Church Answers University Partnership

Learn how Church Answers University Diplomas can be used at Redemption Seminary

Accredited Transfer Credit Opportunity

Students who have completed a diploma program through Church Answers University can apply for 9 credits (master’s level) for prior learning at Redemption Seminary. This would be 25% of the MABS program, reducing the cost and time to earn an accredited master’s degree in biblical studies without additional traveling. You can learn more about the Church Answers University diploma program on the Church Answers University site.

Redemption Master’s Programs are designed to work within professional and ministry lives and responsibilities. Courses use a workbook approach (rather than long papers) and are graded with personal conversations with a mentor (rather than exams). Everything is 100% online and has flexible scheduling, so students can even make substantive progress using their daily Bible study time.

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Applying to Redemption Seminary

Academic Eligibility

As a graduate school, Redemption Seminary requires an accredited undergraduate degree (in any area) for admission into its master’s program.

No prerequisite is required to take non-graded courses.

Process

Church Answers University and Redemption Seminary are separate institutions. You must apply to Redemption Seminary to take Redemption courses.

How Long Will it take to complete the Redemption Program?

It only takes 45 minutes daily—a regular Bible study time—to steadily work through courses. If you want to complete a course quickly within 8 weeks, then you can budget for about 15 hours per week. The Redemption program at a moderately fast pace is two years (and earning transfer credit with a Church Answers University diploma reduces the time and cost of the program).

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Benefits of Redemption

• Lectures recorded by well-known scholars

• Start immediately and work at your own pace (100% online)

• Workbook approach rather than long papers

• Graded in conversations with a mentor rather than exams.

• Logos MAX is provided to all active students

• All materials (books) are included. Logos Redemption Library is gifted upon graduation to students who complete all the MABS courses. Students who have received transfer credit have the option to receive the library if they pay a $600 library fee ($200 per course covered by transfer credit) charged at the time of graduation. This is optional and only needs to be paid if you want to keep the library.

Next Steps

You can start your application today.

Overcoming Barriers to Seminary

Listen to Brandon Hilgemann’s conversation with Dr. Schwandt about Redemption’s Innovative Model

Brandon Hilgemann has a YouTube channel. This week he has an interview with Dr. John Schwandt where they get into the founding story and innovations that Redemption Seminary is offering to adults interested in learning theology in a serious and programmatic way — but a way that accommodates and integrates with a realistic busy life.

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Logos Bible Software

Logos Bible Software is the primary source for Redemption Seminary’s curricular content. You can see a comprehensive list of what is included in the custom Redemption library from Logos on Redemption’s library page. Redemption Seminary uses Logos Mobile Ed courses for the recorded video content in its courses. Redemption courses also provide training for using the Bible research tools within Logos. Best of all, Redemption Seminary provides access to a massive Logos library while enrolled as a student. When you graduate after completing all of the master’s degree courses, Redemption gives this library to you as a graduation gift to help your ministry.

Every month you can get a free digital book from Logos. This is an easy and free way to expand your personal digital theological library.

Click here for the Free Book of the Month!

Logos also gives the Redemption community a number of ongoing discounts. Redemption students are eligible for the Logos Academic Discount program which provides discounts on resources that students may want to purchase to expand their personal library.

Discounts for Anyone and Everyone

Anyone can take advantage of these discounts Logos has made available to the Redemption Community.

Logos also has monthly promotions. In addition to their general monthly sales, they also highlight and offer special discounts for a specific publisher. That means that typically 12 different publishers offer special discounts each year. If you have a favorite publisher be sure to check each month to see if they are in the monthly spotlight for discounts.

OverviewBible

Redemption Seminary is delighted to recommend OverviewBible.

OverviewBible, hosted by Jeffrey Kranz, has fantastic resources for getting oriented to the whole Bible and its parts. His site helps you get the big picture of what the Bible is all about in a non-preachy, jargon-free way. We focus on what you should know—not what you should believe.

Check out 66 one-sentence summaries of the Bible—one sentence for each book.

Jeffrey Kranz also has a book, The Beginner’s Guide to the Bible. This is an excellent resource for new Christians or a roadmap to keep Bible school and seminary students on track.

If you are new to learning about Redemption, we would love to hear from you and answer any questions. This inquiry form lets us know about your interest and requests the Student Handbook and Course Catalog so you can start with Redemption today.

Veritas Press

When it comes to educating their children, many parents don’t know where to start, often feel overwhelmed, and wonder if they’re doing “enough.” Veritas helps families stop worrying by giving them confidence in the education of their children with the most awarded classical curriculum and online courses available.

Veritas Press has been providing resources, curricula, and courses for homeschool families and Christian private schools for decades. The Detweiler’s also believe in helping parents grow in the grace and understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.

To that end, Veritas Press has encouraged parents to take a look at taking a course or two from Redemption Seminary. If parents continue they can even earn a master’s degree. The Redemption model is designed to work with the busy lives of parents and provide structure to a daily Bible study habit. Coursework is completed through workbooks (rather than exams) and students are assessed in a conversational (low-stress) setting with mentors they choose.

Learn about the Founding of Veritas Press

Elyse Fitzpatrick

Check out Elyse Fitzpatrick’s website, which has a tremendous amount of wisdom, downloadable video study series, and study guides.

She also has two podcasts

• Front porch with the Fitzes

• The Podcast Worthy

Redemption and the Fitzes

Redemption is honored to work alongside the Fitzpatrick family to encourage all people, especially women, to study theology at the graduate level. We are thrilled that Jessica Thompson (one of the hosts of Front Porch with Fitzes) is a Redemption student and has recently published a book, How God Loves Us.

Providence Christian College

Graduates of Providence Christian College are encouraged to apply to Redemption Seminary, where you can work on earning an accredited master’s degree as you work on your career and calling.

You don’t have to put your career or calling on hold while advancing your resume with an accredited Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. You can use course videos, readings, and workbook to add structure to your personal Bible study times. It only takes 30 minutes a day to take a productive step forward.

There are no high-stress exams or term papers to worry about, so you can focus on your personal growth.

Stay Equipped in Your Calling

The whole time you are a student, Redemption Seminary provides amazing resources, including a subscription to Logos MAX ($20/mo. value) and a huge digital reference library. All required materials for each course you take are yours to keep.

Choose a Reformed Mentor for Each Course

At Redemption Seminary, you choose the person who will review your work and provide guidance. There are a number of reformed mentor-professors that can provide a consistent perspective with the amazing education that you received at Providence.

Theopolis Insitute

Redemption Seminary is delighted to be a partner with The Theopolis Institute

Accredited Transfer Credit Opportunity

The Theopolis Institute offers several courses and programs that can provide up to 9 credits (master’s level) of transfer credit at Redemption Seminary. This would be 25% of the MABS program, reducing the cost and time to earn an accredited master’s degree in biblical studies without additional traveling.

Redemption Master’s Programs are designed to work within professional and ministry lives and responsibilities. Courses use a workbook approach (rather than long papers) and are graded with personal conversations with a mentor (rather than exams). Everything is 100% online and has flexible scheduling, so students can even make substantive progress using their daily Bible study time. The program structure can make these times in the Word very productive.

Examples of transfer credit (which can be added together for a maximum of nine total transfer credits)

• Fellows Program completion – apply for six transfer credits.

• Te Deum Fellowship Program completion – apply for three transfer credits.

• Certificate Program completion – apply for six transfer credits.

Transfer credit opportunities are not limited to these options, so please reach out to Redemption to discuss your situation. Fill out the inquiry form below and let us know about your experience to start the process to determine what qualifies as transfer credit.

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 accredited undergraduate degree. However, each year, Redemption can offer a limited number of qualified exceptions to this policy for those who can demonstrate prior learning equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

No prerequisite is required to take non-graded courses.

Process

The Theopolis Institute and Redemption Seminary are separate institutions. You must apply to Redemption Seminary to take Redemption courses.

How Long Will it Take to Complete the Redemption Program?

It only takes 45 minutes daily—a regular Bible study time—to steadily work through courses. If you want to complete a course quickly within 8 weeks then you can budget for about 15 hours per week. The Redemption program at a moderately fast pace is two years (but earning transfer credit could remove some terms).

Benefits of Redemption

• Lectures recorded by well-known scholars

• Start immediately and work at your own pace (100% online)

• Workbook approach rather than long papers

• Graded in conversations with a mentor rather than exams.

• All materials (books) are included. Logos Redemption Library is gifted upon graduation to students who complete all the MABS courses. If OT551 and NT551 are skipped, students have the option to receive the library if they pay a $400 library fee ($200 per skipped course) charged at the time of graduation. This is optional and only needs to be paid if you want to keep the library.

Next Steps

You can get started today by letting us know about your interest and requesting the Student Handbook and Course Catalog with this Inquiry form.

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Healing Over the Holidays: A Hopeful Recommendation

The holiday season can be a bittersweet time, filled with both joy and sorrow. If you're struggling with difficult emotions or life challenges, I’m thankful that June Hunt has amassed a treasure trove of resources that I recommend: Hope for the Heart.

This incredible ministry offers a wealth of resources to help you heal and grow spiritually. I recently attended their annual conference and was truly inspired by the wisdom and compassion shared by June Hunt. Her personal journey and unwavering faith have led her to create a ministry that provides practical guidance and biblical truth.

Why Hope for the Heart?

• Comprehensive Resources: From articles and videos to books and online courses, Hope for the Heart offers something for everyone. Their top five most-requested resources address common issues like anxiety, abuse, forgiveness, grief, and anger.

• Expert Guidance: June Hunt's insightful advice and biblical wisdom are invaluable. Her "Keys for Living" book series delves deeper into various topics, providing practical steps for overcoming challenges.

• Certificate Programs: Besides its resources, Hope for the Heart offers educational programs for those seeking to deepen their understanding of faith and ministry. Redemption and Hope for the Heart are also developing a deeper relationship to benefit Redemption students who have completed programs through Hope for the Heart.

If you're looking for hope, healing, and spiritual growth, I encourage you to explore the resources offered by Hope for the Heart. You can visit their website or consider attending their annual conference.

There are no hopeless situations, only people who have grown hopeless. … As you share God's hope, you can be hope for someone who desperately needs it. (June Hunt — Based on Hebrews 6:19)

Save the date announcements

• Called to Care Symposium titled “Mental Health and the Church” – Saturday, June 21, 2025 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) at the Plano Event Center (2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, TX). If you’re interested in attending either in person or online, fill out this quick form.

• The Hope Together Conference – September 25-27, 2025 at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center (777 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen, TX) – https://hopetogether.com/

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Have you ever used Hope for the Heart's resources? Share your experiences in the comments below.

Artos Academy

Redemption Seminary is delighted to be a partner with Artos Academy. (Formally, our Daily Bread University)

Check out the Artos Academy Blog post about Redemption.

Learners who have benefited from Artos Academy courses can apply for up to 9 credits toward Redemption Seminary’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program. Each student’s prior learning will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and credit will be awarded to those who demonstrate that they have already achieved the learning outcomes of Redemption courses through their studies and ministry experiences.

How It Works

ARTOS Certificate Programs (apply for up to 6 Credits)

Artos Academy students who complete the Foundations for Biblical Ministry Certificate OR the Bible Journey Certificate program can apply for up to six credits toward Research Studies electives in Redemption’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program.

Apply for 3 Additional Credits

Students who have completed other Artos Academy courses can apply for 3 more credits to replace one equivalent course in Redemption’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program.

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 accredited undergraduate degree. However, each year, Redemption can offer a limited number of qualified exceptions to this policy for those who can demonstrate prior learning equivalent to an undergraduate degree. Courses completed at Artos Academy may be considered as evidence to support an admissions exception.

No prerequisite is required to take non-graded courses.

Process

Artos Academy and Redemption Seminary are separate institutions. It is necessary to apply to Redemption Seminary independently.

You Can Take ODBU and Redemption Courses at the Same Time

You can work within the Artos and Redemption programs simultaneously, but you will want to finish the Artos Academy courses before applying for transfer credit. This means completing the eligible Artos Academy courses that fulfill the requirements for Redemption courses by the time you get to these courses in the Redemption program. With credit applied, you would be able to skip these courses.

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, consists of 12 eight-week terms (although completing the Artos Academy certificate could reduce this to 10 terms). So this would result in 1 3/4 years (one course at a time). Many students prefer working through most of the course material before meeting with a mentor, to have maximum flexibility and ensure that they will complete everything by their last mentor session. It would be normal for a student to complete applicable Artos Academy courses and the Redemption program concurrently in 2-3 years.

Benefits of Redemption

• Lectures recorded from well-known scholars

• Start immediately and work at your own pace (100% online)

• Workbook approach

• Weekly individual meetings with mentors you choose (assess work in a conversational setting rather than high-stakes exams)

• All materials (books) included. Logos Redemption Library is gifted upon graduation to students who complete all of the MABS courses. If TH712 and RS731 are skipped, students have the option to receive the library if they pay a $400 library fee ($200 per skipped course) charged at the time of graduation. This is optional and only needs to be paid if you want to keep the library.

Next Steps

You can get started today by letting us know about your interest and requesting the Student Handbook and Course Catalog with this Inquiry form.

LearnLogos

Recommended Partner

At Redemption Seminary, we want our students to get the most out of their Logos digital library and software—a powerful tool for biblical research and study. While we provide training within our courses and offer periodic sessions led by Logos staff, we also recognize that mastering Logos takes time and dedicated learning.

That’s why we highly recommend LearnLogos.com, led by John Fallahee, as a trusted resource for deepening your understanding of Logos. With decades of experience, John has helped countless students and ministry leaders organize, navigate, and fully utilize the features of Logos for more effective study and sermon preparation.

At LearnLogos.com, you’ll find:
✅ Comprehensive training videos covering every aspect of Logos
✅ Step-by-step tutorials to improve your workflow and efficiency
✅ Self-paced learning from the comfort of your home

If you’re ready to take your Logos skills to the next level, we encourage you to explore LearnLogos.com and make the most of this incredible tool!

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

Dr. Heiser was a founding board member of Redemption Seminary (accredited). 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 the ninth mentored course (RS731) 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 within the two programs simultaneously, but you will want to finish the ASOT courses before applying for transfer credit. This means completing the eligible ASOT courses that fulfill the requirements for TH712 and/or RS731 by the time you get to these courses in the Redemption program. With credit applied, you would be able to skip these courses.

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. Logos Redemption Library is gifted upon graduation to students who complete all of the MABS courses. If TH712 and RS731 are skipped, students have the option to receive the library if they pay a $400 library fee ($200 per skipped course) charged at the time of graduation. This is optional and only needs to be paid if you want to keep the library.

• 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.