How can I enroll in KDS?

KDS is a self enrollment school. You can enroll yourself by logging in to the site first. If it your first time then select “create new account” and follow the instructions for confirming your enrollment. Once enrolled select the course you would like to review under our COURSES tab and follow the instructions for payment, or join a free course. Once you have paid for a course you can return as often as you would like during the SUBSCRIPTION duration.

I cannot tell which courses I have enrolled in already?

Already a kdschool.org user? Login and you can view your active video subscriptions by either selecting the My Subscriptions menu entry (under My KDS) or by clicking the Current Users button on the right side of the home page. If you should notice a discrepancy, please contact KDS at our contact us page.

Is KDS accredited and can I receive any certificate or credits?

KDS is not accredited but includes teachings from professors who taught these same classes through accrediting institutions. You will find some of these courses have been taught on a bachelor or undergraduate level, while others have been taught for master’s degree programs. One of the goals for KDS is to remain accessible for those unable to afford higher education, while at the same time working with partner institutions to bring quality Bible training. Students taking the Asbury courses on KDS will be eligible for “continuing education” credits and certificate from Asbury Theological Seminary.

When can I log into the course?

The KDS website and all courses are available 24x7x365. You can stream and listen to the instructional material at any time.

How fast does my internet connection have to be?

All of the clips on KDS stream at a rate of 600Mbit/s or lower. Our research finds that most cable and telephone internet connections are 1500 Mbit/s or higher. To check the speed of your internet connection go to http://www.speedtest.net/ and select “begin test.”

How long do I have to complete a course once I enroll?

The duration you are allowed to view your course is called the “subscription” duration. You will note the duration you can view each course is listed on the course description. You have a minimum of 30 days to view every course on KDS. For courses marked “All Session”, you will have a minimum of two weeks for every hour of class lecture streaming time. For example, the “Isaiah Studies” course has 12 individual sessions. You will have a minimum of 30 days if you enroll in one session, but if you enroll in the All Sessions” course, you will have a minimum of 24 weeks to complete the course because there are 12 individual lectures contained in the “All Sessions (Complete course): Isaiah Studies” course. The Ministry Discipleship courses vary in length and the enrollment windows for these courses will be determined by the teacher/pastor in each Bible study course.

Can I take just one course on KDS, or do I have to take them all?

Yes, you can take a single course. KDS is flexible and built for self management. The site allows for an ala carte experience, where you not only choose your courses, but you choose which lectures in each course you want to view. Or you can choose to view all of the lectures (marked as “All Sessions”) in a particular course.

How is KDS affiliated with Asbury Theological Seminary?

The courses marked as “Asbury” on Kingdom Discipleship School (KDS) were filmed at Vineyard Columbus in Columbus, Ohio as part of an agreement between Vineyard Leadership Institute and Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS) to bring Masters education to the Central Ohio region. As part of an initiative to train up lay leaders in the church, KDS is partnering with ATS to bring these courses in a non-accredited form to provide a tool to structure and promote seminary level teaching within the church in an accessible format. Students that complete the courses under the Asbury Theological Seminary category are eligible for continuing education credits through ATS.

How is KDS affiliated with Vineyard Leadership Institute?

KDS and VLI are both ministries of Vineyard Columbus. The coursework available on KDS is completely separate from the material used for the VLI program. KDS is an initiative responding to the comments received that church members were looking for a self-paced and accessible means to get trained that could be fit into life’s busy schedule. VLI by contrast provides a structured 2 year program that requires in-class time, pastoral mentoring, leadership projects, church service, and Bible and practicum readings. More information about VLI can be found at www.vli.org.

Do I have to apply to KDS before enrolling in a course?

No. KDS is a self-enrolling learning management system.

What does KDS cost?

Each course on KDS will have a different cost. You can determine the cost of the course by clicking on the course which will take you to the description of the course.

How can I partner with KDS for my own Ministry Community Discipleship course?

KDS is looking to partner with ministry leaders who are interested in facilitating their own Bible study course in their church on KDS. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.