Associate of Ministry/Theology
Courses and Requirements
Prerequisite: Diploma of Biblical Studies
How Long Will This Take a Student?
For a part-time student working:
5-8 hours per week (realistic for a busy adult):
Low end: 10-12 months
High end: 12-15 months
For a motivated full-time student:
20 hours per week:
Could finish in 5-6 months
Bottom Line:
This is a solid, serious Associate’s degree-level workload.
It’s challenging but doable.
To successfully earn credit for each course, students are required to:
Submit a 100-word summary for each individual lesson or video, unless otherwise stated.
Write a 1,000-word essay providing a detailed overview of each completed course.
Complete a 2,000-word final essay on a selected topic (see list below) after finishing all required courses.
Take a comprehensive final exam upon completion of all coursework. To receive the exam, simply request it by email.
All assignments and exam requests should be sent to: students@wisdomschoolofchristiantheology.org.
Students must choose a topic from the list below for the 2000 word essay.
Applying Biblical Principles to Leadership in Ministry
Explore how biblical leadership principles from courses like Christian Philosophy and Spiritual Leadership can be practically applied in real-world ministry settings.
Practical Apologetics: Defending the Faith in the Public Sphere
Analyze how apologetics can be used to engage with secular society, incorporating principles from Christian Apologetics and Historical Reliability of the New Testament Documents.
Counseling with a Biblical Worldview
Discuss how biblical teachings from Spiritual Warfare and Forgiveness can be integrated into real-world counseling and pastoral care situations.
Implementing Biblical Theology in Church Teaching
Reflect on how to incorporate theological concepts into church teachings, using material from Understanding Theology and Gospel, Salvation, and Other Religions.
Practical Evangelism: Reaching the Modern World
Analyze methods for effective evangelism in contemporary society, incorporating principles from Why I Trust My Bible and Historical Jesus.
Conflict Resolution in the Church
Explore how biblical teachings on conflict resolution, drawn from Spiritual Warfare and Forgiveness, can be applied within a church or ministry setting.
Leading a Bible Study with Effective Hermeneutics
Discuss how to lead a Bible study using sound hermeneutical principles learned in courses like Hermeneutics and Bible Survey, A Big Screen Perspective.
The Role of Women in Ministry: Biblical Perspectives and Applications
Examine the role of women in ministry, focusing on biblical perspectives and practical applications in modern church settings, drawing from Women and Leadership in Early Christianity and Women of the Bible.
Christian Philosophy in Action: Impacting Personal and Ministry Life
Discuss how Christian philosophy can shape personal decision-making and ministry leadership, using principles from Christian Philosophy and Theology of the Reformers.
Building a Biblical Worldview in the Modern Church
Reflect on how to build and nurture a biblical worldview in a church context, integrating material from Biblical Worldview and Spiritual Warfare.
Biblical Training.org
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A Guide to Bible Study Methods
Bible Survey, A Big Screen Perspective
Historical Reliability of the New Testament Documents
Formation of the New Testament Canon
Gospel, Salvation, and Other Religions
Introduction to Textual Criticism
Christian Apologetics - R. Nash
Christian Leaders Institute
You will need to be signed in and send in a copy of your transcript from the bottom of your dashboard page after successfully passing each course. No comment or essay is required.
Introduction to Psychology
Women and Leadership in Early Christianity
Early Church History and Doctrine
The Master's Seminary
Old Testament Introduction - Dr. Bill Barrick 14 lessons
The Book of Genesis - Dr. Bill Barrick 16 lessons
The Letter of James: A Call to Wholistic Christianity - Dr. Douglas J. Moo 11 lessons
WVBS
The Canon of Scripture (Part 1) | How We Got the Bible
The Canon of Scripture (Part 2) | How We Got the Bible
Transmission of the Biblical Text (Part 1) | How We Got the Bible
Transmission of the Biblical Text (Part 2) | How We Got the Bible
Bible Claims for Inspiration (Part 1) | How We Got the Bible
Bible Claims for Inspiration (Part 2) | How We Got the Bible
Introduction | Has the Bible Been Corrupted? 9 lessons
Deep Dive Spirituality with Dr. Brian Russell
Old Testament Textual Criticism 5 lessons
Gail Mays Ministries combined with Rachel Wojo Course
Women of the Bible Series 28 lessons
Rachel Wojo YouTube 7 lessons - Women of the Bible
Book reading.
Click the link below to download or read the books. Then, write a 1,000 word essay discussing what you believe are the three most important themes or teachings presented in the book. Be sure to support your points with examples from the text and include Scripture references where appropriate.
WELCOME TO THE NEW TESTAMENT A Survey
If you are seeking our theology degree, you must also take the following.
Christian leaders
You will need to be signed in. Send in a copy of your transcript from the bottom of your dashboard page. No essay is required for Biblical Greek.