Email: info@collegeofathens.edu Phone: +1-706-769-1472
Email: info@collegeofathens.edu Phone: +1-706-769-1472
Email: info@collegeofathens.edu Phone: +1-706-769-1472
CoA Courses are available to the public as auditing students, Dual Enrollment High School and Home School students. Enrolled CoA students and Dual Enrollment students must register through Populi.
To register as a non-degree-seeking (auditing) student:
Click on the register link associated with a course below.
Fall 2026 textbook list, click here.
Senior Discount: Individuals age 65 or older may enroll in auditing courses for a $100 Technology Fee only, plus the cost of books and materials. Click here to apply for your Refirement Discount. Contact Destiny Groberg (d.groberg@collegeofathens.edu) with any questions.
Scholarship: If you are in need of financial assistance to attend a course, contact the office.
Course Location: Courses are held at the CoA Campus, 1331 New High Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA 30677, with possible virtual options as noted.
CoA Refund Policy
CoA offers in-person, blended, virtual, and online classes. Check the schedule below to select the type of class meeting that best suits your schedule and geographic location.
Online Class. All CoA courses offered online have a 2 hours of required live videoconference meeting times for each credit hour. The instructor will poll all enrolled students for their availability to schedule the virtual course meeting times.
Videoconference Class. These virtual classes meet by live, synchronous videoconference. Students are expected to attend classes virtually at the regularly scheduled times.
Blended Class. Most CoA courses can be taken virtually by students who do not live locally. Contact your Academic Advisor for more information about attending a “blended” class.
This course provides an intermediate level of study of the Hellenistic, New Testament Greek language. Through sound principles of linguistic interpretation and grammar, the student will achieve proficiency reading and doing exegetical, biblical studies while building on the foundation from New Testament Greek I.
Instructor: Dr. Jesse Coyne
Meeting Times: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-2:30 PM, In-person & Virtual
The primary focus of this course will be the practical application of apologetics in ministry and evangelism. Various approaches to the apologetic task will be investigated. Attention will be given to the systematic and rational defense of the Christian faith against significant contemporary challenges. Topics include such areas as tests for truth, a critique of relativism and pluralism, the problem of miracles, and the historicity of the Christian faith.
Instructor: Dr. Tim Harrison
Meeting Times: Monday 4:00-7:00 PM, In-person & Virtual
This course presents a comprehensive study of the biblical foundation for mission as it relates to the church’s missionary obligation before God. Special attention will be given to exploring important issues within contemporary evangelical missiology. A study of Acts examines the birth and growth of the early church. In addition to studying the historical sequence of events, you will consider Luke’s theological themes, learn to extrapolate legitimate biblical principles from historical narrative, and apply those principles in the development of a contemporary missions strategy.
Instructor: Alex Fields
Meeting Times: Online, March 15th – May 7th
This course examines a biblically-based reflection on an individuals’ personal spiritual growth. Based on an individual’s progress along the pathway, students will consider spiritual needs and potential barriers to spiritual growth. Students focus on using Christian discipleship and leadership principles to develop healthy, thriving, Christian communities that promote and encourage spiritual growth and sanctification.
Instructor: Dr. Pat Ford
Meeting Times: Tuesday 5:00 – 8:00PM, virtual
This course provides a biblical foundation for evangelism and introduces students to tools and models for evangelism by applying biblical principles in the context of sharing the good news in a contemporary culture of competing worldviews. Students will practice and evaluate personal evangelistic activities and consider the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism.
Instructor: Alex Fields
Meeting Times: Online, January 11th – March 5th
As a biblical form of pastoral counseling, Elijah House 201 lays the foundations for healing and transformation, for both students, and for equipping them to minister inner healing to others. Students will learn foundational principles and tools for dealing with personal and interpersonal issues. Students will learn to trace bad fruit to bitter roots formed in the heart, most often in childhood and how broken hearts can be healed through the biblical process of repentance and forgiveness.
Instructor: Mrs. Dee Pesaresi
Meeting Times: Monday 6:00-9:00 PM, Virtual
This course examines God’s design for human sexuality and the sexual challenges facing the 21st century church. This course explores a Biblical theology of sex and provides a foundation for sexual wholeness in navigating sexual issues in various ministry applications.
Instructor: Dr. Kirk McConnell
Meeting Times: Online
In this course, students will explore the foundations of the spiritual disciplines and their role in the development of personal spiritual formation—the day-by-day journey through which individuals open their hearts to a deeper relationship with God and a rich understanding of their identity in Christ. The course will present why spiritual formation is a vital part of Christian ministry, its biblical foundation, and its role in the development of Christian education programs.
Instructor: Dr. Suresh Thomas
Meeting Times: Wednesday, 1:00-5:00 PM, In-person & Virtual, January 11th – March 5th
This course presents biblical doctrine, the existence of God and His attributes, the Trinity, Theism, doctrine of creation, man, the fall, death, heaven, hell, doctrine of the church, spiritual warfare, the power of God through His Word, and Christ’s return. Students will gain experience in integrating doctrine into real world situations and in understanding how theological concepts are expressed differently across cultures.
Instructor: Dr. Jesse Colbert
Meeting Times: Monday & Thursday, 3:00-4:30 PM, In-person & Virtual
An effective leader is being personally transformed into the character of Christ to the end that their personal character is embedded in servanthood, integrity, humility, resiliency, and love. In this course you will learn ways that leaders can know themselves and lead themselves, body, soul, and spirit, for optimal effectiveness in the Body of Christ. Using a standard of biblically-based characteristics of an effective leader, you will evaluate yourself through a series of prescribed tools to formulate a personal growth plan. This plan is peer-reviewed and applicable throughout your degree program to help yourself and others develop the characteristics of an effective leader.
Instructor: Dr. Norman Goodwin
Meeting Times: Wednesday, 1:00-5:00PM, Virtual, March 15th – May 7th
This course examines core administrative and financial competencies expected of not for profit leaders, including human resource management, strategic planning, budget development and maintenance, fundraising, and taxes.
Instructor: Dr. Kurt Genteman
Meeting Times: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30-12:00PM, In-Person & Virtual, January 11th -March 5th
The English Composition course prepares students for the rigors of college writing with an emphasis on correct writing mechanics, writing for effective communication, writing styles appropriate to the intended audience, and proper citations. Students are required to complete a research paper on a Christian topic of personal interest at the culmination of this course.
Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Coley
Meeting Times: Wednesday 6:00-9:00PM, In-person
To learn more about auditing classes at CoA, please contact our office directly or complete the form on this page. We look forward to connecting with you!
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