Seminary Credit
Participate in the Institute & earn seminary credits simultaneously.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Students may obtain up to 30 hours of credit for participation in the Downline Institute. They must enroll as a student at Southern in order to get all 30 of these credits.
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Students can receive varying amounts of credit for going through Downline. The amount of credit you receive depends on the courses you take. You will be required to complete additional reading, writing, and research assignments to receive credit. Students must apply and be formally accepted as a student at Southern before credits will officially transfer.
Courses Offered
Intro to the Old Testament I (3 hrs)
Intro to the Old Testament II (3 hrs)
Intro to the New Testament I (3 hrs)
Intro to the New Testament II (3 hrs)
Ministry Apprenticeship Program I (6 hrs)
Ministry Apprenticeship Program II (6 hrs)
Ministry Apprenticeship Program III (6 hrs)
DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Students can earn up to 34 hours of seminary credit at Dallas Theological Seminary for participation in the Downline Institute.
Transcripted Coursework
Old Testament History I (3hrs)
Old Testament History II & Poetry (2hrs)
Gospels (2hrs)
Hebrews, General Epistles, & Revelation (3hrs)
Advanced Standing Coursework
Hermeneutics (3hrs)
Old Testament Prophets (3hrs)
Acts & Pauline Epistles (3hrs)
Ruth, Psalms, Selected Epistles (3hrs)
Ministry Residency
Ministry Residency I (6hrs)
Ministry Residency II (6hrs)
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The 34 hours of seminary credit at Dallas Theological Seminary can be received through a combination of 10 hours of Transcripted Coursework, 12 hours of Advanced Standing, and 12 hours of Ministry Residency. The amount of credit you receive depends on the courses you take. You will be required to complete additional reading, writing, and research assignments to receive credit. Students must apply and be formally accepted as a student at Dallas Theological Seminary before credits will officially transfer.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Students may obtain up to 30 hours of seminary credit at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for participation in the Downline Institute. They must enroll as a student at Midwestern in order to get all 30 of these credits.
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Students can receive varying amounts of credit for going through Downline. The amount of credit you receive depends on the courses you take. You will be required to complete additional reading, writing, and research assignments to receive credit. Students must apply and be formally accepted as a student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary before credits will officially transfer.
Courses Offered
Christian Doctrine I (3hrs)
Christian Doctrine II (3hrs)
Intro to Hermeneutics (3hrs)
Missiology (3hrs)
New Testament I (3hrs)
New Testament II (3hrs)
Old Testament I (3hrs)
Old Testament II (3hrs)
Principles of Preaching OR Teaching I (3hrs)
Principles of Preaching OR Teaching II (3hrs)
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR SEMINARY CREDIT Through Downline?
The Downline Institute has 4 hours of required class time per week with an additional 2-hour class per month. Those seeking seminary credit will have assignments in addition to the Institute time requirement. Due to the different paces with which people work, it is difficult to calculate a specific time commitment. We hope that by offering seminary credit for various courses you will be able to find what best fits your needs.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR SEMINARY CLASSES?
Old Testament courses are only offered in the fall and New Testament courses are only offered in the spring. MAPs and Residency courses are for the entire 9 months (August- May).
CAN I RECEIVE UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT FOR GOING THROUGH DOWNLINE?
For more information, please contact admin@downlinelittlerock.com.