Semester Enrollment Fee
1 class
$150 enrollment fee
2-3 classes
$150 enrollment fee
4-5 classes
$150 enrollment fee
Online Courses
Grow in God’s Word, Wherever You Are
Let the RBC classroom come to you. Online courses at RBC let you earn a Certificate in Theology or take classes for personal development, equipping you to know, serve, and worship God in all of life.
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Start the Online Form
Create an account and begin your application by adding your information to our online form.
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Upload Your Documents
Collect and send your academic documents, like your testimony, transcripts, and reference. Most students can finish this step in a week.
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Get Answers
Our team will review your application as soon as you finish. Give us one week, and we’ll get back to you with an admission decision.
Tuition and Fee Breakdown
Semester Tuition
1 class (3 credits)
$750
2 classes (6 credits)
$1,200
3 classes (9 credits)
$1,800
4 classes (12 credits)
$2,400
5 classes (15 credits)
$3,000
Our Purpose
To produce knowledgeable and articulate students who embrace God in His holiness as taught in the Reformed classical tradition.
Earn Your Certificate
You can pursue a Certificate in Theology by completing four core courses and four elective courses all online from RBC. Select the credit load that best fits your schedule each semester. Once your classes are completed, you’ll be invited to participate in our annual commencement exercises.
Theology for Life
Personal Growth
Online courses can help you grow in your knowledge of Scripture, develop a Christian worldview, and learn how to defend the gospel—all from the comfort of your home. Our online programs are designed to help you know God’s Word and hold onto its truth and promises for the rest of your life.
Your Investment
When you study online with RBC, you can lay a solid theological groundwork for your life without incurring significant college debt. Individual courses are affordable, allowing you to launch into your calling with minimal financial burden. Several payment options are available depending on enrollment status.
Theology for Life
Faculty
Academic Calendar
Fall 2025
August 11
Online Orientation
August 12
Final Day to Register for Classes
August 18
First Day of Classes
August 22
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
August 22
First Installment Tuition Payment Due
September 1
Labor Day (No Class)
September 5
Convocation
October 6-10
Fall Break
October 17
Final Day to Withdraw with a 'W'
October 17
Final Installment Tuition Payment Due
October 31-December 17
Returning Student Registration Period
November 7
Final Day to Withdraw from Program
November 18-21
Reading Days
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Break
December 5
Final Day of Classes
December 8-12
Final Examinations
December 26
Grades Available to Students
Spring 2026
January 5
Online Orientation
January 6
Final Day to Register for Classes
January 12
First Day of Classes
January 16
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
January 16
First Installment Tuition Payment Due
January 16
Winter Conference
March 1
Intent to Graduate Due
March 2-6
Spring Break
March 13
Final Day to Withdraw with a 'W'
March 13
Final Installment Tuition Payment Due
April 1-7
Easter Break
April 3
Final Day to Withdraw from Program
April 21-24
Reading Days
May 1
Final Day of Classes
May 4-8
Final Examinations
May 8
Commencement
May 22
Grades Available to Students
Your Experience
Online courses at RBC seek to prepare you for a life of faithful service in God’s kingdom. You can participate in live classes, interact directly with professors and classmates, and earn college credit from the comfort of your home. You’ll also have the opportunity to watch recorded lectures at your convenience.
Theology for Life
Your Future
After finishing your online coursework with RBC, you will be better equipped with timeless truths for timely service, whatever the Lord has called you to do. You also have the option of transferring these credits to one of our on-campus degree programs.
Invest in an affordable education rooted in uncompromised truth that will serve you for a lifetime.
FAQs
We encourage all online students to participate in classes live in order to maximize their experience. However, if you miss a class, need to review something that a professor said, or are unable to attend a particular lecture, you also have the opportunity to watch recorded lectures at your convenience.
The enrollment fee and tuition are broken down by the number of classes (or credits) the student takes. This does not include books and materials. You are able to take as few as one class and as many as five classes in a given semester.
Contact us for more information regarding tuition.
You can apply here and select “Certificate in Theology (RBC Online)” in the drop-down menu in the Interested Program section of the application. Applicants will need to submit their official transcripts, testimony, and church reference to complete their application.
International students are encouraged to apply. However, students in the United States with F-1 visas are ineligible to enroll in online classes.
Yes. The credits earned are fully transferable into on-campus RBC programs. If you wish to transfer into a degree program, our Admissions team would be happy to answer any questions you have.
The Certificate in Theology is the only program that RBC offers online. If you are looking for more information about our degree programs, visit our Academics page.
Yes. Our courses encourage Christians to grow in their understanding of biblical truth, whatever their chosen vocation. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities for the concentrated study of Scripture to lay a firm foundation upon which students can communicate and defend their Christian beliefs. Learn more here.
- Apologetics
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- History of Christianity I
- History of Christianity II
- 4 elective courses
No, you’re welcome to take online courses for personal enrichment or transfer your credits toward an on-campus degree at RBC.
Your Certificate in Theology will leave you better equipped with timeless truths for timely service in God’s kingdom, whatever the Lord has called you to do. You also have the option of transferring these credits to one of our on-campus degree programs.
Yes. You can audit courses online starting at $180 per course. Registration opens before the start of each semester. You will be able to access lecture videos, a textbook list, a reading schedule, and course materials. As an auditor, you will not have interaction with the professor or students, and you will not be required to complete assignments or assessments. Visit Learning.ReformationBibleCollege.org for more information.