitted before the date of the final exam posted in the course.

Yes, you can work ahead and turn in projects before their due date.

You’ll use a simple learning management system called Canvas to watch lectures, do your work, and connect with other students.

Yes, you’ll be able to email them or talk to them through Canvas if you have questions.

You must have a bachelor’s degree in order to be accepted into our graduate or seminary programs. A minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA is required to be accepted as a master’s student (2.00 for M.Div. and M.Min. degrees). Specific degree programs may include additional admission requirements.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a stable internet connection of at least 2.0 Mbps or higher available at the location(s) where you will be completing your course(s) online. You should verify that this access will be available before you register for online classes.

If you will be using online proctoring, you need to take your exams using a PC or Mac desktop computer, laptop, or Chromebook. A webcam and a microphone are required. Cell phones and tablets cannot be used.

Please note: All students using Respondus or a live in-person proctor will need to download LockDown Browser on their device before taking any tests.

No, your diploma will only say “Pensacola Theological Seminary” or “Pensacola Christian College.” Your online degree is no different from the same degree earned on campus.

Feel free to take semesters off when you need to! You have seven years to finish (five years for the Ed.S.).