Associate Degree in Ministry

Empowering believers through biblical education and global impact

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Course Duration: 1 Year
Study Mode: Online Live via Zoom
Start – End Date: 16 Oct 2025 – 20 Sep 2026

The Associate Degree in Ministry (ADM), is a nested award within the Bachelor of Theology, provides graduates with a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of ministry. The course aims to develop graduates to minister effectively in Christian and community settings, addressing today’s challenges in society. The ADM links academic theological reflection to one’s ministry practices to meet the growing contemporary needs of churches and Christian communities.

Graduates will possess broad theoretical and technical knowledge with skills to identify, analyse, and evaluate information. They will demonstrate cognitive, technical, and creative thinking, as well as effective communication and analytical abilities.  Graduates will apply knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in various contexts, demonstrating responsibility and accountability for study and assignments, both independently and collaboratively.

The Associate Degree in Ministry is only open to City Harvest School of Theology alumni.

Accreditations

Our onsite and online programmes are obtained and accredited through our partnership with Alphacrucis University College located in Sydney Australia. These programmes include our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and diploma course.

Course Structure

Our course structure is thoughtfully designed to equip students with both spiritual depth and theological training. It aims to develop spiritually grounded and theologically equipped individuals for ministry and service.

Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry: Pentecostal Theology of Mission

Christian Leadership Principles

Christian Spirituality: Spiritual Formation

Historical Books of the Old Testament: I & II Samuel

I & II Corinthians

Christology: Christ and Salvation

Pneumatology: The Ministry of the Spirit in the Church

Why You Should Enrol

Deepen Biblical Foundation and Spiritual Maturity

Grow deep in Scripture through solid Pentecostal teaching and hands-on ministry training that cultivates maturity and Spirit-empowered living.

Discover and Develop Ministry Calling

Be equipped for church, missions, or the marketplace with Spirit-led leadership and ministry training.

Experience Discipleship and Impartation

Thrive in a vibrant spiritual community shaped by prayer, mentoring, and ministry that brings personal growth and lasting impact.

Grow from Foundation to Mastery

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Required courses to take before advancing

Admission Criteria

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria

Applicants must be an alumni of City Harvest School of Theology with an Advanced Certificate of Theology or Diploma of Ministry.

Complete the Application Form

Ensure that all sections of the application form are fully completed. Answer each question clearly and thoroughly within the spaces provided.

Upload Academic Documents

Upload a copy of your Advanced Certificate of Theology or Diploma of Ministry Certificate transcript from City Harvest School of Theology. 

Registration Fee

Registration Fee must be paid in full.

Submission of your application does not guarantee automatic admission to SOT. We will notify you of the outcome of your application via email.

How to Apply

  1. Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the time of application. Those age below 21 (as at official commencement) must provide proof of parental consent. You may submit the Parental Consent form here.
  2. To apply, you must be an alumnus of City Harvest School of Theology with an Advanced Certificate of Theology or a Diploma of Ministry.
  1. Your Passport biodata page and NRIC (for Singaporean students only) must be uploaded to the Application form. Submissions missing any of these required documents will not be accepted.
  2. Upload a copy of your transcript from the Advanced Certificate of Theology or Diploma of Ministry programme.


    If you require a replacement copy of your transcript, please submit your request via the SOT Alumni Portal under “Get in Touch”. Once your request has been submitted, our staff will contact you in due time.

Registration Fee

Students are to pay a non-refundable registration fee of SGD60 (with GST) upon registration.

Course Fees Per Academic Year

SGD1,400 (with GST)

Important Notes:

  • The course fees include Online Lectures, Course Credits and Student Notes. Reference Books for assignments are not included.
  • Students may pay the entire course fees in a lump sum or in two instalments (October/March).
  • Payment should be made within the first five days of the payment month.

Payment Method

Course fees and registration fee are payable online at the SOT Payment Portal, with the following steps:

  • Log in to SOT Payment Portal with your application ID, name and email.
  • Select the category of payment.
  • Click “Submit” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Only credit card payments are accepted.

SOT reserves the right to change or amend course fees, academic calendar and/or course structure at any time during the academic year at its own discretion.

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Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria

Have obtained at least a GCE O-level certificate or its equivalent; or have at least 3 years of work experience at the time of application.

CHC Members

  1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Pastor/Pastoral Supervisor and the other from your Cell Group Leader.
  2. Must be attending Cell Group and Service regularly for at least a year.
  3. Must be an Ordinary Member (OM) and above.
  4. Must pass an entrance interview.

Non-City Harvest Church Student

  1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Senior Pastor and the other from another Pastor from your Church.
  2. Must be a member (at least 1 year) in good standing with his/her Church.
  3. Must pass an entrance interview.
  1. The application form must be completely filled. Answer every question as explicitly as possible within the spaces provided.
  2. The email addresses of your 2 Recommenders for non-CHC recommenders must be indicated on your application form before we can process your application. The Recommendation Forms are required for your entrance interview. Please help to ensure that your recommending referees are expedient and thorough in completing the online Recommendation form sent by SOT.
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Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry: Pentecostal Theology of Mission

CCM101

The study of Scripture will serve as a biblically informed understanding of the Church and its participation in the continuing redemptive mission of Jesus Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit to the nations. Cross-cultural ministry will be explored both philosophically and strategically. Special attention will be given to challenges with cross-cultural ministry in Asia. Students will be challenged to clarify their personal responsibility for participation in the Christ’s continuing redemptive mission to the nations.

Christian Leadership Principles

LEA201

Leadership is multi-disciplinary in its understanding and practice. One can study leadership in business, education, or politics that borrows from the social, political, and behavioral sciences as well as the arts and humanities. Christian leadership is a life-long journey into Christlikeness, growing in the capacity to be attentive to what the Spirit is saying along with a commitment to create a spiritually and organizationally healthy community. This subject integrates the timeless biblical wisdom with multiple disciplines in exploring the dynamics of Christian leadership in a dynamically changing world.

Christian Spirituality: Spiritual Formation

MIN102

This subject provides a preliminary introduction to Christian Spiritual Formation – which we will initially define as “the process of being formed towards Christlikeness for the sake of others.” Developing this definition will necessarily involve consideration of the work that only the Holy Spirit can do in the transformation towards Christlikeness, differentiating spiritual formation (focusing on who we are) as separate from but as having implications for moral formation (focusing on what we do). We will also consider and practice classical practices that have proven effective in partnering with the Holy Spirit, moving us away from patterns of self-destruction (sin) towards patterns supportive of and reflecting righteousness.

Historical Books of the Old Testament: I & II Samuel

BIB213

This subject examines the books of 1 and 2 Samuel with particular emphasis upon the female characters that occur within the narrative and the contributions of their stories to the overall themes presented within these books. The subject includes instruction in basic interpretive skills appropriate to the narrative form of Old Testament biblical text.

I & II Corinthians

BIB353

The Corinthian Correspondence provides a front row seat to a fascinating exchange between the Apostle Paul and the troubled church in Corinth. Paul addresses ethical and theological issues including sexual misconduct, conflicts in marriage, women in ministry, abuses of the spiritual gifts and much more. Underlying much of the dissension was the declining confidence the Corinthians had in Paul’s apostolic leadership.

Christology: Christ and Salvation

THE202

The identity of Jesus, his person and work and especially his divinity have been hotly debated for centuries. After two thousand years his name continues to provoke such ardent devotion and fanatical opposition. Who is this Jesus? This subject is an introduction to the doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ. The study is based on the authoritative witness of the biblical record, giving consideration to the development of Christology in Church tradition and drawing relevant application to the Church’s Witness to Christ in the world today.

Pneumatology: The Ministry of the Spirit in the Church

THE311

This subject covers the area of pneumatology (doctrine of the Holy Spirit) with a special focus on the life and ministry of the church. Developing this definition will necessarily involve, not only the classical themes of the deity and personhood of the Spirit, but also the Spirit’s works in and through the church, through the Word of God, the ordinances, the spiritual gifts, and mission. The salvific and empowering work of the Spirit will be covered as well.