Residential Intensives
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Summer Sessions are one‑week, on‑campus intensive courses designed to help you make meaningful progress in your program of study. During this focused week in Kansas City, you’ll learn from trusted faculty, connect with fellow students, and experience our campus community in person. It’s an excellent opportunity to deepen your training and stay on mission.
What Are Summer Sessions?
Summer Sessions are four-week intensives that meet together on campus June 1–5 or July 27–31. Immerse yourself in campus life with campus tours, shared meals, giveaways, and more. Each course is cross-listed, meaning both undergraduate and graduate students can participate.
Campus Orientation—Monday morning, students will be treated to a doughnut breakfast in the Student Center before moving to the Spurgeon Library for singing, prayer, an orientation. Class pictures to follow.
Spiritual Enrichment—Each weekday morning and evening, gather with fellow students and instructors for a time of prayer over the day’s class.
Fellowship Meals—Get to know your faculty, instructors and classmates at shared meals throughout the week.
Spurgeon Library Tour—Explore the rich history on display in the Spurgeon Library on Thursday.
Summer Sessions Intensives
A Term Classes
All intensives are cross listed for master’s and undergraduate students, with on-campus sessions June 1–5. Pre-work begins May 11, 2026.
Cross-Listed
Master’s: BS2210 Old Testament Survey II
Undergraduate: U-BS115 Old Testament Survey II
Cross-Listed
Master’s: MN5161 Expository Preaching I: Sermon Preparation Practicum
Undergraduate: U-MN310 Sermon Preparation
Cross-Listed
Master’s: MN5430 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Undergraduate: U-MN410 Pastoral Care and Ministry
The Old Testament is often misunderstood, but each book points uniquely to God's unfolding purposes for His people. Gain clarity on the history of redemption through the Prophets and Poetry with Dr. Lucas Whitson.
Register OnlineDeliver God's message to God's people under the guidance of an experienced faculty. Develop your preaching skills with Todd Chipman in this practicum course focused on preparing biblical sermons.
Register NowGlean from biblical wisdom & pastoral experience in Introduction to Pastoral Theology. This class is taught by Dr. Ken Parker, who serves as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri.
Register NowSummer Sessions Intensives
B Term Classes
All intensives are cross-listed for master’s and undergraduate students, with on-campus sessions July 27–31. Pre-work begins July 6, 2026.
Cross-Listed
Master’s: HT3201 Theology II
Undergraduate: U-HT351 Christian Doctrine II
Cross-Listed
Master’s: MN5162 Preaching II: Sermon Delivery Practicum
Undergraduate: U-MN311 Sermon Delivery
Cross-Listed
Master’s: BS2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics
Undergraduate: U-BS204 Introduction to Hermeneutics
In Matthew 16, Jesus promised that He would build His church. Explore what the whole Bible teaches about Jesus, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and Last Things with Dr. Rustin Umstattd in Theology II.
Register NowPreach with clarity, confidence, and experience. In Expository Preaching II, Dr. Jared Bumpers will guide students into sound preaching aimed at transforming the lives of your listeners.
Register NowSharpen your ability to interpret God's unchanging Word with sound principles. Join Dr. Travis Montgomery for Introduction to Hermeneutics, which explores the importance of genre, author, canon, and more for biblical interpretation.
Register NowFrequently Asked Questions
FAQs
A term classes will begin online May 11, meeting on campus June 1–5.
B term classes will begin online July 6, meeting on campus July 27–31.
There is no coursework following the in-person meetings.
There are a number of hotels and vacation rentals within a five-mile radius of our campus, including Fairfield Inn & Suites. Connect with other students who may be coming to decrease your overall cost!
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- We will provide a doughnut breakfast in the Mathena Student Center on Monday morning before Orientation.
- On Tuesday evening, we will host an Academic Dinner, which will include a faculty panel discussion and swag giveaways.
- Our Global Campus will also provide lunch on Thursday.
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Monday:
- Pre-Class—CrossFit Class (email [email protected])
- 8:00–8:30a.m.—Welcome at Mathena Student Center for doughnuts
- 8:45–9:15a.m.—Welcome & Orientation in the Spurgeon Library, Class Pictures
- 12:00–1:00p.m.—Lunch/Break
- 4:30–4:45p.m.—Afternoon Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music, and prayer)
Tuesday
- Pre-Class—CrossFit Class (email [email protected])
- 8:15–8:30a.m.—Morning Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music and prayer)
- 12:00–1:00p.m.–Preaching & Preachers Luncheon with Dr. Jared Bumpers in the Roberson Room
- 4:30–4:45p.m.—Afternoon Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music, and prayer)
- 5:00-7:00p.m.—Dinner and Faculty Panel Discussion
Wednesday
- Pre-Class—CrossFit Class (email [email protected])
- 8:15–8:30am—Morning Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music and prayer)
- 12:00–1:00pm—Lunch/Break
- 1:00-2:00pm—Spurgeon Library Tour
- 4:30–4:45pm—Afternoon Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music, and prayer)
Thursday
- Pre-Class—CrossFit Class (email [email protected])
- 8:15–8:30am—Morning Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music and prayer)
- 12:00–1:00pm—Fellowship Lunch in the Roberson Room
- 4:15–4:30pm—Afternoon Study Break in the classroom foyer
- 4:30–4:45pm—Afternoon Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music, and prayer)
Friday
- Pre-Class—CrossFit Class (email [email protected])
- 8:15–8:30am—Morning Worship in CL 201 (Scripture reading, music and prayer)
There are no additional fees for Summer Sessions. Normal tuition and fees apply.
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