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1 Manual for Evaluating Education Revised Aug 2016

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3 Manual for Evaluating Education Introduction Levels of Credentials 2 Recognition of Ordination 2 Assemblies of God History, Missions & 2 Governance Evaluating by Credit-Hours Bible College Education 3 Assemblies of God Affiliated Colleges 4 Non-Affiliated Colleges 4 Evaluating Course-by-Course AG Approved Credential Courses 5 Credential Schools 6 Education Waivers 8 Appendix 9 1

4 Introduction The first step in applying for credentials with the Assemblies of God is determining whether you have met the education requirements. This manual will help you: Determine whether you qualify Provide information to help you meet the requirements Levels of Credentials There are three levels of credential for which applicants can apply: Certified Entry-level application Licensed Entry-level application Ordained Upgrade application only Recognition of Ordination Applicants currently possessing an Ordination credential with another organized denomination can apply for Recognition of Ordination at the Entry Level. The only education requirement for this credential is the required course Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance. AG History, Missions, and Governance Every candidate applying for credentials, regardless of their background, must complete the course Assemblies of God History Missions, and Governance. This course is offered through the New York District School of Ministry and Global University (page 6). The only exception to this is if the applicant received a degree from an Assemblies of God affiliated Bible college located inside the United States. 2

5 Evaluating By Credit-Hours Bible College Education The Assemblies of God accepts education from any Bible college, as long as the following credit-hour requirements have been met: Credential Bible Credits Total Credits* AG History, Missions, & Governance Certified 48 Required for Non-AG schools Licensed and Non-US AG schools Ordained 96 Not required for AG schools *Total credits includes Bible credits If the Bible college is affiliated with the Assemblies of God and located in the United States, there are no further requirements other than the credit-hours listed. If the Bible college is not affiliated with the Assemblies of God, the only addition to these requirements is the completion of Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance. If the Bible college is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, but located outside of the United States, the candidate must complete Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance. The Secretary/Treasurer s office is available to perform an evaluation of any transcript which does not strictly adhere to the above criteria. 3

6 Assemblies of God Affiliated Colleges Below is a list of colleges that are (or have been) affiliated with the Assemblies of God: American Indian College (Phoenix, AZ) Caribbean Theological College (Bayamon, Puerto Rico) Central Bible College (Springfield, MO) Evangel University (Springfield, MO) Global University (Springfield, MO) Latin American Bible Institute (La Puente, CA; San Antonio, TX) Native American Bible College (Shannon, NC) North Central University (Minneapolis, MN) Northpoint Bible College (Haverhill, MA) Northwest University (Kirkland, WA) Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL) Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie, TX) Spanish Eastern Bible Institute (Bronx, NY) Trinity Bible College (Ellendale, ND) University of Valley Forge (Phoenixville, PA) Vanguard University (Costa Mesa, CA) Western Bible College (Phoenix, AZ) Zion Bible College (Haverhill, MA) Non-Affiliated Bible Colleges Below is a (non-exhaustive) list of Bible colleges not affiliated with the Assemblies of God, for which the NY Ministry Network frequently sees transcripts: Alliance Theological Seminary Christ for the Nations Institute Elim Bible Institute Liberty University NYACK Oral Roberts University Regent University 4

7 Evaluating Course-by-Course AG-Approved Credential Courses For those with no Bible college background, the Assemblies of God has approved a list of courses which can be completed for each level of credential specifically for the purpose of obtaining a credential. These can be taken through NYDSOM or Global University (page 6). Those requirements are as follows: CERTIFICATE Synoptic Gospels: Life & Teachings of Christ Prison Epistles Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine Introduction to Hermeneutics Evangelism: The Local Church Reaching Its Community Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance Relationships and Ethics in Ministry Beginning Ministerial Internship LICENSE Old Testament Survey New Testament Survey Romans Introduction to Theology Introduction to Homiletics Eschatology Leadership Skills Conflict Resolution Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions Intermediate Ministerial Internship ORDINATION Prayer and Worship (must be taken as two separate courses at NYDSOM) The Corinthian Correspondence 5

8 The Pentateuch The Poetic Books Preaching in the Contemporary World Church Administration, Finance, and Law Pastoral Ministry Advanced Ministerial Internship The courses listed above are those required as of (See Appendix for courses taken prior to 2006.) Credential Schools For applicants who wish to take the credential courses, there are two schools the NY Ministry Network endorses: the New York District School of Ministry and Global University (Berean School of the Bible) The New York District School of Ministry provides a classroom setting one Saturday per month. CONTACT Website: nydag.org/pastors/school-of-ministry/nydsom nydsom@juno.com Phone: Mail: New York District School of Ministry, 477 Krumkill Road, Albany, NY LOCATIONS Albany First Assembly of God 3 rd Saturday Batavia Batavia Assembly of God Last Saturday Bronx Van Nest Assembly of God 3 rd Saturday Buffalo New Covenant Last Saturday Long Island Medford Assembly of God 2 nd Saturday Long Island Bethlehem Assembly of God Last Saturday Syracuse Life Church 2 nd Saturday 6

9 Global University provides online courses through their Berean School of the Bible program. CONTACT Website: globaluniversity.edu Phone: Fax: Mail: Global University, 1211 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO Berean School of the Bible student service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7

10 Education Waivers In rare circumstances when an applicant has been in ministry for many years, the Network Secretary/Treasurer s office can provide a waiver of education based upon the applicant s life experience. In this case, a candidate would need to complete a separate application to receive a waiver of education requirements. The following waiver applications are available: Certified Ministry Internship Waiver Licensed Ministry Internship Waiver Ordained Ministry Internship Waiver Waiver for Certified Credential Course Track Includes a Quantitative Waiver & Certified Ministry Internship Waiver Waiver for Licensed Credential Course Track Includes a Quantitative Waiver & Licensed Ministry Internship Waiver Waiver for Ordination Credential Course Track Includes a Quantitative Waiver & Ordained Ministry Internship Waiver *No waiver is available for Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance To obtain the necessary forms, contact the Secretary/Treasurer s office. Once submitted, the forms must be reviewed by the Secretary/Treasurer for approval. This could take less than a week or several weeks depending upon the Secretary/Treasurer s agenda. Once his review is complete, the Secretary/Treasurer will contact you with his evaluation. All approved Internship Waivers will be forwarded to either NYDSOM or Global University for credit to be given on an applicant s transcript. Transcript with waived course listed must then be sent to Secretary/Treasurer s office to be included in credential file. 8

11 Appendix The General Secretary s office will accept coursework based on ministerial requirements from 1987 present if all courses required for a particular level of credentials have been completed. Applicants for credentials who started, but did not complete their studies should work with the NY District School of Ministry or Global University s Berean School of the Bible to fill in any gaps in order to satisfy the educational requirements for credentials. The criteria used in these cases will be the current educational requirements or those immediately preceding the current requirements Present Certified Minister License Ordination Synoptic Gospels Intro to AG Missions Prayer and Worship Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine New Testament Survey Corinthian Correspondence Acts Old Testament Survey Pentateuch Prison Epistles Romans Poetic Books Intro to Hermeneutics Intro to Homiletics Church Admin, Finance, & Law The Local Church in Evangelism (Soul Winning) Eschatology Conflict Management Preaching in the Contemporary World AG History, Missions, & Governance Effective Leadership Intro to Theology: A Pastoral Ministry (or Relationship & Ethics if Pastoral Relationships & Ethics in Ministry (Pastoral Ministry was allowed in 2006) Beginning Ministerial Internship Pentecostal Perspective Intermediate Ministerial Internship Min was completed for Certified Minister) Advanced Ministerial Internship 2006 Present Transitional License Only if candidate took Certified courses before 2006 Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine Conflict Management Prison Epistles Effective Leadership Relationships & Ethics (Pastoral Ministry was allowed in 2006) Romans Eschatology *Introduction to AG Missions Intermediate Ministerial Internship Acts (Intro to Hermeneutics if Acts previously completed) *Intro to AG Missions was required beginning 1/1/2007 9

12 Certified Minister License Ordination Old Testament Survey Genesis Isaiah OR New Testament Survey Psalms Hebrews & General Epistles Life of Christ History of the Church Romans How to Study the Bible Bible History & Geography OR I & II Corinthians Introduction to Theology Geography of the Holy Land Eschatology Soul Winning Systematic Theology I Apologetics Biblical Theology of Prayer Systematic Theology II Theology & Practice of Worship Sermon Preparation Ministerial Ethics Pastoral Theology Marriage and Family Church Ledership & Admin Cross Cultural Communications History of AG Missions Expository Preaching Cults & World Religions AG History & Polity Leadership in Christian Education Church and Law Biblical Counseling Acts (Intro to Hermeneutics if Acts previously completed) Certified Minister License Ordination Principles of Administration Pauline Epistles Hebrews & General Epistles Bible Survey Bible History & Geography Romans Life of Christ Doctrines of the Bible Studies in Revelation Acts Prophetic Light History of the Church First Corinthians History of the AG Pastor, Church & Law The Holy Spirit Pastoral Theology I Parliamentary Law AG Constitution & Bylaws Sermon Preparation History of Missions Old Testament Studies (I, II, & III) Principles of Counseling Leadership in Christian Education Pastoral Theology II Christian Worker License Ordination Bible Survey Prophetic Light Bible History & Geography Life of Christ Pauline Epistles Hebrews & General Epistles Acts Sermon Preparation Studies in Revelation The Holy Spirit Principles of Counseling Parliamentary Law AG Constitution & Bylaws History of the AG Pastoral Theology II Principles of Administration Special Pastoral Services Pastor, Church & Law Old Testament Studies (I, II, & III) Doctrines of the Bible *One Elective Course Leadership in Christian Education Choose: Romans, First Corinthians, Survey of Bible Customs, Believer s Security, History of the Church, or History of Missions 10

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