Three Reasons to Join RBC Online

Posted On July 08, 2026

Written by Dr. John Tweeddale, vice president of academics and professor of theology

At Reformation Bible College, our goal is to educate students in the historic Christian faith, as affirmed in the Reformed confessions, so that they may know, serve, and worship God in all of life.

One way we do that is by offering courses online. As I like to tell prospective students, RBC’s online courses provide an education that I wish every Christian in the world could experience.

Here are three reasons why you should study online at RBC:

1. Receive an education in Reformed theology.

At RBC, we aim to produce knowledgeable and articulate students who embrace God in His holiness as taught in the Reformed classical tradition. That purpose statement animates everything we do as a college, whether online or on campus.

Students can study under seasoned faculty members who teach courses in apologetics, hermeneutics, biblical theology, church history, and systematic theology. These courses are designed to orient you to the foundational tenets of Reformed theology that help inform and ground you for all of life.

2. Connect with a diverse community from around the world.

RBC’s online students come from a variety of backgrounds and places:

• Students live in more than 20 countries, like the United States, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Japan, and Singapore.
• Some students have just graduated high school, others are deep into their careers, and a segment are making the most of their retirement years.

What binds our students together is their common commitment to Christ and their desire to learn more about the rich heritage of the Reformed tradition.

Students frequently chat, meet in groups, and work on assignments on our communications platform. For many in the program, studying theology with like-minded Christians from around the world is the best part of their online RBC experience.

3. Our online courses are designed for your convenience.

Your RBC online program is customizable.

Lectures: Online students have the option to join classes streaming live from Florida, allowing them to have their questions answered directly by the professor. Students can also watch a recording of the lecture later.

Flexibility: Some students like the accountability of assignments but have no interest in a degree, so they might take a course or two for personal growth. Others may work toward their Certificate in Theology (which they receive after completing eight online courses). Courses taken for credit can also be transferred into our on-campus programs.

Auditing: There is also an option to audit an RBC online course without taking it for credit. As an auditor, you can watch the lectures without participating in assignments, assessments, or direct communication with the professor and students.

There is so much to gain through RBC’s online courses. Students receive a rich, biblical foundation and a global church community as they pursue their studies and interact with the professors in Florida—all from the comfort of their own home.

Apply today, and let’s begin building community and studying the wonders of God’s Word together.