Religion courses cover ministry, counseling and education.
The state of North Carolina is home to more than 110 colleges and universities and a number of Bible colleges, all of which offer online courses as part of distance education programs. Students wishing to take online religion courses for continuing education or to work toward a degree have a selection of institutions that range from small private Bible colleges to the community college system and large public universities. Religion courses offer study in various areas, including Christian ministry, Christian counseling, Biblical foundations, Christian education and music.
Heritage Bible College
The college offers a variety of religion courses leading to associate's and bachelor's degrees. Majors include religious education in Biblical studies, Christian studies and religious education in pastoral ministry. Students may choose courses toward a minor in music or Christian counseling.
Applications must include appropriate fees, letter of purpose, pastoral and general reference, high school transcript or GED diploma, medical history, immunization verification and college transcripts. All materials must be mailed to the college by Aug.1 for fall semester and Dec. 10 for spring semester.
Heritage Bible College
1747 Bud Hawkins Road
P.O. Box 1628
Dunn, NC 28334
800-297-6351
heritagebiblecollege.edu
John Wesley College
John Wesley College is an interdenominational Bible college founded to teach lifelong learners. The college offers religion courses through seven programs of study that lead to Bachelor's of Arts degrees, Associate's of Arts degrees and certificates. Majors include theology, pastoral ministry and Christian ministry. Admission requirements include high school graduation, 2.0 GPA on high school or college work and pre-admission testing.
John Wesley College
336-889-2262
johnwesley.edu
Piedmont Baptist College and Graduate College
The college's Spurgeon School of Online Education provides seven-week religion courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Courses lead to associate's and bachelor's degrees in several majors, including Christian ministry, Bible and Bible with selected minor. The school also offers master's degrees in Biblical studies and ministry. Piedmont Baptist College encourages enrollment by ministers, military personnel, missionaries and lay leaders. Students complete an online application for admission.
Spurgeon School of Online Education
Piedmont Baptist College
420 S. Broad St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
800-937-5097
pbc.edu
University of North Carolina Online: Philosophy and Religion Courses
The University of North Carolina (UNC) has 17 campuses throughout the state, each of which has online courses, including 37 courses in the Philosophy and Religion program area. Courses include African and Asian religion, Judaism and Christianity. The UNC online website provides a list of links to the websites of its 17 campuses. Students enrolled at one of the UNC schools may register online for the courses.
University of North Carolina Online
northcarolina.edu
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