Associate Degree in Christian Ministry
Are you interested in becoming a pastor? Do you feel you need online ministry training to excel in your non-profit job? Or do you just want to be better equipped to serve in your local church?
The Associate Degree in Ministry from ISOM is where you will lay strong doctrinal foundations and grow in faith and maturity. This online program is where you will learn the practical ministry training you need to serve at higher levels in your church or non-profit ministry. This is your essential first step before attaining a bachelor of ministry degree or master of ministry degree. The perfect starting place if you have never attended a college, university, or Bible school.
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Trimester 1
Purpose: Lay a strong biblical foundation of doctrine, and practical and spiritual disciplines.
Designed to: Build every student upon a firm foundation of faith.
Topics include: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, laying on of hands, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the New Testament, praise and worship, and more.
5 Courses
32 Sessions
13 hours
Foundations
of the Faith
Instructor:
Bayless Conley
Supernatural Living
Instructor:
Dr. A.L. Gill
New Testament Survey
Instructor:
Dr. John Amstutz
Praise and Worship
Instructor:
Dr. Lamar Boschman
Fear of the Lord
Instructor:
John Bevere
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Trimester 2
Purpose: Lay a strong biblical foundation of doctrine, and practical and spiritual disciplines.
Designed to: Build every student upon a firm foundation of faith.
Topics include: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, laying on of hands, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the New Testament, praise and worship, and more.
6 Courses
32 Sessions
14 hours
Power of Prayer
Instructor:
Dr. Dick Eastman
Ministry of Helps
Instructor:
Dr. Buddy Bell
Old Testament Survey
Instructor:
Dr. Christopher Gornold-Smith
Essence of
the Gospel
Instructor:
Dr. Terry Law
Jesus, Our
Healer Today
Instructor:
Bayless Conley
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Trimester 3
Purpose: Lay a strong biblical foundation of doctrine, and practical and spiritual disciplines.
Designed to: Build every student upon a firm foundation of faith.
Topics include: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, laying on of hands, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the New Testament, praise and worship, and more.
10 Courses
32 Sessions
14 hours
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Living By Faith
Instructor:
Dr. Bill Winston
Trimester 4
Purpose: Lay a strong biblical foundation of doctrine, and practical and spiritual disciplines.
Designed to: Build every student upon a firm foundation of faith.
Topics include: Leadership, cell groups, racisim, evangelism, spiritual warfare, authority, offense, Bible memorization, and generational curses.
8 Courses
32 Sessions
15 hours
Wilderness Mentalities
Instructor:
Joyve Meyer
Developing Leaders
Instructor:
Brian Houston
Cell Group Leaders
Instructor:
Bill Hornsby
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Personal Evangelism
Instructor:
Ray Comfort
Spiritual Warfare
Instructor:
Dean Sherman
Authority and Forgiveness
Instructor:
John Bevere
Spiritual Breakthrough
Instructor:
Dr. Marilyn Hickey
Trimester 5
Purpose: Lay a strong biblical foundation of doctrine, and practical and spiritual disciplines.
Designed to: Build every student upon a firm foundation of faith.
Topics include: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, laying on of hands, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the New Testament, praise and worship, and more.
6 Courses
32 Sessions
14 hours
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Reconciliation
Instructor:
Dr. A.R. Bernard
Associate Degree in Christian Ministry FAQs
Who should get an associate degree in ministry?
Any individual interested in supportive, or lay ministry in Christian churches and organizations should consider undertaking an associate’s degree in ministry. This program improves your confidence to communicate Biblical truths by providing foundational ministry training and is an important first step for further study.
What can I do with an associate degree in ministry?
You’ll develop the skills necessary to serve in church or work for a Christian nonprofit. Typical paths for associate graduates are Christian non-profit professionals, children’s ministry professionals, youth ministers, and church administrators.
Can you be a pastor with an associate’s degree?
Although it’s not essential to have a degree to be a pastor, typically most aspiring pastors will pursue at least a Bachelor of Ministry degree, or even a Masters of Ministry degree. An associate degree in ministry is the perfect starting place to become a credentialed pastor.
How long does it take to get an associate degree in ministry?
Generally, an associate’s degree is completed in two years and a bachelor’s degree in four years, but ISOM Online students typically earn their degrees in less time. Since you pay a low monthly fee, rather than a degree tuition fee, ISOM Online is one of the most affordable ministry degree programs available. Studying at your own pace, you can earn your degree in as little as a year, helping you save money.
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