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HEAVEN SENT MINISTRIES · HSMDOCE

Bachelor in Ministry Leadership

HSM Department of Christian Education · HSM Bible Institute · HSM Training Institute

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Bachelor Degree

Bachelor in Ministry Leadership

An undergraduate ministry-leadership degree integrating Scripture, theology, preaching, teaching, administration, pastoral care, finance, ethics, and supervised leadership.

Required Credits222
Courses95
DeliveryOnline
Package Tuition$3,000.00

Next Academic Term

2026-2027

Fall 2026 Semester

Registration: May 1, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Classes: August 31, 2026 – December 18, 2026

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Program Curriculum

MIN-101

New Convert Foundations

The official HSM new-convert curriculum with progressive Bible study, stories, discussions, quizzes, practical assignments, and a completion interview.

3 credits · 16 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-110

Christian Conduct and Church Order

Biblical character, integrity, accountability, respect, confidentiality, discipline, and orderly service.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-120

Ministerial Dress, Robes, and Clergy Attire

Purpose, dignity, modesty, robe and collar standards, colors, care, fitting, and appropriate use.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-121

How to Tie Ministry Neckwear

Step-by-step necktie, bow tie, clergy tab, and robe accessory preparation, including inspection and presentation.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-201

Biblical Sermon Preparation and Exegesis

Text selection, context, observation, interpretation, sermon purpose, thesis, structure, illustration, application, invitation, manuscript, citations, revision, and rehearsal.

3 credits · 12 lessons

Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-210

Teaching Ministry and Lesson Planning

Learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching methods, questions, assessment, and age-appropriate instruction.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-220

Pastoral Care, Visitation, and Counseling

Prayer, hospital care, grief, crisis response, confidentiality, referrals, marriage preparation, and follow-up.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-230

Church Administration and Records

Governance, meetings, calendars, member records, finance controls, policies, reports, and document stewardship.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-240

Deacon, Elder, and Trustee Formation

Qualifications, wards, care, governance, property, finance oversight, conflict, and reporting.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-250

Pulpit Etiquette, Ministry Attire, and Service Leadership

Pulpit entry and exit, acknowledgments, Scripture reading, microphones, timing, posture, platform behavior, ministerial attire, robes, grooming, confidentiality, altar response, and emergency adjustments.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-260

Biblical Stewardship and Ministry Finance

Tithes, offerings, designated gifts, donor records, receipts, internal controls, budgets, reconciliation, and accountability.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-270

Evangelism, Outreach, and Community Ministry

Gospel presentation, follow-up, community service, prayer, volunteer coordination, and church connection.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-280

Church Communications and Media

Announcements, newsletters, live broadcast, email, text, graphics, privacy, approvals, and public integrity.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-290

Ministerial Ethics and Accountability

Moral integrity, finances, relationships, authority, discipline, reporting, restoration, and legal responsibility.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-301

Office of Deacons: Ward Care and Reporting

Deacon qualifications, wards, member selection, visit reports, benevolence, care routing, meeting reports, Chairman and Vice Chairman oversight.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-302

Prayer and Care Ministry Operations

Hospitalization, bereavement, crisis, prayer requests, pastoral referral, follow-up, confidentiality, and care-team communication.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-303

Food Service Ministry and Safe Distribution

Household intake, eligibility, inventory, temperature logs, food safety, distributions, volunteers, incidents, and donor stewardship.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-304

Homeless Ministry Outreach and Referral

Street outreach, needs assessment, consent, shelter and transportation referrals, crisis response, boundaries, safety, and follow-up.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-305

Ministry of Giving, Treasurer, and Financial Controls

Giving entry points, envelopes, donor records, cash/check controls, processor matching, deposits, receipts, reconciliation, reports, and Pastor-approved reversals.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-306

Church Secretary, Administrator, and P.A.M. Workflow

Request intake, professional correspondence, calendars, minutes, routing to P.A.M., urgent Pastoral escalation, branded reports, and records control.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-307

Trustee Governance, Property, and Accountability

Trustee duties, property, contracts, insurance, safety, approvals, finance review, minutes, conflicts, and Pastor/board accountability.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-308

Broadcast, Media, and Public Ministry Integrity

Preview and live production, cameras, audio, overlays, scripture, guests, giving, platform delivery, copyright awareness, privacy, and incident response.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-309

Volunteer, Events, and Community Outreach

Volunteer intake, screening, assignments, schedules, event setup, hospitality, prayer, child safety, traffic, communications, and follow-up.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-310

Christian Education Instructor Formation

Biblical interpretation, lesson planning, classroom order, online teaching, discussions, standard tests, grading, answer-key security, accommodations, and student care.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-USH-101

Usher Attire, Grooming, Hospitality, and Sanctuary Service

Uniforms, attire, grooming, fragrance awareness, footwear, badges, hospitality, accessibility, seating, offerings, Communion support, emergency response, teamwork, and practical demonstrations.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-DEA-201

Deacon Ministry Formation

Biblical qualifications, ward care, visitation, communion support, benevolence, conflict handling, records, and accountability.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-TRU-210

Trustee Ministry and Fiduciary Stewardship

Property, finance, legal records, insurance, contracts, offering counts, internal controls, reporting, and fiduciary responsibility.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-MUS-120

Choir and Music Ministry

Worship theology, rehearsal order, vocal preparation, music selection, platform conduct, copyright awareness, and pastoral accountability.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SEC-130

Church Secretary and Records Administration

Minutes, correspondence, records retention, calendars, membership records, confidentiality, document control, and professional communication.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-PAM-140

Pastor’s Aide Ministry

Pastoral support, schedule protection, hospitality, travel, vestments, confidentiality, boundaries, and service under authority.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-HSMOM-150

HSM Office of Ministry Management

Ministry planning, records, permissions, calendars, communications, compliance, reporting, and coordinated church operations.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-ARM-160

Armor-Bearer Ministry

Biblical service, prayer, preparation, safety, protocol, confidentiality, boundaries, and support without controlling pastoral authority.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-MIN-301

Licensed Minister Preparation

Calling, doctrine, sermon preparation, pulpit conduct, pastoral ethics, vestments, prayer, service, and supervised ministry.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-EVA-305

Evangelist Preparation

Gospel presentation, altar ministry, outreach, testimony, follow-up, spiritual care, safety, and accountable itinerant ministry.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-YTH-220

Youth Ministry Leadership

Youth discipleship, safeguarding, lesson planning, mentoring, parent communication, events, crisis response, and digital ministry.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-YA-225

Young Adult Ministry Leadership

Discipleship, vocation, relationships, service, leadership development, mental-health referral boundaries, and community building.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-MEN-230

Men of Purpose Ministry Leadership

Biblical manhood, discipleship, accountability, family leadership, service, mentoring, and outreach.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-WOM-235

Women’s Ministry Leadership

Discipleship, mentoring, prayer, care, events, confidentiality, service, and leadership development.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-FUN-240

Christian Funeral, Memorial, and Graveside Ministry Practicum

Biblical hope, grief sensitivity, family intake, funeral-home coordination, obituary and program review, Scripture and music, homily preparation, service types, graveside committal, emergencies, repast, follow-up, and recorded mock funeral.

3 credits · 14 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-WED-245

Christian Wedding Ministry and Ceremony Practicum

Biblical marriage, couple intake, premarital meetings, legal readiness, ceremony writing, rehearsals, traditional and contemporary formats, blended families, vow renewals, cultural elements, emergencies, documentation, and recorded mock wedding.

3 credits · 14 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-PST-401

Pastoral Ministry Formation

Preaching, care, governance, discipline, leadership, administration, weddings, funerals, ordinances, and pastoral health.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-ELD-410

Elder Ministry Formation

Biblical qualifications, doctrine, deacon-ward oversight, prayer, care, discipline, teaching, and accountability.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-BIS-501

Bishop and Presiding Leadership

Oversight of churches, doctrine, ordination, pastoral accountability, conflict resolution, governance, and conference leadership.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-CBI-601

Chief Bishop and Senior Ecclesiastical Leadership

Senior oversight, bishops and churches, doctrine, succession, councils, credentialing, discipline, and organizational stewardship.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-MED-170

Church Medical Response Ministry

First response boundaries, emergency activation, AED awareness, documentation, privacy, medication restrictions, and handoff to professionals.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SAF-175

Church Security and Safety Ministry

Threat awareness, access control, child safety, de-escalation, incident command, evacuation, documentation, and law-enforcement coordination.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-ETQ-180

Sanctuary Etiquette and Worship Order

Reverence, dress, phones, altar privacy, prayer, communion, baptism, platform conduct, seating, children, and honoring others.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-TRK-190

Christian Growth and Discipleship Tracking

Follow-up, attendance, milestones, baptism, classes, service, mentoring, privacy, pastoral escalation, and spiritual-care records.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-102

The Church Covenant: Belonging, Conduct, and Shared Responsibility

A Scripture-grounded study of the Church Covenant, Christian fellowship, conduct, restoration, participation, stewardship, and accountability.

2 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $59.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-103

The Apostles’ Creed: A Guided Study of Historic Christian Belief

A line-by-line study of the Apostles’ Creed, its biblical foundations, historic purpose, theological meaning, and use in Christian formation.

2 credits · 9 lessons

Individual tuition: $59.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-BAP-205

Christian Baptism: Theology, Preparation, and Service Practice

Biblical meaning, candidate preparation, testimony, service order, attire, safety, documentation, follow-up, and supervised baptism practice.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-COM-215

Holy Communion: Theology, Preparation, and Administration

The Last Supper, remembrance, covenant, self-examination, unity, element preparation, sanitation, service order, home and hospital Communion, and supervised demonstration.

3 credits · 10 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-DED-225

Christianing and Child Dedication Ministry

Biblical view of children, parent and church commitments, family intake, naming and pronunciation, ceremony planning, prayers, safeguarding, and follow-up.

2 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $59.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-HOM-211

Sermon Delivery and Pulpit Communication

Voice, pace, pronunciation, eye contact, posture, movement, microphone use, timing, emotional discipline, invitation, camera delivery, and instructor-reviewed sermon video.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-PRY-205

Biblical Prayer, Public Prayer, and Pastoral Intercession

Invocation, thanksgiving, confession, intercession, pastoral prayer, altar prayer, wedding and funeral prayer, Communion prayer, emergency prayer, confidentiality, timing, and recorded practice.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-LIC-301

Ministerial Licensing: Calling, Qualifications, Levels, and Ceremony

Calling, character, doctrine, church authority, license levels, authorized duties, limitations, renewal, discipline, ceremony order, credential records, and recorded mock licensing service.

3 credits · 10 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-ORD-320

Church Officers, Ministers, Elders, and Ordination

Biblical offices, servant leadership, authority and limits, ministers and elders, examinations, ordination councils, laying on of hands, charges, credentials, continuing accountability, and recorded mock ordination service.

3 credits · 12 lessons

Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-101

Bible Foundations and Study Skills

Bible structure, genres, context, observation, interpretation, application, study tools, note taking, academic integrity, and a sustainable reading plan.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-102

Old Testament Story, Covenant, and Kingdom

Creation, fall, covenant, exodus, law, land, judges, kings, prophets, exile, return, wisdom, worship, and messianic hope.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-103

New Testament: Jesus, Church, and Mission

Gospel setting, life and teaching of Jesus, cross, resurrection, Pentecost, early church, mission, letters, Christian life, and future hope.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-104

Christian Doctrine and the Apostles’ Creed

God, Scripture, creation, humanity, sin, Christ, salvation, Holy Spirit, church, resurrection, judgment, eternal life, and the Creed under biblical authority.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-105

Christian Character, Ethics, and Digital Citizenship

Identity, holiness, relationships, speech, sexuality, honesty, justice, conflict, social media, technology, privacy, peer pressure, and wise decisions.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-106

Prayer, Worship, and Spiritual Disciplines

Prayer, Scripture meditation, fasting, worship, confession, gratitude, service, fellowship, Sabbath rhythms, and spiritual growth planning.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-107

Church History and African American Christian Heritage

Early church, councils, global Christianity, Reformation, revival movements, Black church history, education, preaching, social witness, and local HSM heritage.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-108

Ministry Communication, Writing, and Public Speaking

Academic paragraphs, evidence, citations, testimony, announcements, devotional writing, Scripture reading, public prayer, short teaching, and presentation delivery.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-109

Servant Leadership, Teamwork, and Church Operations

Calling, character, teamwork, meeting order, responsibility, communication, records, volunteers, boundaries, accountability, and ministry problem solving.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-110

Biblical Relationships, Family, and Life Decisions

Family honor, friendships, dating boundaries, marriage foundations, education, vocation, money, health decisions, grief, conflict, mentoring, and seeking wise counsel.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-111

Ministry Technology, Media, Safety, and Accessibility

Church media, livestreaming, sound, graphics, copyright awareness, privacy, passwords, online safety, child protection, emergencies, accessibility, and responsible device use.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-SBM-112

Community Ministry Capstone and Portfolio

Community listening, needs assessment, ministry design, budgeting, team roles, safeguarding, communication, service delivery, evaluation, presentation, and reflection.

3 credits · 8 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-101

Salvation & Assurance

Intensive New Convert course focused on new birth, grace, assurance, confession of faith, identity in Christ. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-102

Repentance, Faith & the New Life

Intensive New Convert course focused on repentance, faith, conversion, obedience, changed life, testimony. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-103

Introduction to the Bible

Intensive New Convert course focused on Bible structure, Old and New Testaments, genres, reading plans, study habits. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-104

Prayer & Devotional Life

Intensive New Convert course focused on prayer, worship, thanksgiving, intercession, listening, devotional discipline. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-105

The Holy Spirit & Spiritual Growth

Intensive New Convert course focused on Holy Spirit, fruit, sanctification, guidance, spiritual growth, Christian character. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-106

Worship, Fellowship & Church Life

Intensive New Convert course focused on corporate worship, fellowship, church attendance, service, accountability, belonging. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-107

Christian Baptism

Intensive New Convert course focused on meaning of baptism, testimony, preparation, service order, safety, records, follow-up. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-108

Holy Communion

Intensive New Convert course focused on meaning of Communion, remembrance, self-examination, reverence, church practice. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-109

Christian Conduct & Church Etiquette

Intensive New Convert course focused on Christian conduct, speech, attire, respect, sanctuary decorum, ministry etiquette, accountability. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-110

Church Membership, Covenant & Accountability

Intensive New Convert course focused on membership, covenant, doctrine, pastoral care, accountability, service, church order. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-111

Stewardship, Giving & Responsible Living

Intensive New Convert course focused on time, talent, treasure, budgeting basics, generosity, integrity, responsible living. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

HSM-112

Witnessing, Spiritual Gifts & Christian Service

Intensive New Convert course focused on personal witness, evangelism, spiritual gifts, serving, ministry placement, next steps. The course is completed within the assigned academic week and includes Scripture study, instructor-guided lesson work, a section-private discussion, applied activity, and assessment.

1 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $49.00
Included in this program package tuition.

BIB-301

Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics & Exegesis

Advanced interpretation using literary, historical, canonical, theological, and language-aware methods with sustained exegetical writing.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00

THE-301

Systematic Theology II: Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology

Advanced study of the person and work of Christ, salvation, sanctification, the Church, last things, resurrection, judgment, and Christian hope.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00

THE-305

Christian Apologetics & Worldviews

Independent, faculty-supervised study of Christian apologetics, worldview analysis, secular philosophies, religious alternatives, evidence, reason, faith, and respectful public defense.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00

HIS-301

History of Christianity: Early Church to the Reformation

Historical analysis of the early church, persecution, councils, creeds, monasticism, medieval developments, reform movements, and major figures through the Reformation.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $249.00

BUS-301

Christian Leadership, Organizational Ethics, and Administration

Leadership and organizational administration emphasizing ethics, governance, accountability, strategic decision-making, culture, stewardship, and responsible authority.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

BUS-305

Project Management for Local Ministries

Faculty-supervised independent study using case simulations to teach project charters, scope, schedules, budgets, risk, communication, execution, closeout, and ministry accountability.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

HRM-301

Staff Management, Employment Law, and Ministry Human Resources

Human-resources administration for ministries including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance, compensation basics, benefits awareness, documentation, discipline, separation, and legal-compliance awareness.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

LIFE-201

Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution

Development of self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, listening, difficult-conversation skills, mediation basics, and constructive conflict response.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

HLTH-101

Mental Health Awareness, Crisis Recognition, and Referral for Ministry Leaders

Faculty-supervised awareness course helping ministry leaders recognize signs of distress or crisis, respond supportively within role boundaries, use emergency procedures, and refer to qualified professionals.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

TECH-201

Digital Communication: Website Management, SEO, and Church PR

Applied digital communication covering website content management, accessibility, basic SEO, analytics, public relations, reputation, crisis communication, and publishing governance.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

TECH-205

AI Tools for Ministry Automation

Faculty-supervised technical lab on ethical use of generative AI and automation for administrative drafting, summarization, graphics support, classification, workflow assistance, and quality review.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

CAP-499

Senior Ministry Capstone

Guided senior project requiring research, planning, implementation or applied design, evidence collection, written analysis, presentation, and defense of a localized ministry or organizational project.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00

MIN-590

Mentored Field Practicum

Faculty-supervised field practicum requiring approved placement, logged hours, mentor evaluation, evidence portfolio, reflective analysis, peer review, and final board presentation.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

MIN-710

Advanced Dynamics of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care

Doctoral analysis of historical, theological, psychological, and ministry frameworks for long-term spiritual formation, soul care, leadership formation, and institutional care systems.

3 credits · 6 lessons

Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.

Instruction

Approved lessons, readings, instructor checkpoints, discussions, assignments, and assessments.

Formation

Prayer, Christian character, church participation, supervised ministry practice, and service learning.

Credential

Official transcript and HSM credential after all academic and ministry requirements are approved.