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Akademia

Akademia, The Academy of Theological Sciences, located in Čenej, Serbia, offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in Local Church Ministry for qualified students.

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About Akademia

Theological education is a valuable asset to the church and its ministries. Often, the time and requirements needed to obtain a seminary education take away from the opportunities to serve the local church body and global community.

Akademia offers students a non-residential, competency-based theological higher education (CBTE). This allows learners to remain in their current ministries and community while intentionally deepening their spiritual convictions, training for their ministry, and growing in personal sanctification.

Akademia is an international evangelical institution located in the Balkans, in partnership with the Deploy program of Grace Seminary (seminary.grace.edu), accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

Courses and Competencies

Our Program

About the Program

This program is a competency-based model, meaning that completion is not based on actual hours spent in the classroom but on a thorough demonstration of the skills the student has mastered.

Independent Study

This theological education is independent study, meaning students will be on their own for the majority of studies and assignments. Each course includes components such as online instruction, videos, reading, discussion, and projects. Though it is independent study, all students at ATN will have an academic proctor guiding them through each course and evaluating their work.

Our Classes

All students will meet regularly as a group for application, discussion, and clarity about the work. Each course lasts an average of 9 weeks, and the program has 13 courses (42 credit hours).

Student Criteria and Application Process

Timeline

The goal is for the master’s degree to be obtained in about 2.5-3 years but will depend on the student’s mastery of the subject.

We Connect

Each student will have a total of three proctors who oversee and assess their academic, spiritual, and ministry growth.

Why is Akademia unique in the Balkans?

The goal of Akademia is to support the churches and ministries of the Balkans through biblically centered, discerning education that glorifies God and exalts Jesus Christ. Akademia is a unique and desperately needed resource in the Balkans. It is the only international evangelical Institution in Serbia which offers competency-based theological higher education that is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

Miro

Student

"Every course is challenging and even provoking, but I can see course after course how much our ministries are impacted, and how our understanding of the Scriptures are improved."

Raša

Student

"Through the master's program, God directed me how to make disciples more effectively and how to create a culture of discipleship in the church."

Jelena

Proctor

"Ever since my pastor started the program at Akademia, his life and ministry have become more like Christ. All the knowledge he receives is overflowing to the church which results in more engagement in discipleship."