| Language of this entry | English (USA) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Division of Ministerial Education |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | ME |
| Description | The Division of Ministerial Educations exists to glorify God and serve His church by providing Biblical training to equip laypeople, evangelists, and pastor-teachers to serve effectively as Christlike servant-leaders. |
| Keywords | Ministerial |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Prayer; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $3,000 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 2-4 years (AA or BA Degrees) |
| Average hours of study per week | 25 |
| Methods of instruction | Various teaching styles and methods are used both in the classroom, and in campus life. Audio/visual materials are routinely used, as well as traditional lecture style learning. A spiritually rich atmosphere is fostered on campus through chapel services, special times of prayer and fasting, etc. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 15-18 hours per week |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 2 hours every week |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 0-1 hour every week |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 40 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | A high school diploma for residents of the United States. |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | An Associates Degree (AA) in Bible and Theology (2 year), or a Bachelors Degree (BA) in Ministerial Education |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | ABHE (N. America) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | HLC |