Post Graduate Studies

In an attempt to close the gaps left after a formal seminary education (and there were several) I decided to devote a few years engaged in post graduate work at the Koinonia Institute.

My initial involvement with this institution was solely to augment my uThM program with classes in Biblical Theology. But, after a few years of working through their classes, I have discovered their program to be quite comprehensive and in my current circumstances, quite achievable. So, I’ve since engaged their program full-time with the intention of completing it in its entirety. 

Their coursework and study plan consist of three legs of work: Berean, Issachar, and Koinonos.

Their levels of progression are: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

The program consists of systematic study courses through each book of the Bible, topical studies over various subjects, and practicum exercises to earn K-Credits toward graduation (30,000 K-Credits required in total), and a final capstone project. Their overall mission is to take a new student and develop a literate exegete who is, by the end of the program, involved in some sort of active ministry. 

I have completed the Bronze and Silver levels, and have started in earnest on the Gold. I have also completed all of my K-Credit requirements through hands-on practicums within our local church, and have already enrolled in and initiated the final capstone course, which should take me approximately 19 months to complete.

My hope is to finish all course, practicum, and capstone requirements and then take a trip with my family to the Koinonia House Headquarters in Florida and finish the last assignment for the last class while in Florida. I would like to then schedule a tour of the Koinonia House facilities, and hopefully be able to interview a few of the staff and Ron Matsen, if possible for Isaac Hunter Ministries. 

I’ve written an article about my experiences with Koinonia Institute here.

I’ve also been a volunteer mentor at Koinonia House since 2021.

It is my hope to graduate from this program by 2026 or 2027.