Free General Education to Supplement Free Bible Colleges

[kathleenmariekg]

I'd like to start a list of options for general education courses that are appropriate to supplement online Bible colleges, for students looking for a full undergraduate experience. Are there any free colleges that offer English with some type of feedback and a certificate? I know there are a growing number of courses from secular colleges that can be audited, but they require tuition for any sort of feedback and record-keeping.

Oh!!! My library has Gale Courses! My library does not offer all the courses listed at the main site, but they do have some classes in a variety of subjects! I forgot about this option.

Gale Courses

 

[kathleenmariekg]

I started typing this in the thread about WVBS, but want to discuss this here, instead.

I can't be the first Baptist that cannot afford to go to Bible college, but is willing to put in the time to get an education.

My talk with the person that called me from Gordon was beneficial. Gordon is about half-way between my secular community-college, and WVBS and BNN. Gordon asked me about my "mission", but mixed in a whole lot of secular talk. I need to both ponder and discard some of what was said.

The man from Gordon asked me what I plan to do with my Bible College Education?

Can we discuss the general Baptist goals for education, past and present, and the present options for low-income Baptist students?

 

[kathleenmariekg]

This is another provider of free general education courses that earn a certificate.
About | Saylor Academy

It appears that these are not instructor led like the Gale courses, but they do have a final exam that is machine graded and there is a certificate.
Course Completion Certificates | Saylor Academy

What caught my eye here was the English Composition 2 class
ENGL002: Course Syllabus | Saylor Academy

These types of certificates are worthless towards the goals of many people, but not everyone.

 

[kathleenmariekg]

Hillsdale offers free courses that include quizzes, a final exam, and a certificate.
Hillsdale College Online Courses

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