Equipping YOU for the Harvest
Equipping YOU for the Harvest
EPHESUS SCHOOL OF MISSIONS & EVANGELISM (E-SOME)
E-SOME Academic Information
Objectives of Training Programs
The objectives of E-SOME
Training Programs are as follows:
To
encourage the student in missionary work.
To
educate the student in the Word of God.
To
establish the student with a vision and burden for missionary work.
To
equip the student with the knowledge of missionary work.
To
expose the student to the skill required for missionary work.
To enlist the student
as a laborer and leader in the harvest field of the Philippines, Asia and Beyond.
To empower the student to reach the unreached in the Philippines, Asia and Beyond for Jesus Christ.
Diploma and Degree Programs
E-SOME is currently offering the following missionary diploma and degree programs:
 | Associate
Diploma in Missions and Evangelism (40 Credits) (Enter to view details) |
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Advanced Diploma in Missions and
Evangelism (Additional 44 Credits) (Enter to view details) |
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Accelerated Diploma in Missions and
Evangelism (50 Credits) |
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Applied Diploma in
Missionary Tentmaking (55 Credits) |
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Bachelors in Missions & Evangelism (Additional 45 Credits) |
Prerequisite: A baptized born-again Christian and recommended by the candidate’s pastor; completed the Associate and Advanced Diploma in Missions and Evangelism Program or Equivalent.
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Master in Missiological Studies (41 Credits) |
Prerequisite: A baptized born-again Christian and recommended by the candidate's pastor; completed the Bachelor in Missions and Evangelism Program or Equivalent.
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Master in Missions & Evangelism (41 Credits) |
Prerequisite: A baptized born-again Christian and recommended by the candidate's pastor; possess a Bachelor Degree in theology or ministry from a Bible seminary,
OR possess a 4-year college degree, completed the Accelerated Diploma Program and with at least 7 years of active ministry in a local or para-church, of which 3 years are in senior ministry leadership (e.g. Senior Pastor, Ministry President),
OR completed the Accelerated Diploma Program, with at least 15 years of active ministry in a local or para-church, which includes preaching and teaching of the Word of God, of which 7 years are in senior ministry leadership (e.g. Senior Pastor, Ministry President).
For more information on our Accelerated & Applied Diplomas and Bachelor & Master Degrees Programs, you are requested to write to esome@amen21.net.
Certificate Programs
E-SOME is also offering 13 certificate
programs which are part of the Diploma and Degree Programs (4 from the Associate Diploma
Program, 4 from the Advanced Diploma Program, 3 from the Bachelor Degree
Program, and 2 from the Master Program). Each certificate program consists of 3-4 course modules.
The certificate programs may serve as intermediate goals for the
completion of the Diploma or Degree Programs.
Nature of Training Programs
The Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs offered by E-SOME are:
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Systematic in structure. |
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Modular in format (i.e. they can be taken as individual modules, or certificate, diploma or degree levels.) |
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Extensive in covering all major aspects of missionary training. |
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Inspirational, instructional and informational. |
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Practical in emphasis. |
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Flexible in nature and is available on a full-time and part-time basis, as well as through self-studying mode. |
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Suitable for both Pentecostals and Evangelicals. |
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Available to students at a very minimal cost. |
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Academically equivalent to college level |
Enrollment
E-SOME adopts a modular
approach for enrollment. Candidates,
who satisfy the prerequisite, can enroll for any of the course modules without
required to complete a certificate program, or enroll a certificate program
without required to complete a diploma program. However, E-SOME encourages its students to complete as many certificate
programs as possible so as be able to graduate with an Associate or Advanced
Diploma. Note that prerequisites
are required for certain modules.
Study
Mode
Students can choose to study
either at one of the extension centers of E-SOME or through self-studies.
For those who opt for the second choice, they will need their church
pastor to supervise their practicum and field trip.
Academic
Standard
The School offers all its
course modules at college level.
Academic Assessment
Academic assessment is carried out through
attendance, examinations, assignments, projects, practicum and field trips.
Time Limit
There is no time limit
for completing the various course modules, certificate and diploma programs.
Credit
System
Each credit of the course
module represents 15 hours of classroom instruction, including examinations, and
another 15-30 hours of study outside the classroom, including assignments,
projects, practicum and field trips.
Grading
Scale
The school course modules are graded according to the following numerical scale:
| Score | Grades | Remarks |
| 90-100% | A | Distinction |
| 80-89% | B | Merit |
| 70-79% | C | Credit |
| 60-69% | D | Pass |
| 59-50% | E | Marginal Failure |
| <49% | F | Failure |
The minimum passing score
for any course module is 60%. A
minimum cumulative grade average (CGA) of 70% is required for graduation with a
certificate or diploma.
Certificates and diplomas of
programs completed will be awarded by E-SOME after a review of the
student’s records by the Academic Secretary and certification that all
academic requirements have been satisfactorily completed. An official transcript will also be issued to the student.
Accreditations
E-SOME
Diplomas and Degrees are transferable to other institutions for further studies
in missions and missiology as per existing policy of the individual school, such
as Bible Education Seminary Training (Philippines), Bethany School of Missions
(Singapore) and I.C.I. University (USA).