Academics

 

Year One

Courses

This first year is a school of ministry track & coursework that can lead to credentialing with PennDel Ministry Network.

A total of 42 classes over the course of the first nine months are taught by men and women of God who are currently active in ministry and leadership:

LEVEL ONE
(CERTIFIED MINISTER COURSES)

  • Christ in the Synoptic Gospels

  • Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible

  • New Testament Survey

  • Old Testament Survey

  • A Spirit-Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model

  • Relationships and Ethics in Ministry

  • Beginning Ministerial Internship

  • Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

  • Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance

  • Introduction to Theology

LEVEL TWO
(MINISTRY LICENSE COURSES)

  • Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers

  • Prison Epistles

  • Romans: Justification by Faith

  • The Local Church in Evangelism

  • Introduction to Homiletics

  • Effective Leadership

  • Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions

  • Conflict Management for Church Leaders

  • Intermediate Ministerial Internship

  • Eschatology:  A Study of Things to Come

ADDITIONAL APLA SPECIFIC COURSES:

  • Blood Covenant

  • Spiritual Gifts

  • Introduction to Prophetic Ministry

  • World Religions

  • Warfare Prayer

  • Ever Increasing Faith

  • Angels and Demons

Credentialing

APLA students also have the opportunity, after the completion of year one in our training, to apply for a Ministry License with the PennDel District of the Assemblies of God.


ON Demand

For those that are interested in taking courses for personal enrichment without required exams, grades, or transcripts, several classes are available through our ON DEMAND option.


 

Year Two & Beyond

TRACK 1: ministry practicum

Those who graduate from the first year and are recommended are eligible to enter the second year of our leadership development process.

A practicum is defined as the part of a course consisting of practical work in a particular field. Every student will have a chance to learn, study and get opportunities to serve and lead with the Youth Ministry, Kids Ministry, Production, Church Planting, Campus Pastoring, Worship Leading, and Non-Profit Community Ministry.

They will also participate in a monthly cohort with a expert in their field:

  • Weekly Meetings

  • Receive ongoing experience and mentoring.

  • Read Four Leadership Books

  • Be taught by National Experts & Leaders in the various fields of ministry.

TRACK 2: SEU COURSES

APLA* offers ministry and leadership development programs that are intended to prepare men and women for a life and career in church ministry.

Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida partners with Allison Park Church to host an instructional site on the church campus. With regional accreditation, Southeastern University (SEU) is well established and proud to offer students opportunities to discover their divine design.

*For those who are interested in a less rigorous course, we have some options for ongoing education through Berean School Of The Bible.

*APLA is not a regionally accredited institution.