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Students who successfully complete Year One at Forward School of Ministry are eligible to receive up to 25 transferable quarter credit hours to FIU.

Students who complete the full two-year Forward School of Ministry program are eligible to receive up to 45 transferable quarter credit hours to FIU.

program of study

Commitment: Forward School of Ministry is an immersive, in-person ministry school located in Columbia, South Carolina. Students attend on campus Monday through Thursday and participate in additional church and ministry commitments. Students may complete one year or continue through the full two-year program.

Certificate in Ministry Leadership

Complete one year of biblical instruction, spiritual formation, leadership development, and hands-on ministry experience to earn a Certificate in Ministry Leadership.

YEAR ONE

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Associate of Biblical Studies

Continue into the second year to deepen your biblical foundation, leadership development, and ministry experience while earning an Associate of Biblical Studies.

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ministry practicum

Every student will participate in a Ministry Practicum, gaining heart and hands-on ministry experience through one of two ministry pathways.

Ministry Leadership

Designed for students called to serve and lead within the local church.

Students gain practical ministry experience through opportunities in:

Pastoral Care & Discipleship
Preach & Teach the Gospel
Next Generation Ministries — Kids, Youth & Young Adults
Prophetic Ministry & Biblical Discernment
Outreach, Evangelism

Worship & Production

Designed for students called to lead people into the presence of God through worship. Students will be developed as worship leaders who also understand the essential elements of worship production.

Students gain practical ministry experience in: