Important Ministerial Studies Links:

The Illinois District School of Ministry (IDSM) is designed for individuals who desire to take ministerial classes on the Illinois District. The goal of IDSM is to provide an educational opportunity where the student has local access to classes that are required by the Church of the Nazarene in preparation for becoming an ordained minister.

April 4 – May 2: Foundations of Women’s Ordination

This course will be held on THURSDAYS from 6:00-8:30 PM on Zoom and in person at Glenview Nazarene. It will be taught by Rev. Bob Flint. The cost of this class is $100. If you are interested in taking this class, please contact the Ministerial Studies Board Secretary.

September 9 – October 10: Western World/Emerging Modern Society

October 24 – November 21: Global Evangelism

January – February 2025: New Testament Gospels

February – March 2025: Introduction to the Old Testament

April – May 2025: Pauline Epistles

Questions about the IDSM or upcoming classes? Please contact the Director of the Illinois School of Ministry, Rev. Bob Flint.

Links to Other Validated Online Ministry Preparation Programs:

Nazarene Bible College (English and Spanish): Degree and Non Degree Ministry Programs

Northwest Nazarene University (English): Course of Study Online

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (English): Certificate of Ministry Preparation Online

ENTE Program (Spanish): Non Degree Ministry Program