Email: info@collegeofathens.edu   Phone: +1-706-769-1472

Email: info@collegeofathens.edu   Phone: +1-706-769-1472

Auditing Classes Spring 2026

Auditing Classes With CoA

Enjoy our courses throughout the year without a degree track.

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.

Spring 2026 textbook list available soon.

Senior Discount: Individuals age 65 or older may enroll in auditing courses at a 20% discount.
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

Course Offerings

Course Format Options

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.

 

Upcoming Classes

January 7th - May 4th

Spring 2026

Biblical Studies

New Testament Survey

This course explores the basic principles of Christian beliefs, community, and ministry, as well as the promise of Christ’s return through a study of the history and theology of the books of the New Testament. Through the study of the New Testament, students will build their inductive Bible study skills.

Instructor: Dr. Jesse Coyne & Mrs. Cynthia Wilbur

Meeting Times: Online

Register here

Romans

This course examines Paul’s letter to the Romans, written from Corinth on Paul’s third missionary journey, considered by many to be the chief part of the New Testament and the very purest Gospel, as well as the basic theological framework for the whole collection of Paul’s writings.

Instructor: Dr. Jesse Colbert

Meeting Times: Tuesday, 1:00-4:00PM, In-person & Virtual

Register Here

CARE & COUNSELING

Elijah House 201

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 6:00-9:00PM, Virtual

Register Here $259

Purchase manual & certification here $259

CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Prayer & Spiritual Direction

The course examines the Christian practice of prayer through biblical and theological lenses, and types of prayer (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication). It introduces students to the theology and practice of hearing God and discerning His will. Students will engage in the spiritual discipline of prayer and reflect on their experiences with God through collaborative learning, individual assessment, and class discussion with an emphasis on application outside of the classroom environment.

Instructor: Dr. Kurt Genteman

Meeting Time: Monday/Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM, Virtual

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Faith-In-Action

Christian Ethics

Starting from a foundation of biblically-based Christian ethics, participants in this course will examine the main categories of normative ethical theories and apply them to real-life case studies in ministry and ethical dilemmas for effective decision-making and conflict resolution.

Instructor: Dr. Tim Harrison

Meeting Time: Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM, In-Person & Virtual

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Intercultural Studies

Cultural Anthropology

This course will present an introduction to the study of other cultures and worldview assumptions that are foundational to an individual’s belief systems and behavior patterns. Students will analyze the culture and worldview of ethnolinguistic and socio-economic people groups from a biblical worldview perspective.

Instructor: Mr. Alex Fields

Meeting Times: Friday, 1:00-4:00PM, In-Person & Virtual

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World Religions & Cross-Cultural Ministry

This course will present an introduction to the study of other cultures and worldview assumptions that are foundational to an individual’s belief systems and behavior patterns. Students will analyze the culture and worldview of ethnolinguistic and socio-economic people groups from a biblical worldview perspective.

Instructor: Mr. Alex Fields

Meeting Times: Online

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Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

This course examines multiple perspectives on missiology and the changing globe with special attention to students’ own area(s) of particular interest. Students will examine specific strategies and issues in missions with a special interest in urban and cross-cultural settings and reaching the 10/40 window.

Instructor: Various

Meeting Times: Thursdays, 6:15-9:00PM, In-person at Revival City Church

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Transformational Leadership

Business as Mission II

This course addresses the postmodern cry for different models of church and ministry, different forms of ministry, and new responses to the challenges facing the Church and mission from urban pluralism to globalization. Students will explore how church leaders and cultural influencers from the fields of business, politics, media, education, entertainment, and the arts can contribute to the shared responsibility to advance the kingdom of Christ.

Instructor: Dr. Pat Ford

Meeting Times: Tuesday, 6:00-9:00PM, Virtual

Prerequisite: Business as Mission I

Register Here

 

GENERAL EDUCATION

English

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: Monday/Wednesday, 5:00-6:30PM, Virtual

Register Here

Have Questions?

We would love to hear from you!

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! 

706-769-1472
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