Academics

 

Year One

Courses

This first year is a school of ministry track & coursework that can lead to credentialing with PennDel Ministry Network.

Classes are taught by men and women of God who are currently active in ministry and leadership:

LEVEL ONE
(CERTIFIED MINISTER COURSES)

  • Christ in the Synoptic Gospels

  • Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible

  • New Testament Survey

  • Old Testament Survey

  • A Spirit-Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model

  • Relationships and Ethics in Ministry

  • Beginning Ministerial Internship

  • Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

  • Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance

  • Introduction to Theology

LEVEL TWO
(MINISTRY LICENSE COURSES)

  • Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers

  • Prison Epistles

  • Romans: Justification by Faith

  • The Local Church in Evangelism

  • Introduction to Homiletics

  • Effective Leadership

  • Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions

  • Conflict Management for Church Leaders

  • Intermediate Ministerial Internship

  • Eschatology:  A Study of Things to Come

ADDITIONAL APLA SPECIFIC COURSES:

  • Blood Covenant

  • Spiritual Gifts

  • Introduction to Prophetic Ministry

  • World Religions

  • Warfare Prayer

  • Ever Increasing Faith

  • Angels and Demons

Credentialing

APLA students also have the opportunity, after the completion of year one in our training, to apply for a Ministry License with the PennDel District of the Assemblies of God.

 

Year Two // Ministry Residency

For graduates of Year One who are recommended to continue, our residency program offers immersive, hands-on leadership training in real ministry environments.


 This track includes four core components designed to develop students spiritually, academically, and practically.


1. Ministry Residency

This practicum-style residency places students in a leadership role, serving a minimum of 15 hours per week. Each student is matched with an experienced staff mentor in their chosen field and will engage in real-time ministry leadership and service.

Ministry Focus Areas:

  • Youth Ministry

  • Kids Ministry

  • Worship Leadership

  • Production & Media

  • Campus Pastoring

  • Church Planting

  • Non-Profit & Community Outreach

2. Ongoing Education

APLA partners with Southeastern University (SEU) to provide regionally accredited, college-level courses hosted online.

3. Weekly Leadership Training

Students participate in a one-hour weekly class led by an experienced ministry leader. These sessions are designed to equip students with practical ministry skills and spiritual insight.

Additionally, students will:

  • Read and discuss four key leadership books

  • Engage in weekly conversations with the school director and peers to deepen understanding and application

4. Mission Trip Leadership

All second-year students will attend the annual APLA mission trip, where they’ll serve as part of the leadership team. This is an opportunity to apply their training in a global setting, contribute to the mission of the church, and grow in cross-cultural ministry.

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