SOOFaith School of Ministry / Leadership
Fall Semester 2026
11-Week Academic Schedule
Semester Begins: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM | 7:15–8:15 PM
- Week 1 – September 1, 2026
- Week 2 – September 8, 2026
- Week 3 – September 15, 2026
- Week 4 – September 22, 2026
- Week 5 – September 29, 2026
- Week 6 – October 6, 2026
- Week 7 – October 13, 2026
- Week 8 – October 20, 2026
- Week 9 – October 27, 2026
- Week 10 – November 3, 2026
- Week 11 – November 10, 2026
Fridays 6:00–7:00 PM | 7:15–8:15 PM
- Week 1 – September 4, 2026
- Week 2 – September 11, 2026
- Week 3 – September 18, 2026
- Week 4 – September 25, 2026
- Week 5 – October 2, 2026
- Week 6 – October 9, 2026
- Week 7 – October 16, 2026
- Week 8 – October 23, 2026
- Week 9 – October 30, 2026
- Week 10 – November 6, 2026
- Week 11 – November 13, 2026
Tuesday Class Schedule
Instructor: Dr. Mel Silas
First Session: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Church Planting & Growth
This course explores the biblical, spiritual, and practical principles involved in planting, developing, and growing healthy churches and ministries. Students will examine the New Testament model of church growth, leadership development, discipleship, outreach, and church health. Emphasis is placed on building ministries that are biblically sound, spiritually vibrant, and capable of long-term Kingdom impact.
Break: 7:00PM – 7:15PM
Second Session: 7:15PM – 8:15PM
Kingdom Economics
This course provides a biblical understanding of finances, stewardship, generosity, prosperity, and resource management from a Kingdom perspective. Students will learn how God's economic system differs from the world's system and how biblical principles can lead to financial stability, generosity, and Kingdom advancement.
Classes Via Zoom
Friday Class Schedule
Instructor: Pastor Beverly Silas
First Session: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Women in Ministry
A biblical study designed to equip women to fulfill their God-given purpose in the home, church, workplace, and community. Students will examine the lives of women in Scripture, develop leadership skills, strengthen spiritual maturity, and discover how God uses women to influence generations for His Kingdom.
Break: 7:00PM – 7:15PM
Instructor: Dr. Mel Silas
Second Session: 7:15PM – 8:15PM
Missions & Outreach
This course focuses on the biblical mandate of the Great Commission and equips students to effectively reach people with the Gospel at the local, national, and global levels. Students will explore the heart of God for the lost, principles of evangelism, missions strategy, community outreach, discipleship, and church-based outreach ministries. Emphasis is placed on becoming a witness for Christ and impacting communities through both word and action.
Classes Via Zoom
Important Semester Dates
Registration Opens: August 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2026
Orientation Night: Friday, August 28, 2026 Via Zoom
Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Midterm Week: October 6–9, 2026 (Week 6)
Final Exams: November 10–13, 2026 (Week 11)
Class Times
Tuesday Evening Classes
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Friday Evening Classes
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Semester Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
Semester Theme: "Equipping Believers • Developing Leaders • Advancing the Kingdom"
Some of our Classes
- Abiding in Christ
- Angelology & Spiritual Warfare – Angels, Satan, authority in Christ, armor of God.
- Anthropology (Humanity) – Image of God, purpose, dignity.
- Bibliology (Scripture) – Inspiration, authority, canon, interpretation.
- Christology (Jesus the Messiah) – Deity, humanity, atonement, resurrection, return.
- Discipleship
- Ecclesiology (Church) – Nature, mission, ordinances, leadership, unity.
- Examples of FAITH
- Eschatology (Last Things) – Return of Christ, resurrection, judgment, new creation.
- Hamartiology (Sin) – Fall, nature and effects of sin.
- Ordinances/Sacraments – Baptism & the Lord’s Supper.
- Our Identity in Christ
- Pneumatology (Holy Spirit) – Person, gifts, fruit, filling, empowerment.
- Soteriology (Salvation) – Grace, faith, repentance, justification, sanctification, assurance.
- Theology Proper (God’s Nature & Attributes) – Holiness, love, justice, omniscience, omnipotence.
- Trinity – One God, three Persons; unity and distinction.
- Types and Shadows
Supporting Disciplines
(to ground doctrines)
- Apologetics – Defending the faith with gentleness and respect (1 Pet 3:15).
- Biblical Theology – The storyline of Scripture (creation → new creation).
- Christian Ethics – Holiness, sexuality, justice, money, tech/social media.
- Church History – Major councils, revivals, and lessons for today.
- Hermeneutics – How to study/teach the Bible faithfully.
- Spiritual Formation – Prayer, Word, worship, community, service.
