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COURSE OVERVIEW

TWO-YEAR PROGRAM

The Two-Year Program The teaching program is divided into six tracks. You will take one track each quarter. There are three quarters per academic year. Upon satisfactory completion of all six tracks, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. The minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.

Classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:10pm-9:10pm or Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Track 1 • WOL Core Values • Ministry & Gifts of the Holy Spirit I • How to Share Your Faith • Small Groups

Track 4 • Urban Theology • Philosophy of Ministry • Prayer & Hearing God’s Voice Track 5 • How to Study the Bible • New Testament Survey • Foundations of Biblical Worship

Track 2 • Generous Life • Biblical Theology • Living Waters

Track 6 • Bible Practicum • Kingdom of God

Track 3 • Gifts of the Spirit • Old Testament Survey

• Ministry Team Training I • Prayer Session Training • Ministry Placement I • Graduation

Curriculum Course curriculum is an important part of your School of Ministry experience. It allows you to follow along with class instruction and provides a resource for you to refer back to upon completion of the course. Class materials include a School of Ministry tote bag, School of Ministry binder with all written material, and any books needed for your track courses. Exams Mid-term exams are administered at the 6th week of all tracks and final exams are administered at the 10th or 11th week of all tracks. Study guides will be provided for pre-exam review. Our exam grading standard is a simple PASS/NO PASS. A passing score for all exams is 70% or better. Ministry Placement The School of Ministry is passionate about where God is leading you in ministry. You will experience various times in your program where you will be coached by a SOM graduate who is connected with the church and can provide resources to assist you in your journey.

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