After much prayer, we’re excited to announce that ACU now offers a Fast-Track Associate Degree Program! This program includes 22 foundational courses from AISOM.org. Enroll with a one-time payment of $1,599.00 (saving $1,019.00) or start with just $340.00 as the first of two payments. This deal not only speeds up your journey to an associate and bachelor’s degree but also gives you access to our Fast-Track online grading system. No high school diploma? No problem! Completing this program qualifies you for our bachelor’s degree track. Save an extra $100 by paying the full $1,599.00 upfront.

Click here for more details on the Fast-Track Program

Criteria For Earning An Associate Degree:

1.) Kick off your studies by making an initial $340 payment, which unlocks access to our online grading system for all your final exams.

2.) Finish your 22 final exams using our online grading platform.

3.) You can dive into your bachelor’s degree after you complete just the first module, which consists of four courses. In total, you’ll take 33 courses: 22 from AISOM and 11 more focused on your chosen concentration for your bachelor’s degree.

(You must pay the $340.00 in order to get access to the Fast-Track grading system and you must use this system and make the 2nd payment of $1,359.00 in order to transfer to ACU and receive the associate degree instead of the AISOM diploma which you will receive if you do not make the 2nd payment.)

Below are the courses from our ministry school that you will be taking:

Module 1: Introduction to Biblical Studies 18 credits

1) BIBL 1102 FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH:

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on the foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

2) BIBL 1103 CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS:

This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining.

3) BIBL 1100 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY:

This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the OT are provided for further development by the student. Volume One: Introduction and Old Testament.

4) BIBL 1101 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY:

This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book of the NT are provided for further development by the student. Volume Two: New Testament.

Module 2: Applying Biblical Studies: Personal 21 credits

5) APTH 2206 DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW:

This course examines the Biblical worldview from Genesis through Revelation. God’s plan for the nations of the world from the beginning of time is detailed. Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.

6) APTH 2207 KINGDOM LIVING:

The “Gospel of the Kingdom” shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14). Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom. This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

7) APTH 2208 KNOWING GOD’S VOICE:

This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life. A Christian model for decision-making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices.

8) APTH 2209 MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:

This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts. Students are guided in the discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.

9) APTH 2210 SPIRITUAL WARFARE:

This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained.

10) APTH 2211 POWER PRINCIPLES:

The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God. Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God.

Module 3: Applying Biblical Studies: Community 24 credits

11) COMM 2300 MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES:

A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.

12) COMM 2350 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis. They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.

13) COMM 2375 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES:

Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God. This course analyzes Christ’s objectives for ministry and teaches students to institute management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

14) COMM 2380 MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES:

This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the Harvestime vision to specific areas of ministry. Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this module.

15) COMM 2385 EVANGELISM:

The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough: The leaven is small and hidden, but its impact is unlimited. Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries.

16) COMM 2390 STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL HARVEST:

The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction. Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and keys to effective harvest. It communicates the vision which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfill.

Module 4: Applying Biblical Studies: Special 24 credits

17) MINN 2400 TEACHING TACTICS:

This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.

18) MINN 2450 MULTIPLICATION METHODOLOGIES:

God’s plan for spiritual multiplication is presented. This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers.

19) MINN 2500 JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY:

A complete guide to jail and prison ministry. Includes guidelines for writing and visiting inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates, and ministering on death row.

20) MINN 2550 WOMEN, A BIBLICAL PROFILE:

A study of all the Bible teaches about women and their role in ministry. Also includes a study of the Bible books bearing women’s names–Ruth and Esther–and resources for a biographical study of all of the women of the Bible.

21) MINN 2600 INTERCESSORY PRAYER:

An intercessory prayer guide that includes guidelines on how to pray, what to pray for, when not to pray, resources for prayer, international intercession, and factors that hinder prayer.

22) MINN 2650 HEALING, BATTLE FOR THE BODY:

A study of all the Bible teaches about divine healing. Complete guidelines for receiving and ministering healing.