ETSS Online School in Spirituality and Mission

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration & Costs

Cost for all online courses is $175.00 per course

Auditors

Auditing a course allows you to receive all course materials and engage in the discussion board. No credit is given to auditors.

CEUs

Students taking the course for CEU’s are required to do the weekly reading assignments; participate weekly on the discussion board and complete a 3-5 page integrating paper assigned by the instructor. The number of CEU’s vary by diocese. We will be awarding a certificate upon completion of the course that will show that you have completed 20 hours of work for CEU’s. Each individual diocese will then be able to decide how many CEU’s to award for the number of hours per course.

More Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take an online course through the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest?

Anyone may register to take a course as an auditor, or for CEUs.

How long do the courses last each semester?

All courses in the Fall and Spring Semester last 7 weeks.

Classes take place on a password-protected website.

What kind of technology is needed to take a course?

Technology needed to take a course online includes --

Windows XP or higher OR Mac OS 10
The latest version of Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer
The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
Word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Wordperfect
QuickTime Player

More technology questions? -- Email Fito Kahn, director of instructional technology, or phone him -- 512.472.4133, ext 345

Do I have to be at my computer at a certain day and time?

All courses are asynchronous which allows students to take the course at their convenience.

How do I know when to begin the class?

ETSS will send an email to the student about a week before the class begins with instructions on how to log on to take the course.

How much does it cost to take a class?

$175.00

Are there books for each course, and if so, where do I get the books?

The syllabus is attached to each course description with information on books that need to be purchased. All books can be purchased on Amazon.com or will be provided by the instructor in PDF form.

How do I pay?

Students register through RegOnline.

What if I can't complete the course?

Students who register for the course and are then unable to take the course can withdraw prior to the first week of class with a full refund. Students who withdraw during the first week of class will receive an 80% refund. No refunds will be made beginning with the 2nd week of class.

Courses offered

Classes, course descriptions and registration links are on the ETSS Online School homepage. For more information, please contact Madelyn Snodgrass, Administration of the Online Program, Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, by email or telephone -- 512.472.4133, ext. 344.