This category contains mandatory orientation courses.
PS-10002 introduces new students to the academic, theological, and digital environment of WWES. This course equips students with essential skills for succeeding in online theological education while fostering reflection on personal calling, spiritual growth, and readiness for Biblical studies.
Key Themes Covered:
- Orientation and Vision: Understanding personal calling, goals, and expectations for theological study.
- Academic Skills and Policies: Introduction to WWES study routines, scholarship policies, and academic integrity.
- Online Learning and Communication: Navigating the WWES platform and participating in the student learning community.
- Biblical Interpretation: Understanding challenges and principles of Bible Interpretation.
- Reflection and Integration: Developing a theological response and applying insights to one’s ministry journey.
Course Materials:
- One Hundred Percent Placement (online article, ~3 pages)
- Craig S. Keener, Biblical Interpretation (~200 pages; public domain)
- The Bible
2 credit course
This course orients new students for the online study system in WWES.
Contents of the course:
- My goals and expectations
- My vision and calling
- How online studies may contribute my goals?
- Studying in WWES - "do's and don'ts"
- Reflection on Biblical Interpretation
Texts for the course:
- Craig S. Keener. Biblical Interpretation
2 credit course