ISOM has partnered with the following institutions to offer an associate degree: Vision International University (VIU), Covenant Theological Seminary (CTS), or Christian Leadership University (CLU)

The following associate degree is offered through VIU:

• Associates of Ministry

The following associate degree is offered through CTS and CLU (CLU students must complete the Spiritual Intimacy Module):

• Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.)

1. The completion of ISOM core (Trimesters 1-5)
2. A 60% passing grade per exam and an 80% attendance record
3. Degree fee of $150

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Bachelors degrees are constructed of two interrelated areas: (1) the ISOM Core component, which is the basis for all ISOM degrees with courses that offer training to turn churches into training centers, and then into church-planting centers; and (2) an additional Module component, which explores a specific area of ministry or captures the teaching of a single ministry leader.

The following bachelors degree is offered through VIU and CTS:

• Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min)

The following bachelors degree is offered through CLU (CLU students must complete the Spiritual Intimacy Module):

• Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min)

1. Completion of ISOM Core, which is the first five Trimesters ISOM has to offer.
2. Completion of five additional modules, from the following:
• Ministry Module
• Maturity Module
• Miracle Living Module
• WOW Essential Module
• Messenger Module
• Messianic Module
• Understanding Islam Module
• Apologetics Module
• Nation-2-Nation Module
• Spiritual Intimacy Module
(required for any degree from CLU)
• Marketplace Module Standard 1
• Marketplace Module Standard 2
3. A 70% passing grade per module and an 80% attendance record.
4. Degree fee of $200

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A student who plans to become a candidate for a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree.

Masters degrees are constructed of five interrelated areas:

(1) the ISOM Core component, or outside equivalent

(2) an additional five Modules bachelors studies component, or outside equivalent

(3) an additional three Modules masters studies component

(4) a book report component, which encompasses books from the three different modules

(5) the masters thesis component, which consists of a 25-page document.

The following masters degrees are offered through both VIU and CTS:

• Master of Ministry (M.Min)

The following masters degree is offered through CLU (CLU students must complete the Spiritual Intimacy Module):

• Master of Ministry (M.Min)

1. Completion of ISOM Core, which is the first five Trimesters ISOM has to offer.
2. Completion of five additional modules for bachelors studies, not previously taken, listed next.
3. Completion of three additional modules for masters studies, not previously taken, from the following:
• • Ministry Module
• • Maturity Module
• • Miracle Living Module
• • WOW Essential Module
• • Messenger Module
• • Messianic Module
• • Understanding Islam Module
• • Apologetics Module
• • Nation-2-Nation Module
• • Marketplace Module Standard 1
• • Marketplace Module Standard 2
• • Spiritual Intimacy Module
(required for any degree from CLU)
4. Completion of nine book reports (three per module for masters studies). 50% passing grade for each book report.
5. Completion of a 25-page masters thesis. 70% passing grade required for the thesis.
6. A 70% passing grade per module and an 80% attendance record.
7. Degree fee of $350

The requirements for a masters degree differs in that there is required supplemental reading. Three books will be required to be read with each module and will be due before moving onto the next module, making a total of nine book reports due at the end of the program. There will be a five-page book report (single spaced at 12pt Times Roman font) required for each book read. While the Modules will be graded in normal ISOM fashion by the school, book reports will be graded at the ISOM headquarters by a Doctorate level instructor. The book reports will count for 30% of a student’s grade (10% for each book). Guidelines will be provided as to what is expected in each book report and sample book reports will be given to show the quality of writing expected.

Students must complete a report from each of the following books:

Module 1

• • Rebuilding the Real You (Jack Hayford)
• • Visionary Leadership (Stan DeKoven)
• • Grace: The DNA of God (Tony Cooke)

Module 2

• • The Team Method of Church Planting (Jim Feeney)
• • Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer (J. Oswald Sanders/Grover Gardner)
• • The Transparent Leader II (Dwight L. Johnson)

Module 3

• • Missions Addiction (David Shibley)
• • What's the Difference?: A Look at 20 Worldviews, Faiths and Religions (Fritz Ridenour)
• • Gifted to Succeed (Mark Virkler)

Please send all book reports and attachments to masters@isom.org – you may also send emails with specific questions to this address. Please make sure before you email your first report that you REGISTER as an enrolled Masters student. This will set you up in our grades system so that all your grades will be tracked.

A student may enroll for thesis only when that student has attained candidacy status for the masters degree. Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a masters degree shall meet the following definitions:

A thesis is a written product of the study of a significant problem. It clearly identifies the problem, states the major assumptions, explains the significance of the undertaking, sets forth the sources for and methods of gathering information, analyzes the data, and offers a conclusion or recommendation. The finished product evidence originality, critical and independent thinking, appropriate organization and format, and thorough documentation.

A 25-page document of the thesis will be required. The document must be single spaced with a 12 pt Times New Roman font. Students Very specific guidance will be given to each student as to what is expected in their thesis paper. These guidelines will be given at the shipment of the final module of the Masters program. Students will have seven months from the shipment of their final module to turn in their thesis to qualify for the masters degree. This thesis will be submitted with a masters degree fee of $350 along with an application for transfer credit to ISOM. The thesis will be graded by a Doctorate level instructor at the ISOM headquarters.

A 70% passing grade will be required on the thesis to qualify for graduation.

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Associates

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An individual can partake in ISOM curriculim in 1 of 3 ways. They can do their studies with their local church, order the material to do courses at home, or do take the course online. Below is listed the fees for online classes and for schools/individuals that purchase hard copy material. Click here if you have a school and would like to get an estimated cost for 1 trimester/module.

Transfer fee: $100 - Students can transfer into any part of the program.

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Hard Copy DVD's $175 Per Trimester (DVD's are free if you have 10+ students) Workbooks $55 per student per trimester $65 per student per trimester for 10+ students Hard copy exams included Get an estimated cost for your school Place an order +1 (515) 528-9800

Online $49/month Minimum of 12 months Covers ALL trimesters Ebook included online Review Access: $10 (For students enrolled at a school looking to review) Start Program

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Hard Copy DVD's $175 Per Trimester (DVD's are free if you have 10+ students) Workbooks $90 per student per module $100 per student per module for 10+ students Hard copy exams included Get an estimated cost for your school Place an order +1 (515) 528-9800

Online $69/month Minimum of 12 months Covers ALL trimesters Ebook included online Review Access: $15 (For students enrolled at a school looking to review) Start Program

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Hard Copy DVD's $175 Per Trimester Workbooks $100 per student per Module Books $100 per student per Module Includes the 3 books and the grading of the book reports Hard copy exams included Place an order +1 (515) 528-9800

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