Getting your license with APFOUR:15.
In order to obtain your license through APFOUR:15, you must have completed coursework in Ministerial Studies. This is the first step in the process of obtaining a license or ordination. You can do this either by attending an accredited College or University and obtaining a degree or completing the appropriate coursework below. The other option is to attend classes either online or in-person by auditing the classes. (Proof of attending the courses is required.)
To help you begin, here are a couple of campuses. SEU provides accredited courses towards your ministry degrees or the ability to audit the courses to meet the requirements for licensing or ordination. Global University’s, Berean College of the Bible, provides you with the option to either get a degree or to take the coursework to meet the requirements for licensing or ordination.
Samples of coursework needed.
Southeastern University - NorCal
SEU NorCal is a regional campus of Southeastern University, a Christ-centered institution of higher learning. SEU offers a variety of degree programs and is committed to providing a Christian college education designed to equip the next generation to go into the world as influential servant leaders in their careers and their communities.
REQUIRED COURSEWORK FOR Apostolic 4:15
Old Testament Survey / Overview / Introduction
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Survey / Overview / Introduction
New Testament Studies
Interpreting the Bible
Hermeneutics
Basic Christian Doctrines (2 courses)
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Theology
Biblical Counseling
Pastoral Counseling
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Survey / Overview / Introduction
New Testament Studies
Interpreting the Bible
Hermeneutics
Basic Christian Doctrines (2 courses)
- Theology of God & Humanity
- Theology of Salvation, the Church, & Eschatology
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Theology
Biblical Counseling
Pastoral Counseling
Defending the Christian Faith
Evangelism and Mission
Leadership Development
Leading Team-Driven Organizations
Ministry Administration
Non-Profit Financial Management & Church Administration
Preaching & Teaching Skills
Homiletics
Spiritual Formation
Christian Spirituality or Holistic Disciple-making
Ministry Internship
Ministerial Practicum
Evangelism and Mission
Leadership Development
Leading Team-Driven Organizations
Ministry Administration
Non-Profit Financial Management & Church Administration
Preaching & Teaching Skills
Homiletics
Spiritual Formation
Christian Spirituality or Holistic Disciple-making
Ministry Internship
Ministerial Practicum
Global University - Berean School of the Bible
Upon completion of the Ministerial Studies Diploma (including all three levels of study), the student will have met the minimum academic requirements to apply for the ordination process with Apostolic Four15 International Network.
Berean School of the Bible
REQUIRED COURSEWORK FOR Apostolic 4:15
Old Testament Survey / Overview / Introduction
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey / Overview / Introduction
New Testament Survey
Interpreting the Bible
Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible
Basic Christian Doctrines (2 courses)
1. Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective
2. Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Counseling
Conflict Management for Church Leaders
Defending the Christian Faith
The Local Church in Evangelism
Leadership Development
Effective Leadership
Ministry Administration
Church Administration, Finance, & Law
Preaching & Teaching Skills
Introduction to Homiletics
Spiritual Formation
Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
Ministry Internship
Ministerial Internship