Awards and Transfer of Coursework

Various educational institutions grant credit for ISOM coursework, including Christian Leadership University, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Wagner Leadership Institute who grant non-government accredited Associates-level degrees issued under a religious-exempt status. Also Vision International Educational Network (VIEN) gives an accredited Diploma of Christian Ministry to those who do ISOM and follow their requirements (currently only available to ISOM students who complete their studies by August 31, 2011).


UNITED STATES EXCLUSION
In the United States, the ISOM does not function as an accredited training school. Rather it supplies curriculum materials for churches and other ministries to run their own training programs. When ISOM materials are utilized in a training capacity according to a prescribed manner, then the course material can be submitted to recognized schools and universities which may or may not accept the training for credit. Please contact our office for advice on how to use ISOM materials in the most advantageous way possible for your school or personal study.

The following awards are available to those who use the ISOM according to the prescribed manner outlined in our catalog.

VIEN's Gov't Accredited Diploma (Sunset Sept-2011)


This sunsetting VIEN transfer at $240 is only available for students who
COMPLETE ISOM Trimesters 1-5 & APPLY for transfer by 8/31/2011.
The details below only refer to this sunsetting option for students who meet these criteria!

Pay Now for VIEN Diploma of Christian Ministry!

  • This award is issued by Vision International Education Network. It uses the same accreditation as Hillsong International Leadership College in Sydney, Australia, accredited by the Australian Government through the NSW Vocational Education and Training and Accreditation Board (VETAB).
  • The advantage of this award is that it can be used in all North American States on resumes, business cards, job applications and letterheads.
  • Articulation agreements for credit transferability of this award are constantly being updated by VIEN.
  • Cost is $240 worldwide.
  • To pre-register and get a student ID number, please apply here (unique email address required for each student regisration - no duplicates permitted).
  • When getting ready to graduate, please download an application form and evidence sheet to be signed by your pastor or school facilitator. Please include your student ID number on your evidence sheet.
  • Turn your application, your evidence sheet and your payment into your school facilitator to be sent to ISOM California headquarters together with your final grades. Most schools receive payment to their local ISOM school and then bundle all their applications, grades and evidence sheets with a single payment to the ISOM office. Individual students can send everything directly to the ISOM office.

CLU's Associates of Biblical Studies

Pay Now for CLU Associate of Biblical Studies!

A non-government accredited Associates of Biblical Studies degree issued by Christian Leadership University under United States Religious Exempt laws.

  • The advantage of this award is that it can be used to continue studies towards a Bachelors, Masters and even a Doctorate degree through Christian Leadership University courses and programs.
  • Cost is $150 in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand (See USA Exception below).
  • When getting ready to graduate, please click here to download an application form and the CLU Release form.
  • Turn your application, release form, and your payment into your school facilitator to be sent to ISOM's California headquarters together with your final grades. Most schools receive payment to their local ISOM school and then bundle all their applications and grades with a single payment to the ISOM office. Individual students can send everything directly to the ISOM office.
  • Some transferability to other institutions has been allowed in the past but needs to be researched by the student to see if the institution they wish to transfer to will recognize their past studies.

USA Exception: Non-government accredited degrees may not be used for job advancement or on resumes, business cards, job applications and letterheads in certain states including AL, NV, NJ, OR, TX, WA and ND.


CTS's Associates of Biblical Studies

Pay Now for CTS Associate of Biblical Studies!

A non-government accredited Associates of Biblical Studies degree issued by Covenant Theological Seminary under United States Religious Exempt laws.

  • The advantage of this award is that it can be used to continue studies towards a Bachelors, Masters and even a Doctorate degree through Covenant Theological Seminary courses and programs.
  • Cost is $150 in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand (See USA Exception below).
  • When getting ready to graduate, please click here to download an application form and the CTS Release form.
  • Turn your application, release form, and your payment into your school facilitator to be sent to ISOM's California headquarters together with your final grades. Most schools receive payment to their local ISOM school and then bundle all their applications and grades with a single payment to the ISOM office. Individual students can send everything directly to the ISOM office.
  • Some transferability to other institutions has been allowed in the past but needs to be researched by the student to see if the institution they wish to transfer to will recognize their past studies.

USA Exception: Non-government accredited degrees may not be used for job advancement or on resumes, business cards, job applications and letterheads in certain states including AL, NV, NJ, OR, TX, WA and ND.


WLI Associates of Practical Ministry

Pay Now for Wagner Leadership Institute's Associates of Practical Ministry!
A non-government accredited Associates of Practical Ministry issued by Wagner Leadership Institute plus 25% credit towards their Bachelor of Practical Ministry Diploma award.
  • The advantage of this award is that it can be used to do continued studies towards a Bachelor, Master and Doctor of Practical Ministry Diplomas through Wagner Leadership Institute courses and programs.
  • Cost is $150 in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • When getting ready to graduate, please click here to download an application form.
  • Turn your application and your payment into your school facilitator to be sent to ISOM California headquarters together with your final grades. Most schools receive payment to their local ISOM school and then bundle all their applications and grades with a single payment to the ISOM office. Individual students can send everything directly to the ISOM office.

Elim Fellowship Ministerial Licensing
Elim Fellowship

Elim Fellowship, an international Pentecostal and Charismatic fellowship, purposed to “…raise up a new generation of spiritual leaders…connected to what God is doing today…” , has recently agreed that ISOM Trimesters 1-5 training would fulfill their training requirements, and interested parties are welcomed to apply for ministerial licensing through Elim Fellowship.

Good Shepherd Ministries International, founder of the ISOM, will facilitate the process by providing a transcript (currently $10, but subject to change) of ISOM grades. From there, interested graduates will need to pursue all applications, agreements, fees, etc., with Elim Fellowship directly.

For more information from the Elim Fellowship site, go to:

For those in Canada, please see Elim Fellowship Canada's site and information here:

Please note:
Ministerial Licensing considers many parts of an applicant’s life. Being an ISOM graduate meets Elim Fellowship’s training requirement, but does not guarantee Ministerial credentials since many other aspects are considered in the process.
Ministerial Credentialing, even within a specific fellowship, does not guarantee or promise a full or part time, pastoral, or other ministry-related job. It recognizes a call to ministry, but also fulfills a legal requirement (in many states and countries) to perform marriages, funerals, administer communion, and fulfill other “sacerdotal” duties. It also is a representation of the ministerial fellowship issuing the credentialing, and is usually revocable. For a full understanding, please read all materials carefully.