Special Studies Opportunities
The School of Distance Education offers several special credit opportunities each year. These opportunities allow new and current distance education students to attend a special seminar or conference for college credit. All special studies courses are offered at 50% off tuition rates!
To earn credit at these conferences:
- Apply – Complete the online application above
- Pay – You can pay online or at the conference. We accept check and all major credit cards (please no cash at conference).
- Attend – Register for and attend the full conference on the designated date(s) as well as attend a course opening seminar during the event. The course opening seminar is where you will meet the instructor, receive the course syllabus, and discuss course requirements
- Complete – Complete the post conference assignments as given in the course syllabus.
North Texas District All Church Ministries Convention
Saturday, March 3, 2012
SAGU
1200 Sycamore St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Sessions for Credit:
Biblical Prayer for Ministry
Presenter: Dr. Adonna Otwell
Time & Location: 9:00 AM in Sheaffer 2236
Description: Convincing, motivating, and mobilizing church attendees to the unparalled ministry of prayer. Targeted for all ages. Option to receive college credit at 50% off tuition rates!
New Testament Literature
Presenter: Dr. Clancy Hayes
Time & Location: 3:30 PM Administration Building 312
Description: Why four gospels for one story? How did we get our New Testament? What is the difference between the "General Epistles" and the "Pastoral Epistles"? Session will put you on the road to answers and give you an option to receive college credit at 50% off tuition rates!
Pentecostal Doctrine
Presenter: Dr. Garland Owensby
Time & Location: 9:00 AM in Sheaffer 2232
Description: A Historical study of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements of the twentieth century. Special emphasis is given to the major doctrines of the Assemblies of God.
Bible Study for Ministry
Presenter: Dr. Leroy Bartel
Time & Location: 1:00 PM in Sheaffer 1039
Description: Valuable Bible Study tools and skills any Christian can use. This course adds a classroom dynamic to ministerial candidates' credentialing studies. Carries college credit option at 50% off tuition with application toward ministerial credential requirements.
Informational Sessions:
You Can Go to College (Without Going to College)!
Presenter: Joseph Hartman, Assistant Dean for Distance Education
Time & Location: 9:00 AM in Bridges Hall Meeting Room
Description: Discover how you can complete a university degree, undergraduate or graduate, without relocating or commuting to attend classes on campus. You may even be able to earn college credit for life experience. Finish your degree while you live your life.
Earn Credit for Life Experience
Presenter: Dr. Chuck Wilson, Instructional Specialist
Time & Location: 3:30 PM in Bridges Hall Meeting Room
Description: You can earn college credit based on your ministry, work and life experiences through SAGU's distance education program. Learn the process and benefits.
