and proficiency in music and worship.”
—Michael Welborn, Music Minister
• “After realizing the value of my Distance Learning Opportunities
training in CIMS, I welcomed the oppor-
From the Division of Education
tunity to move on to the IDP. The lessons
learned through this journey have been
The Division of Education has developed three quality opportunities for
invaluable, not only on the practical side,
distance learning. These are available to ministers and laity.
but also for the theological and ministeri-
al counseling. The ease of the program,
its affordability, and the invaluable edu-
The programs are designed for the adult learner who cannot attend a
cation you gain, together with the sense
campus-based college.
of accomplishment to have received a
degree, is well worth the effort.” —Dean
Three Extended Education Programs
B. Lucas, Pastor
In its continuing effort to respond to
Original CIMS Curriculum
the expanding needs of students prepar-
ing for effective ministry, Patten Universi- • Twenty Courses with DVDs, Textbooks, and Study Guides
ty and the Division of Education have
• Anyone Admitted
announced two new concentrations in
• Available at Local Church Distance Learning Centers
the bachelor of arts degree, both to be
• Available Online at www.ministerialtraining.org
available through the online degree pro-
• Financial Aid Available to Ministers
gram for the fall semester 2009. The two
• CIMS Credits Transferrable at the Discretion of the Entering College
concentrations are (1) counseling,
• Contact 1-877-344-0488
designed to orient pastors and lay leaders
to counseling practice and provide an ini-
tial step to counseling competency; and
Enhanced CIMS Curriculum
(2) youth ministry, designed to provide
basic training for individuals working, or
• Twelve Three-Credit CIMS Courses
desiring to work, with youth. Each con-
• College Enrollment Required
centration will offer fundamental and
• Taken as Directed Studies
current studies and experiences for stu-
• Available Only on the Internet at www.ministerialtraining.org
dents desiring to engage in these vital • Pell Grants Available to Qualified Applicants
church ministries. • Financial Aid Available to Ministers
The principal goal of the Patten Inter-
• Program Currently Available Through Patten University
net Degree Program is to provide students
the opportunities and resources that can
Internet Degree Program
enable them to pursue and achieve their
ministry calling and dream. IDP is there
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Church Leadership
for its students, providing the faculty,
• Completed Online
courses of study, up-to-date delivery
• Concentration in Church Administration
systems, and financial assistance.
There is no better time than now.
• Concentration in Music and Worship Leadership
Get in touch, be informed, and begin
• Concentration in Youth Ministry
the journey!
• Concentration in Counseling
• Pell Grants Available to Qualified Applicants
• Financial Aid Available to Ministers
Delton L. Alford, Ph.D.,
• Accredited Through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
serves as director of the
Department of Music Min-
• www.idponline.org
istries for the Church of God.
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