The Troika Academy · A Formation University
One center. Four depths.
Every tier is three years, patterned on the way Jesus formed the Twelve — foundation, community, multiplication. The same nine virtues at every depth; only the depth changes, never the center.
Formation is the metric. Fruit is the evidence. Character is the credential.
The four offerings
A complete journey runs twelve years — a formation university, not a course platform. Enter at the door that matches your season.
Tier 1 · Formation
Troika Academy
Included with Full membership
Twenty-seven formation courses across three levels — nine virtues, three pillars, capstones marked by Memorial Stones. Who you are being formed into.
Credential: Formation Certificate
Explore the Academy →Tier 2 · Undergraduate depth
Ministry Academy
Full teaching sessions — 135 across 27 courses
The same nine virtues with full lesson depth: Scripture exegesis, theological development, structured assessment. How you understand and articulate what is forming you.
Credential: Certificate of Ministry Formation
Enter the Ministry Academy →Tier 3 · Graduate depth
KOS Seminary
Research-grade formation study
Greek and Hebrew engagement, theological history, cohort peer review, and a formation thesis. What you can teach, defend, and reproduce in others.
Credential: M.Div.-equivalent formation track
See the Seminary →Tier 4 · Doctoral & research
KOS Seminary+
Cohort-based · capped enrollment · by invitation
Original research and a dissertation in formation theology, under covering. What you can extend, contribute, and reproduce in scholars.
Credential: Formation Theology research track
Begin the conversation →The three-year pattern
Year One
“Come, follow me”
Foundation — the model learned and lived personally.
Year Two
“I have called you friends”
Community — leading others, formation through relationship.
Year Three
“As the Father sent me, I send you”
Multiplication — carrying the full weight of discipling disciplers.
Also in the house: the Kingdom Formation Academy — PreK–12 homeschool formation for families.