Diploma/Certificate – Catechesis & Christian Formation

Diploma/Certificate

Diploma/Certificate – Catechesis & Christian Formation

Diplomas & Certificates

Are you committed to ensuring that the next generation is well catechized in the faith “that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3)?” Do you want to learn from the great teachers of the church who labored to form disciples in the image of Christ?

The Diploma in Catechesis is an 18 credit hour (6 courses) program made up of courses at the Master’s level.  The hours earned in this Diploma Program can be applied to a MAR or MDiv degree.

The Certificate in Catechesis is a non-credit version.  The Certificate student would be enrolled in the same courses; the level of work, however, is tiered (less reading, reduced requirements), and the course graded on a pass/fail basis. Certificate courses cannot be applied to a Master’s degree. 

Residential students generally take 2-3 courses per term in Fall and Spring, supplementing as desired with January & June intensives.  Most residential students graduate after 1 year of full-time study.  Distance students generally take 1-2 courses per term in Fall, Spring, and Summer, supplementing with January & June intensives.  Most distance students graduate after 1-2 years of part-time study.

A Lutheran track in partnership with the North American Lutheran Seminary (NALS) and a Presbyterian track in partnership with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) are also available.  Please see Our Programs Additional Tracks section for more information.  More information about the NALS and EPC Partnerships is available here.

 

Application Deadlines

Fall Start: July 1

Spring Start: December 1

 

The Curriculum

Diploma/Certificate in Catechesis & Christian Formation

Core Requirements (18 credits)
PT700 Spiritual Formation: Catechesis & Discipleship
CHST700 History & Theology of Catechesis
PT701 Principles & Practice of Catechesis
PT720 Teaching the Catechism
PT750 Local Ministry Practicum
One Catechesis elective Family, Youth, Children foci – available in January & June Intensives