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PERFECTING SAINTS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

“Preaching, Serving, Teaching, and Sending”

Student Catalog 2019-2022 P. O. Box 751, Sikeston, MO 63801

Phone: 901-356-9645 Fax. No. 573-475-8080 Academic Dean: Dr. Dorothy J. Smith

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BRIEF HISTORY

Perfecting Saints for The Work Of The Ministry Institute was established in April of 2000 with a small book store for the convenience of the students. It was affiliated with Spoken Word Ministries an evangelical, non-denominational ministry. Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary was established in January of 2012. The school’s Purpose and Doctrinal Statements were read and shared with the Board of Directors. They were approved and officers were elected February of 2012. Mission: To send forth equipped ministers to do the work of the ministry of Jesus Christ and to help the Body of Christ to come to maturity. Application for Accreditation: We applied in December of 2012 and received instructions in January of 2013 of the necessary steps, policies and requirements that were needed to ensure a standard of excellence for accreditation. We were accredited on our first inspection in April of 2013. Praise God! Our Confirming Scriptures below are: “Go ye therefore and teach all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED YOU; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Matthew 28:19,20 “And He gave some apostles, and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ: TILL we ALL come in the UNITY of the FAITH, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-13


TABLE OF CONTENT

Brief History of PSTS page 2 Table of Content Welcome, Statement of Purpose and Philosophy pages 4-5 Faculty of Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary page 6 Doctrinal Statements pages 7-8 About Us, Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary page 9

Degrees Offered page 10 Prior Earned Credits page 11 Course Grading System page 12

Admission Requirements page 13 Dismissal Policies page 14 Tuition, Graduation page 15-16 Transcripts page 17 Motivated Advancement Certificate, Biblical Studies page-18 Associate Degree Courses page-19

Course Menu for Degrees page-20 Certification Prophetic Ministry page-21 Associate & Bachelor’s degree Course Instructions page-22

Course Menu page-23-27 Master’s degree Course Instructions page-28 Course Menu page-29-33

Doctorate Degree Course Instructions page-34 Course Menu page 35-39


PERFECTING SAINTS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY “Preaching, Serving, Teaching, and Sending”

WELCOME!

Welcome to Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary! We appreciate you taking the time to view our school and its curriculum. Included in this catalog is pertinent information for potential students or those contemplating choosing a well-balanced curriculum. The information includes policies, course offerings, degree requirements, tuition fees, and doctrinal statements. It is information to allow one to choose the best avenue for their purpose and calling. Our school colors are violet and silver representing royalty and redemption. At PSTS one may attend a classroom setting or one may receive courses per our Distant Learning Program. One can work at their own pace if at least one course per month is completed and submitted. We also give credit for prior earned credits. All applicants will be considered for admission regardless to race, age, or nationality. We encourage you to apply to become better equipped for the work of the ministry of Jesus Christ and to better serve ye one another. We especially want to avail the teaching to those who are already devoted to doing the work of the ministry of Jesus Christ and just have not had the opportunity to attend or become equipped per degree teaching to better qualify themselves even though you have had your calling, appointment, or commission and have been working in your ministry. Credentials opens the door for opportunities. We welcome you to contact us per e-mail or to schedule a visit, Monday through Friday, central standard time. Feel free to contact us with your questions or concerns. Contact Us: Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary Telephone No. 901-356-9645 P.O Box 751 Fax No. 573-475-8080 Sikeston, MO 63801 E-Mail: [email protected]

Preaching, Serving, Teaching and Sending! Dr. Dorothy J. Smith, President


STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary is to educate, equip, bring balance and maturity to laymen, ministers, and the Five-Fold Ministry. This is approached through teaching and training resulting in “Knowledge of the Word of God, Faith in Jesus Christ, Growth and Maturity, to help Unify in Love, the Body Of Christ.” Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary is a teaching and training center where a strong foundation is laid in Christian Principles from the Bible, which we believe to be the Word of God. The knowledge gained from our courses can lay a solid foundation in scriptural understanding and enhance one in living a Christ-centered life. It is our intent to help rightly divide the Word of Truth in the context in which it is written and to cause clarity and effectiveness in understanding and communication. All degrees from Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary are of an ecclesiastical nature and are not for use in secular academic circles, but they are for “the perfecting (maturing, completing, or equipping) of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of Body of Christ” to help it unify in love. Our foundational scripture is Ephesians 4:12, 13. We offer degrees in Biblical Studies, Ministry, Theology, Divinity and Christian Counseling. Credits from schools consistent in doctrine and purpose are accepted at PSTS. All our courses are 3 credits each. Our teachers are all doctorate degreed. We are honored that you are considering attending our facility. If we can better serve you, please, inform us.

PSTS’ PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Excellence Is Our Standard! We believe that to walk in excellence we have to research our information to make sure that which we receive as knowledge is scriptural, applicable for all people, crosses cultural lines, and can be applied to “whosoever will” as we accurately, expound with integrity the written Word of God in an easy to understand form for all people. We, further, believe that insight and revelation is still being given to those who will seek for it. As we engage others in learning experiences and they begin to receive, understand, and apply spiritual principles from the Word of God daily, lives are changed. Teaching should educate, as well as, inspire others to prepare to fulfill their purposes. The faculty, as they teach, should be learning as well. They should have to revise the course for the next class because more information or revelation has been revealed or discovered, as scholars, the teachers are learners, also. Excellence, hereby, is not only our choice, but our commitment to walk therein. There is no failure since we do not allow it and there is no limit to our accomplishments because we do not consider it, but we apply ourselves. Every person has an obligation to be all that God purposed you to be and give your very best; therefore, nothing is impossible to you!


FACULTY

Dr. Dorothy J. Smith 2yr. Certificate Biblical Studies- Dallas School of Faith, Bachelor of

Academic Dean Theology- Revelations Message Bible College, Master of Ministry and Doctor of Ministry all from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Foundational and Advanced Certification Prophetic Ministry at International College of Ministry; L.P.N., Apostle and Pastor of Spoken Word Ministries-In Ministry 44 yrs., Founder of Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary, Founder of Healing His Way, Natural and Spiritual Healing School And Spoken Word Ministries’ School of the Prophets

Dr. Louise Jackson Prophetic Ministry Certification, Christian International Ministries Instructor under Dr. Bill Harmon, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Doctorate in Theology and PhD in Christian Counseling both from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Apostle and Pastor of Jesus The Rock Ministries x 15yrs; Founder of PETRA, Prophetic Ministry School Dr. Brenda Bush Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN, Doctor of Science in Instructor Nursing, FNP; Master of Ministry-Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Doctor of Theology- Jacksonville Theological Seminary Geronetta Fogleman Bachelor of Science in Health ED., Master’s in Engineering Techno- Administrative Secretary nology, and a Graduate Degree in Learned Leadership Dr. Lubertha Lott Certificate Christian Counseling- MCUTS, Bachelor of Theology, Intercessor Master and Doctor of Ministry, Jacksonville Theological Semin. Apostle and Pastor of Heart of God Ministries, Foundational and Advanced Certification in Prophetic Ministry- ICM Dr. Vanessa Rayner Associate in Business Management and Administration, Associate Instructor in Heating and Air Condition, Bachelor of Biblical Studies from Daughters of Zion Theological Seminary, Master’s in theology and Doctor of Ministry at Jacksonville Theological Seminary Dr. Millie Logan Family Nurse Practitioner, Ph.D. in Psychology, Veterans Hosp. Registrar Memphis, TN, Teacher of the Word


DOCTRINAL STATEMENTS

Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary is affiliated with Spoken Word Ministries, a non-denominational Ministry and holds and believes the following Tenets of Faith: 01. The Holy Scriptures To Be The Inspired Word Of God - Written by holy men as they were moved upon by the Holy Spirit. It unfolded to man the nature of God and His will concerning humans. As a reservoir of religious truth, the scriptures reveal the laws, statues, and judgments of God, record divine prophecies, and contain thousands of precious promises. They are the standard for faith and good works, to be taught diligently. 02. The Triune God - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. Triune is often referred to as the TRINITY. God is the name of the Trinity; referred to as the Godhead. The One True God has revealed and manifested Himself in three personalities- Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Father- God is cause and creator -Elohim-of all there is, (Colossians 2:9). Father means male parent. As our heavenly Father, we are his children and our relationship to Him is that of a parent/child. As we grasp this idea and enter this relationship, we understand his love for mankind and why He freely sent His Son, Jesus to redeem and reconcile the lost to Himself. God is a Spirit, as noted in John 4:24, and we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. The Son- He co-existed with the Father from the beginning. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, delivered by a virgin birth, took upon Himself the form of man and died on Calvary for the sins of the whole world, thus making redemption available to all mankind who would believe on Him, by His shed blood. Jesus died on Calvary’s cross, was buried, but He also rose from the dead with victory over death, hell and the grave, ascended on high to lead captivity captive, and is now Mediator between God and man, sitting at the right hand of God making intercession for those that believe and accepted Him as their Savior. Jesus is God in the flesh. The Son is the Word flesh covered, the only begotten of the Father, and has existed with the Father from the beginning, John 1:1,2,14,18. The Holy Spirit- The third person of the Trinity, the Spirit of the Father, God. He leads and guides us unto all truth. He convicts, teaches, invades us, and manifests God’s glory. God promised to put His Spirit within man as an everlasting covenant. God’s Spirit is called the Holy Spirit as noted in John 14:16-18. The Holy Spirit proceeded from the Father and is eternal. 03. Man Was Created In The Image Of God - According to Genesis 1:26, 27 and man was created to have dominion over the works of God’s hands. Because of his disobedience and transgression, he fell in Eden from purity and innocence to sin and iniquity. Therefore, all men are born sinners, shaped in iniquity without a nature of holiness required by God, but Jesus came to redeem man back to God. 04. All Have Sinned and Come Short Of The Glory Of God And Are In Need Of Salvation - Man is created in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s fall sin came into the world. Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, but grace and truth came by Christ. 05. In God’s Plan of Salvation, Jesus Died For Us While We Were Yet Sinners. We have forgiveness of sin and the penalty of sin has been paid by Jesus’ dying on the cross as our substitute. “If we confess with our mouth, the Lord Jesus and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we shall be saved.” Romans 10:9 06. Salvation Is By Grace Through Faith In Jesus Christ - It is not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. It is not of our own righteousness, but a divine gift from God that cannot be


earned nor is it deserved by our fleshly merits. It is by the grace of God and His love for us that He sent His only Son to die in our place. 07. Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Is Available To Every Believer - We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the indwelling of the promised Comforter to endow the believer with power from on high and enable him to be a witness for Jesus, to be effective in prayer, to give inspired utterance for Jesus, to live in line with the word of God, to equip individuals and the Church for practical, efficient, joyous, soul winning in the fields of harvest in the world. We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for every believer, Jew and Gentile. 08. The Church Consist of All Those Who Have Received Jesus Christ - Those who have accepted Jesus as Savior are in the Body of Christ. 1 John 1:12, 13, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” Christ is the head of the Body of Christ according to Colossians 1:18, “And He is the head of the Body, the Church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” 09. The Gifts of The Holy Spirit Should Be Used By The Believer - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit were given to the believer as the Spirit wills, according to His purpose and plans for the individual. We believe that all things should be done decent and in order as the Spirit wills and He will use them through the believer for the benefit of all according to 1Corinthians 12:1-11. 10. The Five-Fold Ministry - The Office Of The Apostle, The Office Of The Prophet, The Office Of The Evangelist, The Office Of the Pastor, And The Office Of The Teacher, according to Ephesians 4:11-16. We believe that these offices will remain “til we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” We will not get to be a perfect man until after Jesus comes back for the Church, His Body. 11. Marriage Is Honorable - Marriage was the first institution God ordained. The scriptures says in Genesis 2:22, “Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.” We believe marriage is between a man and a woman according to the scripture. Genesis 2:22-25 12. The Second Coming Of Christ Will Be Literal And Visible - We believe according to 1Thess. 4:16,17 that “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” We believe Christ’s return is imminent. “When He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed,” 2 Thess. 1:10.


ABOUT US


Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary (PSTS) is a national Bible teaching and equipping theological seminary that serves as a preparatory center for lay persons and ministers. We are established to give in depth teaching of the scriptures in the context in which they are written. We help prepare one for ministry callings by helping one become balanced and mature in knowledge and revelation of the scriptures to fulfill one’s calling from God and purpose on the earth. Why not avail yourself to excel in the scriptures and bring honor to your Father?

ACCREDITATION Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary (PSTS) is chartered by the State of Missouri. Our Charter number is (#N000710614) and is registered with the Secretary of State of Missouri as a Religious Institution of Education and is therefore exempt from Licensure by state statute. We are fully accredited by Accrediting Commission International. President, Dr. John Scheel, Ph.D. Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition, especially to an educational institution that maintains excellent standards. Accreditation evaluates an institution of higher learning, college or university by standards set forth by a peer review board which is made up of faculty members of accredited colleges or universities. They set forth measures to: 1. Announce the status of reliable institutions that are available to meet students’ needs in obtaining degrees 2. Officially recognize institutions having met standards of excellence 3. Give guidelines to help institutions come up to a standard of excellence 4. To help schools determine if the transfer credits are acceptable in their programs

DISCLAIMER Credits and degrees earned at Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary are transferable to other institutions at the discretion of that receiving institution. The degree programs of this seminary are designed and intended strictly for religious vocations only, not for daily living occupations.


DEGREES OFFERED

12 credit hours (4 courses) from PSTS are required for a degree to be issued in a field of study such as (in the field of Theology, Christian Counseling, Divinity, Ministry, or Biblical Studies) plus the required number of courses for that particular type of degree must be completed. All degrees in a field of study in which the degree reads of “Arts” requires a thesis. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM 1. Associate of Ministry- A. Min. 1. Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling- Associate of Arts in Ministry- A.A. Min. B.A. in CC (Thesis Required) 2. Associate of Biblical Studies- A.BS. Bachelor of Ministry in Christian Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies- A.A. BS Counseling- B. Min. in CC 2. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies- B.A. in BS. (Thesis Required) Bachelor of Biblical Studies- B.BS. 3. Bachelor of Arts in Ministry- B.A. in Min. MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM (Thesis Required) 1. Master of Arts in Christian Counseling- Bachelor of Ministry- B. Min. M.A. in CC (Thesis Required) 4. Bachelor of Theology- Th.B. Master of Ministry in Christian Counseling- (Thesis Required) M. Min. in CC 5. Bachelor of Divinity- B. Div. (Thesis 2. Master of Arts in Ministry- M.A. in Min. Required) (Thesis Required) Master of Ministry- M. Min. 3. Master of Arts in Biblical Studies- DOCTORATE PROGRAMS M.A. B.S. (Thesis Required) 1. Doctor of Arts in Christian Counseling Master of Biblical Studies- M.BS. DCC (Dissertation Required) 4. Master of Divinity- M.Div. (Thesis Doctor of Ministry in Christian Required) Counseling- D. Min. in CC 5. Master of Theology- Th. M (Thesis Required) 2. Doctor of Divinity- DD. (Dissertation) 3. Doctor of Theology- Th. D (Dissertation) 4. Doctor of Ministry- D. Min. Doctor of Arts in Ministry- D.A. in Min. (Dissertation) 5. Doctor of Biblical Studies- D. B.S. Doctor of Arts in Biblical Studies- D.A. B.S. (Dissertation)


PRIOR EARNED CREDITS

FOUR WAYS TO OBTAIN EARNED CREDITS

I. Prior Learning

PSTS awards credits for Christian classes, workshops, conferences, and study course classes through churches, certificates or seminars if they correspond with required courses at PSTS. Documentation must be submitted from the facility or student by certification or notarized statements indicating the name of the classes, dates attended, and number of hours attended. II. PSTS awards Christian experience- Work on the job by tutoring or volunteering such as: (1) Serving: The homeless, less fortunate, assisting during disasters or crises (2) Assisting the Sick: Assisting on a regular basis or volunteering at a shelter or nursing home (3) Teaching: After School programs, Bible study groups, women or men ministries, youth groups (4) Evangelizing: Neighborhood summer programs for children, participating on witnessing teams with churches

III. Distant Learning Courses PSTS offers Distant Learning Courses that allows a student to study courses in their own home and learn at their own pace, if, one course per month is completed and submitted. IV. Transferred Credits PSTS will evaluate all courses presented that have a passing grade of “C” or higher from approved institutions. Only courses that can be applied to PSTS’ fields of study will be accepted as transfer credits. PSTS must receive all transfer credits from the institution in the form of an “Official Transcript” with the seal of that institution.

DISCLOSURE POLICY

PSTS is registered with the Secretary of State of Missouri as a non-profit, Religious Institution of Higher Education and is therefore exempted from Licensure by state statute. We issue Degrees designed and intended strictly for religious vocations only, they do not qualify the person for state teaching certification jobs, nor do they qualify one to participate in state licensing examinations. One must contact the appropriate institutions of learning and regulatory agencies to receive a state teaching certificate or to participate in state licensing examinations.


COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

GRADING SCALE

A 94-100 Excellent B 87-93 Good C 80-86 Average D 70-79 Passing F 69 & Below Failing Course Work Graded By Letters: Grade Interpretation Credit Hr./ Grade Points Average An A Excellent 3 4.0 B Good 3 3.0 C Average 3 2.0 D Poor 3 1.0 F Failing 0 0 Letter Grades which receive No Credit: I Incomplete NC No Credit = Audit WP Withdrew passing WF Withdrew failing Letter Interpretations: I: An “I” indicates that the received work is “Incomplete” and that the remaining work requested must be done and submitted to receive a passing grade for the course. An “I” cannot be accepted as a passing grade for a course. NC: A “NC” means “No Credit” = Audit. It may be changed if all the work required for the course is submitted and the remainder of the standard fees is paid. WP: A “WP” means “Withdrew Passing.” This grade signals that the student has officially withdrawn from a course with a passing grade, but it will not be part of the student’s GPA. WF: A “WF” means “Withdrew Failing.” This grade signals that the student has officially withdrawn from a course with a failing grade. No refund will be given when a student fails.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be evaluated according to his or her academic background, Christian work in ministry, life experiences, including classes in seminars, study courses, workshops, conferences, with awards in certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Copies of these must be sent to PSTS. An Application Form must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office along with the required fees and Official Transcripts of all earned credits and grades. The applicant will be evaluated by the Academic Dean of PSTS to determine his or her academic needs in light of the field of study he is pursuing. The student will be notified by mail concerning acceptance, credits needed, and for which degree he is qualified to apply. After the evaluation is completed, the applicant will receive an official notice in the form of an acceptance letter, then he may begin ordering courses in his or her field of study. Courses may be taken at PSTS in the classroom or by our Distance Learning Program, (by mail). After all four of the segments of a course has been completed and submitted, it will be graded, a copy placed in their records, and the course grade and homework will be returned to the student. Each course must be completed and submitted before a new course can be started.

REPEATING A COURSE

If a grade for a course is below a “C,” one may request to re-take the exam; if retaken, the higher grade will be recorded. Some institutions do no accept grades below a “C” average. The fee to re-take an exam is $20.00. For graduation all grades must be a “C” or higher.

TARDY AND ABSENTEES

If a student is 30 minutes or more late, he or she must buy the CD for that class. 3 tardies is equal to being absent from the classroom. An excused absence is one caused by personal or family illness, death in the family, or other emergency on the job which requires the student’s presence. No other absence is considered excused. A student cannot miss more than 3 full classroom sessions of a course in order to pass that course. 4 or more unexcused absentees will receive an “I” for Incomplete. Courses with and “I” for grade must be repeated to receive an acceptable grade.


DISMISSAL POLICIES

Not only must grades and financial obligations be met, but likewise, conduct and attitudes must meet the requirements set forth by the administration to avoid dismissal. One of our policies is to walk in love. Ephesians 5:2 says, “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savior.” After dismissal, PSTS is under no obligation to re-admit the student, but if the financial obligation is met and the conduct or attitude changed to meet the requirements, one may reapply. If a student has been absent or “inactive” for a year or longer, he or she will fall under whatever policies or future degree programs that are in place at the time of return; these guidelines will be applied to the student for his or her curriculum and financial obligations. Another one of our policies is to owe no man anything. Romans 13:8 says, “Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”

ATTENDANCE AND INCLEMENT WEATHER

Cancellation of classes due to holidays, inclement weather or natural disaster will coincide with the closing of Missouri Schools; special announcements may be provided per phone/emails.

TUITION REFUND POLICIES

1. Withdrawal from a course (in writing) within one to fourteen days after acceptance, PSTS will refund all tuition. 2. Withdrawal from a course (in writing) within fifteen to thirty days of registration, PSTS will refund 75% of tuition. 3. Withdrawal from a course (in writing) within thirty-one to forty-five days of registration with a passing grade when dropped, PSTS will refund 50% of tuition. 4. After forty-five days, no refund of any tuition will be given on any withdrawal. 5. After receiving an acceptance letter, a written letter is required to change a field of study and a fee of $20.00. The new field of study may require a different number of credit hours. 6. No refund will be given in any of the time frames if the student is failing.


TUITION

We are devoted to providing an educational institution and Theological Seminary that is established in excellence at a low cost. We encourage you to avail yourself to become equipped to fulfill your purpose. We at PSTS are rooting for you! We know you can accomplish the purpose for which God has called you. We have four payment plans from which you may choose according to your needs. We believe that with the Lord’s help, you will complete your degree and do His will on the earth. 1. Total Payment Plan- Entire payment paid at registration. 2. Trinity Plan- A payment plan which allows approximate three equal payments 33% upon registration, 33% three months later, and 34% 90 days later. 3. Four Square Plan- A payment plan wherein 25% is paid upon registration, the balance divided into three equal amounts for remaining number courses. 4. IPP- Individual Payment Plan can be personalized by the Board of Directors for the student to send one payment prior to receiving each course material.

STUDENT FEES

1. Non-Refundable, Evaluation/Registration Fee - $50.00 4. Tuition Fees per credit hr. 2. There will be a service charge of $30.00 on all returned checks $60.00 or $180.00/ course 3. Some books will be purchased by the students, 5. Material Fees=$30.00 depending on the course

GRADUATION FEES

DEGREE ONLY GRADUATION APPAREL & DEGREE ASSOCIATE - $100.00 ASSOCIATE - $150.00

BACHELOR - $150.00 BACHELOR - $200.00

MASTER - $200.00 MASTER - $250.00

DOCTORATE - $275.00 DOCTORATE - $325.00

CAP, GOWN AND TASSEL INCLUDED HOOD INCLUDED IN DOCTRATE PKG.


GRADUATION

The first weekend of June is our standard weekend for graduation celebration. It is a time of fellowship and honor for accomplishments earned. We meet faculty, instructors, students, and the rest of the PSTS family, who have achieved their degrees through our Distant Learning Program. What a time! We encourage you to attend if possible. It is a time to rejoice and thank God for His work through you. Come and share the joy with us! You do not have to wait to receive your degree. Degrees can be awarded when the degree programs are completed and your obligation to PSTS is fulfilled. You can still come to graduation in June and march with your class. If you plan to march with your class, have you graduation money paid by the end of March so as to have you graduation apparel ordered and received in a timely way. Also, those whose degrees require a thesis to be written, notify the Dean for approval of your Thesis title by the first of March, so you can have your Thesis written and submitted by the first of May. Your Thesis must be received before you can graduate. Give yourself plenty of time to get all these graduation responsibilities and obligations met.

MONETARY GIFTS

We are supported by donations only, we do not have any governmental or denominational support, but are independent and supported by the founder and gifts of those who elect to bless the work of the ministry. We rely on tuition, to cover our expenses. The revenue we receive from our low tuition does not meet our needs. We ask for your financial help and appreciate any gift small or large; it helps us to make a difference in the ministerial roles of lives and mission work in the world. We assist with scholarship funding for students who otherwise would not be able to attend. We support Local and Foreign Mission with assistance to them in education and daily needs to help them have wholesome and better quality of life and ensure equipped leaders of tomorrow. Help us meet some of these needs, as well as, enjoy the gift of giving. Churches, Organizations and individuals may contact by phone or letter Dr. Dorothy J. Smith, Founder of PSTS for further arrangements for sending funding or gifts. All financial support is welcomed and appreciated.


TRANSCRIPTS

The student may request a transcript be sent to any institution “Officially.” If the envelope has been opened it is no longer “official.” Also, the student may request an “Unofficial” transcript be sent to himself or herself. Financial obligations to PSTS must be met before a request for transcript can be honored. The fee per transcript is $5.00.

ALUMNI

Perfecting Saints Theological Seminary Alumni was organized in the fall of 2012 for new graduating students. The first Alumni Banquet will be held 2020 in October during the Harvest Season. All graduates will receive a membership of Perfecting Saints Fellowship of Graduates Card upon graduation, to be renewed in one year at the cost of $15.00. The Alumni provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who otherwise would be unable to attend. The Erma Johnson Scholarship Foundation was organized in January of 2011 in honor of Dr. Smith’s mother, a strong advocate for the school. We encourage all PSTS graduates to reach back and give a hand to help pull up another sister of brother on their journey to fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives.

MANDATORY COURSES FOR DEGREES ASSOCIATE BACHELOR MASTER DOCTORATE Doctrine of Prayer and Victory

Active Your Vision The Five Fold Ministry and the Spiritual Gifts

Minor Prophets- Jonah Amos, Joel, and Hosea

Ministry of Helps Justified by Jesus Blood Doctrine of the Scripture Jewish Life

These courses are so important to the growth and development of the student that they are mandatory for the degrees under which they are written. To help the student come to maturity in understanding the ministry of Jesus and His point of view as to how the Church and believers should function in the earth, they are required for the benefit of the student. *We reserve the right to discontinue courses we deem are obsolete and to change policies as we deem necessary for the enrichment of the students.


MOTIVATED ADVANCEMENT CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (30 CREDIT HOURS.)

Basic Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent 30 Hours of Practicum/Internship 3 300 Word Essay (Testimony and Vision) 3 6 Hrs. Course Requirements: NT: (New Testament) NT 100 Book of Ephesians and Colossians 3 NT 102 Book of Galatians and Jude 3 6 Hrs. OT: (Old Testament) OT 104 The Book of Ruth and Esther 3 3 Hrs. Spiritual Growth: SG 106 Purpose Driven Life 3 3 Hrs. Christian Counseling: CC 108 Responding to Rejection 3 3 Hrs. Ministry: MN 110 Divine Healing 3 3 Hrs. Theology: TH 112 Doctrine of Prayer and Victory 3 TH 114 Doctrine of Man 3 6 Hrs. Total 30 Hrs.


ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSES

Undergraduate - Associate of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies/Ministry - (60 Credit Hrs.)

General Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent 50 Hours of Practicum/Internship 3 500 Word Essay (Testimony and Vision) 3 06 Hrs. Course Requirements: NT: (New Testament) NT 300 Book of Ephesians and Colossians 3 NT 302 Book of Revelations I 3 NT 304 The Book of Romans 3 09 Hrs. OT: (Old Testament) OT 306 Book of Joshua and Judges of Israel 3 OT 308 Esther and Ruth 3 06 Hrs. BS: Biblical Studies BS 310 The Five Fold Ministry and Spiritual Gifts 3 BS 312 Old Testament Designs 3 BS 314 Book of Mark 3 09 Hrs. CH: Church History CH 316 Church History 3 CH 318 Jewish Life 3 06 Hrs. CC: Christian Counseling CC 320 Christian Counseling I and II 3 CC 322 Responding to Rejection 3 06 Hrs. MN: Ministry MN 324 Role of the Woman According to Scripture 3 MN 326 Divine Healing 3 MN 328 The Ministry of Helps (Mandatory) 3 09 Hrs. TH: Theology TH 330 Doctrine of Man 3 TH 332 Doctrine of the Scriptures 3 TH 334 Doctrine of Prayer and Victory (Mandatory) 3 09 Hrs. Total 60 Hrs.


COURSE MENU FOR DEGREES

New Testament Courses Christian Counseling is pastoral counseling Ephesians and Colossians that draws upon psychology and Christianity. Revelation I Its aim is to help a person regain a sense of Revelation II hope of their life that is found in Jesus Christ. The Book Romans It focuses on the care of body, soul and spirit. Philippians and Philemon I Timothy and II Timothy, Titus Christian Counseling I Thessalonians and II Thessalonians Christian Counseling I and II Responding to Rejection Check Your Emotions Old Testament Courses Equipping the Saints to Counsel Book of Ruth and Esther Ethics + Legal Issues in Christian Counseling Minor Prophets, Joel, Jonah, Martial Christian Counseling Amos, and Hosea Function of a Prophetic Council Joshua and the Judges of Israel Book of Ezra and Nehemiah Theology Book of Proverbs Doctrine of the Scriptures Doctrine of Prayer and Victory Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Biblical Studies Justified by the Blood of Jesus The Five-Fold Ministry and Spiritual Gifts Homiletics Book of Jude and Galatians Doctrine of Man The Book of Mark Hermeneutics- Book Spiritual Growth Old Testament Designs Spiritual Warfare The Life and Times of Jesus, The Messiah Purpose Driven Life- Book Receive Ye the Holy Ghost Unrepentant Hearts Divinity Understanding Depression and Finding Hope “Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?” Church History Health Care You Can Live With Church History Understanding Grief The Jewish Life Vanishing Power of Death Healing Is God’s Will Ministry One True God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit Role of the Woman According to Scripture Business Management in the Local Church Church Administration Effective Leadership Divine Healing Active Your Vision The Ministry of “Helps”


CERTIFICATION PROPHETIC MINISTRY “And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.” Acts 2:17

FOUNDATIONAL PROPHETIC MINISTRY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. 6 Courses must be completed (1 course per month = 4 weeks/course). 2. Tapes/CDs must be purchased for missed classes up to one per month. 3. A three paragraph essay must be written and submitted for each missed class. 4. Must participate in prophetic activation and impartation sessions when possible. 5. Must read one outside book on the Prophet and do classroom internship 2 hours.

ADVANCED PROPHETIC MINISTRY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must have Foundational Certification plus: 1. 3 Additional Courses completed 2. Tapes/CDs must be purchased for missed classes up to one per month. 3. A four paragraph essay must be written and submitted for each missed class. 4. Must participate in prophetic activation and impartation sessions when possible. 5. Must read one outside book on the Ministry of the Prophet and classroom internship 3 hours.

PROPHETIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM COST:

Price for each course - $40.00 (Due the first night of the course) Price for CD - $8.00

MINISTERIAL TRAINING FOR LICENSING AND ORDINATION

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” 2 Timothy 2:17

Motivated Advancement Certificate In Biblical Studies Courses can be applied toward the degree program with the additional required work. 8 Courses $180.00 each, 1/month plus 6 credit hrs. for 30 hrs. internship and 300-word essay. Diploma Program Of Ministerial Training = 1yr, 1 course per month ($180.00/Course) Courses can be applied toward degree with the additional required work. Licensing- If possible, licensing should be administered by one’s local pastor. If not possible, teaching, training, and administration of duties are required. Ordination - Must have completed Ministerial Training - Plus lifestyle must be in line with the Word of God, the Bible. Application Fee for Ordination - $100.00 Seminary Courses $180.00 each To Audit A Seminary Course -$115.00


ASSOCIATE AND BACHELOR’S DEGREE COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

01. All course work is to be typed and double spaced using only one side of the paper. 02. All course work must be completed and submitted together. If one segment is not submitted the course work will be returned and the course marked incomplete, “I“. 03. At least one course per month should be completed per month to remain in the degree program. 04. The general rule is four courses in your field of study must be taken, your two mandatory courses, and the remaining four courses are electives. Some fields of study degrees require more courses than others and your number of courses must be adjusted to reflex the number of credit hours required for that particular degree. 05. If your degree requires a Thesis, contact the Academic Dean by the first of March for approval of your Title for the Thesis, so you can have it written and submitted by the first of May. The Thesis must be written in MLA form. 06. Thesis for Associate Degree- Must have a minimum of Fifteen (15) pages. A maximum of twenty (20) typewritten pages. Thesis for Bachelor’s degree- Must have a minimum of twenty-five (25) pages. A maximum of forty (40) typewritten pages.

COURSE WORK FOR DEGREES

Each degree requires course work to be submitted which consist of: (1) An outline, (2) An essay, (3) A book report, and (4) An exam. The courses may be taught in a classroom by an instructor or by our Distant Learning Program in which the Course material is mailed to the student. Courses are taught by lectures, booklets, CDs or textbooks. An appendix with instructions will be given.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

ASSOCIATE DEGREE- Requires a minimum of sixty (60 )credit hours BACHELOR’S DEGREE- Requires a minimum of one hundred and twenty, (120) credit hours Some fields of study require more than (120) credit hours depending on the field of study. ASSOCIATE DEGREE ASSOCIATE DEGREE 1. Biblical Studies- thirty (30) credit hrs. 2. Ministry- thirty (30) credit hrs. BACHELOR’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE 1. Christian Counseling- (33) credit hrs. 1. Theology- thirty (30) credit hrs. 2. Divinity- (33) credit hrs. 2. Biblical Studies- thirty (30) credit hrs. 3. Ministry- thirty (30) credit hrs.


COURSE MENU

NEW TESTAMENT NT 400 The Books of Ephesians and Colossians - Ephesians, a circle letter that gives an in-depth study of the sufficiency of Christ in opposition and the practical implications of being in the Church in Christ. NT 402 Philippians and Philemon - Philippians, a study of the joy one can have even while going through suffering and the good God accomplishes through it. Philemon - One of the prison epistles written to remind us of the mercy Christ had for us and to show how important it is to love and forgive. NT 404 I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus - I Timothy, a pastoral epistle which lays the foundation for ordaining elders and deacons which can serve as an apostolic guideline for Church organizations and administrations and their Church conduct. II Timothy, a pastoral epistle revealing the nearing of Paul’s last days warning of perilous times to come and encouraging Timothy to preach the Word. Titus, a pastoral epistle which emphasized organization of the Church with strong leadership to help ministries get started. NT 406 I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians - I Thessalonians, an epistle expressing the joy for steadfastness during sufferings and instructions in holiness along with some corrections of misconceptions about the Lord’s return. II Thessalonians, an epistle commending the Thessalonians for their faithfulness and patience and a follow-up clarification of falling away before Christ’s return. NT 408 The Book of Romans - An in-depth study of the fundamental doctrine of salvation in order to fortify against Judaizers and to explain the unbelief of Israel. NT 410 The Book of Revelation I - Revelation I, a study of the revelation of Jesus and an encouragement to believers to endure persecution and persevere knowing that Christ has the victory over the devil and the world. NT 412 Revelation II, a study of the revelation of Jesus and a prophetic study of the Christ and how His rule of history will bring consummation of judgment and blessings.


CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CC 414 Christian Counseling I and II - Christian Counseling I and II, a study of how to listen and receive from the voice of God and give advice according to His Word. CC 416 Responding to Rejection - A course that focuses on the healing power of the Cross when one feels worthless, forsaken, or abandoned and how God made us to desire love and acceptance; it gives us a sense of security and well-being. CC 418 Check Your Emotions - Learn how to minister to those who have emotional issues and are unable to maintain a good relationship. CC 420 Equipping the Saints to Counsel - A study which gives biblical knowledge and views of counseling techniques. CC 422 Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling - A study which informs students of ethics, guidelines, and requirements for legal issues to avoid legal situations. CC 424 Marital Christian Counseling - A study of the first institution God established before the other two great institutions of Church and Government; an institution that fulfills the desire for companionship, intimacy and spiritual union. CC 426 The Function of a Prophetic Council - A course on how the prophetic ministers have a responsible to the prophetic Church to receive revelation and minister impartation and activation to the Body as the Spirit leads in sending them forth. DIVINITY DV 428 Understanding Depression and Finding Hope - A study of how to be helpful, give practical encouragement to friends, families, and their love ones. DV 430 Vanishing Power of Death - A course on how Jesus conquered Death, but Christians live as if He did not; we comfort the grieving with Christ’s claim of life beyond the grave, but yet we fear death. DV 432 Understanding Grief - A course that teaches how to work through a loss of a love one or a job status change; there is a healthy grieving process. DV 434 Health Care You Can Live With - A practical guide by an ordained Methodist minister who is a Family Practice Physician, who has deep compassion for the welfare among all people.


DV 436 Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?- A study of how Jesus healed with natural substances and obedience and how He taught healing by faith and by how to believe and stand on the Word to receive a miracle of healing. DV 438 Healing Is God’s Will - A course which reveals different ways God healed various diseases and conditions of the body by faith, miracles and with the creative Word. DV 440 The One True God - An in-depth study of the personhood and work of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; it is foundational for appreciating the truth of the Christian’s God; a clear presentation of the doctrine of the Trinity. THEOLOGY TH 442 The Doctrine of Man - A study of Man, his creation, his purpose, his disobedience, the penalty of sin and God’s redeeming grace extended to him. TH 444 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit - An in-depth study of the character, functions, presence, fruit and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. TH 446 The Doctrine of Prayer and Victory - A study of the importance of communicating with God and the various kinds of prayers. TH 448 The Doctrine of the Scriptures - A study of the origin, authority, inerrancy and inspiration of the scripture and revealing of how we have from the original manuscripts arrived to have the Bible in the form it is in today. TH 450 Justified by the Blood - This course brings us face to face with the Blood of Christ and its applications; it shows us the special sacredness of the Blood of Jesus because of who He was and how He lived, the Blood He poured out for us is worthy of special consideration. TH 452 Homiletics - A study of sermon preparation and the minister’s responsibility to investigate the interpretation of scripture and the minister’s obligation to expound the Word to the congregation for their acceptance. MINISTRY MN 454 Role of the Woman According to Scripture - A study of the roles of women in the Bible, their purposes and their liberation through Christ.


MN 456 Divine Healing - A study of the healing provision Jesus provided for the believer when He died on the Cross and how to have faith to receive it. MN 458 Active Your Vision - A study of God’s plan to birth one’s dreams under authority, successfully and the responsibility of the “set ministry.” MN 460 The Ministry of “Helps”- A course that discusses the “Ministry of Helps” and its guidelines and how everyone except the pastor is in the “Helps” ministry. MN 462 Church Administration Effective Leadership - A course that gives advice on leadership skills, office management, organization, office administration skills, church publications, training volunteers, budgeting, and employing staff. MN 464 Business Management in the Local Church - A course that gives information on church laws, buildings, finances and staff and how to manage them successfully. BIBLICAL STUDIES BS 466 The Five-Fold Ministry and Spiritual Gifts - This course teaches The Five Fold Ministry: their gifts, callings, functions, and how the Spiritual Gifts are used. BS 468 The Book of Jude and Galatians - The Book of Galatians and Jude, a study and warning of false teaching and of how adding the human merit to salvation can easily enter into legalism and turn us from Christ. BS 470 Old Testament Designs - A study of the Covenants God made with Israel and His plans for them in service and worship. BS 472 Jesus, The Messiah - An in-depth study of Jesus, the Messiah, giving clarity to the life and ministry of Christ and introducing the background of the Jewish social and religious life. BS 474 The Book of Mark - An in-depth study of the achievements and acts of Jesus; the most concise of the gospels of Jesus as conqueror over disease, demons, and death. BS 476 Hermeneutics - A study of Hermeneutics that includes historical-cultural and contextual analysis, lexical-syntactical analysis, theological analysis, genre identification and analysis, and application. SPRITUAL GROWTH SG 478 Spiritual Warfare - An in-depth course that teaches the “How To.” A course that


explains how to be free from evil forces. SG 480 Purpose Driven Life - A course that teaches how to know your purpose and how to fulfill your destiny. SG 482 Unrepentant Hearts - A course that explores how the Church can stand in the gap for those who need to accept Jesus and surrender their lives to Him. SG 484 Receive Ye the Holy Ghost - A course that explains the purpose and power of the Holy Ghost and how it is available to every believer. CHURCH HISTORY CH 486 Church History - An in-depth study of the theological process and institutional development of the Church from the day of Pentecost, through the Reformation and to Enlightenment, and to this modern age. CH 488 The Jewish Life - A study of the Jewish life with emphasizes on culture and traditions of how life was lived as a Hebrew. OLD TESTAMENT OT 490 The Book of Ruth and Esther - Ruth, this study shows how love and devotion for family can lead to kinsman Redeemer. Esther, a study to show how she stood in the gap for her people without regard for herself and received the king’s approval. OT 492 Minor Prophets - Joel, Jonah, Amos, and Hosea - This in-depth study includes periods of Israel and Judah in war times, prosperity, exile captivity and their return OT 494 Joshua and the Judges of Israel - A study of the fulfillment of God’s promises during days of Joshua; it shows how God fulfilled Israel’s need for godly judges. OT 496 Ezra and Nehemiah - A course that teaches of the post-exilic return of the Jews from Babylon to Judah to re-establish their temple and its worship, to be reformed, and return to covenant obligations. OT 498 The Book of Proverbs - The writings of Solomon except for Proverbs 30, written by Agur and Proverbs 31, written by King Lemuel. Solomon wrote proverbs that spoke over a broad range of topics emphasizing acceptable moral and religious behavior of God’s people through using wisdom and self-disciple.


MASTER’S DEGREE - COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

01. All course work is to be typed and double spaced using only one side of the paper. 02. All course work must be completed and submitted together. If one segment is not submitted the course work will be returned, and the course marked incomplete, “I”. 03. At least one course per month should be completed per month to remain in the degree program. 04. The general rule is four courses in your field of study must be taken, your two mandatory courses, and the remaining four courses are electives. Some fields of study require more courses than others and your number of courses must be adjusted to reflex the number of credit hours required for that particular degree. 05. If your degree requires a Thesis, contact the Academic Dean by the first of March for approval of your Title for the Thesis, so you can have it written and submitted by the first of May. The Thesis must be written in MLA form. 06. Thesis for Master’s degree- Must have a minimum of Forty-five (45) pages. A maximum of seventy (70) typewritten pages.


Each degree requires course work to be submitted which consist of: (1) An outline, (2) An essay, (3) A book report, and ((4) An exam. The courses may be taught in a classroom by an instructor or by our Distant Learning Program in which the Course material is mailed to the student. Courses are taught by lectures, booklets, CDs or textbooks. An appendix with instruction will be given.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

MASTER’S DEGREE- Requires a minimum of 150 credit hours. Some fields of study require more than (150) credit hours depending on the field of study. MASTER’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE 1. Christian Counseling- 39 credit hrs. 1. Theology- 36 credit hrs. 2. Divinity- 39 credit hrs. 2. Biblical Studies- 36 credit hrs. 3. Ministry- 36 credit hrs.


COURSE MENU

NEW TESTAMENT NT 500 The Books of Ephesians and Colossians - Ephesians, a circle letter that gives an in- depth study of the sufficiency of Christ in opposition and the practical implications of being in the Church in Christ. NT 502 Philippians and Philemon - Philippians, a study of the joy one can have even while going through suffering and the good God accomplishes through it. Philemon - One of the prison epistles written to remind us of the mercy Christ had for us and to show how important it is to love and forgive. NT 504 I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus - I Timothy, a pastoral epistle which lays the foundation for ordaining elders and deacons which can serve as an apostolic guideline for Church organizations and administrations and their Church conduct. II Timothy, a pastoral epistle revealing the nearing of Paul’s last days warning of perilous times to come and encouraging Timothy to preach the Word. Titus, a pastoral epistle which emphasized organization of the Church with strong leadership to help ministries get started. NT 506 I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians - I Thessalonians, an epistle expressing the joy for steadfastness during sufferings and instructions in holiness along with some corrections of misconceptions about the Lord’s return. II Thessalonians, an epistle commending the Thessalonians for their faithfulness and patience and a follow-up clarification of falling away before Christ’s return. NT 508 The Book of Romans - An in-depth study of the fundamental doctrine of salvation in order to fortify against Judaizers and to explain the unbelief of Israel. NT 510 The Book of Revelation I - Revelation I, a study of the revelation of Jesus and an encouragement to believers to endure persecution and persevere knowing that Christ has the victory over the devil and the world. NT 512 Revelation II, a study of the revelation of Jesus and a prophetic study of the Christ and how His rule of history will bring consummation of judgment and blessings. CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CH 514 Christian Counseling I and II- Christian Counseling I and II, a study of how to listen and receive from the voice of God and give advice according to His Word.


CC 516 Responding to Rejection - A course that focuses on the healing power of the Cross when one feels worthless, forsaken, or abandoned and how God made us to desire love and acceptance; it gives us a sense of security and well-being. CC 518 Check Your Emotions - Learn how to minister to those who have emotional issues and are unable to maintain a good relationship. CC 520 Equipping the Saints to Counsel - A study which gives biblical knowledge and views of counseling techniques. CC 522 Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling - A study which informs students of ethics, guidelines, and requirements for legal issues to avoid legal situations. CC 524 Martial Christian Counseling - A study of the first institution God established before the other two great institutions of Church and Government; an institution that fulfills the desire for companionship, intimacy and spiritual union. CC 526 The Function of a Prophetic Council - A course on how the prophetic ministers have a responsibility to the prophetic Church to receive revelation and minister impartation and activation to the Body as the Spirit leads in sending them forth. DIVINITY DV 528 Understanding Depression and Finding Hope - A study of how to be helpful, give practical encouragement to friends, families, and their love ones. DV 530 Vanishing Power of Death - A course on how Jesus conquered Death, but Christians live as if He did not; we comfort the grieving with Christ’s claim of life beyond the grave, but yet we fear death. DV 532 Understanding Grief - A course that teaches how to work through a loss of a love one or a job status change; there is a healthy grieving process. DV 534 Health Care You Can Live With - A practical guide by an ordained Methodist minister who is a Family Practice Physician, who has deep compassion for the welfare among all people. DV 536 Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? - A study of how Jesus healed with natural substances and obedience and how He taught healing by faith and by how to believe and stand on the Word to receive a miracle of healing.


DV 538 Healing Is God’s Will - A course which reveals different ways God healed various diseases and conditions of the body by faith, miracles and with the creative Word. DV 540 The One True God - An in-depth study of the personhood and work of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; it is foundational for appreciating the truth of the Christian’s God; a clear presentation of the doctrine of the Trinity. THEOLOGY TH 542 The Doctrine of Man - A study of Man, his creation, his purpose, his disobedience, the penalty of sin and God’s redeeming grace extended to him. TH 544 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit - An in-depth study of the character, functions, presence, fruit and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. TH 546 The Doctrine of Prayer and Victory - A study of the importance of communicating with God and the various kinds of prayers. TH 548 The Doctrine of the Scriptures - A study of the origin, authority, inerrancy and inspiration of the scripture and revealing of how we have from the original manuscripts arrived to have the Bible in the form it is in today. TH 550 Justified by the Blood - This course brings us face to face with the Blood of Christ and it’s applications; it shows us the special sacredness of the Blood of Jesus because of who He was and how He lived, the Blood He poured out for us is worthy of special consideration. TH 552 Homiletics - A study of sermon preparation and the minister’s responsibility to investigate the interpretation of scripture and the minister’s obligation to expound the Word to the congregation for their acceptance. MINISTRY MN 554 Role of the Woman According to Scripture - A study of the role of the women in the Bible, their purposes and their liberation through Christ. MN 556 Divine Healing - A study of the healing provision Jesus provided for the believer when He died on the Cross and how to have faith to receive it. MN 558 Active Your Vision - A study of God’s plan to birth one’s dreams under authority, successfully and the responsibility of the “set ministry.”


MN 560 The Ministry of “Helps” - A course that discusses the “Ministry of Helps” and its guidelines and how everyone except the pastor is in the “Helps” ministry. MN 562 Church Administration Effective Leadership - A course that gives advice on leadership skills, office management, organization, office administration skills, church publications, training volunteers, budgeting, and employing staff. MN 564 Business Management in the Local Church - A course that gives information on church laws, buildings, finances and staff and how to manage them successfully. BIBLICAL STUDIES BS 566 The Five-Fold Ministry and Spiritual Gifts - This course teaches The Five-Fold Ministry: their gifts, callings, functions, and how the Spiritual Gifts are used. BS 568 The Book of Jude and Galatians - The Book of Galatians and Jude, a study and warning of false teaching and of how adding the human merit to salvation can easily enter into legalism and turn us from Christ. BS 570 Old Testament Designs - A study of the Covenants God made with Israel and His plans for them in service and worship. BS 572 Jesus, Messiah - An in-depth study of Jesus, the Messiah, giving clarity to the life and ministry of Christ and introducing the background of the Jewish social and religious life. BS 574 The Book of Mark - An in-depth study of the achievements and acts of Jesus; the most concise of the gospels of Jesus as conqueror over disease, demons, and death. BS 576 Hermeneutics - A study of Hermeneutics that includes historical-cultural and contextual analysis, lexical-syntactical analysis, theological analysis, genre identification and analysis, and application. SPIRITUAL GROWTH SG 578 Spiritual Warfare - An in-depth course that teaches the “How To.” A course that explains how to be free from evil forces. SG 580 Purpose Driven Life - A course that teaches how to know your purpose and how to fulfill your destiny.


SG 582 Unrepentant Hearts - A course that explores how the Church can stand in the gap for those who need to accept Jesus and surrender their lives in Him. SG 584 Receive Ye the Holy Ghost - A course that explains the purpose and power of the Holy Ghost and how it is available to every believer. CHURCH HISTORY CH 586 Church History - An in-depth study of the theological process and institutional development of the Church from the day of Pentecost, through the Reformation and to Enlightenment, and to this modern age. CH 588 The Jewish Life - A study of the Jewish life with emphasizes on culture and traditions of how life was lived as a Hebrew. OLD TESTAMENT OT 590 The Book of Ruth and Esther - Ruth, this study show how love and devotion for family can lead to kinsman Redeemer. Esther, a study to show how she stood in the gap for her people without regard for herself and received the king’s approval. OT 592 Minor Prophets - Joel, Jonah, Amos, and Hosea - This in-depth study includes periods of Israel and Judah in war times, prosperity, exile captivity and their return OT 594 Joshua and the Judges of Israel - A study of the fulfillment of God’s promises during days of Joshua; it shows how God fulfilled Israel’s need for godly judges. OT 596 Ezra and Nehemiah - A course that teaches of the post-exilic return of the Jews from Babylon to Judah to re-establish their temple and its worship, to be reformed, and return to covenant obligations. OT 598 The Book of Proverbs - The writings of Solomon except for Proverbs 30, written by Agur and Proverbs 31, written King Lemuel. Solomon wrote proverbs that spoke over a broad range of topics emphasizing acceptable moral and religious behavior of God’s people through using wisdom self-disciple.


DOCTORATE DEGREE- COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

01. All course work is to be typed and double spaced using only one side of the paper. 02. All course work must be completed and submitted together. If one segment is not submitted the course work will be returned, and the course marked incomplete, “I.” 03. At least one course per month should be completed per month to remain in the degree program. 04. The general rule is four courses in your field of study must be taken, your two mandatory courses, and the remaining four courses are electives. Some fields of study degrees require more courses than others and your number of courses must be adjusted to reflex the number of credit hours required for that particular degree. 05. If your degree requires a Thesis, contact the Academic Dean by the first of March for approval of your Title for the Thesis, so you can have it written and submitted by the first o f May. The Thesis must be written in MLA form. 06. Thesis for the Doctorate Degree- Must have a minimum of Seventy-five (75) pages. A maximum of one hundred and fifteen (115) typewritten pages.


Each degree requires course work to be submitted which consist of: (1) An outline, (2) An essay, (3) A book report, and (4) An exam. The courses may be taught in a classroom by an instructor or by our Distant Learning Program in which the Course material is mailed to the student. Courses are taught by lectures, booklets, CDs or textbooks. An appendix with instructions will be given.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

DOCTORATE DEGREE- Requires a minimum of one-hundred and eighty (180) credit hours Some fields of study require more than (180) credit hours depending on the field of study. DOCTORATE DEGREE DOCTORATE DEGREE 1. Christian Counseling- 45 credit hrs. 1. Theology- 42 credit hrs. 2. Divinity- 45 credit hrs. 2. Biblical Studies- 42 credit hrs. 3. Ministry- 42 credit hrs.


COURSE MENU

NEW TESTAMENT NT 600 The Books of Ephesians and Colossians - Ephesians, a circle letter that gives an in-depth study of the sufficiency of Christ in opposition and the practical implications of being in the Church in Christ. NT 602 Philippians and Philemon - Philippians, a study of the joy one can have even while going through suffering and the good God accomplishes through it. Philemon - One of the prison epistles written to remind us of the mercy Christ had for us and to show how important it is to love and forgive. NT 604 I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus - I Timothy, a pastoral epistle which lays the foundation for ordaining elders and deacons which can serve as an apostolic guideline for Church organizations and administrations and their Church conduct. II Timothy, a pastoral epistle revealing the nearing of Paul’s last days warning of perilous times to come and encouraging Timothy to preach the Word. Titus, a pastoral epistle which emphasized organizations of the Church with strong leadership to help ministries get started. NT 606 I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians - I Thessalonians, an epistle expressing the joy for steadfastness during suffering and instructions in holiness along with some corrections of misconceptions about the Lord’s return. II Thessalonians, an epistle commending the Thessalonians for their faithfulness and patience and a follow-up clarification of falling away before Christ’s return. NT 608 The Book of Romans - An in-depth study of the fundamental doctrine of salvation in order to fortify against Judaizers and to explain the unbelief of Israel. NT 610 The Book of Revelation I- Revelation I, a study of the revelation of Jesus and an encouragement to believers to endure persecution and persevere knowing that Christ has the victory over the devil and the world. NT 612 Revelation II, a study of the revelation of Jesus and a prophetic study of the Christ and how His rule of history will bring consummation of judgment and blessings. CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CC 614 Christian Counseling and I and II - Christian Counseling I and II, a study of how to listen and receive from the voice of God and give advice according to His Word.


CC 616 Responding to Rejection - A course that focuses on the healing power of the Cross when one feels worthless, forsaken, or abandoned and how God made us to desire love and acceptance; it give us a sense of security and well-being. CC 618 Check Your Emotions - Learn how to minister to those who have emotional issues and are unable to maintain a good relationship. CC 620 Equipping the Saints to Counsel - A study which gives biblical knowledge and views of counseling techniques. CC 622 Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling - A study which informs students of ethics, guidelines, and requirements for legal issues to avoid legal situations. CC 624 Martial Christian Counseling - A study of the first institution God established before the other two great institutions of Church and Government; an institution that fulfills the desire for companionship, intimacy and spiritual union. CC 626 The Function of a Prophetic Council - A course on how the prophetic ministers have a responsible to the prophetic Church to receive revelation and minister impartation and activation to the Body as the Spirit leads in sending them forth. DIVINITY DV 628 Understanding Depression and Finding Hope - A study of how to be helpful, give practical encouragement to friends, families, and their love ones. DV 630 Vanishing Power of Death - A course on how Jesus conquered Death, but Christians live as if He did not; we comfort the grieving with Christ’s claim of life beyond the grave, but yet we fear death. DV 632 Understanding Grief - A course that teaches how to work through a loss of a love one or a job status change; there is a healthy grieving process. DV 634 Health Care You Can Live With - A practical guide by an ordained Methodist minister who is a Family Practice Physician, who has deep compassion for the welfare among all people. DV 636 Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? - A study of how Jesus healed with natural substances and obedience and how He taught healing by faith and by how to believe and stand on the Word to receive a miracle of healing. DV 638 Healing Is God’s Will - A course which reveals different ways God healed various


diseases and conditions of the body by faith, miracles and with the creative Word. DV 640 The One True God - An in-depth study of the personhood and work of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; it is foundational for appreciating the truth of the Christian’s God; a clear presentation of the doctrine of the Trinity. THEOLOGY TH 642 The Doctrine of Man - A study of Man, his creation, his purpose, his disobedience, the penalty of sin and God’s redeeming grace extended to him. TH 644 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit - An in-depth study of the character, functions, presence, fruit and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. TH 646 The Doctrine of Prayer and Victory - A study of the importance of communicating with God and the various kinds of prayers. TH 648 The Doctrines of Scriptures - A study of the origin, authority, inerrancy and inspiration of the scripture and revealing of how we have from the original manuscripts arrived to have the Bible in the form it is in today. TH 650 Justified by the Blood - This course brings us face to face with the Blood of Christ and it’s applications; it shows us the special sacredness of the Blood of Jesus because of who He was and how He lived, the Blood He poured out for us is worthy of special consideration. TH 652 Homiletics - A study of sermon preparation and the minister’s responsibility to investigate the interpretation of scripture and the minister’s obligation to expound the Word to the congregation for their acceptance. MINISTRY MN 654 Role of the Woman According to Scripture - A study of the roles of women in the Bible, their purposes and their liberation through Christ. MN 656 Divine Healing - A study of the healing provision Jesus provided for the believer when He died on the Cross and how to have faith to receive it. MN 658 Active Your Vision - A study of God’s plan to birth one’s dreams under authority, successfully and the responsibility of the “set ministry.” MN 660 The Ministry of “Helps” - A course that discusses the “Ministry of Helps” and its


guidelines and how everyone except the pastor is in the “Helps” ministry. MN 662 Church Administration Effective Leadership - A course that gives advice on leadership skills, office managements, organization, office administration skills, church publications, training volunteers, budgeting, and employing staff. MN 664 Business Management in the Local Church - A course that gives information on church laws, buildings, finances and staff and how to manage them successfully. BIBLICAL STUDIES BS 666 The Five-Fold Ministry and Spiritual Gifts - This course teaches The Five-Fold Ministry: their gifts, callings, functions, and how the Spiritual Gifts are used. BS 668 The Book of Jude and Galatians - The Book of Galatians and Jude, a study and warning of false teaching and of how adding the human merit to salvation can easily enter into legalism and turn us from Christ. BS 670 Old Testament Designs - A study of the Covenants God made with Israel and His plans for them in service and worship. BS 672 Jesus, The Messiah - An in-depth study of Jesus, the Messiah, giving clarity to the life and ministry of Christ and introducing the background of the Jewish social and religious life. BS 674 The Book of Mark - An in-depth study of the achievements and acts of Jesus; the most concise of the gospels of Jesus as conqueror over disease, demons, and death. BS 676 Hermeneutics - A study of Hermeneutic that includes historical-cultural and contextual analysis, lexical-syntactical analysis, theological analysis, genre identification and analysis, and application. SPIRITUAL GROWTH SG 678 Spiritual Warfare - An in-depth course that teaches the “How To.” A course that explains how to be free from evil forces. SG 680 Purpose Driven Life - A course that teaches how to know your purpose and how to fulfill your destiny. SG 682 Unrepentant Hearts - A course that explores how the Church can stand in the gap for those who need to accept Jesus and surrender their lives to Him.


SG 684 Receive Ye the Holy Ghost - A course that explains the purpose and power of the Holy Ghost and how it is available to every believer. CHURCH HISTORY’ CH 686 Church History - An in-depth study of the theological process and institutional development of the Church from the day of Pentecost, through the Reformation and to Enlightenment, and to this modern age. CH 688 The Jewish Life - A study of the Jewish life with emphasizes on culture and traditions of how life was lived as a Hebrew. OLD TESTAMENT OT 690 The Book of Ruth and Esther - Ruth, this study shows how love and devotion for family can lead to kinsman Redeemer. Esther, a study to show how she stood in the gap for her people without regard for herself and received the king’s approval. OT 692 Minor Prophets - Joel, Jonah, Amos, and Hosea - This in-depth study includes periods of Israel and Judah in war times, prosperity, exile captivity and their return OT 694 Joshua and the Judges of Israel - A study of the fulfillment of God’s promises during days of Joshua; it shows how God fulfilled Israel’s need for godly judges. OT 696 Ezra and Nehemiah - A course that teaches of the post-exilic return of the Jews from Babylon to Judah to re-establish their temple and its worship, to be reformed, and return to covenant obligations. OT 698 The Book of Proverbs - The writings of Solomon except for Proverbs 30, written by Agur and Proverbs 31, written by King Lemuel. Solomon wrote proverbs that spoke over a broad range of topics emphasizing acceptable moral and religious behavior of God’s people through using wisdom and self-disciple.

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