At this point, the only seminary I'm interested in paying full tuition fee is STRII. Though some descent seminaries (Calvin Theological Seminary's Distance Learning: MDiv, MA, etc., etc.) in the States are offering long distance/online programs, the $500 per credit tuition just won't do.
Unless you are someone with lots of money and time, I don't think it is worth it, when compared to so many free ones online. As for financial aid, it's not something worth pursuing either, despite many kind souls out there. I think it is just a waste of others' or your own money no matter what, given the rate and value today. Now one may argue for the living cost of a seminary professor. My response is: Go preach then, see how good you really are outside of academia, or, second best thing: write a book. Since I do not recommend the latter, the former is the only good option. I have a feeling soon, degree programs maybe close to free in the future as the new paradigm of learning comes into this modern age of internet and the battle between the enthusiastic teachers and the "royalties".
Anyway, here is my list of resources that I've found that's either very cheap or free:
- Ligonier Connect ($10/month): They have Sproul's, Godfrey's, etc. Very clear and interesting lectures. I don't know about sharing accounts...unless you get caught?
- BiblicalTraining.org (FREE): Greek/Hebrew, Proverbs, etc. some audios, some videos, taught by Mounce, Bruce Waltke, etc.
- ThirdMill (FREE): Richard Pratt's baby. Very well organized. The entire mission of this project is to provide free seminary to Africa's future pastors (and other countries as well).
- Monergism (FREE) has also gathered quite a list of resources such as WTS's archives, etc.
- I'm sure there are more to add to this list, and I will add them when I see more good ones.
I think if one completes 80% of all the above, it's very close to an MDiv, if not better. The only downside, there is no certificate, HAHAHAHA! But who needs it.