Ekklesia: School of Local Church is open to men and women who want to deepen their knowledge of God’s Word, and also those who sense a call to full-time pastoral ministry in the local church.

CALENDAR-BASED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

A. Certificate in Christianity Basics

Intending students of this certificate program are expected to have been genuinely born again, filled with the Holy Spirit, and have a consistent Christian life for at least one year.

In addition, they are required to have the following minimum academic qualifications:

  • Five credits passed including English Language in the West African Examinations Council General Certificate of Education [GCE] or the West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate of Education [SSCE] or the NECO Certificate.
  • The courses in this program will be taught in a hybrid manner combining onsite lectures with online learning.
B. Certificate in Christianity Service

Intending students of any of the three certificate programs on offer in the stream are expected to have been genuinely born again, filled with the Holy Spirit, and have a consistent Christian life for at least one year.

In addition, they are required to have the following minimum academic qualifications:

  • Five credits passed including English Language in the West African Examinations Council General Certificate of Education [GCE] or the West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate of Education [SSCE] or the NECO Certificate.
  • The Certificate in Distinctive Leadership program will be taught in a hybrid manner combining onsite lectures with online learning.
  • The Certificate in Dynamics of Business program will be taught in a hybrid manner combining onsite lectures with online learning.
  • The Certificate in Music program will be onsite program will be taught in a hybrid manner combining onsite lectures with online learning.

CALENDAR-BASED DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Diploma in Pastoral Studies (Clergy Candidates)

Intending students of this program are expected to have been genuinely born again, filled with the Holy Spirit, have a consistent Christian life for at least three years and be people who sense they have a call to full-time ministry.

In addition, they are required to have the following minimum academic qualifications:

  • Five credits passed including English language in the West African Examinations Council General Certificate of Education [GCE] or the West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate of Education [SSCE] or the NECO Certificate.
  • OND, HND or bachelor’s degree in any course of study from a recognized, reputable higher institution.

Instruction for clergy students at Ekklesia is mainly computer-based. Therefore, the knowledge of the computer with all the basic Microsoft applications, and good typing skills is an advantage for all applicants.

Keeping in mind that Ekklesia is not just an academic exercise, any waiver to these qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Admission Board.

 

SELF-PACED PROGRAMS

1. Certificate in Diakonos Studies

Intending students of this program are expected to be full-time clergy ministers according to Ephesians 4:11 i.e. apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. It is open to members of The Diakonos Club as well as any minister according to Ephesians 4:11.

2. Certificate in Identity School

This program is open to everyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of God’s Word on this subject matter.

3. Certificate in Healing School

This program is open to everyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of God’s Word on this subject matter.

4. The Carpenter’s Church Believers’ Classes

Believers’ Classes are foundational classes for everyone who desires to become a member of The Carpenter’s Church and they are a set of fifteen (15) classes. Each new Believers’ Class builds upon the topic from the preceding Class. Believers’ Classes students attend each class sequentially starting from Lesson One (1), then Lesson Two (2) until the final Lesson Fifteen (15). There are short quizzes after each class to help you establish the truths you have learnt. These classes are completely online and therefore require a basic knowledge of computer and/or mobile browsers.