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Registration for the January 2012 Term (2012-T1) is now open for all current students and approved applicants. Registration will remain open until December 19, 2011.

**You should see the REGISTRATION LINK for your seminary program appearing now ON THE RIGHT OF YOUR STUDENT PORTAL WELCOME SCREEN(where you see your courses listed). You will see one of the following:

• Register for MDiv & MML courses
• Register for MML-39 courses
• Register for DMS & DML-39 courses

To start registration, click the link and proceed with registration. Registration information and assistance will be available. Go to the Student Portal to register now.

Rockbridge Seminary is testing a new Academic Calendar this year that:

• Reduces the number of terms from 6 to 5
• Allows students to take 2 courses in a term rather than just 1
• Gives more margin between terms

What does this mean for summer? Enroll in a summer term and you STILL have 3 weeks of seminary downtime BEFORE the term starts AND 3 weeks of seminary downtime AFTER the term ends.

• Current term ends May 9
• 3 weeks of seminary downtime BEFORE summer term
• Summer term starts May 31
• Summer term ends July 25
• 3 weeks of seminary downtime AFTER summer term
• Next term starts August 16

Take a summer course. STILL have a life.

Registration for the summer term opens Tuesday, May 3.

Master’s Level Courses

Touchstone Course (R5400)

The Theology & Practice of Evangelism (E5401/E5301)

Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines (D5402/D5302)

Building an Effective Ministry Team (M6405/M6305)

Diploma Level Courses

Touchstone Course (R1300)

New Testament Survey (D2351)

Have a question about summer registration? Contact student.advisor@rsconnect.org.

What I enjoy about Amazon is the customer product reviews. Some read like an old Clint Eastwood movie, The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Some are from raving fans! We’ve got a good line up for you this first summer term. Here is what your fellow students said about the upcoming classes. All we’re missing are the number of stars beside the course.

Touchstone Course (R5400/R1300)
“I thought the course met my expectations from my review of the syllabus and was a very good introduction to online, self-directed learning.” “This course was extremely well designed and helpful for my growth and learning.” “It was, precisely, what I needed. I was instructed and inspired as well as being encouraged toward meaningful introspection. I am renewed and refreshed.”

Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines (D5402/D5302)
“There is a good exposure to multiple spiritual disciplines. The assignment to choose and practice eight of your own choosing was especially helpful, allowing each student to concentrate on those most important to them. The writing assignments were well thought out and enhanced the learning process.”

The Theology & Practice of Evangelism (E5401/E5301)
“In order to know where we’re going (on mission led by the Holy Spirit), I think it’s important to know where you’ve been. Looking at ‘Evangelism tools’ that have been popular in the past such as the Romans Road, 4 Spiritual Laws, or the Navigator’s Bridge Illustration could be profitable. I think many confuse ‘leading the church in evangelism’ with ‘personal evangelism.’” “Great class – McNeal’s Missional Renaissance has shaped my ministry outlook more than any other book!”

Building an Effective Ministry Team (M6405/M6305)
“It challenged me to take a closer look at myself, and the way I function with the staff team of the church. It has also encouraged me in my role as a new staff team leader, and has given me the tools I feel will be a great help as I begin this new season in my journey as a worship pastor.”

New Testament Survey (D2351)
“I think there is so much to learn in such a short time, it’s hard to absorb all the information.” “It is a lot of material to cover in 8 weeks. I know it is a survey class that is intended to give a high overview, but it still is a little tough for us slower readers.” “This class was great! I would not change a thing.”

From its inception in 2004, Rockbridge Seminary has been committed to develop a top quality educational experience for those who don’t want to leave their ministry field in order to get ministry training. In 2010, an accreditation agency made a site visit to assess five criteria for accreditation. The visiting team was complimentary of our seminary, and as part of the normal process made recommendations for improvement. We are now addressing those items in preparation for another site visit. We are still hopeful that Rockbridge Seminary could be granted accreditation by 2013, though accreditation is not guaranteed.

In the meantime, we continue to provide an outstanding educational experience for more than 250 students. Our graduates serve in dynamic ministries around the world. We are humbled and grateful to hear students and graduates share what Rockbridge has meant to their life and ministry. Tom Wideman, a minister for 30 years and who already possessed a master’s degree from another seminary, wrote about his Rockbridge experience:

My competency growth is evident in all five purposes of the church. I have successfully moved beyond the singular focus of music training and experience. Rockbridge has helped stretch me into other areas of ministry that will help me be more developed as a minister. I feel more confident in the areas of discipleship, evangelism, ministry and fellowship. I believe that God can still use me in any of these expanded areas of ministry and still fulfill His purpose in me as I continue to encourage people to become passionate worshipers.

We consider it a sacred trust to train servant leaders for Kingdom work. Come join a learning community that is unlike any other. Be a Rock’r that will rock the world for Christ.

Dr. Daryl Eldridge
President

Registration for our March 15, 2011 term will open on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

Beginning with this term, registration will open during the week of Unit 8 of the preceding term. The new 5-term schedule and the longer breaks between terms will make this possible.