District School of Ministry
The SC DSOM is designed to help aspiring ministers, and those in active ministry, achieve the educational and skill training necessary to receive and advance in ministerial credentialing with the Assemblies of God. It also serves local congregations to train and equip leaders and teachers.
Preparation is offered for the three successive levels of ministerial recognition:
- Certification
- License
- Ordained
Click here for the list of classes needed for each level.
The program of Ministerial Studies provides the necessary coursework to apply for credentials with the SC Assemblies of God. For more information regarding credentialing, please contact Michelle Sandler at 803.936.0541.
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About DSOM
A guiding purpose in the educational design was to make the SC DSOM convenient and affordable. For more information, download the Current Student Handbook or contact our DSOM Coordinator, Molly Cates at molly.cates@ag4sc.com.
To participate as a student, please follow these steps:
Step One: Enrollment, Course Selections & Payment
Select course, register online, and make full payment. Registration closes 7 days prior to class session.
Step Two - Purchase Textbook(s)
Order and purchase your textbook(s) upon enrollment. Purchasing books through Christian Book Group will help support SC DSOM. Click here for the list of textbooks for each class.
Step Three - Read Textbook and Answer Questions in Study Guide
Upon enrollment you will receive a companion study guide to your textbook in digital format. Answer all questions. Type them into your digital study guide and print two copies for class.
Step Four - Validate Your Pre-class Study Time
Step Five- Be On Time for All Classes
Please be sure to have your computer opened and ready to go for the Zoom meeting at the appropriate time.
Step Six - Final Exam
The fourth class session is set aside for the final exam. The final exam is solely based on the study guide, not the instructor’s expanded content.
Step Seven - Grading
Students receive notification of their grades by e-mail. Transcripts may be requested by contacting molly.cates@ag4sc.com
Step Eight- Next Course Enrollment
Register for your next course by selecting your next class from the course selection list.
DSOM Registration
Click on your desired course in the list below to register online or complete the Registration Form and mail to South Carolina DSOM 101 Medical Circle, Suite B West Columbia, SC 29169
You can download and preview our full 2023 Course Calendar here.
Class Date
LEVEL ONE
Certification
LEVEL TWO
Licensed
LEVEL THREE
Ordained
August 27, 2022
October 1, 2022
November 5, 2022
December 3, 2022
January 7, 2023
February 4, 2023
March 4, 2023
April 1, 2023
May 6, 2023
August 26, 2023