We realise that many students have found it difficult to attend the previous study days and so with help of feedback from students we have come up with two new options for Online Students:

1. Taster Days - an exciting opportunity for Online Students or perspective students to come into College, meet staff and attend some lectures at a cost of £20 per day. Please click on the relevant date to book in: 8th November, 15th November, 22nd November 2010.

2. Online Students can begin learning New Testament Greek with some introductory teaching at College on Thursday 30th September 2010. This is free to all Online Students who purchase the New Testament Greek module. The day is currently planned to start at 10am. Please email Emma George to book in.

We are delighted to announce that today we have launched our 1st Greek module.  It is an optional module at level 4 (Certificate).  It is written for absolute beginners and there is some audio material included to help you through the initial stages of learning NT Greek.  Why not give it a go?  We are sure you will enjoy it!

Please note that Online module fees will be increased on 1st October 2009.  We regret that this is necessary but please note that we have kept all fees at the present rate since the launch of Spurgeon's Online.  All present students should therefore consider buying modules before 1st October 2009 when they can do so at the present costs.  Thank you for your understanding.  Debra Reid

Please note the Forum section has been re-structured.   We are hoping that the new categories for future forum posts will be helpful to students as they use the forum.  So get posting!

In the last six months our Online Student numbers have shown a dramatic increase of 42% since October 2008. Clearly more of you are setting out on a course with Spurgeon's Online and it is our hope that you enjoy the whole learning experience.

Local Education Authority (LEA) Grants are available for UK students who will attempt 60 credits in a 12 month period. In order to qualify for a grant you must be a serious student with at least 600 hours (about 12 hours each week) set aside for study during the year and have not been in receipt of a previous Higher Education grant.

For details visit your LEA web site or email e.george@spurgeons.ac.uk.

We have recently come across the following website that contains a wealth of articles/ book extracts etc  on biblical and theological subjects.  Take a look: http://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: From 1st September 2009 it will no longer be possible to submit hand-written scripts for assessed assignments. All work should be typed or word processed. This is to comply with normal University standards and to protect our quality assurance processes. In exceptional circumstances exemption from this ruling can be sought in writing from the College Academic Dean.
If you have any questions or queries regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope that this will ensure that excellent standards are maintained.