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Study Options
The Internet Biblical Seminary (IBS) offers several ways a student can take a course. These study options include:
- Independent Study: Personal Growth
- Facilitator-Led Classes: Online Facilitation, In-Person Facilitation
The table below provides additional details regarding these options.
| Study Options | Grades Tracked? | Required to Enter a Program? | Approval by Facilitator? | Facilitator Led? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Study | ||||
| 1. Personal Growth | Yes | No | No | No |
| Facilitator-Led Classes | ||||
| 2. Online Facilitation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3. In-Person Facilitation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Detailed Description of Study Options
Independent Study: Personal Growth
The Independent Study option provides students with the freedom to pick and choose courses that are of interest to them for personal growth purposes. Although grades are not retained for this study option, after completing a course for Personal Growth, a student may request a Certificate of Completion. The Certificate of Completion simply validates to others that you have satisfactorily learned the material. Courses taken through the Independent Study option will not apply to any certificate programs within IBS; only Facilitator-Led courses will apply to certificate programs.
Facilitator-Led Classes: Online Facilitation
A course taken through the Online Facilitation study option can be applied to all certificate programs provided through the IBS. This option is equally valid in meeting the educational goals for the course as the In-Person Facilitation study option. The Online Facilitation option, however, may be more convenient for some students. Grades will be kept for this study option; a final score and a certificate will be awarded upon completion of this course. Taking an Online Facilitated IBS course counts towards one of the certificate programs offered by IBS. Other certificate programs may be available through affiliate IBS Church/Mission Groups. A student may need to (but is not always required to) receive approval from the facilitator when enrolling in a class. The classes requiring approval from the facilitator provide added security and safety for each student taking an online class. The facilitator will decide how many students may sign up for a class.
Facilitator-Led Classes: In-Person Facilitation
A course taken through the In-Person Facilitation study option can be applied to all certificate programs provided through IBS. These in-person classes provide the student with a greater ability to receive more personal help and attention. Grades will be kept for this study option; the student will receive a final score and certificate upon completion of this course. In-Person Facilitated IBS courses count towards one of the certificate programs offered by the IBS. Other certificate programs may be available through affiliate IBS Church/Mission Groups. A student may need to (but is not always required to) receive approval from the facilitator when enrolling in a class. The classes requiring approval from the facilitator provide added security and safety for each student taking an online class. The facilitator will decide how many students may sign up for a class.