Diploma In Christian Ministry
The Diploma in Christian Ministry is designed to provide foundational knowledge of the Bible and Christian thought for service in the church of Jesus Christ. The diploma program develops ministry gifts for volunteer and para-professional roles in churches and Christian service organizations.
Profile of the Graduating Student
In pursuit of the ministry program objectives and the professional ministry outcomes, the graduates of this program are:
- committed to ongoing personal and spiritual growth;
- becoming Biblically literate and theologically reflective;
- able to serve in a variety of ministry and service roles.
Diploma in Christian Ministry Program Requirements (2 year - 60 credits)
UNI 101 The Ambrose Experience (non-credit)
Studies in Bible (9 credits)
REL 105 Introduction to the Bible
3 credits in New Testament
3 credits in Old Testament
Studies in Theology (12 credits)
REL 161 Introduction to Christian Theology
REL 261 Issues in Systematic Theology
6 credits in Theology
Studies in Spirituality (9 credits)
REL 211 Spiritual Formation in the Christian Tradition
6 credits in Spirituality
Studies in Pastoral Theology (12 credits)
ICS 205 Intercultural Competence
PST 212 Pastoral Theology
6 credits in Pastoral Theology
Field Education (3 credits)
FE 200.1 Practicum and Reflection I (1.5 credits)
FE 201.1 Practicum and Reflection II (1.5 credits)
Arts and Science Electives (15 credits)
General Requirements for Completion and Graduation
- Completion of The Ambrose Experience (UNI 101) (This course is required for all programs, and must be completed within the first two semesters of enrolment. Students who do not complete UNI 101 may not be permitted to continue in their program.)
- Completion of a total of 60 credits (as outlined above)
- A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0