Distance education programs offer quality education through various means such as mail, satellite or other modern technological methods. An individual can join distance education programs either as a full-time or part-time student. Distance education programs were known as correspondence courses. There are also institutions offering distance education programs in theological subjectsThe University of South Africa, established in 1946, was one of the oldest universities to offer distance education programs. Today, there are a number of private and public profit and non-profit institutions offering a large number of degree programs and certificate courses.
