In the past two decades, more students are choosing to pursue online education. This is especially true with the pandemic restrictions across the world over the last year. This phenomenon affects students learning in every field; biblical counseling in seminary settings is of interest in this preliminary study. This research examined both qualitative and quantitative data collected from an expert panel and student assessment responses to gain insights regarding the effectiveness of online versus residential learning in producing skilled counselors. The key finding is that it is possible to evaluate students in five key areas, and that there is not a statistically significant difference in students who have been trained primarily online versus in person. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]