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HOW THIS
KIND OF PROGRAM WORKS.
Because
most individuals have studied at traditional on-campus
colleges and universities, the manner in which open
university style distance learning courses are completed
may be something of a mystery. What follows is a
generic overview of how a Master's International School of
Divinity program is completed when using either of our two Distance Learning Options. Many of
our students actually use both Options during the
process of earning their degree! In fact, switching
between Options can often make it possible to graduate
sooner than expected!
IMPORTANT: our system of study is not geared
for the education of young people, which is the
method employed by most colleges and universities.
That educational system is known as pedagogy, and
focuses on how youthful and immature minds learn.
The system employed at Master's is technically known as
andragogy, and focuses on how and why mature and
experienced adults prefer to pursue additional learning.
We are a Divinity School specifically designed for the
adult learner.
DISTANCE
LEARNING OPTION # ONE:
The millennium3 Online Digital Method
(Using the Internet)
Testimonials from students taking
these courses.
 Our
millennium3 program is a model of
innovation and simplicity. The system is simple and
straightforward, requiring basic access to the Internet
and only general computer skills.
Program
orientation, a personalized Internet landing site, study
guides, and student services are based online.
Most textbooks
and some other study components are provided in hard-copy and mailed to
the student.
However, some textbooks, and most audio lectures are
provided online as a compliment to the study guide. Throughout the program,
students have contact with the Divinity School staff and faculty via e-mail, file transfer and telephone.
C ourse assignments are sent
directly to the school through a dedicated e-mail/file
transfer uplink address. In addition, students have
full access to Master's
online digital library, and an online resource
librarian, thereby assuring that adequate study
resources are only a click away!
DISTANCE LEARNING
OPTION # TWO:
Accelerated Learning
Seminars
(Intensive Short-term Group Learning Sessions)
Testimonials from students
taking seminars.
Throughout the year, Master's conducts
Accelerated Learning Seminars
in Evansville, and at other strategic locations throughout
the United States.
These
 seminars
may be used to substitute a regular online course, or in
some cases, may be the method for most of the degree
program.
Accelerated Seminars are held in a variety of venues.
The most common are one or more day venues with a varying
amount of pre-seminar and post-seminar assignments
required, depending on the type of seminar. Most
Seminars are limited to a class size of between 15-20.
This allows close interaction between students, professor,
and fellow students.
The benefits
of attending go far beyond the degree program objective.
The spiritual component of the seminars is an intangible
that is difficult to precisely describe, but most students
come away with a renewed sense of vision not unlike a
revival of passion and commitment to their ministry
calling. In addition, you will have an opportunity
to meet other students, and form friendships that will
last a lifetime!
Just think,
in less time
than it takes to watch a few hours of pointless television
each day, it is literally
 possible
for you to become a graduate and carry the knowledge you
have gained into the real world where the practical
application of God's Word may mean the difference in
eternity!
Now would be a good time to
consider the following Biblical principle:
"See then that ye
walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming
the time, because the days are evil." (Ephesians
5:15,16).
Consider this question: "What am I really
doing with the time God is giving me?" Time invested
in an MISD degree program, is time redeemed.
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