DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The Permanent Deacon’s Diploma – 30 credit hour program

  • Undergraduate-level
  • Designed to prepare students for ordination into the Diaconate.

The course of study for a Permanent Deacon is developed on an individual basis depending upon the student’s prior education and experience and the needs of his jurisdiction.

Diploma Program Details

The Church Idea ( 3 )

Spiritual Formation ( 3 )

Sacramental Theology ( 3 )

Apologetics ( 3 )

Old Testament Survey ( 3 )

New Testament Survey ( 3 )

Survey of Church History ( 3 )

Greek for Prayer and Preaching ( 3 )

Pastoral Theology I ( 3 )

Pastoral Theology II ( 3 )

Note: Included as part of the last two courses is an on site practicum in leadership and ministry..