NEW COVENANT SCHOOL OF MISSIONS (NCSOM) /

NEW COVENANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (NCIU)

PURPOSE

To train and equip indigenous church planters and those called into ministry to ably fulfill their callings. The goal is to give students sound education in Theology and missions, enabling them to effectively spread the gospel through evangelism and church planting amongst the unreached/ unengaged people’s groups in Africa, and systematically disciple and mentor believers in the local churches.

HISTORY

The initial idea to launch the New Covenant School of Missions (NCSOM) was conceived out of the dire need to train and equip New Covenant Missions (NCM) church planters and national coordinators who are taking the gospel to the unreached/ unengaged peoples throughout Africa. The thought is to provide them standardized, quality theological and missiological education, enabling them to effectively reach the lost, plant, and lead the new churches.

In late 2019, Rev. Erik Laursen, President/ CEO of NCM, started discussions with New Covenant International University (NCIU) in Florida USA, resulting in an articulation agreement between NCIU and NCSOM in October 2020. With this, credits acquired at NCSOM will be considered as credits from NCIU, and certificates and degrees will be awarded by NCIU.

Located in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, NCSOM launched its certificate and bachelors programs in March 2021. We offer both in person and online remote curriculum.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

A graduate from NCSOM/NCIU should be able to:

1. Show deep appreciation for the redemptive work of Christ, and, as such, live a life of total obedience to God Almighty.

2. Exhibit profound awareness and understanding of the indwelling presence and work of the Holy Spirit in his/her personal life and ministry.

3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of scriptures.

4. Display passion for the lost and missions; eagerly seeking opportunity for ministry.

5. Show appreciation and commitment for the development of the total man – spirit, soul, and body.

6. Exhibit knowledge and skills to accurately interpret and apply scripture to everyday life, from a biblical worldview.

7. Develop critical thinking skills to independently analyze contemporary debates, in light of the scriptures.

8. Demonstrate substantial research, analytic, writing, administrative, and ministry competencies.

9. Show attitudes and habits that contribute positively to the spiritual, cultural, and socio- economic development of the church and society.

10. Transmit knowledge gained to others.

11. Contribute to the fulfillment of the Great Commission by demonstrating the ability to initiate evangelistic campaigns, plant, and pastor churches amongst unreached/ unengaged people groups.

ADMISSION POLICY

An applicant must meet the following requirements for admission to the certificate or degree program:

1. Be saved, convinced of his/her assurance of salvation, and growing in fellowship with Christ.

2. Show clearly the call of God upon his/her life to ministry.

3. Be a high school graduate, with high school diploma and national exam certificate.

4. Pass the NCSOM/NCIU entrance examination.

5. Complete the NCSOM/NCIU application forms.

6. Present a letter of recommendation from his/ her pastor.

PROGRAMS PATHWAY

CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

PTH4D6103 EVANGELISM
PTH1A0703 DISCIPLESHIP/MENTORING
MIS4D3903 CROSS-CULTURAL CHURCH PLANTING
PTH1A3303 PASTORAL THEOLOGY
PTH4D0103 LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
MIS4D1203 CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE

TOTAL CREDITS: 18

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLE & THEOLOGY

GE4D0101 BASIC ENGLISH
GE4D0201 ENGLISH GRAMMAR
GE4D4D0301 INTRODUCTION TO IT
GE4D0401 STUDY SKILLS
PTH4D0103 LEADERSHIP 1: PRINCIPLES
PTH4D0203 LEADERSHIP 2: MENTORING
PTH4D0503 CROSS-CULTURAL MENTORING
PTH4D1203 STORYTELLING
MIS4D1203 CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE
MIS4D1903 CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
MIS4D5103 WORLD RELIGIONS/ AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS (ATR)
MIS4D6003 ISLAM
BBS4D1103 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
BBS4D2103 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
BBS4D4103 OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
BBS4D1603 HEBREW BACKGROUND OF CHRISTIANITY
BBS4D5403 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: EXEGESIS
BBS4D5503 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
BBS4D5603 PAULINE EPISTLES
BTH4D0103 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
BTH4D1503 ECCLESIOLOGY (KINGDOM LIVING)
BTH4D2103 CHRISTOLOGY & SOTERIOLOGY
BTH4D2703 PNEUMATOLOGY (HOLY SPIRIT/SPIRITUAL GIFTS)
BTH4D6403 HEALTH & WEALTH
BTH4D7103 HERMENEUTICS (INTRODUCTION)
BTH4D8103 ETHICS (INTRODUCTION)
BTH4D3503 ESCHATOLOGY
HIS4D1103 CHURCH HISTORY 1: EARLY CHURCH
HIS4D2103 CHURCH HISTORY 2: REFORMATION
PTH4D1103 HOMILETICS & COMMUNICATION
PTH4D7503 EXEGETICAL EXERCISE/NT
CCP4D2103 BIBLICAL COUNSELING
PTH4D3303 PASTORAL THEOLOGY
PTH4D6102 EVANGELISM
PTH4D3403 CHURCH MANAGEMENT
GE4D4101 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING
PTH4D3403 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ON YOUTH/CHILDREN
MIS4D5203 CHURCH PLANTING/GROWTH
PTH4D3203 SPIRITUAL FORMATION
PTH4D3103 MARRIAGE AND THE HOME
APT4D0102 PRACTICUM/SERVING IN MINISTRY
APT4D1102 PRACTICUM/EVANGELISM
APT4D1202 PRACTICUM/CROSS-CULTURAL MISSIONS/ CHURCH PLANTING
APT4D3102 PRACTICUM/COUNSELING
PTH5D9708 RESEARCH METHODS
PTH5D9808 THESIS WRITING

TOTAL CREDITS: 128

TUITION & FEES PER SEMESTER IN US DOLLARS

2021 Academic Year/ 1st Semester Calendar

Entrance ---------------------Mar. 6 & 13, 2021

Registration -----------------Mar. 1-15, 2021

Late Registration ----------- Mar. 20, 2021

Orientation ------------------Mar. 20, 2021

Classes begin -----------------Mar. 27, 2021

Official Closing --------------July 24, 2021