This is a pretty good deal for those with this particular theological persuasion. It's a Church of God (Cleveland, TN) school.
It looks fairly solid if you're looking for basic theological education from a Pentecostal point of view . I like how it doesn't try to pretend it is more than a certificate program. It appears like it might be free, as well. I applaud the Church of God for offering this program. Maybe programs like this are an answer to some of the mills.
The Church of God School of Ministry was designed and implemented to provide ministry training opportunities for ministers unable to attend campus programs. All courses may be taken via DL and are taught by academically qualified instructors, many of whom serve as professors in RA institutions. Each course is structured with DVD instructional sessions, textbook, study guide and a proctored exam. The COGSOM is not accredited, but all courses are fully transferrable to Lee University if one enrolls in a Lee degree program. LU is regionally accredited, the second largest private university in Tennessee (Vanderbilt is the largest).
Their other institution Patten University in Oakland, CA will award credits too. According to Patten's website FAQ's they will award 30 units. Heres the link: http://www.elearngate.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=159
Patten University allows 30 units because their Bible and Ministry core unit is a 30 unit program. Lee University allows a credit hour-for-credit hour transfer from the SOM.
I believe the Nations University where North is going has a similar arrangement with one of their denominational colleges. I think that is an SDA school. I like the approach. It gives ministry students a lot of options. I wonder if the Assembly of God does anything like that with Global University degrees in regard to transferring to one of their universities or seminary?
