Whitefield College’s external study courses employ a tried and proven method of study that offers a rigorous yet interesting method of acquiring knowledge. We seek to take increasing advantage of the swift communication and information systems available via email and the Internet. Students will utilize combinations of reading, lectures (using audio tapes or CDs), and research in their different courses. As is unique to the home school college approach, students are able to study at their own pace and in whatever location is convenient, be it home, work, or during travel.

Typically, courses require listening to and summarizing a series of lectures, reading and reporting on one or two text books, and writing a research paper covering a topic from that course of study. A detailed syllabus is provided for each course, detailing course specific instructions. Because the college’s knowledge of work completed by the student can only be assessed by what is submitted, students should take special care with their work, ensuring that it is presented according to the standards laid out in the booklet, How to Complete and Submit Course Work that is sent with their first course.

Although the college does not provide tutors, students are encouraged to locate Christian professionals who are skilled in their own areas of study, and to interact with them about their subjects. Often, a student’s pastor will allow him access to his library for reference and research, and will be able to offer valuable advice and insight. If students have questions relating to the course, they may call the college and speak with a member of the academic staff.

Online Campus

We are developing our online campus, where students will place orders for courses and books, locate Internet resources via the Whitefield Online Library, submit completed course work, and make contact with one another using chat rooms and forums.

Course Work Submission

In order to enable course work to be graded promptly, thus ensuring that students have swift feedback on their academic progress, students submit completed course work using our Internet based course-submission technology. Files for each element of the course (lecture and book summaries, and research paper) are sent through the Internet over a secure encrypted connection to our offices.

Computers

Students should equip themselves with a computer with a word processor, that is capable of accessing the Internet, receiving and sending email, and of playing lecture CDs. This is also the best way to ensure that course work is presented properly, and it will facilitate electronic submission as discussed above.