Logos + Southwestern FAQs

Southwestern’s mission to equip our students for ministry means providing them with access and training to the cutting-edge resources necessary for ministry in the 21st century. Southwestern has coordinated with Logos Bible Software, the premier Bible study software to equip Southwesterners with the content and tools to effectively study, research, and learn in their course of study. These are skills students need to teach and preach God’s word using the best tools available for todays ministry.

By enrolling in Southwestern’s core courses (see below), students will receive a subscription to Logos Premium along with their course textbooks. With Logos students can engage their textbooks, the text of Scripture, and the host of additional books and resources provided on your preferred electronic device. Wherever a student's calling might take them their resources follow.

Additionally, Logos integrates into courses on Canvas. With a click Students can move from their course to utilizing their content and resources in Logos.

Below are a set of FAQs to maximize your use of Logos at Southwestern.

Students can access free training materials for using Logos resources here.

Upcoming Trainings

  • Introduction to Logos | Date: Saturday, August 20, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM Central

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  • From English to Original Languages: Efficient Bible Navigation & Comparison | Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM Central

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  • Searching the Text: A Foundation for Rigorous Study | Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM Central

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  • Building a Study System: Guides, Workflows, & Layouts | Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM Central

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  • Efficient Study Organization: Notes, Highlights, & Citations | Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM Central

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What content/resources are included?

For participating courses students receive:

  • Course textbooks in Logos*
  • The Logos Academic Basics Library
    • 50% Academic Discount on select resources in Logos
  • A Logos Premium subscription for the Academic Year enrolled (August - July):
    • Subscription library content and resources valued at $7,800
    • A free monthly book from Logos for their subscription
    • Additional discounts on Logos purchases through the subscription
    • 5% annual reward on qualifying purchases in Logos.

*On rare occasions, if a professor’s textbook is not available in Logos, the professor can direct the students to attain their textbook by other means.

What courses are available?

Courses that are a part of the English MTS degree are a part of this partnership. These courses are:

  • SYSTH 3003 Systematic Theology I (New Format)
  • SYSTH 3013 Systematic Theology II (New Format)
  • CHAHT 3103 Church History I
  • CHAHT 3113 Church History II
  • BPTST 3203 Baptist Heritage
  • BIBST 3203 Biblical Hermeneutics
  • NEWTS 3313 New Testament I
  • NEWTS 3323 New Testament II
  • OLDTS 3313 Old Testament I
  • OLDTS 3323 Old Testament II
  • PHILO 4373 Christian Apologetics
  • ETHIC 4323 Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement
Do courses cross-listed with Texas Baptist College apply?

Students at TBC who are taking courses cross-listed with the master's level courses listed above will also take advantage of this opportunity at the same cost.

What is the cost per course?

Students will pay $75 per course for their Logos content and subscription. This amount will be charged to your student account upon enrollment for the course. This amount is more affordable on average than buying your resources in print and includes all the benefits of the Logos subscription listed above.

When is the content available?

Students will get their textbooks and subscription approximately six weeks before the start of the semester for their enrolled courses.

How is the Logos content accessed?

Students can access their content through their course in Canvas. You will receive email notification from Logos when your Logos content and textbooks are available.

How are students informed before they enroll?

Students will be informed before enrollment that their course includes Logos in Self Service and on the Class Schedule page on the Current Students page on the website.

How is the student’s Logos account created?

Students create their own personal account when prompted to access the Logos content. Students should use their personal email instead of a seminary account.

How is content added to an existing Logos account?

Students add their textbooks to their already created Logos account by logging into Canvas, selecting their course, and signing into their Logos account.

What are the add/drop refund policies?

If a student drops the course before the add drop date they will be fully refunded for, but will not be able to access their Logos content after dropping.

Students who drop during the period of 50% refund for tuition and fees will be refunded 50% of their cost for their Logos content. They will retain their textbooks indefinitely but will not have access to the subscription until future enrollment in a qualifying course (see above).

What is the policy for adding a course after the add/drop date?

Students who add courses after the add drop date will need to purchase their own textbooks. Enroll as soon as possible not to miss out on this opportunity.

How does Logos apply to course auditors?

If you are auditing a course that includes Logos textbooks, the textbook cost will automatically be applied to your account. If you would like to opt out of this feature please contact the office of online learning at: [email protected].

What is the best way to use Logos?

Logos functions best if the program is downloaded onto a computer. You can also access your logos books and package through their web app, or other smart devices.

What resources are available at the end of the semester?

Once the semester is over students will have their textbooks indefinitely. Students will continue to have the Logos Premium subscription for the remainder of the academic year (August-July).

How do students continue to utilize Logos following the completion of the course?

Students can continue to utilize Logos for study and ministry work with their student subscription by enrolling in another core course.

If these courses are all completed, students can choose to purchase a monthly subscription to Logos at minimal cost.

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