Dr. Heiser was a founding board member of Redemption Seminary. One of the goals was to provide an affordable and realistic way for graduates of the AWKNG School of Theology (ASOT) to earn an accredited master’s degree without leaving their local community or going into debt. As we developed this program, we learned of many benefits it provides that the traditional model doesn’t (such as live, individualized mentoring included with each course).

ASOT students can apply for up to 9 credits toward Redemption Seminary’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program (accredited). The Seminary has welcomed and granted credit to many ASOT students.

How It Works

6 Credit Transfer

ASOT students who have completed the AWKNG Certificate of Biblical Studies can apply for 6 transfer credits to replace elective credits in Redemption’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program.

ASOT Courses

Unseen Realm 101 (Heiser)
Unseen Realm 102 (Heiser)
Contemporary Postmodern Apologetics 201–OT (Heiser)
Contemporary Postmodern Apologetics 202–NT (Bass)

3 Credit Transfer

ASOT students who have completed all of the following theology courses can apply for 3 transfer credits to replace TH712 Theology of God & Creation in Redemption’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program.

ASOT Courses

The Attributes of God (Heiser)
The Divine Christ (Capes)
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Muddamalle)
What is the Gospel (Phelps)

Applying to Redemption Seminary

Academic Eligibility

As a graduate school, Redemption Seminary must maintain an admission policy for its master’s program that requires an undergraduate degree. However, Redemption can offer qualified exceptions to this policy for those who can demonstrate prior learning equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

No prerequisite is required to take unmentored courses.

Process

AWKNG School of Theology and Redemption Seminary are separate institutions. You’ll need to apply to each one independently.

You Can take ASOT and Redemption courses at the Same Time

You can work in both programs simultaneously, but you will want to complete the ASOT courses before applying for transfer credit.

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Redemption Program?

Redemption Seminary courses take about 15 hours per week if you want to complete them in 7 weeks. The Redemption program at its fastest is 12 eight-week terms (but the AWKNG certificate removes two of those terms). So this would result in 1 3/4 years (one course at a time). Most people prefer to protect themselves (ensuring that they will complete everything by their last mentor session) by working through the course material before meeting with a mentor. It would be normal for a student to complete both the AWKNG certificate and the Redemption program concurrently in 2-3 years.

You can learn more about the Redemption Seminary’s academic calendar in the student handbook.

Benefits of Redemption

Earn an accredited degree
Lectures recorded from well-known scholars
Start immediately and work at your own pace (100% online)
Low-stress workbook approach
Weekly individual meetings with mentors you choose (assess work in a conversational setting rather than high-stakes exams)
All materials (books) are included.
Low cost

Next Steps

Start the conversation today by letting us know about your interest and requesting the Student Handbook and Course Catalog with this Inquiry form.

Dr. Heiser’s AWKNG School of Theology & Redemption Seminary