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Why you should study at CSBM

Simple Format

Class will be on one Saturday a month in-person, and you have the remainder of the month to work through the material, online or in a physical copy, at your own pace.

Learn with Others

You aren't alone! Studying as part of a cohort means you have accountability & encouragement from your teachers & classmates

Powered by Global University

Our courses are hosted by Global University in Springfield, MO. This means that each class counts towards college credit at any Assemblies of God University and will fulfill the educational requirements for credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Affordable

Each class costs under $80, including books and materials.

Two Study Tracks

Ministry Studies

This 3-Year track prepares you through studying scripture, theology, leadership and gives practical ministry training for both the local church and missions. This track also prepares students for obtaining credentials with the Assemblies of God.
See class list below:
Ministerial Studies:
Year 1
  1. Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
  2. Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible
  3. New Testament Survey
  4. Old Testament Survey
  5. A Spirit-Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model
  6. Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
  7. Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
  8. Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective

Year 2
  1. Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
  2. Prison Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians and Philippians
  3. Romans: Justification by Faith
  4. The Local Church in Evangelism
  5. Introduction to Homiletics
  6. Effective Leadership
  7. Conflict Management for Church Leaders
  8. Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come

Year 3
  1. Corinthian Correspondence
  2. Pentateuch
  3. Poetic Books
  4. Preaching in the Contemporary World
  5. Pastoral Ministry
  6. Prayer and Worship
  7. Systematic Theology 1
  8. Systematic Theology 2

Bible & Theology

This 2-Year track is meant for those who are simply interested in learning more about the Bible, Doctrine, & Theology but are not necessarily interested in studying leadership or ministry.
See class list below:
Bible & Theology

Year 1
  1. Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
  2. Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
  3. Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible
  4. New Testament Survey
  5. Old Testament Survey
  6. Pentateuch
  7. Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
  8. Prayer and Worship

Year 2
  1. Prison Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians
  2. Romans: Justification by Faith
  3. Corinthian Correspondence
  4. Geography of the Holy Land
  5. Poetic Books
  6. Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective
  7. Systematic Theology 1
  8. Systematic Theology 2
  9. Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come
Is Class Year-Round?
There will be 1 class per month starting in January 2025, with no class in the months of June, July, November and December.
Which track is right for me?
Every class form the Bible & Theology track is included in the Ministerial Studies track. So if you are interested at all in serving in ministry, even if you aren't interested in credentials with the Assemblies of God, the Ministerial studies degree will offer more classes regarding areas such as preaching, ethics in ministry, and evangelism.
What is the class format?
Once a month, you will come together for an all-day, in-person class that will include live teaching, activities, and discussions. For the rest of the month, you will study independently, reviewing the online course content. The online program includes reading & teaching videos. Each course has a final exam that must be passed in order to receive credit. Paper versions of the program are also available. Don't worry, there are no papers to write or huge projects to complete.

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