School of Theology — Marianna, Florida

School overview

A School Built on the Apostolic Foundation

The School of Theology is a Bible college established to train ministers, teachers, counselors, and laborers who will carry the Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness Faith to this generation. Every course is taught exhaustively from the King James Version — with timed exams, study guides, and supervised ministry practice so graduates are proven, not just informed.

Two certificates, four degrees

Begin with a certificate in Biblical Foundations or Pastoral Counseling, build through the Associate and Bachelor of Apostolic Pentecostal Theology, and continue to the Master and Doctorate in Apostolic Theology — every step on the same unshakable Apostolic foundation.

Study that fits the calling

Courses are built for real students with real lives: virtual classrooms, complete lessons, handouts, and exams with answer keys for faculty.

At a glance

80 courses across 12 departments — Bible, theology, languages (Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic), history, ministry, counseling, worship, and more
Timed exams & study guides on every course; academic integrity guarded with honor
Supervised ministry practicums and a bachelor’s capstone, master’s thesis or ministry project, and doctoral dissertation
All instruction in the King James Version — the KJV text is never altered

Programs of study

Six Programs, One Faith

Every program is taught from the King James Version and grounded in Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness doctrine. Course lists below are highlights — the full semester-by-semester sequences are available in the school office.

Certificate

33 credits · 12 months

10 courses · 3 semesters

Certificate in Apostolic Biblical Foundations

A focused foundation in Scripture, Oneness doctrine, the new birth, holiness, and Apostolic ministry — the starting place for every believer who wants to know the Word deeply.

Course highlights

APT-491 — The Oneness of God
APT-110 — Apostolic Doctrine I
APT-120 — Acts 2:38 and the New Birth
BIB-130 — Biblical Interpretation
HOL-140 — Biblical Holiness
WOR-150 — Davidic and Psalmic Worship
MIN-160 — Foundations of Ministry
APT-497 — Inward and Outward Holiness — the Apostolic Standard
APT-498 — Reading, Studying, and Living the Word of God
APT-499 — Sin — Its Origin, Its Defeat, and the Holy Life

Certificate

21 credits · 8 months

7 courses · 2 semesters

Certificate in Pastoral Counseling

Biblical counseling for shepherds — grief, marriage and family, addiction, finances, crisis care, and chaplaincy, all from the Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness foundation with the church’s safeguarding policy throughout.

Course highlights

PCC-310 — Foundations of Pastoral Counseling
PCC-320 — Grief, Loss & Bereavement Counseling
PCC-330 — Marriage & Family Counseling (biblical marriage: one man, one woman)
PCC-340 — Addiction & Bondage Counseling
PCC-350 — Financial Stewardship Counseling
PCC-360 — Crisis & Trauma Counseling (988 suicide protocol)
CHP-310 — Chaplaincy Ministry

Degree

60 credits · 2 years

19 courses · 4 semesters

Associate of Apostolic Theology

A two-year ministry foundation that adds Bible survey, church history, preaching and communication, music ministry, and supervised practice under pastoral supervision.

Course highlights

APT-491 — The Oneness of God
APT-497 — Inward and Outward Holiness
APT-201 — Apostolic Doctrine II
BIB-210–240 — Pentateuch, Poetry & Prophets, Gospels & Acts, Epistles & Revelation
HIS-250 — Apostolic Church History
MIN-260 — Preaching and Teaching
MIN-270 — Supervised Ministry I
MUS-310 — Music Ministry (no rap, no rock)
APT-480 — Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
APT-490 — Spiritual Warfare and Prayer
APT-496 — The Baptism of John and the Baptism of the Apostles

Degree

123 credits · 4 years

105 cr required Apostolic core + 15 cr of student’s choice from electives

Bachelor of Apostolic Pentecostal Theology

A comprehensive undergraduate program for pastoral, teaching, missionary, and ministry leadership preparation. 105 credits of required Apostolic core plus 15 credits of the student’s choice from the electives pool — including general education courses for those who want them (optional, not required at a religious school).

Course highlights

APT-491 — The Oneness of God
APT-493 — The Names of God and the Saving Name of Jesus
APT-301 — Systematic Apostolic Theology
APT-350 — Biblical Eschatology — The Coming of Christ (pre-tribulation)
APT-500 — Defending the Faith — Answering False Religions
BIB-310 — Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics
LAN-310/320/330 — Biblical Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic Tools
MIN-330 — Pastoral Theology and Care
MIS-350 — Evangelism and Missions
APT-470 — Revival Fire — From Azusa Street to Today
RES-360 — Theological Research and Writing
CAP-490 — Bachelor’s Capstone (6 cr)

Degree

36 credits · 2 years

11 courses · 4 semesters

Master of Apostolic Theology

Graduate-level theological study, research, teaching, and advanced ministry formation — for ministers and teachers who want to go deeper into the Word and lead others there.

Course highlights

APT-501 — Advanced Oneness Theology
BIB-510 — Advanced Biblical Exegesis
HIS-520 — Pentecostal and Oneness Historiography
MIN-530 — Advanced Homiletics
LED-540 — Apostolic Leadership and Formation
APT-505 — Types and Shadows — Christ in the Old Testament
APT-510 — Philosophy and the Church
APT-430 — Textual Criticism and the King James Bible
ETH-310 — Christian Ethics & Moral Theology
THS-590 — Master’s Thesis or Ministry Project (6 cr)

Degree

42 credits · 3 years

6 courses · 4 semesters

Doctorate in Apostolic Theology

Advanced research and ministry scholarship culminating in an original dissertation or major ministry project — for proven scholars and seasoned ministers.

Course highlights

APT-701 — Doctoral Seminar in Apostolic Theology (6 cr)
BIB-710 — Doctoral Biblical Studies Seminar (6 cr)
RES-720 — Doctoral Research Design (6 cr)
TCH-730 — Teaching Apostolic Theology
COL-740 — Doctoral Colloquium
DIS-790 — Dissertation or Major Ministry Project (18 cr)

What makes us Apostolic

Rooted in Apostolic Truth

Every course at the School of Theology is taught from the King James Version and grounded in Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness doctrine: one God revealed in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, the infilling of the Holy Ghost with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues, and a life of holiness unto the Lord.

This is not a school that merely studies the Bible — it is a school that believes it, lives it, and preaches it. We are a worshipping and praising people like King David and according to the book of Psalms: lifting hands, shouting, dancing, music and instruments unto the Lord (Ps. 47:1; 63:4; 149:3; 150; 95:1 KJV). That worship identity runs through every classroom, every chapel, and every lesson.

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”Jeremiah 3:15 KJV

What you will find here

Doctrinally sound — every lecture reviewed for Apostolic accuracy; false doctrines are refuted from Scripture, never taught as truth
The King James Version — the KJV text is never altered; Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic tools support it, never replace it
Complete curriculum — certificates through doctorate, 80 courses, 12 departments
High standards — every help available, but every help makes students read, study, and do the work themselves; exams are timed, study-guide gated, and cheating means an automatic zero
Real ministry practice — supervised practicums, chaplaincy training, and a safeguarding policy woven through counseling and youth and children’s ministry courses

Admissions

The Interest List Is Open

The School of Theology has filed for its Florida religious exemption; the state exemption letter is pending. The interest list is open now — enrollment begins after the exemption letter arrives. Join the list and you will be notified first when applications open.

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Legal notice. The School of Theology is a religious institution operating under the religious exemption provisions of Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The School has not sought accreditation from any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Credits and degrees earned may not transfer to other institutions, and may not qualify the holder for state teaching certification or professional licensure. No enrollment or tuition will be accepted until the state exemption letter is received.