Serving and Educating Since 1997
Aquila Christian International School of Ministry (A.C.I.S.M) offers Biblical Studies and Ministerial Training via distance learning.
These self-paced study courses and ministry workshops are suited for those who want to study the Bible and/or have a desire to enter a ministry. You may seek us out for more information at ACISM facilities in the Illinois / Wisconsin area.
We have the following:
Diploma in Biblical Studies (D.BS)
Diploma in Ministerial Training (D.M.T)
Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies and Ministry (AdvDip.BSM)
Certified Deliverance and Healing Minister (C.D.H.M) Certificate Program
These programs are designed to be self-paced so there is no time limit to when they are to be completed.
No application fee required.
Certificate(s) and/or diploma(s) are emailed to the graduate.
Diploma in Biblical Studies (D.BS)
A ten course program that enhances one's knowledge of the Bible and its related topics.
Graduates can also use the title of Biblical Counselor (B.C.)
Requirement for enrollment:
High School Diploma or GED
Outline of Courses:
Biblical Studies Credit 3
The New Life Credit 2
Biblical Wellness Credit 4
God's Love Revealed Credit 1
The Life of Prayer Credit 3
The Gifts and Calling of God Credit 3
Apocalyptic Studies Credit 1
Biblical Archaeology Credit 3
Biblical Counseling Credit 3
Intro to Biblical Languages Credit 2
Total Credits: 25
Tuition: 2,000.00
80.00 per credit
All study materials and eBooks are included.
Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies and Ministry (AdvDip. BSM)
An excellent program that enhances one's knowledge of the Bible and its related topics and prepares one for the ministry. Graduates can also use the title of Biblical Counselor (B.C.)
Time to complete: Self-paced, generally takes 9 to 12 months to complete.
Requirement for enrollment:
* High School Diploma or GED
Outline of Courses:
The New Life Credit 2
Biblical Studies Credit 3
Biblical Wellness Credit 4
God's Love Revealed Credit 1
Soul Restoration Credit 1
Life of Prayer Credit 3
Divine Healing Credit 2
The God Kind of Life Credit 2
The Gifts and Calling of God Credit 3
Spiritual Growth Credit 2
Apocalyptic Studies Credit 1
Intro to Biblical Languages Credit 2
Biblical Archaeology Credit 3
Biblical Counseling Credit 3
Ministerial Training Credit 2
Keys to Longevity in Ministry Credit 4
Total Credits: 38
Tuition: 3040.00
80.00 per credit
All materials and eBooks, are included.
Graduates can qualify to become Certified Chaplains through ACI.
Requirement for enrollment:
High School Diploma or GED
Outline of Courses:
Biblical Wellness Credit 4
God's Love Revealed Credit 1
Soul Restoration Credit 1
Biblical Counseling Credit 3
The Dunamis Church Credit 2
Divine Healing Credit 2
Inner Healing and Advanced Deliverance Training Credit 2
Total Credits: 15
Tuition: 1200.00
80.00 per credit
Study materials and most eBooks are included.
Award: Certificate in Biblical Counseling, Inner Healing, and Deliverance
Free eBook included with this program:
Mental Disorders and the Biblical (Wholistic) Approaches
Description of Courses
Course ACI 001 Biblical Studies Credit 3
Description: An explanation of the 66 books of the Bible, how the Bible came to us,
church history, and world religions.
Text: The Books of the Bible (eBook) by Lawrence DeSantis
The eBook is included with the course.
Exam: Open book, 85% is passing
Course: ACI 229 Biblical Wellness Credit 4
E-Book used: Biblical Wellness by Lawrence DeSantis, ND, D.PSc
Description:
This course covers the meaning of the books of the bible, divine health and
healing, deliverance, and various biblical wellness topics for life application purposes.
Old and New Testament Survey free eBook links are included with this course.
Exam: Open book, 85% is passing
Course ACI 316 God's Love Revealed Credit 1
Text: The Cross, the Robe, and the Spear (e-Book) by Larry DeSantis
The eBook is included in the course.
Content: God's love revealed through an explanation of the Cross and the events surrounding it.
Exam: Open book, 85% is passing
Course: ACI 228 The Gifts and Calling of God Credit 3
Texts used:
The Holy Spirit and His Gifts, Ministry Gifts, The Woman Question.
Kenneth E. Hagin is the author of the textbooks.
The eBooks are included with this course.
Description: An explanation of spiritual gifts, ministerial callings, and
women in ministry.
Exam: Open book exam, 85% is passing.
Course: ACI 115 Life of Prayer Credit 3
Texts: The Art of Prayer, Kenneth E. Hagin, 4th Edition 2002
This book is available through www.amazon.com
Ministering to the Lord, Roxanne Brant (Available via amazon.com)
Fasting, Derek Prince (1993) (Available through www.amazon.com)
Content of Course:
A handbook on how to pray
The importance of praise, worship, and seeking God's face
The purpose and power of fasting
Exam: Open book test, 85% is passing
Course ACI 118 Ministerial Training Credit 2
Text used: Ministerial Training by Lawrence DeSantis, C.C.H.A
Description: This course covers on how to operate a ministry or a church,
how to perform ceremonies; weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc., and much more.
This is a very good course on how to run a ministry and for the development
of effective church management.
Exam: Open book Test, 85% is passing.
Course ACI KLM Keys to Longevity in Ministry Credit 4
Description: A course that teaches about the life of powerful men and women of God who changed lives and left a legacy through their ministry. The course covers why they succeeded and why some failed. The purpose of the course is to teach about balance in ministry and how to endure to the end and leave a good legacy to the glory of God.
Text: God's Generals by Roberts Liardon
The eBook is included with the course.
Exam: Open book test, 85% is passing
Course ACI 01 Apocalyptic Studies Credit 1
Description: A course covering the end time sequences of events leading to the rapture and the second coming of Christ. Scripture references are taken from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Daniel, the book of Revelation, and from other portions of the bible.
Textbook used: End Time Sequences of Events eBook by Lawrence DeSantis
Exam: Open book exam, 85% is passing
Course: ACI 117 Spiritual Growth Credit 2
Text: Growing Up Spiritually, Kenneth E. Hagin
This eBook is included with the course.
Content: The stages of spiritual growth in the Christian faith
Exam: Open book test, 85% is passing
Course: ACI 777 The Dunamis Church Credit 2
Texts: The Dunamis Church eBook by Lawrence DeSantis
Breaking Ungodly Covenants eBook by Lawrence DeSantis
The eBooks are included in the course.
Content: How to Believe and the Power of the Name of Jesus / The Supernatural Gifts of the Spirit / God's Protection, laying on of hands for healing, and hindrances to healing / Deliverance I and II / Keeping the temple clean, sound doctrine, proper spiritual authority, and sanctification / Dissolving Ungodly Covenants.
Exam: Open book test, 85% is passing
Course ACI 778 Inner Healing and Advanced Deliverance Credit 2
Text: Inner Healing and Advanced Deliverance Training eBook by Lawrence DeSantis
The eBook is included with the course.
Content: Steps and techniques to inner healing / Specific deliverance approaches for freedom / Names of demons and how to successfully break their hold and cast them out / Freedom Survey Assessment Form.
Exam: Open book exam, 85% is passing
Course ACI GKL The God-Kind of Life Credit 2
Description
This course covers the following topics:
The power available through God and the name of Jesus
The power of prayer
How to deal with worries and anxiety
Biblical fasting
Textbooks/eBooks: The following eBooks are by Kenneth Hagin
(The eBooks are included with this course):
Zoe, the God Kind of Life
Praying to Get Results
Casting Your Cares Upon the Lord
Common Sense to Fasting
Exams: Open book, 85% is passing
Enroll and begin studying today!
For further information or to request an enrollment application, email us at info@aquilachristian.net
Applicants must be 18 years of age and over.
Payment options for programs:
Pay per course at 80.00 USD per credit or complete advanced payment at a 15% to 20% discount.
Diploma in Ministerial Training (D.M.T)
A ten course program that enhances one's knowledge of the Bible and its related topics and prepares one for the ministry. Graduates can also use the title of Biblical Counselor (B.C.)
Note: This program is open to those that are called to the five-fold ministries.
Requirement for enrollment:
* High School Diploma or GED
* Letter of recommendation from an Ordained Christian Minister
Outline of Courses:
Biblical Studies Credit 3
Biblical Wellness Credit 4
God's Love Revealed Credit 1
Soul Restoration Credit 1
The Gifts and Calling of God Credit 3
Apocalyptic Studies Credit 1
Intro to Biblical Languages Credit 2
Biblical Archaeology Credit 3
Biblical Counseling Credit 3
Ministerial Training Credit 2
Keys to Longevity in Ministry Credit 4
Total Credits: 27
Tuition: 2,160.00
80.00 per credit
All study materials and e-books are included
Award: Diploma in Ministerial Training
Graduates can qualify to become Certified Chaplains through ACI.
Workshops are offered several times a year at Aquila Christian International School of Ministry (A.C.I.S.M.)
Once any of our programs are completed, membership or ordination is avaliable through M.A.B.W
Highly Recommended Faith-Based Wellness Study Program: www.primitius.com
Course: ACI 02 Biblical Archaeology Credit 3
Description:
A fascinating course on the archaeological findings that verify the Bible
Content covers the following:
* Archaeological Evidences Proving the Accuracy of the Bible
* Archaeology and the New Testament
* Dinosaurs and the Bible
Texts:
Archaeological Evidences Proving the Accuracy of the Bible, by Israelite ministries
Archaeology and the New Testament by Probe Ministries
Dinosaurs and the Bible by Brian Thomas
Exam: Open book exam, 85% is passing
Course: ACI IBL Introduction to Biblical Languages Credit 2
Description:
How to use Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek resources.
The content includes; Introduction to Biblical languages through English, Introduction to Greek, Introduction to Hebrew and Aramaic, A Brief survey of Hebrew and Aramaic grammar, The text of the Old Testament, The text of the New Testament, References.
Text:
Introduction to Biblical Languages eBook by Dr. Franklin S Jabini.
The eBook is included with this course.
Exam:
Open book , 85% is passing
Course ACI 119 Biblical Counseling Credit 3
Text: Biblical Counseling by Adam Pulaski (eBook)
Included with the course.
Description:
This course covers all manner of counseling from a biblical perspective. Examples are; marriage, depression, fear, pride, addictions, and much more.
Exam: Open book test, 85% is passing
Course ACI NL The New Life Credit 2
Description: This course covers what it means to be a Christian and what our rights and privileges are in Christ Jesus.
Other topics included; Redemption, Tithing and Giving.
Textbooks: Your New Life by Rev. Olusola A. Areogun, In Him by Kenneth Hagin, Redeemed by Kenneth Hagin, Tithing and Giving by Kelly McDonald, Jr.
The eBooks are included in this course
Exam: Open book, 85% is passing
Course ACI DH Divine Healing Credit 2
Description:
The course covers the biblical truths behind divine healing. This is an in-depth study on the topic of divine healing.
Topics include; Scriptural promises concerning healing, how the believer needs to position himself/herself to receive healing, hindrances to healing, and much more.
Textbook/eBook: Christ the Healer by F.F. Bosworth
The eBook is included with this course.
Exam: Open book, 85% is passing
Course ACI SR Soul Restoration Credit 1
Text: Soul Restoration eBook by Lawrence DeSantis
The eBook is included with the course.
Content: The importance of soul restoration / The stony heart / Unmet needs / Generational Iniquities and Strongholds / Freedom from anxiety, anger, and depression / Father God's Love for the Orphan Mindset / A Baptism of Love.
Exam: 85% is passing