Register for Classes
There is a fresh slate of new and recurring courses to equip you and help you progress toward the completion of your degree.
Thank you for joining us as we seek to provide theological education for the church. Registration for Fall 2023 classes, both on campus and online opens April 10.
On-Campus Course highlights
Graduate
- Biblical Counseling in the Local Church
- New England Study Tour
- Hebrew I
- Greek I
- Old Testament I
- New Testament I
- Intro to Hermeneutics
- Issues in Christians Education
- Biblical Foundations of Worship
- Baptist History
- Advanced Expository Preaching
- Missiology
- Leadership Practicum (FTC Conference Course)
- and more
Undergraduate
- Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling
- Intro to Business and Finance
- Old Testament I
- New Testament I
- Intro to Hermeneutics
- Introduction to Adult & Family Ministry
- Introduction to Visual Art
- Hebrew I
- Greek I
- English Composition I
- Church History I
- Christian Doctrine I
- Christian Leadership (FTC Conference course)
- and more
Online Course highlights
Online A Term
Aug. 21 – Oct. 12
Graduate
- Biblical Counseling in the Local Church
- Old Testament Survey I & II
- New Testament Survey I & II
- Introduction to Hermeneutics
- Principles of Teaching I
- Biblical Foundations of Worship
- History of Christianity I & II
- Baptist History
- Theology I & II
- Introduction to Apologetics
- Christian Ethics
- Evangelism and Discipleship
- Missiology
- and more
Undergraduate
- Survey of World Literature
- Christianity and the Arts
- Old Testament Survey I
- New Testament Survey I
- Introduction to Hermeneutics
- Introduction to Ethics
- Christian Doctrine I
- The Church
- Church History I
- Introduction to Business & Finance
- and more
Online B Term
Oct. 16 – Dec. 7
Graduate
- Issues in Christian Education
- Old Testament Survey I & II
- New Testament Survey I & II
- Missiology
- Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
- History of Christianity II
- Theology I & II
- Intro to Apologetics
- Christian Ethics
- and more
Undergraduate
- Old Testament Survey II
- New Testament Survey II
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- World Religions
- American History I
- Church History II
- Christian Doctrine II
- Biblical Theology
- Personal Evangelism & Discipleship
- Global Missions
- Intro to Church Planting & Church Growth
- and more
Online C Term
Aug. 21 – Dec. 7
Graduate
- Elementary Hebrew I
- Elementary Hebrew II
- Intermediate Hebrew I
- Elementary Greek I
- Elementary Greek II
- Intermediate Greek I
- Theological German
Online D Term
Sept. 18 – Nov. 9
Graduate
- Old Testament Survey I
- New Testament Survey I
- Theology I
Fall 2023
ON-CAMPUS
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ONLINE
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Fall 2023 Registration Deadlines
On-Campus | Aug. 14 |
Online Term A | Aug. 14 |
Online Term B | Oct. 9 |
Online Term C | Aug. 14 |
Online Term D & Online Plus | Sept. 11 |
Doctoral
View Fall 2023 Doctoral Schedule ›
View Spring 2024 Doctoral Schedule ›
Maximize your winter break with a wide-range of course offerings for both residential and online students in undergraduate and masters programs, including new 4-week online offerings and one-week on-campus intensives.
Winter Term (Dec. 11-Jan. 12) consists of a four-week online term and three one-week on-campus intensives that meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and have additional course work due in the weeks after the class meets on campus.
One-week Intensives:
(Available as live online courses)
Course Name | Credits | Professors | Days |
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Biblical Studies |
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Introduction to Hermeneutics (grad/undergrad) | 3 | Camden Pulliam | Dec. 18-22 |
Ministry |
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Pastoral Care and Ministry (grad) Introduction to Pastoral Ministry (undergrad) |
3 | Kenneth Parker | Jan. 8-12 |
Historical Theology |
Baptist History (grad) The Church (undergrad) |
3 | Colton Strother | Jan. 2-5 |
Theology II (grad) Christian Doctrine II (undergrad) |
3 | Jake Rainwater | December 11-15 |
Missions |
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Missions Practicum (undergrad) | 3 | Erik Odegaard | Jan. 4-11 |
Four-week Online Term:
Course Name | Credits | Days |
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Introduction to Hermeneutics (grad/undergrad) | 3 | Dec. 12- Jan. 13 |
Church Administration (grad/undergrad) | 3 | |
New Testament Survey I (grad/undergrad) | 3 | |
Baptist History (grad) The Church (undergrad) |
3 | |
Theology I (grad) Christian Doctrine I (undergrad) |
3 | |
Christian Ethics (grad) Introdution to Ethics (undergrad) |
3 |
Maximize your studies with the winter course advantage as you work toward graduating sooner.
Registration opens September 19.
Winter 2023-24
ON-CAMPUS
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ONLINE
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Learn more about Global Campus ›
WI-23 Registration Deadlines
On-Campus | Dec. 4 (or 1 week prior to the start of the class) |
Online Term | Dec. 4 |

In addition to assembling an incredible selection of courses to equip you and help you progress toward the completion of your degree, find highlighted some unique opportunities available to you.
Registration for Spring 2024 classes, both on campus and online, is now open. Enroll in Spring classes today.
Course Highlights
Spring 2024
ON-CAMPUS
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ONLINE
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Learn more about Global Campus ›
SP-24 Registration Deadlines
On-Campus | Jan. 8 |
Online Term A | Jan. 8 |
Online Term B | Mar. 4 |
Online Term C | Jan. 8 |
Online Term D | Feb. 5 |
Register for Classes
2023-24 Registration Calendar2023-24 Academic Calendar
College/Masters Students
THM Students
Doctoral Students
Other Documents
2022-23 Undergraduate Student Handbook
2022-23 Graduate Student Handbook
2022-23 Academic Calendar
2020-21 Academic Calendar
2019-20 Academic Calendar
Doctoral Handbook
FERPA policy
Course Rotations
On-Campus Graduate Course Rotation ›
On-Campus Undergrad Course Rotation ›
Five-Year Graduate Evening Course Rotation ›
Undergrad Course Rotation ›
Global Campus Graduate Rotation ›
St. Louis Campus Course Rotation ›
Common Forms
Transcript Request ›
Schedule Change Add/Drop form ›
Chapel Exemption Request ›
Advanced Standing Form › More Info ›
Graduation Application Form ›
Will my credits transfer? ›
Student Advocacy Form ›
Academic Catalogs
The 2023-2024 catalogs contain financial and academic information, offered courses of study, as well as course descriptions.
Log In:
Log into the Student Portal using the same Username and Password you use to log into Canvas. If you don’t know what your Username and Password are, contact the MBTS Helpdesk at helpdesk@mbts.edu or 816-414-3763.
Check the Term:
Make sure that the correct term is displayed
Click on Registration
See menu on left side of screen.
Show Filter:
Click the tab that says, Show Filter. This opens up some additional dialog boxes.
Choose the Correct Campus
Underneath the title, Course Access Campus, you’ll see 3 different boxes you can check:
If you want to enroll in a course that’s meeting on the Main campus in Kansas City, check “MAIN.”
If you want to enroll in an ONLINE course, check “ONLINE.”
Type the Course Number:
Underneath the title, Course ID Filter you’ll see 4 dialog boxes. In the one entitled, Course # type the number of one of the courses you want to take this fall.
Undergraduate courses have 3 digits in the course number, like this: BS115 or HT411. (Sometimes undergraduate courses have a “U-” in front of the course numbers, like this: U-HT411. This helps designate them as undergraduate courses.)
Graduate (Master’s level) courses have 4 digits in the course number, like this:
BS2101 or HT3100.
In the Course # box, type only the numerals for the course number you want to enroll in. Leave off the letter prefixes.
Apply Filter:
Scroll down and click on “Apply Filter.” The course you want will display below.
There may be more than one “Section” of the course you want. Make sure you choose the section that will fit with the rest of your schedule.
Use That Filter:
Also, if you want to take an ONLINE course, make sure you’re no signing up for an ON-CAMPUS course, and vice-versa.
Check the “Credit” Box
To enroll in the class you see listed, check the box beside the word “Credit.”
When you click in this box, that will place the course in your “Shopping Cart” until you finish choosing all your courses.
REPEAT:
If you want to enroll in another course, repeat Steps 4-8 above.
Process Registration:
When you’re finished selecting all your courses, click on “Process Registration” at the bottom right of the screen. The courses you just
enrolled in will be displayed.
If you want to, you can click on “Go to Ledger” to continue to the “My Ledger” page, where you can review your charges and make payment.