The Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry (WSTCM) at PLNU is an education provider for the Church of the Nazarene offering the Non-Degree Course of Study program in close cooperation with Global Education and Clergy Development in the Church of the Nazarene.
- The program is divided into 21 courses provided by Global Education and Clergy Development in the Church of the Nazarene.
- Each course is optimized for online delivery using Canvas and is facilitated by an ordained Nazarene elder who holds at least a master’s degree.
- These experienced facilitators provide eight weeks of enriched instruction, aimed at preparing students for effective ministry.
- The Non-Degree Course of Study program is open to anyone 16 years or older who is proficient in English and pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. No formal application is required.
- To register, consult the NCOS point person appointed by your District Superintendent’s office to obtain a registration link.
District Superintendent Offices | |
|---|---|
| Anaheim District Phil Hamner philhamner@highlandave.org | New Mexico District Rev. Denver DeWees Denver@bonitapark.com Dr. Rusty Brian Rustybrian@gmail.com |
| Arizona District Josh Jorgensen 816-352-4201 pastorjosh@phfcnaz.org | Northern California District Christine Hung christinehung@norcal.org Cielo Perez mariciele@yahoo.com |
| Central California District Kaitlyn Hailey-Deisher 360-535-3088 kaitlyn@ceresnaz.org | Sacramento District Rev. Dan Anderson sdim@sacnaz.org |
| Hawaii Pacific District Rev. Isabella Barrett ibarrett@hipacnazarene.org | Southern California District Wink Davis |
| Los Angeles District Travis Caldeira travis@trinaz.com Rodrigo Quema rdquema@newhopenaz.com | Southwest Native American District Carla Durby carla.durby@cox.net |
Courses
- NCS 0010: God’s Holy Call on Women and Men to Ministry
NCS 0020: Biblical Literature and Scriptural Interpretation
NCS 0030: Old Testament Scriptures and Theology
NCS 0040: New Testament Scriptures and Theology
NCS 0050: The Mission, Ministry, and Identity of the Church of the Nazarene
NCS 0060: Theology of Christian Holiness
NCS 0070: Introduction to Church History
NCS 0080: Celebration of Women in Ministry
NCS 0090: The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry
NCS 0100: Christian Discipleship in a Postmodern Age
NCS 0110: Transformational Leadership
NCS 0120: Christian Theology I
NCS 0130: Christian Theology II
NCS 0140: The Vital Church in Context
NCS 0150: The Missional Church
NCS 0160: The Church in Worship
NCS 0170: Proclamation of the Living Word
NCS 0180: Christian Ministry in Intercultural Contexts
NCS 0190: Pastoral Care and Counseling
NCS 0200: Church Leadership and Administration
NCS 0210: Ordination Capstone Course