Someone asked me, “I attended a school of ministry in my church; why do I need to attend a school of theology?” Here was my answer:
There is a significant difference between a Schoo
l of Theology and a School of Ministry. A School of Ministry is a subset of the School of Theology. If you seek a comprehensive understanding and skillset in ministerial arts, then you need to attend a School of Theology.
At a School of Theology, you are introduced to a broader framework of biblical understanding and interpretation known as Hermeneutics. It takes a minister skilled in Hermeneutics to present biblical truths with clarity, without imposing personal interpretations on the scriptures. Hermeneutics equips you to discern when to apply eisegesis (ministering with personal revelation) and when to adhere to exegesis (teaching biblical truths while allowing the Bible to interpret itself). But how do you effectively achieve this? The answer lies in mastering Hermeneutical principles.
Interestingly, after reviewing several manuals from Schools of Ministry in various churches, we discovered that many lack the foundational principles of Hermeneutics. Most church-run Schools of Ministry, such as WOFBI, DUSOM, etc., focus solely on Pastoral Theology. While these programs are beneficial, they are insufficient on their own to develop a minister capable of rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
In addition to Hermeneutics, theological training exposes you to Homiletics (the art of preaching), Testamental Surveys (a holistic overview of each book of the Bible), and many other subjects—over 18 courses in total! Furthermore, you are introduced to spiritual dimensions, such as deliverance and the workings of the Holy Spirit in contemporary ministry. This training equips you with the power for service and leadership, extending beyond being a pastor to becoming a leading minister.
This is what we offer at Bible Life Theological School every weekend. You are welcome to join us! If you’d like to review our courses, please visit our online portal here: https://online.biblelifeschool.org/. Each course is carefully contextualized for relevance and depth.
This is not a typical School of Ministry in your local church or a three-month crash course in a roadside makeshift setup. It is a full Christian theology and ministerial training program empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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