Lay Evangelist Certificate
Although all Christians are called to be evangelists (that is, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ), the Church recognizes that certain individuals have particular giftings in this area. The Lay Evangelist program provides you helpful coursework to lead evangelism efforts more effectively in your faith community.
Licenses for all canonical lay ministries are issued by the bishop of one’s diocese. If you have questions about lay licensure, contact your diocesan office.
Each course must be taken for credit. Students follow all the usual BKSM academic policies and procedures. After you have successfully completed the eight courses listed below, BKSM will award you a certificate of completion and forward your transcript to your bishop.
Attending New Student Orientation on July 13-14 is an extremely helpful, but not required option for student on a lay license track.
Required Courses
Note: these linked course descriptions are for 2018-19. They will be updated slightly for 2019-20, though the month listed for when they will be offered in 2019-20 academic year is correct
Licenses for all canonical lay ministries are issued by the bishop of one’s diocese. If you have questions about lay licensure, contact your diocesan office.
Each course must be taken for credit. Students follow all the usual BKSM academic policies and procedures. After you have successfully completed the eight courses listed below, BKSM will award you a certificate of completion and forward your transcript to your bishop.
Attending New Student Orientation on July 13-14 is an extremely helpful, but not required option for student on a lay license track.
Required Courses
Note: these linked course descriptions are for 2018-19. They will be updated slightly for 2019-20, though the month listed for when they will be offered in 2019-20 academic year is correct
- Christian Spirituality (August 2019)
- Communications in the Digital Age (October 2019)
- Contemporary Mission (November 2019)
- Social Ministry 1 (February 2020)
- Contemporary Society (March 2019)
- Christian History (April 2019)
- Anglican Spirituality (May 2019)
- Conversational Evangelism (tbd)