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The Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS) offering 35 credits over 20 courses that prepares students for effective ministry. Join a fully professional, social, engaging, and interactive online school. Get the learning experience you deserve. With the help of our team of experts, you will learn tips and tricks and learn the best practices for becoming a successful financial associate.
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Our dedicated team of 92 experienced faculty members has designed over 20 dynamic courses to equip students for effective ministry. These courses are thoughtfully crafted to provide practical tools, biblical knowledge, and spiritual insights, ensuring that each student is prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

The Certificate In Ministerial Studies (CIMS) prepares students for effective ministry.

Offering 35 credits over 20 courses in three areas of study—Biblical, doctrinal, and pastoral studies.

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Our courses are available to anyone with the desire to further their ministerial training.

Anywhere

Tablets, smartphones, and virtually any device with an internet connection will enable you to study our material.

Anytime

Our courses are self-paced, which means you don’t have to meet unrealistic deadlines.
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Why Choose School of Ministry?

An educational initiative created to minister within the church and larger community. The CIMS curriculum is comprised of over five-hundred 30-minute video lessons presented by outstanding leaders and teachers in the Church of God. Textbooks and study guides assist the student to learn and apply the video lessons.

The CIMS credits are in three areas: Biblical, Doctrinal, and Pastoral. Biblical Studies consists of four courses with 10 CIMS credits. Doctrinal Studies has four courses with seven CIMS credits. Pastoral studies has 12 courses with 18 CIMS credits. An achievement award is given upon the completion of course work in each of the biblical, doctrinal, and pastoral courses.
Please Note: The Church of God School of Ministry is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by the Church of God School of Ministry, please visit https://www.tn.gov/thec/bureaus/student-aid-and-compliance/postsecondary-state-authorization/authorized-institutions-and-data.html.