— The School of Church Ministries —

Diploma in Church Ministries

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Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
  • Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
  • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
  • Students will be able to display a biblical vision for ministry and lead with humble authority.
  • Students will be able to preach/ teach Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competent leadership in local church leadership.
Diploma in Church Ministries
Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980 Written Communication (if required)? (2)
42490 Cooperative Program 0
Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours)
20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3
20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3
22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3
22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3
Theology and Tradition (12 hours)
25100 or 25120 Introduction to Church History I or Introduction to Church History II 3
27060 Systematic Theology I 3
27070 Systematic Theology II 3
27080 Systematic Theology III 3
Ministry and Proclamation (8 hours)
32100 Personal Evangelism 3
35040 Leadership and Family Ministry 3
40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 2
Church Ministries Studies (27 hours)
40080 The Ministry of Leadership 3
41500 The Role of the Associate Minister 3
42210 Team Ministry Relations 3
45150 Biblical Worldview and Educational Practice 3
45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3
45400 The Ministry of Teaching 3
45450 The Ministry of Teaching Practicum 3
Choose two of the following:
41800 The Youth and Family Minister 3
45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3
45800 Discipling Children 3
46325 Discipling Adults 3
Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education (2 hours)
40290 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Survey ½
45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Small Groups ½
45800 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Outreach ½
45293 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Leadership ½
Diploma Core 35
Christian Ministries and Field Education 29
Total (64)
?See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.