Non-degree Course of Study
NCOS
The Non-Degree Course of Study (NCOS) is a new video-based ministerial training curriculum designed for the USA/Canada Region of the Church of the Nazarene. Created to replace the long-standing Modular Course of Study, the NCOS provides accessible, high-quality education for those pursuing ordination in ministry. It has been designed to:
- Deliver quality ministerial education across diverse contexts.
- Ensure excellence and consistency through partnerships between districts and IBOE-accredited education providers.
- Promote flexibility in delivery formats while maintaining core competencies.
- Assess learning consistently through standardized evaluations tied to clearly defined ability statements.
About the Program
- The NCOS curriculum consists of 21 courses developed by the USA/Canada Region’s educational office. Every course is developed for online instruction in the Canvas Learning Management system and is facilitated by a qualified instructor.
- Our experienced and effective teachers give you 8 weeks of instruction in an enriched format as students prepare for effective ministry.
- The Non-Degree Course of Study program is open to anyone seeking education in Christian studies (16 years or older, proficient in English). These courses are designed for those pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene through the NCOS program.
Course Sequence
Students may take courses in any order they wish. However, the courses are listed in the suggested order of completion.
- NCS0110 - God’s Holy Call on Women and Men to Ministry
- NCS0120 - Biblical Literature and Scriptural Interpretation
- NCS0130 - Old Testament Scriptures and Theology
- NCS0140 - New Testament Scripture and Theology
- NCS0150 - The Mission, Ministry, and Identity of the Church of the Nazarene
- NCS0160 - Theology of Christian Holiness
- NCS0210 - Introduction to Church History
- NCS0220 - Celebration of Women in Ministry
- NCS0230 - The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry
- NCS0240 - Christian Discipleship in a Postmodern Age
- NCS0250 - Transformational Leadership
- NCS0260 - Christian Theology 1
- NCS0270 - Christian Theology 2
- NCS0310 - The Vital Church in Context
- NCS0320 - The Missional Church
- NCS0330 - The Church in Worship
- NCS0340 - Proclamation of the Living Word
- NCS0350 - Christian Ministry in Intercultural Contexts
- NCS0360 - Pastoral Care and Counseling
- NCS0370 - Church Leadership and Administration
- NCS0380 - Ordination Capstone
For more information or to register visit ncos.nbc.edu.
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