Learn • Grow • Go

Four College Level Courses Including One Week of On-Site Intensive Training.

Hope Corps has partnered with Wilson University to offer fully apostolic courses that may apply towards an AA or BS degree when continuing your education at Wilson University. As part of the Hope Corps graduation requirements, students must complete four online courses and one week of onsite Intensive Training.

Biblical Principles

Establish a Consistent & Cohesive Worldview that is seen through the lens of key Biblical Principles, People, Places, Events and Themes.

Theological Essentials

Learn how to Analyze, Defend, and Apply the Foundational Doctrines of the Christian Faith into your Life and Ministry.

Leadership Formation

Embrace Biblical Leadership through Spiritual Formation. Discover your Strengths and Explore God’s Calling in your Life.

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

Develop Cross-Cultural Competency and Explore Foundational Understandings of the Field of Missiology.

Intensive Training Week

ITW is the place to put what you’ve learned into action. Experience a week of teaching & reaching and then take it home to your city!

ITW Locations

Domestic & International Locations are available. Register early to secure your place at ITW.

Enrollment Schedule

ITW Schedule

Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $95 is paid to Hope Corps at the time of application for new and returning students.

Course Fee Structure: Tuition for the 2024-2025 courses is $1,680 ($420 per course) + program fees of $60 per semester. Tuition may be paid in full by check or electronically or in monthly installments directly to Wilson University. For those desiring to make monthly payments, they may schedule a monthly electronic payment plan with fees.

“Wilson University empowers students to become world class leaders through spiritual formation and Christian higher education in an environment that embodies the Pentecostal ethos.” – Nathaniel J. Wilson

Biblical Principles

Course 1: Foundational Studies

This course teaches students to think critically about biblical principles and equips them to form a consistent and cohesive worldview. The course also provides an overview of the Bible with emphasis on the key events, primary figures, and principal themes.

Study Topics

• Biblical Worldview
• Significance of the Word
• Pentateuch (Law)
• Historical Books
• Poetry & Wisdom
• Prophets
• Gospels & Acts
• Epistles & Revelation

Theological Essentials

Course 2: Fundamental Doctrine Studies

In this course, students analyze, defend, apply, and teach foundational theological topics and key doctrines of the Christian faith including salvation, the Godhead, and holiness.

Study Topics

• Salvation
• The Godhead
• Theological Topics
• Holiness
• Israel and the Church
• Apostolic Ministry

Leadership Formation

Course 3: Developing Christian Character

In this course, students examine spiritual formation as an initial and ongoing foundation for the development of their leadership capacity. Students discover their strengths and explore God’s calling in their life. Concepts include spiritual disciplines, spiritual authority, types of leadership, and passion for
leadership.

Study Topics

• Leadership: What is it?
• Spirituality and Leadership
• Lifestyle of a Spiritual Leader
• Leadership Styles
• Spiritual Authority
• Church Governance
• Leading vs. Managing
• Leading with Purpose and Passion

Intercultural Studies

Course 4: Local & Foreign Missions

In order to develop a basic level of cross-cultural competency, this course will challenge students to learn about the way people from various cultural backgrounds think, behave, and communicate. The students will also explore foundational understandings of the field of missiology.

Study Topics

• Introduction to Culture
• Cross Culture Evangelism
• A Broader Look at Culture
• Evangelizing Asian Cultures
• Evangelizing African Cultures
• Evangelizing North American Cultures
• Evangelizing Latin American Cultures
• Cultural Theory & Intercultural Evangelism

Biblical Principles

Course 1: Foundational Studies

This course teaches students to think critically about biblical principles and equips them to form a consistent and cohesive worldview. The course also provides an overview of the Bible with emphasis on the key events, primary figures, and principle themes.

Study Topics

• Biblical Worldview
• Significance of the Word
• Pentateuch (Law)
• Historical Books
• Poetry & Wisdom
• Prophets
• Gospels & Acts
• Epistles & Revelation

Theological Essentials

Course 2: Fundamental Doctrine Studies

In this course, students analyze, defend, apply, and teach foundational theological topics and key doctrines of the Christian faith including salvation, the Godhead, and holiness.

Study Topics

• Salvation
• The Godhead
• Theological Topics
• Holiness
• Israel and the Church
• Apostolic Ministry

Leadership Formation

Course 3: Developing Christian Character

In this course, students examine spiritual formation as an initial and ongoing foundation for the development of their leadership capacity. Students discover their strengths and explore God’s calling in their life. Concepts include spiritual disciplines, spiritual authority, types of leadership, and passion for leadership.

Study Topics

• Leadership: What is it?
• Spirituality and Leadership
• Lifestyle of a Spiritual Leader
• Leadership Styles
• Spiritual Authority
• Church Governance
• Leading vs. Managing
• Leading with Purpose and Passion

Intercultural Studies

Course 4: Local & Foreign Missions (Intensive option available with ITW)

In order to develop a basic level of cross-cultural competency, this course will challenge students to learn about the way people from various cultural backgrounds think, behave, and communicate. The students will also explore foundational understandings of the field of missiology.

Study Topics

• Introduction to Culture
• Cross Culture Evangelism
• A Broader Look at Culture
• Evangelizing Asian Cultures
• Evangelizing African Cultures
• Evangelizing North American Cultures
• Evangelizing Latin American Cultures
• Cultural Theory & Intercultural Evangelism