Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. 8 Peter Earle, 1998. You can now study, and lead small study groups, by distance education in your home or your home church, such as in small tutorial groups. These often involve a study guide, readings, text books, and resources such as cassettes. Furthermore, you and your study group can work toward an accredited diploma or degree while you do so, using current, relevant study materials.
Many colleges now offer distance education for personal or group study.
For example, the School of Ministries at Christian Outreach Centre in Brisbane now offers a government accredited Bachelor of Ministry degree in distance education with 24 subjects in the three Fields of Biblical Studies, Theology and Church History, and Ministry and Mission.