Instructional Methods

The faculty employ a number of instructional methods to foster student learning. Together, the range and kinds of methods utilized attend to the diverse learning styles of students while seeking to facilitate competency in the various domains of Bloom’s taxonomy (i.e., knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation). A sampling of the various kinds of instructional methods routinely in use at CTS are outlined below.

• Lecture
• Assigned readings
• Research papers
• Critical review papers
• Exegetical papers
• Theological confession writing
• Written thesis
• Small group discussion
• Student presentations
• Expert panels
• Case conceptualization
• Case study
• Experiential learning
• Role play
• Reflective essays
• Journaling

Course Options

In recognition of the diversity of life circumstances, Cornerstone Theological Seminary provides flexibility of course options to students. Students can complete course requirements online, on-site, or in a combination of experiences.

Course Modality

On-Campus—A course delivered in a traditional classroom environment (i.e., face-to-face) at a regularly scheduled time. Course resources can be accessed online via Brightspace.

Online—A course delivered fully online via Brightspace.  Students interact and engage with course content, faculty and other students via recorded lectures, readings, assignments, discussion forums and other online activities anytime during the week before established due dates.

Traditional Semesters

Cornerstone Theological Seminary is a semester- based school with the fall semester running from late August or early September to mid-December and the spring semester running from the third week of January to late April or early May. Residential courses are scheduled Monday to Friday with morning, afternoon and evening options.

Evening Courses

In response to the recommendations of working professionals desiring seminary education, CTS offers a variety of evening courses during the traditional fall and spring semesters. The evening courses meet one night per week throughout the semester, are available on an audit or credit basis.  

Summer Semester

Cornerstone Theological Seminary offers additional graduate courses in various delivery methods (i.e., On-Campus, Online) during a summer semester which runs from early May through late August. 

Modules: Master of Theology

The Master of Theology degree program is primarily delivered to students through course modules. The course modules are coordinated on an individual basis with the supervising professor. For specific course requirements, consult the Master of Theology degree listing and related course descriptions in this catalog.