Distance Learning
We offer 50 to 60 classroom courses over a 3 year rotation in Houston Area classes. Some of these courses by their nature require classroom participation, but about 32 courses are available via distance learning (see list of classes).
Please Note: Distance Learning is designed for those who cannot attend regular classes. However distance learning lacks the built-in discipline, interaction and the supportive fellowship available in the classroom setting. If you have a choice, we recommend classes.
As part of our ministry to our students, a short weekly email devotional called “Nuggets” is sent to those who receive our courses. You may unsubscribe at any time, but we hope you will read the devos for a few weeks before deciding.
Distance Learning for Grade Credit:
In order for a distant student to receive grade credit, he or she must receive course materials from us via email attachments (or as hard copies or on CD or computer diskette where email exchange is not possible). Some courses also require the student to have a textbook, which can be ordered through a Christian bookseller or via the Internet. The student must return answered study questions and tests to us for grading, preferably as files attached to email, or by postal mail if necessary. Distance learning students who enroll for grade credit are not charged materials fees, though they may contribute to SHBI financially if they wish and are able.
Below is a list of courses potentially available for distance learning. You can see descriptions of these courses by clicking on the class title. You may see a course you would like to take. Often we suggest that a distance learner start with something basic like Life of Christ 1, or Early O.T. History 1 (Genesis), or History of Redemption (a Biblical overview of salvation history), or the Christian Growth Course. But that is up to you. We also suggest doing one course at a time.
There is no charge of any kind for distance learning courses taken for grade credit (except the cost textbooks where required).
To enroll in a distance learning course for grade credit, please use our distance learning enrollment form or call us at 281-990-8899.
We appreciate your interest and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us at shbi@shbi.org or by phone at 281-990-8899.
Distance Learning as Self Study
Where the grade is not important, one can simply order the course materials and do one's own study. For persons doing self study and not enrolled in SHBI for grade credit, the charge per course on CD or diskette is US$5.00. The prices of courses received as printed hard copies varies from US$2.00 to US$10.00, depending on the amount of material. Choose a course from the list below. If you want course materials for self-study and not for a grade, do not use the enrollment form but simply email us with the following information:
Name and mailing address
Email address
Telephone(s)
Name of course
Whether we may send the materials on a CD or 3.5"computer diskette (yes or no)
Whether you can open files in Microsoft Word
List of Courses potentially available for distance learning:
Early Old Testament
History 1 (Genesis)
Early Old Testament
History 2 (Exodus - Deuteronomy)
Later Old Testament
History 1 (Joshua - 1 Samuel)
Later Old Testament
History 2 (2 Samuel - Esther)
Old Testament Books
of Poetry (Job - Song of Solomon)
Old Testament
Prophets 1 (Isaiah - Lamentations)*
Old Testament
Prophets 2 (Ezekiel - Malachi)*
Life of Christ
1*
Life of Christ
2*
Into All the World
(Acts)
Romans and Galatians
1 and 2 Corinthians
Prison
Letters, Thessalonians, Philemon*
Letters
to Preachers (Timothy, Titus)
Hebrews*
The General Letters (James-Jude)
Revelation*
History of
Redemption
Great Bible
Doctrines
The First
Century Church
How to
Understand the Bible
The History
of the Church
History of
The Restoration Movement*
Lifestyle
Evangelism*
Basic Mission
Principles
Life and Work
of a Minister
Church Growth
through Small Groups*
Christian
Growth Course
The Christian
Family
The Christian
Woman*
The Unity for Which Jesus Prayed
*Denotes courses that use one or more textbooks. Student must acquire textbook(s) before starting these courses which are marked.