The Associate Degree
The Associate Degree is a two-year program providing foundational training for a variety of ministry opportunities and
allowing the student the opportunity to engage a broader educational component for formulating a biblical and Christian
world-view. This degree program is particularly helpful to those students who have been called to a secular vocation, but
who desire to obtain a biblical and theological foundation in a Spirit-filled environment before commencing their
specialized vocational training. This program is also a stepping-stone for those students preparing for vocational ministry
and striving to obtain the baccalaureate degree. All the courses in the associate degree program may be applied to the
baccalaureate degree.
ASSOCIATE OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
 Core Studies
18 Credits
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Studies
Pentecostal & Charismatic Movement
Spirit Formed Life
Spirit Formed Ministry
Life of Jesus
 General Studies
23 Credits
Student Success - Fall Only (1 Credit)
Oral Communication I
Intro to Psychology
Christianity and Western Civilization
English Composition I
College Math
Natural Science and the Bible with Lab (4 Credits)
Leadership Development
 Major Requirements
15 Credits
Biblical Background & Interpretation
Teaching to Transform Lives
Healthy Family Dynamics
Biblical Counseling
The Blessed Church
 Electives
Total Requirements
6 Credits
62 Semester Credits
ASSOCIATE OF WORSHIP LEADERSHIP DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core Studies
Spirit Formed Life
General Studies
English Composition I, II
Natural Science with Lab (4 Credits)
Major Requirements
The Worship Leader as Pastor
The Worship Leader as Team Builder
The Worship Leader as Architect
The Worship Leader as Lead Worshiper
Total Requirements
9 Credits
Spirit Formed Ministry
Life of Jesus
22 Credits
Oral Communication I
Intro to Sociology
Christian Ethics and Performing Arts
History/Theology of Christian Worship
36 Credits
Songwriting I, II (4 Credits)
Worship Ensemble I, II (2 Credits)
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1 Applied Music Lessons (4 Credits) Audio 101 (2 Credits)
2nd Applied Music Lessons (4 Credits) Video 101 (2 Credits)
Music Theory I, II, III (6 Credits)
67 Semester Credits
The Bachelor Degree
The Bachelor Degree is a four-year program providing students with professional ministry training on a college level.
The degree offers a thorough and solid grounding in Bible, doctrine, and practices of ministry within a strong
Spirit-filled ethos. With a broad educational component, the curriculum enables students to formulate a biblical
worldview and biblical mindset for life. Six defined majors and one defined minor allow students to focus upon the
particular area(s) of emphasis which will best prepare them for the ministry to which the Father has called them. The
Bachelor Degree provides the necessary foundation for vocational ministry or for entrance into a vigorous professional
Master’s program.
BACHELOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (IN GENERAL)
 Core Studies
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Studies
Spirit Formed Life
 General Studies
Student Success - Fall Only (1 Credit)
Christianity and Western Civilization
English Composition I, II
Oral Communication and Ministry I, II
Christian Ethics
Leadership Development
 Practicums
Sophomore Practicum Prep - Fall (1 Credit)
Junior Practicum - Fall
Senior Practicum - Fall
18 Credits
Spirit Formed Ministry
Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement
Life of Jesus
38 Credits
Philosophy and Christian Thought
College Math
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Natural Science and the Bible with Lab (4 credits)
14 Credits
Sophomore Practicum Prep - Spring (1 Credit)
Junior Practicum - Spring
Senior Practicum - Spring
 Major Requirements & Electives (varying according to each focus)**
Total Requirements
54-55 Additional Credits
124-125 Semester Credits
MAJOR/MINOR BREAKDOWNS
 GENERAL STUDIES Major Requirements & Electives**
Senior Integrative Seminar
Ministry Electives (9 Credits)
Biblical/Theological Electives (15 Credits)
Open Electives (27 Credits)
 BIBLICAL STUDIES Major Requirements & Electives**
Christian Doctrine I, II
Senior Integrative Seminar
Biblical Background and Interpretation
Teaching to Transform Lives
54 Additional Credits
Selected Book Studies (6 Credits)
Church History (6 Credits)
Open Electives (15 Credits)
The Blessed Church
54 Additional Credits
Greek/Hebrew I, II
Cultural Apologetics
 BIBLICAL COUNSELING Major Requirements & Electives**
Counseling Skills
Biblical Counseling
Human Development
Personality Development
Personal Freedom
Marriage and Family Counseling
Counseling Theory
Group Counseling
Helping Relationships
Biblical/Theological Electives (15 Credits)
 CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Major Requirements & Electives**
Biblical Background and Interpretation
Healthy Family Dynamics
Pastoral Ministry
Cultural Apologetics
Biblical Studies Electives (9 Credits)
Christian Doctrine I, II
Biblical Counseling
Teaching to Transform Lives
Ministry & Administrative Skills
Practical Studies Electives (6 Credits)
 EVANGELISM & MISSIONS Major Requirements & Electives**
Biblical Background and Interpretation
Contemporary World Missions
Teaching to Transform Lives
Global Mission Strategies
Open Electives (6 Credits)
To the Jew First
Spiritual Warfare
Ministry and Administrative Skills
Senior Integrative Seminar
Biblical/Theological Electives (12 credits)
 MUSIC & WORSHIP Major Requirements & Electives**
Beginning Music Theory I, II
Intermediate Music Theory I, II
Ear Training I, II (4 Credits)
TKU Ensemble (4 Credits)
Music Theory Proficiency Exam (P/F)
The Worship Leader as Pastor
History/Theology of Christian Worship
History of Christian Songs & Songwriters
Instrument/Voice Lessons (8 Credits)
54 Additional Credits
Senior Integrative Seminar
Healthy Family Dynamics
Social Psychology
Crisis Counseling
54 Additional Credits
The Blessed Church
Senior Integrative Seminar
Sermon Preparation
Church History
54 Additional Credits
Intro to Missions
World Religions
Cultural Apologetics
Sermon Preparation
55 Additional Credits
Senior Integrative Seminar
The Psalms: Hymnbook of Israel
Instr/Voice Proficiency Exam (P/F)
Biblical/Theological Electives (12 Credits)
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 Those who wish to minor in Christian Education must complete the following additional 15 Credits, to
be applied to any Bachelor Major.
Educational Ministries of the Church
History/Philosophy of Christian Education
Curriculum for Christian Education
Ministry to Children
Ministry to Youth
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Biblical Studies
30 Credits
Biblical Studies Courses
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Studies
6 Credits
Biblical Electives
12 Credits
Ministry Electives
6 Credits
Open Electives
6 Credits
Certificate in Christian Ministries
30 Credits
Christian Ministries Courses
12 Credits
Biblical/Theological Studies
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Studies
6 Credits
Biblical/Theological Electives
6 Credits
Open Electives
6 Credits
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
24 Credits
Old Testament Studies
Old Testament Studies OR Old Testament Theology
Select 6 hours of Old Testament Bible Courses
9 Credits
New Testament Studies
New Testament Studies OR New Testament Theology
Select 6 hours of New Testament Bible Courses
9 Credits
Open Electives
6 Credits
Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministries
Practices of Ministry Studies
24 Credits
9 Credits
Select three of the following:
Preaching that Connects
Equipping People for Life
Strategic Leadership
Biblical/Theological Electives
The Spirit-Formed Leader
Relational and Administrative Leadership
9 Credits
At least 6 hours are BIB courses.
Open Electives
6 Credits
The Master of Practical Theology
The Master of Practical Theology is a specialized ministry program designed to equip believers for competent and
effective practical ministry in the local church or other ministry settings. The program seeks to cultivate maturity and
skills among the practices of ministry within the local church and includes significant flexibility to enable the student to
design his or her own program according to his or her particular ministry calling. The degree program provides a
biblical and theological foundation while allowing the student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, to design a
program that provides specialized training.
M.P.T. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
 Biblical Studies
9 Credits
Old Testament Studies OR Old Testament Theology*
New Testament Studies OR New Testament Theology*
Biblical Hermeneutics OR Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation
 Theological / Historical Studies
12 Credits
Christian Theology I, II
Life of Jesus in Historical Context
Pentecostal/Charismatic Movements OR Church History in America*
 Practices of Ministry Studies
Preaching that Connects
Equipping People for Life
Field Project (Capstone)
 Practices of Ministry Electives
Total Requirements
21 Credits
Relational & Administrative Ministry
Ministry Practicum
Strategic Leadership
The Spirit-Formed Leader
6 Credits
48 Semester Credits
*Students who have successfully completed these courses at the undergraduate level may apply for advanced
standing and substitute Biblical/Theological courses in order to satisfy Biblical/Theological/Historical
Studies requirements.
The Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity is the three‑year professional degree for ordained ministry. As the recognized degree for
ministry, it is designed with the intentional integration of biblical, theological, historical, and practices of ministry studies
with supervised ministry experience. The program is particularly designed to equip candidates for full‑time vocational
ministry as pastors, but also provides the professional training for evangelists, chaplains, missionaries, church associates,
and leaders in para‑church organizations.
M.Div. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
 Biblical Studies
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology
Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation
 Theological / Historical Studies
Christian Theology I , II
Life of Jesus in Historical Context
Church History in America
 Practices of Ministry Studies
Preaching that Connects
Equipping People for Life
Strategic Leadership
The Spirit-Formed Leader
Ministry Integration Field Project (Capstone)
 Biblical Language Studies
15 Credits
Biblical Studies Electives (6 Credits)
18 Credits
Theological/Historical Electives (6 Credits)
39 Credits
Pastoral Counseling
Relational & Administrative Ministry
Missional Strategies in Cultural Context
Ministry Practicum
Practices of Ministry Electives (12 Credits)
6 Credits
Hebrew I, II OR Greek I, II
Prerequisites*
12 Credits
Old Testament Survey/Studies*
New Testament Survey/Studies*
Biblical Hermeneutics*
The Pentecostal Charismatic Movement*
Total Requirements
78 Semester Credits
*In addition to M.Div. requirements, the indicated courses must be completed, unless previously satisfied,
at the undergraduate level, therefore increasing the degree requirement to 90 credit hours.
Accreditation & Affiliation
The King’s College and Seminary is accredited by both the Transnational Association of Christian
Colleges and Schools (PO Box 328, Forest, Virginia, 804-525-9539) at the Carnegie Category IV
level (through the first professional doctorate level) and by the Commission on Accreditation of The
Association for Biblical Higher Education (5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, Florida, 407-207-0808).
Both the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and the Association of
Biblical Higher Education (formerly The Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges) are members of
the Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The Institution is listed in the current editions of both The American Council on Education’s
Accredited Institution of Postsecondary Education and in the Higher Education directory. The
institution participates in the U.S. Department of Education Title IV Program, which offers
students' access to Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grants, Federal
Work Study, and Stafford Education loan programs. Graduates of the Seminary are recognized by all
branches of the U.S. military for participation in the Military Chaplaincy. The King’s is approved to
participate in the Veteran’s Administration educational assistance programs.
The King’s is an outgrowth of the ministry of Pastor Jack W. Hayford and The Church On The Way
of Los Angeles, California. As such, the school has a vital relationship with the 21,000 constituent
church. Having been birthed through The Church On The Way, the institution walks in mutual
partnership with the church’s leadership in fulfilling its mission of preparing and equipping servant
leaders for ministry in the local church and community. Through this relationship the school has a
religious exemption status as provided within the provisions of the State of California Education
Code with the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocation Education.