The Southwest Institute of Religious Studies (SWIRS) offers tutorials and lecture series for students on two different platforms to best address different levels of interest, commitment, and affordability. It is important to note that these tutorials are NOT accredited and are not meant to fulfill any requirements to obtain a higher education degree or diploma.
For students desiring more affordable tutorials and slightly less commitment, SWIRS is offering tutorials on Udemy. These are self-paced lectures that offer instruction, free online textbooks, and multiple choice tests that are automated and self-contained within the tutorial without the need for heavy instructor involvement. These Udemy tutorials will be listed at $45 each (discounts may be available).
Students seeking more serious study are able to take tutorials directly through the SWIRS website via Moodle LMS. These Moodle Tutorials are more expensive (priced at $80 per 8 week course) and involve more essay writing, research, and instructor involvement. Tutorials provided via Moodle may have one or two required text books that have to be purchased as well. However, most of the texts and materials required for any tutorial are open access and provided free of charge. Once the first five tutorials are live on Moodle, a subscription plan of $35 per month will be available in lieu of purchasing individual tutorials (if desired). For more information on the payment options, please visit our Cost of Attendance page.