WHAT IS THE KINGDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
The KTS is considered to be a disruptive seminary that takes a holistic approach to theological training and is designed to prepare students for actual hands-on instruction that is customized to each learner’s need.
Oftentimes, when students complete the traditional model of seminary, they are unable to use 85% of the things that they learned in actual ministry. The KTS is designed to prepare the learner for 21st century ministry that is based upon their interests, areas, and focuses in ministry.
The KTS is considered to be a disruptive seminary that takes a holistic approach to theological training and is designed to prepare students for actual hands-on instruction that is customized to each learner’s need.
Oftentimes, when students complete the traditional model of seminary, they are unable to use 85% of the things that they learned in actual ministry. The KTS is designed to prepare the learner for 21st century ministry that is based upon their interests, areas, and focuses in ministry.
The KTS is the only seminary of its kind that provides biblical training with a Kingdom of God emphasis based upon the original context of Jesus void of the effects of Romanization, Europeanization, Colonization, Westernization, and Americanization of the gospel.
WHAT MAKES THE KINGDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SEMINARIES?
The KTS is the only seminary of its kind that provides biblical training with a Kingdom of God emphasis based upon the original context of Jesus void of the effects of Romanization, Europeanization, Colonization, Westernization, and Americanization of the gospel.
In addition to biblical illiteracy, one of the other challenges within Christianity today is the great divide that exists in churches over racism, classism, sexism, and denominationalism, which is the result of not accurately teaching the scriptures, because those who interpreted the scriptures removed them from their original context.
WHY IS THE KINGDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY NECESSARY?
In addition to biblical illiteracy, one of the other challenges within Christianity today is the great divide that exists in churches over racism, classism, sexism, and denominationalism, which is the result of not accurately teaching the scriptures, because those who interpreted the scriptures removed them from their original context.
KTS is the only seminary of its kind in the world that was designed to provide relevant and theological ministry training with a Kingdom emphasis. The KTS structure is based upon certification credits that can be used for specialized ministry and/or a degree in Kingdom Theology. KTS offers you a plethora of certification modules that are designed and aimed to fit your particular need in ministry.
DR. DANA CARSON
BS, MS, M.Div., MBA, MSEDE, C.PSY.D., D.MIN., PH.D.
Dr. Carson has over 35 years of executive ministry experience and is considered one of the foremost scholars in Kingdom theology. He has assembled powerful and scholarly professors of Kingdom theology to equip those who desire an opportunity to be seminary trained.
Dr. Carson holds three earned doctorates: Boston University in theological studies, specializing in church growth, Regent University in Organizational Leadership, and Logos University in Christian psychology. He also holds three Masters degrees: a Master in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M, a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary/Oral Roberts University, and he was the first full-time clergy to ever graduate with a Global Executive MBA from the world-class Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Dr. Carson’s bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is from the film location of “The Great Debaters” – HBCU Wiley College. His theological prowess and wisdom are also recognized in the academy. The ministry’s focus on the spiritual and educational empowerment of children and youth is birthed from Dr. Carson overcoming the odds of Chicago inner city living as a high school dropout. Yet despite dropping out of high school, he has unquestionably become one of the most scholarly and dynamic preachers of our time. For a full bio of Dr. Carson, visit https://drdanacarson.org/about/.
KTS PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
DR. DANA CARSON
BS, MS, M.Div., MBA, MSEDE, C.PSY.D., D.MIN., PH.D.
Dr. Carson has over 35 years of executive ministry experience and is considered one of the foremost scholars in Kingdom theology. He has assembled powerful and scholarly professors of Kingdom theology to equip those who desire an opportunity to be seminary trained.
Dr. Carson holds three earned doctorates: Boston University in theological studies, specializing in church growth, Regent University in Organizational Leadership, and Logos University in Christian psychology. He also holds three Masters degrees: a Master in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M, a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary/Oral Roberts University, and he was the first full-time clergy to ever graduate with a Global Executive MBA from the world-class Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Dr. Carson’s bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is from the film location of “The Great Debaters” – HBCU Wiley College. His theological prowess and wisdom are also recognized in the academy. The ministry’s focus on the spiritual and educational empowerment of children and youth is birthed from Dr. Carson overcoming the odds of Chicago inner city living as a high school dropout. Yet despite dropping out of high school, he has unquestionably become one of the most scholarly and dynamic preachers of our time. For a full bio of Dr. Carson, visit https://drdanacarson.org/about/.
The KTS prepares you for holistic ministry by offering certifications in the following disruptive areas. These certifications can also be used as credits towards a degree:
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a professional degree for the pastoral profession. It is a high-level degree that provides a well-rounded theological education for anyone seeking a theological education.
The Fivefold Ministry certification module is a very unique, one-of-a-kind ministry training. Some traditional seminaries, informed by the watershed thinking of Romanization, Europeanization, Colonization, Westernization, and Americanization of the gospel, have determined and currently teach that apostles and prophets were dispensational offices that are no longer relevant for today. However, we have, in the last decade, experienced a surge in the apostolic and prophetic ministry with very little knowledge or understanding of these offices and their interaction with the other three offices of fivefold ministry. This certification module will equip fivefold ministry office with empowerment and knowledge of their fivefold ministry gifts.
The KTS prepares you for holistic ministry by offering certifications in the following disruptive areas. These certifications can also be used as credits towards a degree:
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) is the highest level professional degree that prepares ministry professionals for effective, full-time ministry. The Doctor of Ministry in Practical Ministry program is a customized degree that fo-cuses upon theological studies with an emphasis in church growth and evangelism, worship, fivefold ministry, leadership and business, and pastoral care ministry. This degree is a professional doctorate that will emphasize skills used in a practical ministry setting. The degree assists the leader in improving their leadership, personal disciplines, and congregation-al growth. This degree requires a ministry project or dissertation and a doctoral board defense.
The Fivefold Ministry certification module is a very unique, one-of-a-kind ministry training. Some traditional seminaries, informed by the watershed thinking of Romanization, Europeanization, Colonization, Westernization, and Americanization of the gospel, have determined and currently teach that apostles and prophets were dispensational offices that are no longer relevant for today. However, we have, in the last decade, experienced a surge in the apostolic and prophetic ministry with very little knowledge or understanding of these offices and their interaction with the other three offices of fivefold ministry. This certification module will equip fivefold ministry office with empowerment and knowledge of their fivefold ministry gifts.
The KTS prepares you for holistic ministry by offering certifications in the following disruptive areas. These certifications can also be used as credits towards a degree:
The KTS specializes in helping you understand the message and the ministry of Jesus the Jewish Messiah in His original context. Kingdom Theology is the message of the Newer Testament and prepares you to capture the essence of the teachings of Jesus throughout His life and ministry. This is the bailiwick of our seminary – you will gain an understanding of the Kingdom of God – its message, mission, ministry, and mandate. KTS offers both core courses in Kingdom Theology and multiple certifications in Kingdom Theology.
Basic theology is a core certification that is recommended to all of our students as the foundation for all theological training at The KTS. This core certification module provides you with the building blocks of theological study and includes Newer Testament Survey, Older Testament Survey, Church History, Introduction to the Kingdom, and Systematic Theology. These classes are mandatory for any student seeking certifications towards an Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral Degree.
Most church leaders today that are launching 21st century ministries are not launching denominational churches but are launching a new denomination or non-denominational brand of fellowship churches that are basically entrepreneurial churches. When you launch a new church denomination or non-denominational church, it’s the launching of either a chain brand business or a new brand business. One of the reasons for the failure of most churches is not simply their lack of theological training but the lack of business skills. Dr. Carson was the first clergy to be accepted into the prestigious Fuqua School of Business at Duke University where he earned a Global Executive MBA. Dr. Carson studied business in a global context in order to understand how to better conduct ministry on a global scale. At the KTS, Dr. Carson has ensured that his knowledge of the business of ministry is included in the fabric of the seminary. He has brought those tools, skills, and resources to the KTS to ensure a higher probability of success for today’s ecclesiastical leaders. The KTS will equip church leaders and their staff with the necessary business tools to lead their ministry into sustainable ministry. The Business Certification Modules include subject matters such as real estate purchasing and managing, administration and operations, ministry financing and fundraising, digital marketing, church staffing and administration, and more. The KTS is designed with the end goal of ministry in mind!
While it should be organic, churches are closing in alarming numbers. The KTS certification in Church Growth is based upon sound biblical and scientific measures that assist you in understanding both the call and the science of church growth. The tools and resources learned in this certification module will help to propel ministry to exponential growth. The courses in this cluster will provide you with a turnkey understanding of the practices and principles you can apply immediately in your church and experience Kingdom growth!
Organizational leadership is another specialized certification module that focuses upon teaching you how to be more effective in leading the organization. This cluster focuses upon both organizational design and execution as well as leadership skills that assist you in being more effective and efficient in leading the organization. This certification module will provide you with tools and resources that can improve your leadership skills and abilities while you lead a powerful and impactful church ministry.
The Fivefold Ministry certification module is a very unique, one-of-a-kind ministry training. Some traditional seminaries, informed by the watershed thinking of Romanization, Europeanization, Colonization, Westernization, and Americanization of the gospel, have determined and currently teach that apostles and prophets were dispensational offices that are no longer relevant for today. However, we have, in the last decade, experienced a surge in the apostolic and prophetic ministry with very little knowledge or understanding of these offices and their interaction with the other three offices of fivefold ministry. This certification module will equip fivefold ministry office with empowerment and knowledge of their fivefold ministry gifts.
The Pastoral Counseling certification module is designed to prepare leaders for the soft side of ministry – counseling. This module will teach you how to become more effective in pastoral counseling, teaching the basic skills to begin ministry to families and individuals in need and gain an understanding of mental health and mental health options. This preparation will increase the value of your ministry’s leadership and pastoral care.
The Biblical Theology certification module is designed to assist you in the art of biblical interpretation, which includes exegesis, hermeneutics, and apologetics. This certification is designed to provide you with the skillsets to begin to interpret the scriptures out of their original context (exegesis) rather than reading into scripture based upon our current context (eisegesis). This certification is highly recommended for everyone that desires to preach or teach the scriptures.
The Biblical Languages certification module is designed to provide you with the fundamentals of basic biblical Greek and biblical Hebrew, which are the main languages of the Bible. This certification will provide you with the ability to facilitate your way through the Bible, understanding the scriptures in their original languages.
The Homiletics certification module is designed to assist the Kingdom preacher in sermon design and presentation that will allow them to become a persuasive progenitor of the gospel. This module will guide the 21st century Kingdom preacher in following Jesus’ approach to preaching. You will learn the art of sermon development and presentation along with the powerful and impactful approach of proclamation, explanation, demonstration, and invitation. This module will prepare you for 21st century preaching with power!
Practical Ministry Certification Module is designed to provide you with skills that will prepare you for the areas of practical ministry such as: Youth ministry, Children’s ministry, Fellowship ministries (men, women, couples, singles, etc.).
Kingdom Education certification module will assist you in developing the skills and knowledge to design your own Kingdom education program. Kingdom education programs are designed to provide biblical education that addresses the church’s congregational needs and discipleship. The module will provide you with the step-by-step guidance and knowledge on how to provide Kingdom education to your congregation as well as the teaching skills to teach Kingdom education. The module provides administration, training, and curriculum development skills to equip you to customize your own Kingdom education program.
The Non-Profit Management certification module is designed to teach you about the design and development of non-profit organizations in the United States that will equip you in leading independent, non-church ministry opportunities (para-church organizations). The Non-Profit Management certification will teach you the “alpha to omega” process of developing and managing non-profit organizations in the U.S. in accordance with IRS Codes. The certification will also define and describe the need for non-profit organizations and how they can compliment a church’s outreach ministries.
The Technology/Digital Ministry is designed to provide you with both hardware and software technology for ministry training. This certification will introduce you to ministry software that will streamline your ministry and make it more efficient through the utilization of the best in ministry software. These modules will teach you how to implement technology in your ministry approach and practices and includes database management, social media platforms, and exposure to media ministry opportunities and design.
The financial certification module is designed to assist the learner in developing their financial literacy to assist them in managing their ministry budget. The courses in this cluster will provide you with…
Systematic theology 1-4
OT 1-2
NT 1-2
Church history 1-2
One True King
Welcome to the Kingdom
From the Kingdom to the Church
Understanding yourself and others
Kingdom change and Transformation
Kingdom Man and Woman
Marriage Trouble in the flesh
Kingdom Ministry (The Work of Ministry)
Kingdom Discipleship
Introducing the Kingdom
The kingdom the church and you 1-2
The Kingdom Globalization and you 1-2
And this gospel of the kingdom
The cross and the crown
Kingdom reformation
The kingdom now then and to come 1-2
Kingdom homiletics 1-2
The Kingdom Model of Ministry
Biblical Hermeneutics
Kingdom Exegesis 1-2
Power Evangelism
Theological Research and technology/ writing a theological paper
How to make disciples
The core areas of kingdom ministry (fellowship ministries)
Kingdom apologetics
Kingdom discussions in theology
The kingdom of God
Understanding the kingdom
The Kingdom and the Church
Kingdom Fundamentals
The Doctrine of the Kingdom
The Kingdom and the Supernatural
The Jewishness of Jesus
Bible Prophesy
Between the Testaments
Building Strong Leaders
Kingdom worship
Kingdom warfare
Kingdom Government
Kingdom Vision
Kingdom Ethics and Values
Kingdom Eschatology
The Messiah and the Feast of the Lord
The Tabernacle of Moses
Church Growth
Managing the church in the 21st century
Leadership Principles and practices
Wisdom for Leaders
Understanding Fivefold Ministry
Office of the Apostle
Office of the Prophet
Office of Evangelists
Office of Pastor
Office of Teacher
Dissertation/Doctoral Capstone 1-2
Leader and layman, you do not have to stay where you are!
Total Estimated Program Tuition: $17,970*
*Tuition does not include additional fees or textbooks.