College + Seminary in 5 Years
KAIROS is an accelerated Master of Divinity. The five year program offers a bachelor’s and a M.Div. Traditional bachelor’s and M.Div. programs would take 7-9 years to complete.
Not only does KAIROS provide sound theological training, but it also challenges the students to mature in their faith to develop critical ministry skills such as preaching, counseling, and church administration.
Corban’s KAIROS program is uniquely designed
Years 1-2: 73 undergraduate credits, including general education requirements such as writing and history.
Years 3-5: 85 graduate-level credits designed to count toward both the bachelor’s and M.Div.
This accelerated format will saves significant time, allowing students to get started on their graduate work sooner and avoid taking similar courses twice. Typical B.A. and M.Div. degrees double up on some classes in Bible, theology, and spiritual formation, but the KAIROS program streamlines the training process so the students move to the advanced seminary version of courses and still receive a high-quality, on-campus ministry education.
A significant portion of the coursework is focused specifically on ministerial training—including homiletics (preaching), pastoral counseling, and church administration. KARIOS graduates are better prepared to enter full-time ministry immediately after graduation.
In addition to rigorous academic studies, students belong to a cohort who meet weekly for accountability, discipleship, and mentoring, helping them grow emotionally and spiritually throughout the program.
By streamlining the degree allows the students to save up to two years’ worth of tuition. Plus, they are able to become actively involved in full-time ministry that much sooner.
The KAIROS program is designed to give you the theological foundation and practical training you need to serve the Lord in full-time pastoral ministry. During your freshman year, the Introduction to Ministry course will help you assess your ministry interests and strengths. Practical experiences in ministry throughout the program will further develop your strengths as you engage in ministry leadership and prepare to follow God’s vocational leading for your life.
You’ll also develop proficiency in Greek and Hebrew so you can read the Bible directly in the original languages and get maximum insight into God’s Word.
Unique Experiences
Saving two years doesn’t mean taking shortcuts in ministry experience or spiritual maturity. You’ll have opportunities exclusive to KAIROS students that will challenge and strengthen your faith and give you a real life understanding of what it means to be a pastor and Christian leader.
In the KAIROS program, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Serve cross-culturally alongside faculty
Corban faculty regularly travel overseas to places such as Greece, Peru, the Czech Republic, and Uganda. Currently, Corban faculty oversee a pastor training program in Uganda, equipping church leaders in areas such as theology, mentorship, and church planting. You’ll have the opportunity to join them and minister to Ugandan church leaders.
Explore Bible lands
You’ll have the opportunity to join faculty on academic study tours to Israel and other Bible Lands. See where Jesus walked and Paul preached—and where major world religions continue to intersect— as you travel with faculty to Israel and other Bible Lands. Become a student of Middle Eastern culture as you visit historical biblical sites and understand Scripture from a more geographically-informed perspective.
Intern with local churches
You’ll be required to complete a variety of internships and practicums with local churches, in areas that align with your interests and strengths. Not only will you gain hands-on experience in your chosen areas of ministry, but you’ll also build relationships with local church leaders and congregations, setting you up for a natural transition into full-time vocational ministry when you graduate.
Gain preaching experience
By the time you graduate from the KAIROS program, you’ll have developed your exegesis skills, preached in front of an audience, and received detailed feedback.
Weekly meetings and annual retreats with ministry faculty
You won’t just be gaining knowledge of God’s Word—you’ll be consistently challenged to live it out, examining your own heart to see where maturity and growth is needed. Faculty and fellow classmates will be there every step of the way, meeting weekly for accountability and discipleship, and even going on annual retreats for intentional time challenging one another toward godliness.
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