Academic Programs

Academic Programs

The Curriculum

Word of Life School of Ministry is designed to:

Inspire each student toward spiritual growth and maturity and a close relationship with Jesus Christ. Each student has a faculty advisor to assist, encourage, and counsel him/her. Retreats, guest ministry, prayer meetings, and Bible study are offered to the student to assist in his/her personal development;

Inspire each student to fulfill the great commission. Evangelistic training and outreach are a part of the student’s school life. Mission trip opportunities are available to each student:

Equip and train each student for effective, relevant ministry locally and internationally through courses offered in their program of study;

Prepare teams for church planting. Preparation for church planting, ministry and administration are included in the Ministerial Studies curriculum. Students who are called by God to this pioneering work will receive special training and mentoring;

Work in unity with other churches as we teach and train students. Each student is required to do ministry service and outreach for his/her own church;

Assist graduates in placement;

Make disciples of other nations through training international student leaders. These students are assisted with every possible means to reach their country for Jesus.

Programs of Study

The Certificate Program is available in Ministerial Studies, which requires the completion of 30-semester credit hours and minimum GPA of 2.0. It is possible to complete this program in one year. The student will have had 20 hours of Biblical, theological and charismatic studies, and 10 hours of professional studies.

The Diploma Program in Ministerial Studies requires the completion of 60-semester credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.0, and completing 18 hours of hands-on experience in the ministry. The remaining hours for this area of concentration is in Bible, doctrine, theology, and charismatic studies.

Program Objectives

The Ministerial Studies curriculum is designed to give students a practical knowledge of ministry, preparing the prospective apostle, prophet, pastor, Bible teacher, evangelist, administrator, and leader. This concentration will give the student a working knowledge of the Word of God, develop ministry skills, provide in-service training, and encourage spiritual growth. Advanced study in church planting will be required for the preparation of those students who have been selected to plant new works. This may be completed during summer hours.