Try an upcoming course

Taking an upcoming course can help you get a feel for what studying with us would be like. Or, it can supplement study you’ve already done.  

Want to explore seminary study?

If you are not an admitted student at and are not enrolled at another seminary, college or university, your first six credit hours at are 50% off regular tuition rates! (Grebel and CMU students, see this exception.)

Students may take up to two courses for credit without having been admitted to one of our degree or certificate programs, with a limit of one course per term.

Ready to register for a course as a guest?

If you are not yet an admitted student at and are not enrolled at another seminary, college, or university, please register as a guest student. If you are enrolled at one of our partnership schools, learn more about registering through our partnerships. If you’re an graduate, register at the graduate audit rate.

Questions? Contact the Registrar’s Office.

Learn about auditing courses

Courses that are open to auditors are designated below either with “Open to auditors” or “Auditors: consult with instructor.” See FAQ: Auditing courses.


Semester One courses, 2025–26

The courses listed here do not have prerequisites. To view all courses is offering this year, visit our Academic course list page.

Online courses

Courses meet: Sept. 2 – Dec. 12, 2025
Registration deadline / tuition due: Aug. 25, 2025

The weekly online coursework for these courses can be done on your own schedule (except where “synchronous” is noted).

Please note: Online courses are generally not available for auditing.

Ready to register for a course as a guest?

If you are not yet an admitted student at and are not enrolled at another seminary, college, or university, please register as a guest student. If you are enrolled at one of our partnership schools, learn more about registering through our partnerships. If you’re an graduate, register at the graduate audit rate.

Questions? Contact the Registrar’s Office.

Campus / blended courses

Courses meet: Sept. 2 – Dec. 12, 2025
Registration deadline / tuition due: Aug. 25, 2025

You can join these campus courses in person at or via live videoconference from a distance during posted class times. Audit designations are listed with each course.

Ready to register for a course as a guest?

If you are not yet an admitted student at and are not enrolled at another seminary, college, or university, please register as a guest student. If you are enrolled at one of our partnership schools, learn more about registering through our partnerships. If you’re an graduate, register at the graduate audit rate.

Questions? Contact the Registrar’s Office.

Courses requiring in-person presence

Courses meet: Sept. 2 – Dec. 12, 2025
Registration deadline / tuition due: Aug. 25, 2025

These courses require in-person attendance on campus. Audit designations are listed with each course.

Ready to register for a course as a guest?

If you are not yet an admitted student at and are not enrolled at another seminary, college, or university, please register as a guest student. If you are enrolled at one of our partnership schools, learn more about registering through our partnerships. If you’re an graduate, register at the graduate audit rate.

Questions? Contact the Registrar’s Office.

Technical requirements for students

To participate in graduate-level courses (online, blended and campus):

  • Students must have a computer that runs an operating system that is still supported by the software developer. recommends Microsoft Windows or MacOS. Students should not rely on a mobile phone or Chromebook as their sole computer.
  • Software that detects and removes malware must be installed on the computer.
  • Students must have reliable, secure, high-speed internet access.
  • Students must be able to open and create various sorts of documents. students can download and use Microsoft Office at no cost to them.

Meet the Admissions Team

From your first inquiry about seminary study to your transition from applicant to student, we’re here to help you.

Headshot of Mary Ann Weber, MA
Mary Ann Weber, MA
Director of Enrollment
Janeen Bertsche Johnson, MDiv
Admissions Counselor
Paul Keim, PhD
Paul Keim, PhD
Student Services Coordinator
Teresa Thompson Sherrill, MDiv
Financial Aid Manager and Enrollment Coordinator

Ready to join our learning community?