Every AMO program is built on three pillars:
Biblical Truth
Practical Application
Spirit-led Growth
Whether you are studying theology, counselling, or children’s ministry, our prayer is that each module will strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding and equip you for the work God has prepared for you.
At AMO Bible College South Africa, our goal is to equip believers with strong theology, practical ministry skills, emotional maturity, and a heart for mission.
Our curriculum is designed to build students year by year-layer upon layer-so that they grow in knowledge, character and calling.
We offer the following training pathways:
4-Year Degree ( Diploma → Degree)
Counselling Training (aligned with pastoral care and practical psychology)
Ordination Course (for those called into pastoral leadership after Year 3)
Children’s Ministry Curriculum (for individuals, churches and teachers)
Each pathway is supported by weekly videos, quizzes, study plans, assignments, online support and secure learning materials.
A foundation year introducing students to biblical studies, core doctrines and a deeper walk with God.
Modules:
First Year - Certificate:
Theology I – The study of God and religion
Soteriology – The study of salvation
Bibliology – The doctrine and authority of Scripture
Prayer – Understanding and practicing biblical prayer
Sects and Syncretism – Comparative religions and false doctrines
Doctrine I – Doctrines of the evangelical church
Ecclesiology – Theology of the Church
Israel in Prophecy – Understanding biblical prophecy
Old Testament Survey I – Introductory study
New Testament Survey I – Introductory study
Evangelism – Sharing the Gospel and reaching the lost
Hamartiology – The doctrine of sin and Christian ethics
Second Year – Advanced Certificate :
A deeper dive into theology, biblical interpretation, church history and the Christian life.
Modules:
Christology – The study of Jesus Christ
Dogmatics – Understanding core doctrines
Walking with God – The Christian life and discipleship
Hermeneutics – Interpreting Scripture
Old Testament Survey II
New Testament Survey II
Homiletics – Preaching and sermon preparation
Pneumatology – The Holy Spirit
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Church History
Anthropologic Mission – Missions across cultures
Ephesians – In-depth study
Third Year – Diploma
Students step into leadership-focused and ministry-focused training.
1 Corinthians
The Fivefold Ministry – Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors & Teachers
Eschatology – End times and final destiny
Legalism vs Liberty I – Law vs freedom in Christ
Missiology I – Missionary work and evangelism
Old Testament Survey III
New Testament Survey III
The Christian Family
Sunday School Teachings
Cultural Anthropology – Cultures, beliefs and worldviews
Philippians
Galatians
Fourth Year – Bachelor Degree
A rigorous academic and ministry-focused year preparing students for advanced leadership and theological depth.
Missiology II
Theology of the General Epistles
Theology of the Pentateuch
Theology of the Historical Books
Theology of Wisdom Literature
Theology of Ezekiel & Daniel
Theology of the Major Prophets
Theology of the Minor Prophets
Theology of the Gospels
Introduction to Expository Preaching
Legalism vs Liberty II
Research Guidelines
Research Project (40-page minimum dissertation)
(Aligned with the 4-year theological degree for pastoral and professional support)
Our Counselling Training is led by:
Chris Martin Grobler – Master NLP Practitioner, Assistant Lecturer, M.Ed + Industrial Psychology
Apostle Lorette Dye – Missionary, Counsellor, Psychology Specialist
Michaela De Magalhaes – Honours in Psychology (Child Development), Theology Student
This program equips students with practical, compassionate and culturally relevant counselling skills.
Basic Psychology I–III – Foundations in human behaviour, emotions and development
Pastoral Counselling Foundations – Listening, guidance, biblical care
Marriage & Pre-Marital Counselling
Family Counselling – Parenting, communication, conflict, restoration
Trauma Counselling – Understanding trauma, crisis support, recovery
NLP Tools & Coping Mechanisms – Breaking habits, renewing the mind, building resilience
Healing Through Prayer – Spirit-led emotional and spiritual healing
This training prepares counsellors, pastors, children’s workers and community leaders to support individuals and families across all cultures.
Students who have completed at least three years (Diploma level) may enter the 10-month Ordination Course, designed for those called into pastoral leadership.
This practical program includes:
Preparing and preaching sermons
Leading services, communion, baptisms, weddings & funerals
Pastoral care, conflict management and counselling basics
Spiritual disciplines, calling, accountability and character
Missions, outreach and evangelism strategies
Evaluation of readiness for ministry and ordination
Ordination is a prayerful, guided process and not automatic. It requires character, calling and faithful participation.