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Course Catalog 2020-2021
Mission Statement
The mission of Kingdom Vision School of Ministry is to raise up sons and daughters who are prepared to spread revival across the nation. We aspire to do this in three methods. Education, Impartation, and Activation.
Theological & Ministry Training
This School of Ministry with spirit-filled staff offers aggressive ministry training for thorough equipping of Christian Leadership. We emphasize balanced doctrine, servanthood, leadership, character development and developing a biblical global perspective.
KVSOM is a place to train men and women called to ministry and those interested in becoming better equipped to serve their local church.
We offer academic excellence and methods that will train you to maximize your leadership skills and attitude to reach your Kingdom Vision.
Accountability
We are a non-denominational, Bible-based, spirit-filled school. Our School is accountable to a Board of Directors, Our Bishop’s Board at 4TRUTH Ministries, INC, and to Our Local Church.
Our Core Values • Serving the King
• Honor
Academic Policy
Degree Requirements Associate of Theology – entrance to this program requires a High School Diploma or equivalency
Bachelor of Theology – entrance to this program requires an Associate Degree or a minimum of 60 Credits
Master of Theology – entrance to this program requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (120 Credits)
Doctorate of Theology – entrance to this program requires a master’s degree (165 Credits)
Grading Policies Instructors will abide by the following grading scale:
Grading Scale:
• 90-100 = A • 80-89 = B • 70-79 = C • 0-69 = F • Incomplete = I
Tuition Associate degree program is only $750.00 / year with an easy payment plan of $150.00 down and a minimum payment of $65.00 a month until paid in full. All textbooks are available for purchase through the school. Bachelor’s degree program is only $750.00 / year with an easy payment plan of $150.00 down and a minimum payment of $65.00 a month until paid in full. All textbooks are available for purchase through the school. Master’s degree program is only $850.00 / year with an easy payment plan of $150.00 down and a minimum payment of $75.00 a month until paid in full. All textbooks are available for purchase through the school. Doctorate degree program is only $1,000.00 / year with an easy payment plan of $150.00 down and a minimum payment of $85.00 a month until paid in full. All textbooks are available for purchase through the school. Each course completed with an 80 or above will earn 3 credits.
Payments A payment should be made by the tenth of each month. Payments can be made by check, cash, or online at www.kvsom.org
Late Fee If one selects the payment plan that requires monthly payments, the payment is due on the tenth and is past due on the fifteenth of the month. A $10.00 per month fee will be charged for each month the student’s bill is past due.
210 Robinwood Dr. Dalton, GA 30721 / (706) 671-1140 / http://www.kvsom.org
Withdrawal Any student may withdraw from KVSOM with written notification by either mail or email. All monies previously paid are non-refundable. If a student decides to re-enroll, there is a $100.00 reinstatement fee. Account suspension – If at any time a student decides to suspend their account, there will be a $100.00 re-enrollment fee applied to the account.
Refunds KVSOM does not give refunds on any monies paid.
Degree Courses
Associates
• Hermeneutics: Introduction to the Bible • Creative Bible Study Methods • Old Testament Survey • New Testament Survey • Basic Bible Survey • Synoptic Gospel • Foundations of Faith • Ministerial Offices and Functions • Kingdom Living • Prayer and Devotion • Victorious Christianity • Bible Literature 101 • Discipleship • Christian Doctrine 101 • Ministering to Personal Needs • Sociology of Marriage & Family Life • Theology of Worship • Christian Doctrine 102 • Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible • Ministry 101
Credits Earned: 60
Bachelor • Evangelism • Life Management 1 • Life Management 2 • Life Management 3 • Family Issues • Social Roles and Relationship • Ecclesiology 101 • Effective Speech & Communication • Life of Christ & the Gospels • Acts of the Apostles • The Person & Ministry of Holy Spirit • Pneumatology: Pentecostal / Charismatic Perspective • Romans: The Doctrine of Christ • Ministry of Healing • Knowing God’s Voice • Women a Biblical Profile • Conflict Management and Resolution • Fruit of the Spirit • Introduction to Leadership • Purpose and Destiny of the Church
Credits Earned: 120
Masters
Credits Earned: 165
• Supernatural Ways of Royalty • Kingdom Culture • Eschatology – Revelations • Five-Fold Ministry • Prophetic Culture • Jewish Roots & Feasts • Vision & Values • Team Building • Self-management • Deployment • Dissertation (15 Credits)
Students will meet regularly for Prayer and Immersion.
Students will take part in local community outreach and may have an opportunity to participate in both domestic & world mission trips.
Course Descriptions
Victorious Christianity. A study on the spiritual foundation of the life of every
believer including repentance, faith, water baptism, baptism of the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and
other basic Christian disciplines.
Discipleship. A study of the basic disciplines of the Christian life intended to
strengthen and deepen the believer producing a true, reproducing disciple of Christ.
Prayer & Devotion. An exploration of two key disciplines in the life of
every believer coupled with a study of the basic tools and methods for studying the Bible
particularly as it pertains to the personal devotional life of the believer.
Christian Doctrine 101. A study of some of the major doctrines of the Bible including the
doctrines of Scripture, God, Man, Sin and Satan. These studies become the basis for
establishing a biblical world view.
Christian Doctrine 102. A continuation of Basic Doctrine 1 covering the doctrine of Christ,
Angels, the Holy Spirit, the Church, Heaven, Hell and Eschatology. These studies become the
basis for establishing a biblical world view.
Life Management 1 – Discovering Destiny. This study is designed to lead the
student on a journey of discovering God’s will and purpose for his or her life and how that life fits into God’s eternal purpose.
Life Management 2 – Achieving Destiny. This study focuses on managing the
resources of one’s life to achieve one’s destiny. It includes goal setting, organization, and time
and money management.
Life Management 3 – Work and Destiny. This study focuses on how our life’s work
or career can lead to living a life of significance, glorifying God and fulfilling God’s agenda or
eternal purpose.
Social Roles/Relationships. A study exploring our relationships with God,
government, parents and peers with a special emphasis on cultivating friendship relationships,
dating, courtship and marriage.
Family Issues. A survey of family relationships, roles and responsibilities from a
biblical viewpoint including marriage, divorce, parenting, grand-parenting, blended families and
the ministry of the family.
Theology of Worship. Building on theological, biblical and historical foundations, students will explore both the function and framework of Christian worship as it is lived out in a particular context. Students will be equipped to reflect theologically on the scope, shape and practices of worship and apply that as a foundation for shaping and being shaped by the ministry of word and sacrament in the context of the community gathered and the community sent.
Knowing God’s Voice. This course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God's will for your life. Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will. The pattern of God's will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed.
Women a Biblical Profile. This course summarizes all the Bible teaches regarding women. It is not only a study guide, but a reference tool as it lists all the passages about women and references to all the individual women mentioned in the Word of God. Evangelism. A study designed to equip the believer with tools needed to become more effective in communicating the Gospel and building bridges to those who do not know
Christ.
Old Testament Survey. A survey of all the Old Testament books, emphasizing their
historic setting and thematic content. Each book is highlighted for its relationship to Christ and to
its special contribution to the rest of Scripture.
New Testament Survey. A survey of all of the New Testament books, emphasizing
their historical settings and thematic content. Each book is highlighted for its relationship to
Christ and the Church and to its special contribution to the rest of Scripture.
Synoptic Gospels. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are the earliest surviving accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus. This course will provide a detailed examination of these texts, paying special attention to the distinctive portrait of Jesus that each gospel presents. Some topics of study will include (but are not limited to): various theories regarding the so-called “Synoptic Problem”; the relationship of the Synoptics to non-canonical texts; and a general introduction to critical methods in Gospel analysis such as literary, redaction, socio-historical, and tradition-critical.
Life of Christ/Gospels. A study of the life, ministry, miracles and teachings of the
Jesus Christ taken from parallel gospel accounts.
Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible. Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible (Systematic Theology)" explains what the Bible teaches about God (Theology), Jesus (Christology), the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), Humanity (Anthropology), Salvation (Soteriology), Grace vs Law, the Church (Ecclesiology), Church Leadership, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Healing, Angels (Angelology), the Enemy (Demonology), Christian Morals (Moral Theology), Prayer, Worship, Death (Thanatology), and the Second Coming (Eschatology)
Ecclesiology 101. A study of the local church in God’s eternal purpose including a
practical emphasis on the biblical pattern, the structure and the ministries that make up and
contribute to the success of the local church today.
The Person & Work of Holy Spirit. A study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit with special emphasis on the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit as they pertain to the individual believer.
Ministering to Personal Needs. A study dedicated to equipping the believer to
minister to people in personal areas including salvation, water baptism, baptism of the Spirit,
healing and basic counseling.
Effective Speech Communication. This course is designed to equip the student with principles that will
help him or her to become more confident and effective in public speaking.
Walking in Present Truth. A of the biblical principles of restoration as they
apply to the history of God’s people, the future of the Church and God’s unique work in the life
of every believer
Acts of the Apostles. A study of the Book of Acts with special attention given to the
growth and development of the Early Church and to the pattern that Paul provides for modern
leadership ministry.
Romans: The Doctrine of God. An analytical and exegetical study of Romans, giving attention to the great doctrinal issues of condemnation, justification, sanctification, the place of Israel, and practical Christian living.
Introduction to Leadership. The course will examine topics such as: understanding leadership; recognizing leadership traits; engaging people's strengths; understanding philosophy and styles; attending to tasks and relationships; developing leadership skills; creating a vision. Leadership A study of the biblical qualifications for leadership, important keys to
success as a leader and timeless leadership principles that serve as a basis for a person’s
ministry as a leader.
Purpose & Destiny of the Church. A detailed study of the local church in God’s plan, the structure and order in the New Testament church and the ministries of the local church and their functions, and the direction the church is heading.
Vision and Values. A leadership development course focusing on defining,
developing, and implementing core values, vision and appropriate strategies in growing a
church or building a business.
Sociology of Marriage & Family Life. This looks at the family, its structures, and functions. There is an emphasis on the sociological theory and research on marriage, kinship systems, components of mate selection, intimate relationships, and child-rearing practices. The family is examined in historical perspective and in relation to social change.
Biblical Counseling. A study of the biblically based principles and techniques of
counseling and their application in a variety of problems that are common among people.
Pastoral Ministry. This class deals with the biblical foundation for the pastoral
ministry and specific guidelines for common areas of pastoral practice in the pastor’s private
and public functions.
Ministry 101. Ministry 101 gives you a great foundation for pursuing basic ministry. This course is foundational for those who want to serve in a voluntary (bi-vocational) or salary position in ministry.
Interpreting the Scriptures. A study of the basic principles governing the accurate
interpretation of Scripture and how to use them effectively.
Homiletics (Preaching). A study of the principles relating to the spiritual feeding of a
congregation and the technical preparation and delivery of sermons.
Evaluating Current Trends. A biblical study of the principles one uses to discern
trends and true and false ministry with a special emphasis on the analysis of various trends
currently affecting the church world.
Ministry of Healing. This course aims at developing an integrated and holistic understanding of healing and wholeness as God’s intentional will for humanity. Contemporary models of healings in answer to prayer in the name of Jesus are probed and evaluated. Hindrances and obstacles in the ministry of divine healing will also be discussed, working towards the ideal of a global reclaiming of the New Testament teaching on healing as a regular and ongoing part of the life and ministry of the Christian Church.
Church Planting. A look at the biblical basis for church planting with particular
emphasis on the practical process from preparation to implementation.
Supernatural ways of Royalty. Discover your rights and privileges of being a son or daughter of God
Hermeneutics: Introduction to Biblical Studies. Introduction to Biblical Studies Old and New Testament
Creative Bible Study Methods. Introduces the Bible as the written Word of God, explains divisions of the Bible.
Basic Bible Survey. Teaching what Jesus taught that which took men who were fishermen, tax collectors and changed them into reproductive Christians who reached their world with the Gospel in demonstration of power.
Foundations of Faith. Introducing fundamental truths of the Christian faith
Kingdom Living. This class is designed to empower individuals to bring Heaven to Earth on a daily basis by releasing the Kingdom of God.
Pneumatology: Pentecostal / Charismatic Perspective. Studies New Testament passages relating to the Pentecostal doctrine of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Gives particular interest to the Spirit’s gifts and manifestations. Designed to provide a viable exegetical basis for a Pentecostal Theology of Spirit baptism.
Eschatology. This course is a study of both the nature and purpose of the church and a study of End Times.
Legacy Course Production. In this course students will learn how to produce biblically oriented materials in written format. Drafting, writing, researching, publishing, copyrights, distribution and more.
Fruit of the Spirit. In this series, we will explore the essential power God gives us to know Him, build our faith, have great temperament, build a wonderful church and even be a good witness.
Five-Fold Ministry This course is a study of the tools and use of relational evangelism and customized ministry for the growth of the church. This course will familiarize the student with the Five-fold Ministry offices, and their operation.
Ministerial Offices & Functions. This course is designed to identify the ministry offices, discover their functions, learn how to properly work in these offices, using the word of God as our example.
Conflict Management & Resolution. Examines various strategies to strengthen organizational efficiency by facilitating effective work relationships and conflict resolution. Explores common causes of conflict in a diverse workplace environment and successful approaches supporting a negotiation philosophy. Includes uncovering hidden agendas, maintaining respectful relationships, and fixing problems using objective criteria.
Kingdom Culture. Understand the Culture of the Kingdom, Creating Culture, changing cultures, examples of biblical narrative and business.
Prophetic Culture. To equip students to hear from God, to use the gift of prophecy, and to understand how prophetic ministry operates in the church today.
Team Building. A Course designed to help any team leader, from a sports coach to an executive professional, design and put together a winning team to achieve whatever goals it has set.
Self-Management This course will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to manage their time and plan their personal development. To learn practical measures that will help them succeed.
Deployment The transitional training of operational and developmental responsibilities from an organization. Assigning people to key positions.
Jewish Roots & Feasts This course will introduce participants to the Jewish background of the New Testament: the geography of Israel, the Jewish customs and feasts, the people groups, cultures, literature and institutions at the time of Jesus and His followers. We will also focus on God’s plan for atonement, His covenants with Israel, Messianic Prophecy, and the historical and theological origins of the split between Judaism and Christianity. At the end of the course we will examine what the New Testament says about God’s promises to the Jewish people and land of Israel.

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