Erskine Theological Seminary is an affiliate member of the Radio Bible Class Ministries (RBC). RBC founder M. R. De Haan was a physician who later in life became a pastor. From this spiritual foundation, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based ministry continues to build upon the foundation of Dr. De Haan's vision and work. With commitment to the biblical principles set forth on the pages of this brochure, RBC Ministries today offers teaching resources to millions worldwide. RBC’s signature publication, the daily devotional called Our Daily Bread, is translated into nearly 30 languages.
On March 1, 2009, Institute of Theological Studies merged with RBC Ministries division of online courses, ChristianCourses.com. ChristianCourses.com was initially founded as a division of Christian University GlobalNet® (CUGN). CUGN was created in February 1998 as a major collaborative partnership among the colleges, universities, and seminaries of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). CUGN later was restructured as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to focus on its mission of reaching learners worldwide with affordable and accessible Christian worldview learning opportunities. CUGN was one of the first faith-based online learning providers offering interactive CD-ROM/DVD-ROM courses and Web-based courses. CUGN became a subsidiary of RBC Ministries, publishers of Our Daily Bread, in October 2002, and began operating under the brand, ChristianCourses.com (CC).
ITS courses provide online students opportunities for studying graduate level theological material. They include recorded audio lectures and written study guides. ITS courses feature some of the brightest Christian minds, allowing people of all walks of life to benefit from an education once only available to a select few. Many of the most respected seminaries use ITS courses, but they are also ideal for churches, ministries, personal study, and international use.
A typical ITS course includes:
Lessons (typically twenty-four lectures)
Study guides (outlines, reflection questions, course assignments, bibliography)
Proctor Materials (syllabus, exams, answer keys)
Courses are available in the following packages:
CD Set: The CD Set contains the course lectures in two formats (regular audio CD and mp3) and the study/learning guide in Adobe PDF format.
MP3/Data CD(s) Only: This CD contains all the lectures in mp3 format and a digital copy of the study/learning guide (PDF).
Audiocassette: Lectures on tape and printed study guides (Note: This package is limited to courses not yet in digital format; for availability click here)
There is a number of courses that can be completed through this site. These courses cover areas such as:
Old Testament
New Testament
Systematic Theology
Philosophical Theology
Church History
Christian Education
Ministry Studies
Click here to see the sub-categories and description of courses.
Erskine Seminary students may use ITS courses to meet some of their degree requirements.
Please contact the EVC office or speak to your academic advisor for more information.
- Students should register following current Erskine Seminary policies for the ITS course(s) they wish to take. The list of courses can be found at: http://store.itscourses.org/
- Students MUST email Mary Lowe with the course name they plan to take so that proctor materials can be ordered.
- Students are responsible for ordering the course materials for the course they wish to take. Ordering information is provided from each course site. Material fees vary in price depending on the particular course, audio format, etc.
- Students will be assessed the normal credit hour fees as any other course taken at Erskine Seminary.
- Students should contact Mary Lowe when they are ready to take the exam.
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