Lord first. Its roots are in distance education as well as the development of digital technologies that allow rapid and efficient delivery of classes, The key to wisdom is to place our trust in the Lord as our first goal. virtual classrooms, It’s about seeking His will in everything we do, and other educational material and activities over the Internet. think and speak. Modern advances with online learning management software (LMSs) and educational platforms, Being wise also means having an Biblical worldview. along with the persistent demand for low-cost, We will look at things from the perspective that is the Bible. high-quality education for students who do not have the means or prefer not to move or commute to a university campus, We will view the world in the way God perceives it and conduct our lives in a way that is centered on the gospel. have established online education as a flourishing and viable alternative to traditional schooling on campus. 18. This is why on-line learning courses, Proverbs 15:33 "The fear of the Lord is the direction to be wise, virtual courses, and before the honor comes humility." as well as online degree programs have become more and more popular within the field of higher education. 19. Many large public and private universities offer online classes and a majority of them offer completely or partially online graduate and undergraduate programs. Psalm 119:66 " Give me discernment and wisdom, Furthermore there are a number of smaller universities and colleges have added online learning options and are creating degrees and online courses to complement existing academic programs as well as increase their accessibility for non-traditional students. because I trust in your commands." Monitor the development of Online Degree and Certificate Programs as well as Courses.

20. The Department of Education of the United States’s National Center for Education Statistics for its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) has shown that enrollment in online classes and degree programs at both the level of the undergraduate as well as graduate has been growing gradually since 2013. Job 28:28 "Behold, In 2013, that fear is the Lord is wisdom services and to be free from evil is to be able to discern." the total number of students participating in any form of online learning was approximately 5.3 million.

21. In 2019, Psalm the 107th chapter "Whoever is intelligent, that figure had increased to more than 7.3 million. let him be aware of these words and think about the immense affection of our Lord." This amounts approximately 36% the students at institutions of higher education and college. Working hard. The Covid-19 outbreak, One of the aspects of education is the study. which began in March of 2020 , It requires a lot of discipline. and caused the closure of campuses in the United States, It is not for weak people. brought about an unprecedented shift towards online education. Although it’s tempting to avoid studying or think that it’s the opposite of enjoyable every time however, The most current IPEDS information on the number of students enrolled in online courses has data from the autumn of 2020 and suggests that 72 percent of all university and college students were enrolled in online courses. the Bible affirms that studying is vital. The table below further illustrates rise of online learning and the continuous rise in online course and degree program enrollment over a 4-year periodbetween 2016 and 2019. The Bible states that it is essential to gain knowledge and that it is necessary to put in the effort to master His Word.

While the total number students enrolled in colleges and university courses is relatively stable around 20 million according to IPEDS information shows that the amount of students who enrolled in online courses as well as in completely online programs increased by more than 1095,000 from just 31% to nearly 36% of all students in the level of undergraduates and graduates. (The number of students 2020 who took online courses was nearly doubled in comparison to the amount of students in 2019primarily due to the covid-19 pandemic.) It also instructs us to perform all things to glorify God – which includes studying. Online Courses, Learning in the classroom could be as uplifting for God like singing an song when it’s done correctly. Enrollment and Programs according to year (Undergraduate and graduate) 22.

Data Set 2016 2017-2018 2019-2020 Total enrollment of students 20,209 596 20,211 254 20,214,847 20,253,911 Students who are enrolled only or in part for online course 6,242,740, Proverbs 18:15 "The brain of the wise is able to acquire knowledge, 6,606,800 7,337,785 14,238,741 % of students enrolled solely or in part in online courses 30.89 32.69% 34.50% 32.69 34.89% 32.69 34.50 percent 36.23 72.48% 72.48 36.23% 72.48 and the ears of the wise seek information." Practically the research suggests that students who are currently studying in a university or college program, 23. as well as those looking to pursue a bachelor’s or a graduate degree will likely have the opportunity to take online courses in addition to the possibility of getting a degree via either a partially or fully online course. 2. Similar to professionals who have an undergraduate or master’s degree who want to consider going back to school in order to enhance their skills, Timothy 2 Timothy 2:15 "Do the best you can to show yourself before God as one who is favored and a person who is not required to be ashamed, gain experience, and who is able to handle the truth of God’s word." progress within their field of expertise or change careers typically do it from the comfort of their offices or homes via online classes and degree programs in a variety or all fields of study.

24. In a sign of this trend, Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, the proportion of students who completed the majority or even all of their coursework online increased from around 34 percent to 42% during 2015 to the year 2019. whether in words or actions make it to the glory of Jesus Christ Jesus and give praise for him to God and the Father by Jesus Christ."