
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.