AFCOE is an affiliated branch of Griggs University located in Silver Springs, Maryland. As a result, students are numbered with the 7,000-member international student body of Griggs University, recognized by multiple accrediting agencies.
Griggs University (GU) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities, a recognized member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Students who meet the academic requirements will be granted credits by Griggs University. Credits earned at AFCOE, approved by Griggs University and recorded on a Griggs University transcript and may be transferrable to another institution. Students completing the four-month program can earn up to 20 credits. Credits taken at AFCOE average about $120 per credit, compared with $650 to $750 if taken elsewhere.
Official statement from the North American Division Policy concerning Griggs University: Relationship of Griggs University and International Academy to Other Schools —
Relationship of Griggs University and International Academy to Other Schools Academies and colleges shall accept the credits of Griggs University and International Academy as of comparable academic value to credits earned in the regular classroom. In bulletins and other publicity mediums, denominational schools should avoid statements that could be interpreted by students as being unfavorable to correspondence work given by the Griggs University and International Academy. FE 35
Accredited Class Descriptions
RELB 250 Principles of Christian Faith (3 credits)
Study the biblical doctrines of the Christian faith as outlined in the 28 fundamental beliefs of teh Seventh-day Adventist church, with special emphasis on salvation. Develop concise and meaningful answers to significant questions and objections to these doctrines. Memorize important passages and texts that support
RELB 212a Prophetic Biblical Interpretation (3 credits)
A detailed study of the books of Daniel and Revelation and how to present their prophetic messages in an evangelistic setting. Sepcial attention will be given to the principles of prophetic interpretation, the literary and chiastic structures of both prophetic books as well as the themes and central messages.
RELP 320 Personal Evangelism (3 credits)
Learn to awaken a spiritual interest and effectively communicate biblical truth through friendship evangelism, focused conversations, your personal testimony, literature distribution, door-to-door surveys and canvasses, community programs, health evangelism, Internet websites, and Bible studies. Study the fascinating principles of soul-winning, the process of conviction, and the art of leading people to decision. Learn how to communicate and minister in a local church effectively. These skills will be applied through field opportunities.
RELP 370 Public Evangelism (3 credits)
Learn to prepare, preach, and preserve according to the principles of inspired writings. Practical instruction will cover the planning and implementation of the complete cycle of evangelism with a special focus on preaching or organizing your own evangelistic series. All aspects of this course will be experienced in a live field school with an Amazing Facts evangelistic campaign.
RELP 330a Preaching for Decision (3 credits)
Learn to prepare and deliver powerful evangelistic sermons that lead to decisions using a variety of preaching tools and styles. A study is made of the techniques in planning and constructing sermons. The student is required to prepare sermons and sermon outlines and is given an opportunity to practice preaching. Students are encouraged to preach their own evangelistic series.
RELP 344 Studies in Pauline Epistiles (1 credit)
Study and understand the themes in Paul's letters to the asthey relate to the covenants. Issues of salvation, the gospel, law and grace, the nature of Israel , and the role of faith will be explored and explained. Contemporary questions in Adventism and Christianity will also be discussed.
RELT 365 Elective Tracks
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RELP 400 Practicum in Ministry: Community Outreach (2 credits)
Experience the joy of friendship evangelism, door-to-door ministries, health evangelism, Bible studies, an evangelistic series and evangelistic visitation.