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  • MINISTERS
    • DISTRICT LICENSED MINISTERS
    • ORDAINED MINISTERS
    • LEAD PASTORS
    • Ministerial Development
      • Board of Ministry & Local and District Licensing
      • Course of Study
      • Exploring The Call To Ministry Experience
      • Lifelong Learning (LLH)
      • Pastors On Purpose (POPS)
    • Minister’s Resources
      • Professional Resources
  • CHURCHES
    • Find a Church
    • Church Directory
    • Online Church Services
    • Church Forms & Information
    • Church Reporting
    • Funding the Mission (FTM)
    • Great Commission Reporting (GCR)
    • Great Commission Statistics 2010-2021 (GCR)
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • Children’s Ministry
      • SuperStart 2027
      • Children’s Quizzing
      • Kids Camp 2027
    • DCPI (Dynamic Church Planting International)
    • Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI)
      • NDI Council
      • SAM (Senior Adult Ministries)
      • Lay Ministry Development
      • Expense Reimbursement
    • Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
      • NMI – Meet Your NMI Council
      • NMI – LINKS
      • NMI – L.E.V.E.L
      • Deputation Guidelines
      • Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
      • NMI Resources
      • Mission Reading Books / Audio Files
      • Expense Reimbursement
    • Nazarene Youth International (NYI)
      • NYI Council
      • Teen Camp 2027
      • PK Retreat
      • Y.A.M. (Young Adult Ministry)
      • Teen Quizzing
      • Expense Reimbursement
  • EVENTS
    • eVoice – Current District News
    • Calendar
    • Pastors On Purpose (POPS)
    • Team Day 2026
    • General Assembly & Conventions 2027
  • PARTNERS
    • Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
    • Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center
    • Evangelical Council For Financial Accountibility (ECFA)
    • Funding the Mission (FTM)
    • Multiply Naz
    • Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
    • Pensions & Benefits (P&B)
    • USA/Canada Region
  • RESOURCES
    • Manual 2023
    • Inspirational Listening & Reading
    • The Foundry Publishing
    • Convention Archives
    • District Assembly Archives
    • eVoice
    • Logos Bible Software
    • Nazarene Research
    • Sherry Sherwood’s Blog
    • Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library (WHDL)
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For questions about the Non-Degree Course of Study (NCOS) or Nazarene Bible College (NBC), please contact Rev. Matt Oost moost1976@gmail.com
If you are participating in the Non-degree Course of Study, Nazarene Bible College or Olivet Master of Arts in Ministerial Studies please notify Rev. Matt Oost

NON-DEGREE COURSE OF STUDY
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.

WHY NCOS?
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.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Duration – 8 weeks (standard); 10- or 12-week options available.
Learning Time – Fulfills All Requirements in Flexible Format
Mode – Online
Instruction – 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.

Each course will cost $175.

https:www.usacanadaregion.org/ncos


https://nbc.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry – Four Year College Degree
Associate of Arts in Ministry – Two Year College Degree
Ministry Preparation Program – Certificate Program
Ministerial Continuing Education – Non-college Credit

Email: info@nbc.edu
Phone: 719-884-5000 or 800-873-3873


Master of Arts in Ministerial Studies
Earn a graduate degree on the way toward ordination
For more information contact:
Dr. Jeff Stark, Director of Graduate Programming
815-928-5726
jsstark@olivet.edu

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