The courses are open to persons seeking to become licensed ministers as well as any persons interested in growing in knowledge of the Christian faith, spirituality and ministry through engaging in serious study. Design and Structure A Certificate of Ministerial Studies is granted to persons successfully completing the five semesters of study. This certificate meets the education requirement for Montana licensed ministers. The Saturday classes are 6-8 weeks apart. All papers must be submitted in proper form to be accepted.
Students build a ministry library through purchase of books for the courses.
A minimum of 4 students is required. The methodology is a combination of lecture, reading, writing, practical application, group discussion and critical reflection on the historic theological disciplines, the student's own church and ministry setting and the nature of ministry. The courses are taught primarily by selected Montana ministers. Students are encouraged to register for all courses in an area of study. No course may be taken without first taking the prerequisite courses in an area of study.