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Distributed Learning Program
Wartburg offers a distributed learning opportunity for students currently serving in ministry settings or who may not be in a position to relocate to Dubuque. All coursework is taken as a distributed learner over a three-year period, plus any additional time needed for completion of fieldwork.
Year 1 (Distributed, 21 semester hours)
FALL TERM (September - January)
Fall Prolog Week (early September): 1 credit on campus (1 course)
September - December: 6 credits online (2 courses)
January Intensives: 5 credits on campus (4 courses)
SPRING TERM (February - June)
Spring Prolog Week (early February): 1 credit on campus (1 course)
February - May: 6 credits online (2 courses)
June Intensives: 4 credits on campus (3 courses)
SUMMER: Start of Fieldwork Experience
Year 2 (Distributed, 20 semester hours)
FALL TERM (September - January)
Fall Prolog Week (early September): no requirement
September - December: 6 credits online (2 courses)
January: Diaconal Ministry Formation Event (3 credits, at LTSG, Pennsylvania) or Cross-Cultural Requirement (on-campus or travel course)
SPRING TERM (February - June)
Spring Prolog Week (early February): no requirement
February - May: 6 credits online (2 courses)
June Intensives 5 credits on campus (3 courses)
SUMMER: CPE or more Fieldwork Experience
Year 3 (Distributed, 21 semester hours)
FALL TERM (September - January)
Fall Prolog Week (early September): 1 credit on campus (1 course)
September - December: 3 credits online (2 courses), plus starting a 2-credit course intensive that will span the academic year
January: Cross Cultural Requirement (if not already completed; one 3 credit on-campus or travel course) or Diaconal Ministry Formation Event (if needed and not already completed)
SPRING TERM (February - June)
Spring Prolog Week: (early February) 1 credit on campus (1 course)
February - May: 6 credits online (2 courses)
Summer and Onward: Completion of research and writing of your diaconal ministry project, plus any additional needed coursework and fieldwork to complete this 77 semester-hour degree