HOW DO I BEGIN?

APPLICATION PROCESS AT ASOM:
Click the “Apply Now” button and fill out the form to begin your journey with ASOM.  The only admission requirement is a letter of recommendation from your pastor or local church leader.  Once we have received the application and the letter of recommendation, you will be sent an approval email.  This will allow you to register for courses at ASOM.  Once you register for a course, you will be required to attend a one hour online orientation for new students.  Specific information regarding the orientation will be sent after registration.  
 
 
ORDAINED MINISTRY TRACK:
 
Just starting your ministry training in the Church of the Nazarene?
 
1) Talk to your local pastor.  They will be able to help guide you as you begin the process.  
2) Contact the district office regarding your local district’s course requirements for licensing and ordination.
**Districts should honor NBC Alliance course credits; however, it is a good practice to verify with your district before enrolling.
3) Check out our current year course calendar which is located on this website.     
**If you are not sure what course to begin with, you can call our office at 817-900-2922. We would be happy to guide you to the best course that will meet your educational needs.  Some courses do have prerequisites. These are listed on the Course List page on this website.  
4) REGISTER
**Registration opens approximately one month before each quarter begins.  It is only open for a two week period.Once you register, you will receive an email with all the information you will need for the course, including a link to join the class each week online and a list of textbooks required for purchase.  
 
 
 
Are you already in the process of taking courses for ordination?
 
1) Reach out to your district and discuss your plans to take classes at ASOM.  
**Districts should honor NBC Alliance course credits; however, it is a good practice to verify with your district before enrolling.  
2) Check out the current year course calendar which is located on this website. 
3) Choose the course that best fits your educational needs. Some courses do have prerequisites.    
**These are listed on the Course List page in this website.  
4) REGISTER
**Registration opens approximately one month before each quarter begins.  It is only open for a two week period.Once you register, you will receive an email with all the information you will need for the course, including a link to join the class each week online and a list of textbooks required for purchase.  
 
 
LAY MINISTRY TRACK:
 
Want to take courses for your own spiritual development or to enhance your ministry skills?
At ASOM, we believe every Christian is called and our courses may be right for you.  
 
1) Check out the current year course calendar located on this website. 
2) Choose the course that best fits your interests.  
3) REGISTER – You may choose AUDIT when you register.  The price is $100 to audit a course. Students who audit are not required to complete course assignments.  
**Registration opens approximately one month before each quarter begins.  It is only open for a two week period.Once you register, you will receive an email with all the information you will need for the course, including a link to join the class each week online and a list of textbooks required for purchase.