Advanced Ministerial Studies (AMS)

 

INTRODUCTION

The Church of God by Faith Theological Institute is committed to providing spiritual training to men and women of God in a structured learning environment with the expressed purpose of equipping them for ministry within the Kingdom of God.
 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program allows ordained or consecrated ministers to enroll in an organized continuing education program. Only ministers who are already ordained or consecrated may apply. This program is for 36-credit hours including 27-credit-hours of required courses and 9-credit-hours of electives.
 

ONLINE INSTRUCTION

Live, online instructions is the method of delivery for all classes.  Students are required to have basic computer skills to benefit from CTI programs.  Students from all over the country will login to enjoy quality instructions by well-trained as well as credentialed instructors.
 

TUITION COSTS

Tuition information can be found here.
 

HOW TO ENROLL

To enroll, students must first enroll in CTI by paying your $30.00 Application Fee and completing the Online Application
 

ONLY FOR PREVIOUSLY ORDAINED OR CONSECRATED MINISTERS

After students have completed their 60-hours in a CTI Program or have been ordained or consecrated through the Examining Board, they are eligible to apply. Again, only ministers or elders who are already ordained may apply.

HOW AMS PROGRAMS DIFFERS FROM 60-HOUR PROGRAMS

This program does not substitute or replace the 60 credit-hours of coursework required to become a certified minister, nor the 120 credit-hours of required courses to become an ordained pastor. The AMS programs serves as continuing education for ordained/consecrated ministers wanting to specialize in one of six areas of study; Ministerial Studies, Evangelism, Teaching, and Lay-Christian Counseling. These ministers are not limited to specializing in only one area of study but may pursue multiple certifications under this program.
 

AMS PROGRAM GRADUATION

Upon completion of the 36-hour AMS Program, students will be awarded a certificate with the regular graduating class of CTI. However, AMS graduates will NOT be ordained or consecrated a second time.
 

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A MAJOR

Students should think and pray carefully before choosing a major to add diversity to their spiritual training. Please consider this before choosing:
  • If you have completed a ministry certification in one program, consider an AMS in a different major.
  • Do not choose an AMS program that is filled with courses you have already taken, which is not allowed.
  • If you decide to choose a program with several courses you have already taken, you must contact the registrar for a customized degree audit.
  • You must complete 36-hours of credit beyond your ministerial certifications.
  • Students who complete an AMS or CPC qualify for the CTI Master’s Program.

AMS Programs of Study

Ministerial Continuing Education Certification – 36-credit Hours

  • CMI101 Introduction to Children’s Ministry
  • PCF501 Understanding Pastoral and Church Finance
  • PST301 Introduction to Pastoring
  • EVG103 Evangelizing the Gospel
  • CTC204 Structuring the Teach Min Church
  • IGM101 Introduction to Global Missions
  • COM201 Community Outreach Mission
  • CSL202 Crises Counseling
  • CMF202 Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Requires additional 9-hours of electives (3-courses) 
Students only qualify for AMS graduation with 36-hours of credit beyond their first ministry certification. The same course cannot count toward different certifications. If the student has taken the course before, she/he must choose an elective to replace that course.
 
Evangelist Continuing Education Certification-36-credit Hours
  • EVG101 Theology of Evangelism Part I
  • EVG102 Theology of Evangelism Part II
  • EVG103 Evangelizing the Gospel
  • EVG201 Evangelism in Practice and the Church
  • CSL102 Developmental Issues Counseling
  • CMI101 Introduction to Children’s Ministry
  • CTC204 Structuring the Teach Min Church
  • CTC205 Teaching Practicum 
  • DRM202 District and Regional Outreach
  • Requires additional 9-hours of electives (3-courses)
Students only qualify for AMS graduation with 36-hours of credit beyond their first ministry certification. The same course cannot count toward different certifications. If the student has taken the course before, she/he must choose an elective to replace that course. 

Teacher Continuing Education Certification-36-credit Hours

  • CTC101 The Teaching Ministry
  • CTC202 Biblical Foundations Teaching Min
  • CTC203 Preparation for Teaching
  • CTC204 Structuring the Teach Min Church
  • CTC205 Teaching Practicum 
  • CSL102 Developmental Issues Counseling
  • CMI101 Introduction to Children’s Ministry
  • DRM202 District and Regional Outreach
  • ETH101 Ministerial Ethics
  • Requires additional 9-hours of electives (3-courses)

Students only qualify for AMS graduation with 36-hours of credit beyond their first ministry certification. The same course cannot count toward different certifications. If the student has taken the course before, she/he must choose an elective to replace that course. 

 

Lay-Christian Counseling-36-credit Hours

  • CSL101: Introduction to Counseling
  • CSL102 Developmental Issues Counseling
  • CSL201 Identity and Conflict Counseling
  • CSL202 Crises Counseling
  • CMF202 Marriage and Family Counseling
  • CTC202 Biblical Foundations Teaching Ministry
  • PRC350 Lay-Christian Counselling Practicum
  • CMI101 Introduction to Children’s Ministry
  • EVG102 Theology of Evangelism Part II
  • Requires additional 9-hours of electives (3-courses)
Students only qualify for AMS graduation with 36-hours of credit beyond their first ministry certification. The same course cannot count toward different certifications. If the student has taken the course before, she/he must choose an elective to replace that course.
Advanced Deacons Studies (For CDC Deacons who want to become ministers-36-credit Hours
  • ABS501 Advanced Biblical Studies
  • HOM101 Introduction to Homeletics
  • SOT101 Survey of the Old Testament
  • SOT201 Survey of the Old Testament II
  • SNT101 Survey of the New Testament
  • SNT201 Survey of the New Testament II
  • MIN101 Introduction to Ministry
  • EVG101 Theology of Evangelism Part I
  • CTC101 The Teaching Ministry
  • CSL101 Introduction to Counseling 
  • CHR101 Introduction to Church Planting
  • Requires additional 3 hours of electives (1-courses)  
Students only qualify for AMS graduation with 36-hours of credit beyond their first ministry certification. The same course cannot count toward different certifications. If the student has taken the course before, she/he must choose an elective to replace that course.
Global Missions 36-credit Hours
  • IGM101 Introduction to Global Missions
  • COM201 Community Outreach Mission
  • DRM202 District and Regional Outreach
  • BTB204 Beyond the Borders
  • PRC204 Global Missions Practicum
  • CSL102 Developmental Issues Counseling
  • CSL201 Identity and Conflict Counseling
  • EVG201 Evangelism in Practice and the Church
  • CMI101 Introduction to Children’s Ministry
  • Requires additional 9-hours of electives (3-courses)
Students only qualify for AMS graduation with 36-hours of credit beyond their first ministry certification. The same course cannot count toward different certifications. If the student has taken the course before, she/he must choose an elective to replace that course.