Ministry Prep · Spanish 4 or Equivalent Required
Advanced Spanish
Beyond Fluency — Ministry Prep
Maintain mastery through literature, theology, and culture. Keep what you earned — and deepen it for college, global ministry, and lifelong use.
✝ Christ-Centered Literature
🗣 Native-Level Immersion
🎓 College-Level Rigor
🌎 Global Ministry Prep
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🛡 Satisfaction Guaranteed
90
min/week live class
100%
Spanish — no English
300+
level college placement
4–5
hrs/week college workload
∼12
students per class
Why This Course Exists
If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It
Students who achieve fluency in Spanish 4 but stop practicing can lose significant ability within 1–2 years. Advanced Spanish keeps mastery alive while preparing you for what’s next.
⚠ This is NOT a beginner class. Advanced Spanish is exclusively for Spanish 4 graduates, native speakers, or students who’ve lived in Spanish-speaking countries and want to maintain and deepen fluency with Christ-centered, college-level content.
College Spanish Programs
Stay sharp for 300–400 level college courses. Advanced Spanish matches the rigor and content of university-level Spanish study.
Long-Term Missions
Maintain the fluency needed for church planting, seminary teaching, and ministry leadership in Spanish-speaking countries.
Study Abroad Preparation
Stay immersion-ready for study abroad programs in Latin America or Spain. Don’t show up rusty after a gap year.
Professional Use
Ministry, education, interpretation, translation — keep professional-level fluency sharp for real-world use.
Graduate Programs
Preparation for graduate programs in Spanish, theology, or missions. Academic writing, research, and advanced theological discussion.
Christ-Centered Content
Not secular maintenance. Literature, theology, and culture through a biblical worldview. Discipleship continues at the highest level.
Course Content
What You’ll Study in Advanced Spanish
College-level content across four rich domains — all entirely in Spanish, all through a Christ-centered lens.
📚 Literature and Culture
- Classic and contemporary Spanish and Latin American authors
- Literary analysis and critique in Spanish
- Cultural movements and history of the Spanish-speaking world
- Poetry, novels, essays, and drama
- Media literacy and contemporary Christian thought
- Political and social issues in Spanish-speaking countries
✝ Theology and Ministry
- Advanced theological texts in Spanish
- Church history of the Spanish-speaking world
- Contemporary theological debates and apologetics
- Worldview analysis through a biblical lens
- Academic writing and research in Spanish
- Professional presentations and translation skills
The goal: Keep your Spanish razor-sharp while exploring sophisticated topics that prepare you for college Spanish programs, professional ministry use, study abroad, and lifelong service for God’s kingdom.
2026–27 Schedule
Class Time
September 14, 2026 – May 14, 2027. All times Pacific. Small group of ∼12 students.
Thursday
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Pacific
Inside a Class
A Typical 90-Minute Advanced Class
No English translation. No hand-holding. Pure Spanish at native level — literature, theology, debate, and ministry application.
Opening — Ministry Focus
Advanced intercession and worship entirely in Spanish. Theological discussion and biblical exegesis at graduate level. Ministry case studies and leadership scenarios.
Core Learning
Literature analysis, theological debates, cultural discussion. No English translation — native-level expectation throughout. Complex ideas, nuanced expression, professional communication.
Application and Practice
Sermon and teaching practice. Academic writing preparation. Ministry assignments. Professional translation and interpretation exercises. Commissioning prayer in Spanish.
Weekly Homework — 4–5 hours, college-level workload:
- Literary reading and analysis (60–90 min)
- Theological reading and worldview study (45–60 min)
- Extended conversations with native speakers (30–45 min)
- Academic writing and research papers (45–60 min)
- Sermon and teaching preparation (as assigned)
- Advanced Scripture memorization (ongoing)
What Comes Next
Advanced Spanish Prepares You For…
This is the course that bridges Spanish mastery to real-world professional and ministry application.
🏫
AP Spanish Literature
Excellent preparation for AP Spanish Literature exam and top scores
🎓
300–400 level college courses
Direct placement into advanced university Spanish with confidence
📜
Spanish majors and minors
Strong academic foundation for declaring a Spanish major or minor in college
🌎
Study abroad and long-term missions
Arrive fluent and sharp, not rusty after time away from Spanish
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Professional careers
Translation, interpretation, Spanish teaching certification, ministry leadership
⛪
Seminary and graduate programs
Graduate-level theological and missions programs in Spanish
Tuition and Pricing
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
No hidden material fees. Everything you need is included. Full refund guarantee (minus deposit) if you’re not satisfied.
Deposit — secures your seat
$199
Non-refundable · includes ALL curriculum
Monthly tuition
$84/mo
9 months · or $756/year if paid upfront
Pay once for everything
$955
Deposit + full year tuition · best value
Your $199 deposit includes — no extra fees:
- All curriculum, literary texts, and theological materials
- Online platform access
- Spanish Bible and ministry resources
- Official high school transcript
- Secured seat in class (first-come, first-served)
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Parents can audit all classes at no additional cost — perfect for families preparing for international ministry together. Or enroll as a paying student for credit.
What Students Say
Advanced Students Go Places
Last semester my College Writing final was to write a paper in 30 minutes about my favorite teacher in high school. I wrote about you. I described how you taught us that knowledge is invaluable and a way to know God, glorify God, spread Jesus, and love people. You are part of the reason I want to be a teacher.
Past Advanced Spanish student
I’m really looking into getting a Spanish degree in college… I really enjoy Spanish. So obviously you’ve been doing something right.
Advanced Spanish student
Even though it’s a 300-level college class it’s been a breeze so far thanks to five years in your classes, your method of teaching through active conversation, and your emphasis on immersion. You always made learning a new language seem nonthreatening and fun.
Now in college, declaring Spanish minor
Your Teaching Team
Professional Teachers, Not Tutors
At the Advanced Spanish level, our teachers mentor students for professional ministry and academic careers. 30+ years combined experience, advanced theology degrees, native speakers on staff.
Brad & Marcy Riegg
Founders & Lead Teachers
- 30+ years teaching Spanish
- State licensed K–12 teacher (OR and CA)
- Met studying at University of Madrid
- M.A. in Theology, Bristol University
- Led mission trips to Mexico with Youth for Christ
- Homeschooled 5 children · Traveled 50+ countries
Andrew Moses
Spanish Teacher & Pastor
- 10+ years teaching TPRS immersion
- Cambridge ICELT certified
- Pastors Spanish-speaking church in Ecuador
- 6 years as youth pastor in Mexico
- Published author in English and Spanish
Andrés Classen
Native Mexican Teacher & Ministry Leader
- Born in Mexico, native Spanish speaker
- Co-Principal, Foundation for His Ministries School, Baja CA
- Runs the children’s home LWS visits each June
- Deep expertise in Mexican culture and ministry
Is This For You?
Who Should Take Advanced Spanish
Perfect for:
- Students who completed Spanish 4 (ACTFL Intermediate-High)
- Students with 4+ years of Spanish experience
- Native Spanish speakers wanting Christ-centered education
- Teens seeking college credit or maintaining fluency during gap year
- Adults using Spanish professionally who want to stay sharp
- Anyone who has lived in Spanish-speaking countries
- Students preparing for Spanish degrees in college
Course Details at a Glance
| Day and time | Thursday 1:30–3:00 PM Pacific |
| Dates | Sept 14, 2026 – May 14, 2027 |
| Class time | 90 min/week live |
| Class size | ∼12 students |
| Homework | 4–5 hrs/week, college-level |
| Prerequisites | Spanish 4 or equivalent |
| Language | 100% Spanish — no English |
| HS Credit | 1 full credit + official transcript |
| Content | College-level literature and theology |
| Makeup policy | 4-week grace period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Spanish 4 graduates, native speakers, or students who’ve lived in Spanish-speaking countries and want to maintain and expand fluency with Christ-centered, college-level content. This is NOT a beginner class — it is exclusively for students with near-mastery level Spanish.
Yes. Content and rigor match 300-level college Spanish courses. Students regularly place into 300–400 level university Spanish after this course. The literary analysis, theological discussion, and academic writing all match university standards.
Possibly. Without regular, structured practice at an appropriate level, even fluent speakers can lose significant ability within 1–2 years. Casual conversation doesn’t maintain the academic and theological vocabulary or the advanced grammar you’ve built. This class keeps all of it sharp.
Yes — with no English translation at all. This is native-level expectation throughout. You’re expected to think, discuss complex ideas, analyze literature, debate theology, and communicate entirely in Spanish.
Yes. The literary analysis, cultural study, and advanced Spanish communication directly prepare students for the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam. This course covers the kind of complex textual analysis that the AP exam demands.
Yes! Native Spanish speakers who want Christ-centered education at an advanced academic level are very welcome. This course provides the theological vocabulary, literary analysis, and ministry preparation that native speakers often don’t get elsewhere.
Expect 4–5 hours per week — college-level workload. Literary reading and analysis (60–90 min), theological reading and study (45–60 min), extended conversations with native speakers (30–45 min), academic writing and research (45–60 min), and advanced Scripture memorization (ongoing). This is serious preparation for serious students.
Yes! Advanced Spanish earns 1 full high school foreign language credit with an official transcript at the end of the academic year.
Yes! Parents can audit all classes at no additional cost — perfect for maintaining fluency as a family or preparing together for international ministry. If you want your own homework account and high school credit, enroll as a paying student at regular tuition.
We offer a full refund of tuition (minus the $199 deposit) if you’re not satisfied. Just call 503-715-7227. We want you to be thrilled. Risk-free enrollment.
Ready to Keep Your Spanish Sharp for God’s Glory?
One Thursday per week. College-level content. Native-level immersion. Classes begin September 14, 2026.
Questions? Call 503-715-7227 or email [email protected]