Diploma/Certificate – Evangelism

Diploma/Certificate

Diploma/Certificate – Evangelism

Diplomas & Certificates

Are you called to preach the Gospel? Are you looking to develop your message and ministry according to a deeper grasp of Scripture and a better understanding of spiritual formation?

The Diploma in Evangelism 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 Evangelism 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 Evangelism

Core Requirements (9 credits)
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament
NT500 Introduction to New Testament
PT700 Spiritual Formation: Catechesis & Formation
Evangelism Electives (9 credits)
These credits could be earned through a Church-Based Pathway under the supervision of a sponsoring congregation/organization, once approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs

OR

The student could take courses from the following:

  • ME600 Introduction to Evangelism and Church Planting
  • ME655 Models of Church Planting and Congregational Development
  • STME735 World Religions
  • ME750 Cross-Cultural Immersion
  • ME755 Advanced Church Planting.