Receiving a quality Biblical education has never been so easy, regardless of your location, schedule or income.  Students may take our courses simply for their own learning (at no cost), or may register and pay for college-level credit.   Our fees are extremely low and vary in cost due to the difficulty or number of credit hours received for each. 

The lessons are taught via video/audio and most are accompanied by a downloadable Study Guide in PDF format.  Students simply view or listen to the corresponding course videos/audios, and may choose to take notes in their Study Guides.  Thereafter, they must complete a Final Exam for the course in order to receive transcript credit.  Most courses consist of approximately 10 to 13 lessons.   Students will also be given a list of optional recommended reading to enhance and re-emphasize the training being received. 

If you desire to take the courses for transcript credit, you simply need to register.  Once registered you will be directed to our shopping cart where you can pay for the course(s) you desire.  SOM will then track and document your progress, grading your work and maintaining an official transcript of your credit hours.  

At the completion of 24 credits, registered/paid students will receive a Diploma in Practical Theology from SOM.  Registered/paid students who complete 48 credit hours will receive an Advanced Diploma in Practical Theology & Biblical Studies. 

SOM also awards transfer credits for the completion of the course:  Perspectives on the World Christian Movement offered by the U.S. Center for World Missions.  We further offer transfer credit for courses completed through the International School of Ministry, a separate educational site.  You may click on the links to the right to find out more about these courses. 

Don't delay!  Whether you are taking for transcipt credit or just for your own benefit, get started today equipping yourself to be and do ALL that God has for you!

"Evangelism is not a professional job for a few trained men, but is instead the unrelenting responsibility of every person who belongs to the company of Jesus." - Elton Trueblood