When students have successfully completed The TCO School of Biblical Studies they are eligible for enrollment as a transfer student into the Joshua Bible Institute for Christian Discipleship. The Joshua Institutes’ School of Ministry program is an additional 16 credit hour course of study which earns the student an Associate of Arts Degree in Christian Ministry. The transfer Student will receive credit for their completed T.C.O. School of Biblical Studies coursework, as well as their course fee’s.

Upon completion of the course requirements, TCO transfer students will have earned an Associate of Arts Degree. The studies can be completed while you continue your present work schedule. You can study at your own pace. Course requirements are listed below.

Knowing and Understanding God by Dr. James Carden TCO School of Biblical Studies
Course Number	Course Name	Credit
SBS001	Knowing and Understanding God Lessons 01-15	3 Units
SBS002	Knowing and Understanding God Lessons 16-30	3 Units
Transfer TCO School Units		6 Units
Basic College Courses Basic College Courses are completed by correspondence only
BCC001	Practical Math	2 Units
BCC002	Science	2 Units
BCC003	English	2 Units
Total College Course Units		6 Units
Enon Grove Community Church School of Ministry by Dr. Dan Thrower School of Ministry Courses may be taken by correspondence or by computer
SOM001	Foundations of A New Testament Faith	3 Units
SOM002	Keys To The Kingdom Principle	3 Units
SOM003	I Will Build My Church	3 Units
SOM004	Purpose in Prayer by E.M. Bounds	3 Units
Total School of Ministry Units		12 Units
Total Units Needed		24 Units

Students who earn an Associate of Arts Degree from the Joshua Institute may request ordination as an Elder of the Enon Grove Community Church of God. Elders of the church are fully ordained Ministers of The Gospel and are prepared to serve as a successful Pastor, Evangelist, Chaplain, Missionary, or whatever area of ministry for which God calls the Elder.

Enon Grove Community Church will serve as the sponsoring agency for Missionaries, Chaplains, Pastors, and Evangelists. The church will assist the Elder in startup and growth of the Elder's ministry.

Truckers Chapel Outreach Ministries, The TCO School of Biblical Studies, The Joshua Bible Institute and The Enon Grove Community Church have come together to make available to TCO Students a complete degree program and full ordination as an Elder of the Enon Grove Community Church.



The Associate of Arts Degree is a two year academic program. It requires 24 units of study. The cost of the Associate degree is $1560.00. Individuals who have a TCO School of Biblical Studies Certificate may transfer into the Associate program and receive a $520.00 tuition credit and 6 units of academic credit toward the Associate degree. See course outline below.

After the transfer credit of $520.00, the total cost for a TCO transfer student to earn an Associate of Arts degree will be $1040.00 which can be paid in four equal payments of $260.00 or $50.00 per month for 21 months.

This includes enrollment, tuition, graduation and ordination. Payments must be made on credit or debit card. Complete the payment authorization form below. See the TCO Staff for assistance.

Upon completion of the course requirements and full payments of the tuition, the student will receive an Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry degree and may request ordination as an Elder. The Enon Grove Community Church will ordain the student and assist the Elder with plans for the Christian Ministry.


Once students have completed the Associate Degree program, the student can choose to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry degree programs and receive 24 units of credit toward a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree which requires total of 48 units of credit. College credit for Math, Science and English may be accepted from any college; but, all other institute courses are required for a Bachelor’s Degree. Tuition will remain the same even if the student receive transfer credit for Math, Science and English.