Modules are $265 per credit hour (through June 30, 2008)
Modules are courses that meet for one-week (Monday through Friday). These one-week classes cover material normally given
throughout a semester, but now the material is given in concentrated form. Most courses may be taken for either 2 or 3 credit
hours, with additional work assigned for the additional credit. Course descriptions and assignments may be obtained ahead of
time by contacting FBTS. Please register early for these classes. A Master of Arts degree may be obtained through taking the
module classes.
Students who complete the M.A.R. or M.A. by module must take at least three modules that are taught by members of the resident
faculty. After completing nine credits, module students may apply to a degree program and be assigned a resident faculty
advisor. Students who fail to apply to a degree program will not be allowed to put additional credits (i.e., credits beyond
the nine-credit limit) toward any degree program. It is in the best interest of the students, therefore, to apply to a degree
program when or before the nine-credit limit is reached. Because the institutional mission involves preparing persons for
leadership ministry positions, applications from those who have been divorced or are married to someone who has been divorced
will not be processed.
Advantages
• Since course requirements and deadlines are not limited to the module week, students are able to complete an amount of
work comparable to that of a traditional, semester-length course, within parameters adaptable to their own daily schedules.
• Since modular courses meet for only one week, Christian workers and lay persons may further their education without having
to resign from their ministries or careers and without having to relocate to the Ankeny area.
• Since the Seminary suspends regular courses during module weeks, resident students can also take advantage of the module
offerings.
• Since both resident and visiting faculty members teach modules, the Seminary’s faculty is enhanced, and students’
educational experiences are broadened.
Housing Information
On-campus housing is available on a very limited basis ($50 per adult for Sunday through Friday 12:00 p.m.). Reservations
are accepted on a first-come basis. You may check in Sunday evening or Monday morning. Bedding and towels are furnished.
Laundry facilities are available. Rooms will be shared by other module students. There are two parking spaces per apartment
where available. Contact housing department at 515-964-0601 ext. 365. You may also use our online form to request housing.
