Elders and Deacons Class

I've been asked to participate in a class that is preparation for being an elder or deacon in our church. I'm not going to hold an office, but the information will be helpful in ministry.
I enjoy learning new stuff. I want to know more fully what my church believes. And so I'm going to the class.
Yet it feels strange for a team player to come to something each week, knowing that I'm not going to be on "the team". There's a continual distinction made between those in the class who are going to need to memorize everything and be tested, and those (the two women) who are not. I don't know how I feel about all of this stuff. But this is an experience I've never had before.
I don't feel called to be an elder or deacon. I don't have a deep desire to be ordained into one of these positions. Again- my question is: does scripture allow women to do so?
When it comes down to it, it doesn't really matter how I feel in the class. Its just a part of the whole story.
As I was leaving, I was asked if it felt like the "boys club"? It kind of does. I mean its two women and lots of men. How does God want to use this in a redemptive way? Or is this exclusivity against His plan?
Still struggling for the answers.