Distance Education

 

Distance Education courses are available to anyone interested in pursuing educational opportunities at EBC.   For some students, DE provides a chance to begin a Bible college education either as an occasional student or to enter a program.   For others, DE courses supplement the in-class offerings, providing flexibility in scheduling. Students in any certificate, diploma or degree program at EBC may take up to half of their courses by DE.

  

We are available to help you plan for your education. We want you to succeed!

 DE Goal: To provide students with an alternative to classroom study

  • Accommodate students with course conflicts, and health, travel, distance, employment, and family issues
  • Appeal to different learning styles
  • Provide flexible (longer or shorter) time frames for course completion and allow students to control scheduling of their course work
  • Offer a certificate program that can be completed entirely off campus
  • Allow students in all certificate, diploma, and degree programs to complete up to half of their course requirements from a distance

 Do these Life Situations or Schooling Issues look familiar to you?

    • You live at a distance from the college and find it hard to commute to in-class courses.
    • You work shifts or odd hours and don't have the same time free each week for classes.
    • Your family responsibilities prevent you from spending hours away from home.
    • Your health affects your ability to take in-class courses.
    • You want to use time over the Christmas or summer break to continue your education.
    • You want to have a longer (or shorter) time frame in which to complete a course.
    • A course you want to take is not offered during the semester you want to take it.
    • A conflict in your class schedule prevents you from taking a course in class.

 

A score of even 1 in the above categories makes you a candidate for DE!

 

 

Do you have the Characteristics associated with Success in Distance Education or could you develop them?

    • You are self-motivated and/or have a good accountability system in place with someone who will keep you on track.
    • You are an independent worker.
    • You have a good place and time to do uninterrupted work.
    • You are good at time management: setting your own pace, enjoying flexibility but able to keep to self-set deadlines.
    • You are responsible about submitting assignments.
    • You will have some patience with inevitable delays in feedback on your work.
    • You want to do it!  

 

A score of 3 or more in the above categories indicates good potential for success!

 

To register, decide on a course you’re interested in (see complete list at bottom of page), download an application form and submit it with payment (see Costs immediately below), marked for Distance Education.  We can usually have your file and course prepared within a week.  For more information, contact de@ebcollege.on.ca or 519-894-8900 x256.  

 

Costs   (all listed costs include applicable taxes)

  • The tuition for a Distance Education course (3 credits) is the same as for an in-class course: $819.  ($737.10 for the Course of the Month)
  • You can also purchase textbooks from the DE department if you wish.  Costs average $55 per course: some are more, some are less.  Follow this link to Course Descriptions and Textbook Costs for information about textbooks for specific courses.
  • If you are not able to pick up your course package from the college, there is an initial mailing fee which varies by your location: from $12 to $50.  See the application form for details.

 
Course of the Month

Each month a different course is featured and a 10% discount on the tuition is offered.  Submit your application and payment during the appropriate month to claim this discount.  

Featured courses for Winter/Spring 2010

February: Introduction to World Mission WM111AC
March: Introduction to Youth Ministry CM110AC
April: No COM - too busy!
May: Philosophy of Ministry PS391AC
June:Wisdom & Songs of Israel BO213BC

 
 

NEW Distance Education Courses!

Cultural Anthropology (GS213BC)

Released November 19, 2009

An introduction to the study of cultural anthropology, including basic research methods, philosophy, principles and understandings, and contemporary theories.  Consideration to applied use of the scientific study.

This course (released on CDR) aims for students to be able to:

  • define basic terms used in cultural anthropoogy
  • describe cultural vaues and their impact on intercultural communication
  • appreciate the cultural commonalities and diversities of others and ourselves
  • be willing to explore cultural differences with openness and respect
  • demonstrate skills in observation and analysis of features within culture
  • recognize ethnocentrism and have ways to overcome it

 

Field Education & Ministry Preparation (FE100AC) -1 credit

Released October 5, 2009
An introductory course to Field Education at EBC, delineating its purpose and procedure, as well as its preparation for ministry placement. This course is expected to familiarize the students with the process of obtaining Field Education credits and understanding their value in relationship to their academic program and their future goals. Course contents and students’ participation will also assist the students in gaining an understanding of their uniqueness for ministry and learning the skills necessary for finding a ministry position. 
This course (released on CDR) will guide the students to:
  • learn and experience skills in securing a Field Education placement, and discerning a quality supervisor. 
  • become aware of their natural gifts, spiritual gifts, and personality type.
  • become more aware of their area of passion for ministry, discern a sense of calling and see how all of the above qualities work together to equip them for that ministry.
  • develop skills and experience in job searching, resume writing, and interviewing process for employment in Christian Ministry.
 
New Testament 2 (BN112BC)
Released October 5, 2009
An introduction to and analysis of Pauline and General Epistles, as well as the Book of Revelation with emphasis on their central teachings, dominant themes and primary message for both ancient recipients and modern readers. This course is released on DVD, incorporating video lectures and online tests. 
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • articulate the nature and significance of each epistle and the book of Revelation.
  • recognize major themes/emphases that are present in each epistle and the book of Revelation.
  • understand and interpret the materials contained in the Epistles and the book of Revelation for personal study and corporate ministry in the church today.
  • treasure the living Word and His bride, the church, as revealed through the Epistles and book of Revelation.

 

 

Christian Foundations Certificate Program
A certificate of achievement that can be earned entirely by Distance Education!   A program for people desiring to advance their knowledge of the Bible and Evangelical Christian Faith and Practice.   Work in your own setting at your own pace, submitting course work within given time frames. Find out more by clicking on the title of this paragraph. 
 
General Information

Group Study: Distance Education courses can be taken through individual or group study.   For information and tips on group study, please see our Group Study pamphlet.

 

Start Any Time: Registration for DE courses is ongoing.   Just fill out the Distance Education Application Form and submit it with payment.   You will find the current tuition and mailing costs on the application form, and textbook costs in Course Descriptions and Textbook Costs.

We can usually process an application and prepare the material within a week and then we send it to you, or let you know it’s ready to be picked up, and you can start right away.  

On your own schedule, you work through the material and submit assignments for evaluation by a qualified marker.   The regular time frame for course completion is 8 months; in order to finish within this time frame, you should budget 3-4 hours per week for course work.

 

Contact Info: If you have more questions about registration or procedures, please consult Distance Education Policies, or contact the DE Director, Carol Blake, at 519-894-8900 x256, cblake@ebcollege.on.ca . 

 

To submit assignments or request tests and exams, please contact Tracy Peters, tpeters@ebcollege.on.ca.

 

Specific course syllabi can be requested from de@ebcollege.on.ca.

 

  

Feedback: Please send any comments or suggestions you have about our DE web page to

de@ebcollege.on.ca.  What’s missing?  What’s hard to find?  What’s unclear?  How can we improve?
 
 
Distance Education Course Offerings

Biblical Studies 

B0111BC Old Testament I

BO112BC Old Testament II

BO211AC Pentateuch

BO212AC Historical Books

BO213BC Wisdom & Songs of Israel

BO361DC Minor Prophets

BN111BC New Testament I

BN112BC New Testament II

BN212AC Pauline Epistles

BN231AC Romans  (Temporarily suspended)  

BN333AC Hebrews

BN361GC The Gospel of John

BN361DC Corinthians

BI210AC Interpretation & Application of the Biblical Text

BT210AC Introduction to Theology

BT221AC Old Testament Theology

 

Professional Studies 

CM110AC Introduction to Youth Ministry

CM111AC Spiritual Formation

WM111AC Introduction to World Mission

WM231AC Cross-Cultural Communications

WM241AC Introduction to Islam

WM352AC Church Planting (Suspended until Spring 2011)

ED241AC Ministry to Children

ED311AC Principles of Leadership & Administration

PS391AC Philosophy of Ministry

 

General Studies 

GH210AC Introduction to Church History

GR212AC New Religions

GS111AC Sociology   (Temporarily suspended)  

GS121BC Psychology

GS231AC Cultural Anthropology

GS221AC Theories of Counselling

 

FE100AC Field Education & Ministry Preparation (1-credit course; cost: $273)