Program of Study: Certificate in Diaconal Studies
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Students on the deacon track take a total of 20 classes over two years in the areas of bible, theology, church history, ethics, liturgics and practical ministry. Diaconal studies students take a number of classes with students on the presbyteral studies track, yet have a number of courses specifically designed to best meet the needs and expectations of the ministry of vocational deacons.
In the month leading up to the focus weekend, students complete all reading assignments and any pre-class writing assignments. Following the weekend, students spend another four weeks researching and writing papers or completing other projects. |
In addition to the 10 hours of face-to-face instruction time each month, students attend 90-minute praxis sessions that focus on specific areas of practical ministry not covered in the program of study as well as 90-minute colloquium sessions that give students the opportunity to debrief and discuss matters related to their sense of call and ministry.
Required Courses
Bible
History
Theology
Ethics
Liturgics
Practice of Ministry
Praxis and Colloquium
- Introduction to Scripture
- Old Testament
- New Testament
History
- Christian History
- History of the Episcopal Church
Theology
- Christian Theology I
- Christian Theology II
Ethics
- Christian Ethics
- Diversity, Justice and the Church's Mission
Liturgics
- Sacramental Theology
- Preaching I
Practice of Ministry
- Christian Spirituality
- Anglican Spirituality
- Polity & Canons
- Diakonia I
- Diakonia II
- Environmental Mission
- Pastoral Theology
- Social Ministry I
- Social Ministry II
Praxis and Colloquium