With the goal of providing accessible theological instruction for a broader community of Christian women, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) recently announced a new slate of online courses available this fall through the Midwestern Women’s Institute (MWI).
“Over the past eight years, we have had the privilege of offering training and equipping opportunities for women in and around our campus community,” said MBTS President Jason Allen. “Now, after months of planning, we are excited to extend the same high quality theological and ministry training to women everywhere.
“Women have long served vital areas within the local church and played key roles in spreading the gospel. These new online courses, offered through the MWI, will afford them the opportunity to develop their God-given spiritual gifts and abilities to an even fuller extent. What is more, they can do so right where they are in their current home and ministry contexts.”
The MWI is a residential and online certificate program that offers a base curriculum consisting of courses in biblical studies, theology, church history, evangelism, missions, discipleship and biblical interpretation. By completing 10 core Institute courses, participating students can earn a certificate in Christian studies. The Institute also offers an advanced certification option upon completion of 15 core courses. Women who complete the MWI certificate also meet the wives’ theological education requirement for International Mission Board service.
Karen Allen, director of the Midwestern Women’s Institute, said the online course additions represent an exciting step forward for Midwestern Seminary’s women’s initiatives.
“Through these new online courses, we are excited to extend our training efforts beyond our campus community to women across the nation and around the globe,” she said.
The cost for online MWI courses is $10 per course for members of SBC churches and $20 per course for members of non-SBC churches. Students seeking to apply must have earned a high school diploma.
(EDITOR’S NOTE – Michael S. Brooks is content strategy manager at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.)
