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School of Ministry
Deepen your understanding of Scripture through a two-year curriculum in Bible, theology, and ministry. Pursue ministerial credentialing as an enrolled student, or attend classes to learn without formally enrolling.
Tuition-free. Required textbooks are purchased by each participant. This is a non-accredited program.
FIND YOUR PATH
Two Ways to Participate
Both options are tuition-free, and both require you to purchase your own required textbooks. Choose the path that fits your goals.
OPTION 1
Enrolled Student
For individuals who want to pursue the full two-year curriculum and earn ministerial credentialing.
Tuition & textbooks
Tuition is free. Students must purchase their own required textbooks.
Academic & participation requirements
Students must complete the program’s applicable academic and participation requirements, including assigned exams and papers.
Ministerial credentialing
Upon successfully completing the curriculum and requirements, enrolled students are awarded ministerial credentialing.
Program status
The School of Ministry is a non-accredited program.
OPTION 2
Class Attendee
For individuals who want to attend classes and learn without formally enrolling as students.
Tuition & textbooks
Tuition is free. Class attendees must purchase their own required textbooks.
Voluntary participation
You may attend classes and voluntarily participate in discussions and activities. No exams, papers, or graded assignments are required.
No mandatory requirements
There are no mandatory academic or participation requirements.
No ministerial credentialing
Class attendees do not receive ministerial credentialing because they choose not to enroll as students or complete the formal program requirements.
2027–2028 CURRICULUM
A Two-Year Journey Through Scripture
16 courses. 96 meetings. 288 instructional hours. Each instructor teaches two courses per year.
6:00–9:00 p.m. Central Time · Six meetings per course
Classes meet Thursdays except for the four Wednesday final meetings marked in the schedule below. Summer classes are included.
2027 | Year One
New Testament Survey
BIBLE
Instructor
Lisa Suitor
Thursdays, Jan 7 – Feb 11
Interpreting the Bible
MINISTRY
Instructor
Chad Davis
Thursdays, Feb 18 – Mar 18
Final Class: Wed, Mar 24
Heavenly Identity
THEOLOGY
Instructor
Mary Lackey
Thursdays, Mar 25 – Apr 29
Ministry Ethics, Accountability and Stewardship
MINISTRY
Instructor
Tara Dempsey
Thursdays, May 6 – Jun 10
Old Testament Survey
BIBLE
Instructor
Lisa Suitor
Thursdays, Jun 17 – Jul 22
Preaching 1
MINISTRY
Instructor
Chad Davis
Thursdays, Jul 29 – Aug 26
Final Class: Wed, Sep 1
Authority
THEOLOGY
Instructor
Mary Lackey
Thursdays, Sep 2 – Oct 7
Kingdom Leadership
MINISTRY
Instructor
Tara Dempsey
Thursdays, Oct 14 – Nov 18
Holiday break: November 25, 2027–January 5, 2028. Classes resume Thursday, January 6, 2028.
Assigned Textbooks
Interpreting the Bible: Grasping God’s Word, third ed., Duvall and Hayes, 2012.
Ministry Ethics, Accountability and Stewardship: Preacher Behave, John Clark Hensley, 2001.
Preaching 1: Biblical Preaching, third ed., Haddon Robinson; The Four Pages of the Sermon, Paul Scott Wilson, 2018.
Authority: The Believer’s Authority, Kenneth Hagin.
2028 | Year Two
Acts and Early Church History
BIBLE
Instructor
Lisa Suitor
Thursdays, Jan 6 – Feb 10
NT Elective*
BIBLE
Instructor
Chad Davis
Thursdays, Feb 17 – Mar 16
Final Class: Wed, Mar 22
Great Faith
THEOLOGY
Instructor
Mary Lackey
Thursdays, Mar 23 – Apr 27
The Heart of Ministry: Ministering to Broken People
MINISTRY
Instructor
Tara Dempsey
Thursdays, May 4 – Jun 8
Spiritual Gifts in Ministry
MINISTRY
Instructor
Lisa Suitor
Thursdays, Jun 15 – Jul 20
OT Elective**
BIBLE
Instructor
Chad Davis
Thursdays, Jul 27 – Aug 24
Final Class: Wed, Aug 30
Prayer and Fasting
THEOLOGY
Instructor
Mary Lackey
Thursdays, Aug 31 – Oct 5
Conflict Resolution and Biblical Peacemaking
MINISTRY
Instructor
Tara Dempsey
Thursdays, Oct 12 – Nov 16
Program completion: November 16, 2028. No class on Thanksgiving, November 23. November 30 is available for an optional makeup meeting or graduation.
Assigned Textbooks
Great Faith: Bible Faith Study Course, Kenneth Hagin.
Prayer and Fasting: Bible Prayer Study Course, Kenneth Hagin.
Electives and Options
New Testament elective options*
The Gospels and Acts; The Life and Letters of Paul; The General Epistles.
Old Testament elective options**
The Torah/Books of Moses; The Hebrew Prophets; The Hebrew Poetic Books/The Writings.
Other electives at the student’s request
Apocalyptic Prophets & Revelation; Intro to Biblical Languages; A Single Biblical Book, with instructor approval.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
EXPRESS INTEREST
Interested in the School of Ministry?
Whether you’re considering enrolling as a student or simply attending classes to deepen your understanding of Scripture, we’d love to hear from you. Complete our interest form, and a School of Ministry leader will contact you with more information and next steps.
Please Note: Completing this form does not enroll you in the School of Ministry or register you for classes. It simply lets our team know whether you’re interested in enrolling as a student or attending classes without enrolling. A School of Ministry leader will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Selecting “Interested in Enrolling as a Student” only tells our team which option interests you. Submitting this form does not commit you to participating.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
For questions about the School of Ministry, curriculum, enrollment, class attendance, or next steps, please contact our team.