Experience excellence in education.

Earn your RUCC College Christian Ministry Major from RUCC Ministries in South Africa.

Collaborating with ASOM, RUCC introduces a cutting-edge Christian Ministry Major initiative concentrated on Theology and Leadership.

This program merges rigorous academics with hands-on training to prepare you for influential ministry work. Enroll in this online program and empower yourself for meaningful service within the church and the wider community.

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Fall 2024 State Date: September 9, 2024

Populi Application Instructions for RUCC Students in South Africa

  1. Complete the form on this page.

  2. Complete your application. You should receive an email with a link.

  3. Fill out the required fields in the application form.

  4. Ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date.

  5. Provide information recommendation letters.

  6. Submit your application before the deadline specified.

  7. Monitor your application status through the Populi portal for updates.

For any technical issues or inquiries regarding the application process, please contact us at hello@aldersgatesom.com

  • Year 1 Classes

    BIBL 101 - Old Testament: Creation, Liberation, and Restoration

    THEO 101 - God, Creation, Humanity

    PRAC 101 - Intro to Pastoral Ministry

    PRAC 103 - Ministry Coaching I

    Year 2 Classes

    BIBL 201* - Scripture Exegesis, Investigation, Conversation, Context

    THEO 201 - Church History

    PRAC 201 - Care of People

    PRAC 203 - Ministry Coaching 3

  • YEAR 1 Classes

    BIBL 102 - New Testament: Gospel, Redemption, New Creation

    THEO 102 - Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, and the Church

    PRAC 102 - Rituals of the Church

    PRAC 104 - Ministry Coaching 2

    Year 2 Classes

    BIBL 202* - Scripture Interpretation and Social Location

    THEO 202 - Wesleyan Holiness History

    PRAC 202 - Preaching in Proximity

    PRAC 204 - Ministry Coaching 4

  • Only Required in the First Year.

    Choose one of the following:

    • Denominational Polity

    • LDRS 101 Servant Leadership

    • PRAC 105 Church Administration

Christian Ministry Major

This two-year program has 4 full terms, 1 abbreviated summer term (first year only), and 3 required seminars.

Each full term is 15 weeks, comprised of 4 classes. 3 5-week classes and one 15-week coaching class.

All classes from the Certificate in Lay Ministry are pre-requisites for both Year 2 Ministry Certificates

*Courses with asterisks have additional reading and assignments for seminary preparation

  • This program is designed for students who are pursuing education at RUCC in South Africa. This program, as an extension of RUCC College offers premier Christian education through Aldersgate School of Ministry.

    Begin your application today.

  • After you complete your FMC Certificate, you can transfer in to one of Aldersgate School of Ministry’s 2 year certificate programs that provide a pathway to Seminary. Students who complete ASOM’s 2 Year Certificate Program are eligible for a tuition discount at Northeastern Seminary.

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