Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between on-site classes in Orange Country, California, and the online programs?
2. I don't have a degree. Can I still enroll in the Benny Hinn School of Ministry?
3. Do I need a broadband connection to take the Internet courses, or can I use my dial-up connection?
4. Can the classes be counted toward college credit?
5. How long does it take to complete each class?
6. How much time will I have to take the entire course?
7. Why am I allowed to take only one class per week?
8. How much does it cost to be a student?
9. What distinguishes the Benny Hinn School of Ministry from all the other training facilities, Bible schools, and
Christian colleges?
10. Why is there such an emphasis on signs and wonders?
11. What type of video and audio formats do you support?
12. Do you plan to support other video and audio formats?
13. What browsers do you support?
Q. What is the difference between on-site classes in Orange Country, California, and the online programs?
A. The on-site classes are held on Monday nights in Orange County, California. These courses are taught by Pastor Benny and taped
for use in our online courses, which are available 24 hours a day through an Internet connection. If you are located near Orange County,
click here to request information
on the on-site classes.The online courses remove any location barriers that would hold you back from learning about our wonderful Lord
Jesus Christ. Click here to find out current courses being offered.
Q. I don't have a degree. Can I still enroll in the Benny Hinn School of Ministry?
A. You do not need a high school diploma or college degree for enrollment. Our desire is to make our classes available to
anyone who wants to learn and a commitment to develop a deeper personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Q. Do I need a broadband connection to take the Internet courses, or can I use my dial-up connection?
A. Broadband allows more enhanced viewing and is recommended but is not required. Students not only can use either
broadband or dial-up, but can also select audio or video versions of the lessons, depending upon preference.
Q. Can the classes be counted toward college credit?
A. At this point they cannot, but our ministry is discussing a possible educational relationship with an excellent
Christian college that would allow credit toward a degree. More information will be forthcoming as that
relationship develops.
Q. How long does it take to complete each class?
A. On-location classes normally involve 10–12 sessions, which last 2 hours each and are held one night each week.
Online education is self-paced, so the length of time will depend upon personal preferences, determination, and schedule.
Q. How much time will I have to take the entire course?
A. From the time of enrollment, you will have 13 weeks to complete the course. This is plenty of time, allowing an average of
one week to go through each of the 12 sessions and practice tests, plus an additional week to complete the final
exam successfully.
Q. Why am I allowed to take only one class per week?
A. Careful research has shown that a majority of our students are able to get the most from their courses if they
follow the pattern set by Pastor Benny in our campus classes, allowing a full week between class sessions to study
and review the educational materials. Our primary desire is not quantity but quality and long-term effectiveness, and we trust
that each student will use the only-one-class-per-week timetable wisely.
Q. How much does it cost to be a student?
A. The investment is minimal, $75 per online class.
Q. What distinguishes the Benny Hinn School of Ministry from all the other training facilities, Bible schools, and
Christian colleges?
A. God specifically called Pastor Benny Hinn to establish the School of Ministry in early 2005. Pastor Benny's unique
calling ministry is based on heaven's cry for souls, SOULS, SOULS! He believes that one of the greatest needs today is for
strong, anointed believers who understand God's desire for us to reach the world with the sould-saving and miracle-working
power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and who know that impacting the globe is "not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit,
saith the LORD of hosts" (Zechariah 4:6). God's anointing on students in both on-location and online classes continues to
fulfill that calling and desire in a unique way!
Q. Why is there such an emphasis on signs and wonders?
A. The Bible clearly tells us that God is a God of signs and wonders. In Daniel 6:27 we read, "He delivereth and rescueth,
and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth." Our wonderful Lord tells us, "Verily, verily, I say unto you,
He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shallhe do; because I go unto
my Father" (John 14:12). And immediately after telling His followers to "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to
every creature" (Mark 16:15), Jesus Christ spoke of the signs that would follow a wonderful calling we have to learn of
His miracle-working power and His calling upon our lives with signs and wonders, and with diverse miracles, and gifts of the
Holy Ghost, according to his own will?" (Hebrews 2:4).
Q. What type of video format do you support?
A. We currently support the flash format (.flv) for viewing video which is widely available on most browsers. If having trouble viewing, please download the
latest version of Adobe Flash Player in your browser.
Q. Do you plan to support other video and audio formats?
A. Yes, we will post this in the FAQ when other formats become available.
Q. What browsers do you support?
A. For best viewing experience, use the current version of Internet Explorer. Again, this is the most commonly
used browser. For those with specialized browsers, you should also still be able to use current versions of Firefox,
Chrome, Opera, and Safari. Please let us know if you have technical difficulties using your browser as you go
through the School of Ministry courses.