Weekly Email: April 14, 2025
This week’s newsletter is intentionally starting differently. Why?
Because we just released our schedule for our Fall 2025 Experiential Modulars!
At the end of this email, you’ll also find your student tip for the week, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the process rather than just the outcomes or goals.
Program News: Fall Experiential Modular Registration Now Open
“I finally felt I belonged.”
A student shared this with me after attending one of our Experiential Modulars, and it's stuck with me ever since.Studying online can often feel isolating, especially when you're likely the only one in your local community attending seminary.
Yet we all recognize there's something intangible, something uniquely meaningful, that can feel missing when all our interactions are virtual. We sense this when we FaceTime family, watch sports on TV, or log into a Zoom call. There's simply something beautiful and meaningful about being together in person. God made us relational, embodied people.
But I also understand the realities of needing to study online. You need to be rooted in the church you’re serving, present for family and friends, and moving just isn’t on the table.
And guess what? That’s okay. We're here to help equip you, where you are, for a lifetime of faithful gospel ministry.
That's exactly why I believe in online theological education. My hope is that we can bridge the gap, bringing together the best of both worlds and offering meaningful ways to connect in person without losing the benefits of being a Southern Seminary student, online and at a distance.
One of the best ways we do this is through our Experiential Modulars. Over three days, you’ll spend focused time face to face with professors and fellow students. Last year, more than 200 students traveled to campus from over 35 states to share meals, worship in chapel, and engage in conversations that deepened friendships and enriched their learning.
Click here to register for the Fall 2025 Experiential Modulars
Students consistently tell me how transformative these modulars are. One student reflected,
“Hearing from classmates about how their seminary studies directly impact their ministries was incredibly encouraging and motivated me to keep going.”
Another echoed a similar sentiment:
“Being on campus and connecting in person brought my studies to life in ways I didn’t expect.”
Your only responsibility is to get here. We’ll take care of lodging and meals so you can fully immerse yourself in the Southern community. I look forward to seeing you here and helping you form connections that truly matter.
Fall 1 (Meets on-campus September 8–10)
20220XMD - Old Testament II with Dr. Jim Hamilton
22100XMD - Biblical Hermeneutics with Dr. Brian Vickers
40020XMD - Introduction to Biblical Worship with Dr. Matthew Westerholm
Fall 2 (Meets on-campus October 6–8)
32100XMD - Personal Evangelism and Devotion with Dr. Timothy Beougher
29250XMD - Survey of Christian Ethics with Dr. Andrew Walker
23020XMD - The Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Jonathan Pennington
Register for Fall 2025 Experiential Modulars
Student Tip: Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome
Focusing too much on big goals or outcomes can quickly become overwhelming. When your attention is fixed solely on the final result, every setback or unexpected challenge feels amplified, creating stress and making it difficult to keep going.
Instead, shift your focus to the process, which are the small, manageable steps you can take each day.
The benefit is clear: daily actions are achievable.
You can consistently show up and make progress without becoming overwhelmed by the bigger picture.
For example, suppose you’re working on a paper. Yes, your goal is to finish by a certain date. But instead of fixating on that deadline, set small, daily objectives such as a specific word count, researching one source, or outlining one section. These micro-steps build steady progress and keep you motivated day after day.
The outcome matters, but the best way to reach it is by consistently showing up and mastering your daily process.
That's all for this week! You can browse past emails in the archive or explore Course Snapshots to find textbooks, course descriptions, and details about what we offer online.
