Admissions Info

Eligibility

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Open to all LWCC members and the general public
• No prior ministry experience required

Registration Process

1. Review the current Classes & Schedule to select your course(s)
2. Complete the online Registration Form on the Register for BTC page
3. Submit your $75.00 tuition payment per class (payment instructions sent by email after registration)
4. Attend your first class on the start date for that term

Term Dates & Deadlines

• Registration opens 30 days before each term begins
• Last day to register: 3 days before classes start
• Classes run 8 weeks per term (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• Contact BTC office for exact term dates: (708) 697-5309

Cost Summary

• Tuition: $75.00 per class
• Class materials/textbooks: Not included — purchased separately
• Tuition is non-refundable once paid

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be currently in full-time ministry, part-time ministry, or preparing to launch a ministry — OR — a graduate of the BTC two-year program
• Must be able to commit to the full 9-month program (September–June)

Application Process

1. Review the LWSOM Curriculum and confirm the program aligns with your ministry calling
2. Complete the online SOMM Application (includes a ministry vision statement and reference contact)
3. Submit your application — our admissions team will review and respond within 5–7 business days
4. If accepted, receive enrollment instructions and tuition payment details
5. Begin the program in September

Program Dates

• Applications accepted on a rolling basis — apply at least 30 days before September start
• Program runs September through June (3 terms of 8 weeks each)
• Graduation ceremony held in June

Accreditation

SOMM is fully accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International.

Contact for SOMM Admissions

• Joyce Davis | jdavis@livingwd.org | (708) 697-5388
• Dean Amir V. Rauf | arauf@livingwd.org | (708) 697-5318