Curriculums
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Globe School of Ministry currently offers its teaching through CIMS, a well-established online training school. You may choose the classes to take, and you can complete the requirements at your own pace. By registering through our program, you save over 20% off your tuition rate.
The Globe School of Ministry curriculum consists of two levels with corresponding certificates. To complete the program, you must finish both levels and earn both certificates.
Upon completion of the required coures in each level, you may apply for the certificate from within your student account. In addition, your course credits are accepted at Lee University and Patten University. (Thirty CIMS credits are included in the Internet Degree Program degree offered by Paten University.)
The curriculums for the two certificates are shown below. Please read through the information to get more familiar with them. After reviewing the information, click the link on the right to register to become a GSOM student.
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Level 1:Certificate of Bible Training Cost: $50 per credit hour or $850 |
| Course: | 2009 - Faith Foundations | Credits: | 1 |
| Description: | A historical overview of the postmodern world and the undermining of faith through the loss of absolutes and the relativity of morality. The course will examine ways to overcome the dangers ministers face in the loss of passion and resolve from secular attacks on the spiritual and its core truths and values. | ||
| Course: | 2010 - A Journey Through the Old Testament | Credits: | 3 |
| Description: | A review of the great themes of the Old Testament, including the life of Israel, the kings, the prophets and the development of the kingdom of God in the Old Testament. This course includes a study of the origin of man as well as the origin and decline of the Jewish nation. Consideration is also given to the poetry, wisdom literature and prophecy of the Old Testament | ||
| Course: | 2020 - A Journey Through the New Testament | Credits: | 3 |
| Description: | An overview of the New Testament with consideration of the Great themes of the Scripture, including the life and ministry of Christ, grace, the origin of the church and the missionary life of the church. This panoramic view of the New Testament dicusses the uniqueness of each New Testament writer, while it shows the unity of their contributions to this section of the Bible. | ||
| Course: | 2030 - Living the Faith | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | An introduction to the great doctrines of Scripture with emphasis on the doctrine of the living God, of man, of salvation and of the church. This course includes a study of Church of God doctrine and practical commitments. | ||
| Course: | 2040 - Knowing the Holy Spirit | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, with emphasis on the Pentecostal experience and spiritual gifts. The activity of the Spirit in the Old Testament, His ministry in and through believers, and the beautiful fruit He produces is covered in this course. He seals, fills, baptizes, anoints and inspires the followers of Christ. | ||
| Course: | 2050 - Walking in the Truth | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of core Christian values which should impact social and individual behavior, with consideration of the issues of practical theology and ethics theory. Christian values based on the teachings of Christ are at the center of this study. On the practical side, application of these values to everyday living is stressed. | ||
| Course: | 2060 - Rightly Dividing the Word | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of the methodology of Scriptural interpretation. Special emphasis will be given to the role of context in the study and interpretation of Biblical content. Knowing what a passage meant to the person or persons to whom it was written is essential to understanding how the same passage may be applied today. | ||
| Course: | 2070 - Introducing the Great Themes of Scripture | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | An introduction to the principal streams of Biblical theology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the major themes in theology as they relate to ministry in the contemporary church. | ||
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Level 2: Certificate of Ministry Training Cost: $50 per credit hour or $850 |
| Course: | 2120 - Leading with Integrity | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of contemporary concepts of spiritual leadership with emphasis on Scriptural models for varied administrative and leadership functions, including communication,decision making, conflict management, delegation, financial accountability, stewardship and operational procedures. Christ should be at the center of the leadership role. | ||
| Course: | 2140 - Equipping People for Ministry | Credits: | 1 |
| Description: | A comparison of historical and contemporary models of discipleship, with emphasis on the pastoral role of mentoring and helping to develop lay people for ministry. This course is designed to motivate and train lay leaders to live a distinctively Spirit-filled life and to promote greater ministry involvement on their part. | ||
| Course: | 2150 - Learning the Practices of Ministry | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of Biblical models of worship providing a context for learning specific aspects of ministry in the Pentecostal church. Observances and ceremonies to be surveyed include worship, marriage, communion, foot washing, dedications, funerals and visitation. | ||
| Course: | 2220 - Preaching the Word Today | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | An emphasis on the basic principles of preaching and teaching the Word of God, emphasizing homiletical preaching styles, message preparation, communication methods and treatment of contemporary issues. Attention is given to those elements of craftsmanship and theological understanding basic to persuasive preaching. | ||
| Course: | 2170 - Planting and Growing Churches | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of practical strategies for church planting in the theological framework of the Church of God. Attention is given to major strategies for evangelism such as networking, small groups, home visitation, cross-cultural, and media usage. The course also examines the characteristics of healthy growing churches, with an emphasis on evangelism and renewal. | ||
| Course: | 2190 - Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations | Credits: | 1 |
| Description: | A study of ministry to diverse populations with emphasis on urban ministry settings. This course examines the responsibility of the church to embrace diversity and reach out to all people. It also considers the great potential for ministry in urban areas with the varied expectations and needs of a multicultural population. | ||
| Course: | 2210 - Communicating Effectively | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A review of the fundamentals of English grammar, with emphasis on writing and composition. The course will review the basic principles of speaking, the different kinds of speeches and the various forms of speech communication. How all of this interacts with modern methods of conveying one's message is part of this study. | ||
| Course: | 2130 - Understanding Yourself and Others | Credits: | 1 |
| Description: | An introduction to the study of human personality and behavior from a Christian perspective. The goal of such a study is to help the student to attain a better self-understanding and to gain a knowledge of the personality attributes of the individuals with whom he or she interacts. | ||
| Course: | 2180 - Helping People in Crisis | Credits: | 2 |
| Description: | A study of helping skills for pastors. This course reviews basic counseling principles, working with people in crisis situations, in times of grief, in times of death and dying. The course also reviews referral opportunities, community resources, and ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and reportable offenses. | ||
| Course: | 2160 - Ministering Through Music | Credits: | 1 |
| Description: | A review of current musical types, forms and styles utilized in Pentecostal worship, with emphasis on understanding the Scriptural role of music in worship. Attention is given to the various aspects of worship and the role of music in accomplishing them. | ||
| Course: | 2230 - Caring for People in Need | Credits: | 1 |
| Description: | A study of the Biblical and theological basis of benevolence and care. This course examines the practical aspects of developing a ministry of care. Benevolence in the marketplace features interviews and discussions with caregivers working in a variety of urban and rural settings and introduces the ministry outreaches of the Church of God Division of Care. | ||
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