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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.
The NCOS 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.
In 2024, over 700 instructional videos were developed and recorded by leading content experts at the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, KS. These videos serve as the foundation for each course, accompanied by readings, assignments, and assessments.
8 weeks (standard); 10 or 12-week options available.
Fulfills All Requirements in Flexible Format
Online or in-person through district training centers (Where Available).
Video-based learning + real-time facilitation by approved facilitators.
Courses are facilitated by individuals recommended by districts, approved by education providers, and supported by the regional office.
Below is the list of NCOS courses currently offered. Each course fulfills specific Ability Statements required for ordination.
God’s Holy Call on Women and Men to Ministry
Biblical Literature and Scriptural Interpretation
Old Testament Scriptures and Theology
New Testament Scriptures and Theology
Christian Theology 1
Christian Theology 2
Theology of Christian Holiness
Introduction to Church History
The Mission and Ministry of the Church of the Nazarene
Celebration of Women in Ministry
The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry
Christian Discipleship in a Pluralistic Age
Transformational Leadership
Church Leadership and Administration
Pastoral Care and Counseling
The Church in Worship
The Proclamation of the Living Word
The Vital Church in Context
The Missional Church
Christian Ministry in Inter-Cultural Contexts
Ordination Capstone
This course includes portfolio development, reflection, and demonstration of ministerial competencies.
The NCOS is made possible through collaborative partnerships between:
District Training Centers (Where Available)
IBOE-Accredited Education Providers
Local Churches
In-person through district training centers (Where Available)
Online via an Education Provider
Courses are delivered by IBOE-accredited institutions.
Nazarene Bible College serves as the default provider for districts without a local training center.
Per the International Sourcebook for Ministerial Development, all ministerial education must be:
“Validation is contingent upon approval of a quality assurance plan guided by the education provider across all delivery modalities."
(566.4, 567.3 – Sourcebook)
• Districts maintain control of local training while meeting global standards.
• Nazarene Bible College ensures access where local institutions are not available.
If you are a district leader, pastor, or candidate for ordination:
Contact your Pastor or Ministry Supervisor
If you are working through a District Training Center, you can connect with them directly to learn more about NCOS offerings.
Contact your assigned education provider for registration and enrollment details.