Diplomas are the most advanced credentials that a student can earn in the School of Christian Development. These credentials require an extended amount of completed courses and equip students for more advanced ministry roles. Graduates have utilized our diplomas to enhance their current ministry roles and also secure employment opportunities.
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This diplomas is beneficial for students who wish to complete numerous free courses in their area of interest and establish a strong foundation in Christian doctrine and ministry.
To earn the Christian Ministry Diploma you must complete the following courses:
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- Prayer (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
- Plus 44 Elective Credits in courses of your choice.
This diploma is an excellent progression after obtaining the Christian Business Certificate. It enables students to delve into in-depth information about effectively serving in business as a means to care for God’s creation and make a meaningful impact.
To earn the Christian Business Diploma you must complete the following courses:
- Ethics (3 Cr)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Cr)
- Introduction to Economics (3 Cr)
- Management by the Book (3 Cr)
- PeaceSmart Relationships (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Enterprise (3 Cr)
- Online Enterprise Marketing (3 Cr)
- Business Finance For Every Enterprise (4 Cr)
- Business Management for Every Enterprise (4 Cr)
- Enterprise Marketing (4 Cr)
- Microeconomics (3 Cr)
- Introduction to Communication (3 Cr)
- Christian Entrepreneurship (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
- Strategic Management (3 Cr)
- Practical Mathematics (3 Cr) or College Algebra (3 Cr)
- Introduction to Psychology (3 Cr) or Introduction to Sociology (3 Cr)
This diploma is well-suited for individuals who seek to study ministry in-depth and acquire a wide range of skills in the field of ministry.
To earn the Diploma of Ministry you must complete the following courses:
- Christian Apologetics (3 Cr)
- Ethics (3 Cr)
- History of World Christianity (4 Cr)
- Church and Ministry (3 Cr)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Pastoral Care (3 Cr)
- Theology I (4 Cr)
- Theology II (4 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 Cr)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
- Plus 20 Elective Credit Hours from courses of your choice.
This diploma is ideal for individuals who are currently pastors or feel called to become pastors. It includes courses that provide essential pastoral skills and goes even beyond, covering in-depth areas such as pastoral care, preaching, theology and more.
To earn the Commissioned Pastoral Diploma you must complete the following courses:
- Christian Apologetics (3 Cr)
- Ethics (3 Cr)
- History of World Christianity (4 Cr)
- Church and Ministry (3 Cr)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Pastoral Care (3 Cr)
- Theology I (4 Cr)
- Theology II (4 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- Missions and Revivals (4 Cr)
- Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 Cr)
- Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 Cr)
- Biblical Interpretation I (4 Cr)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Cr)
- Biblical Wisdom Books (4 Cr)
- Biblical Interpretation II (4 Cr)
- Marriage Ministry (4 Cr)
- Introduction to Communication (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
This diploma is ideal for individuals who are called to serve in leadership roles in teaching, biblical studies, or theology. It provides a comprehensive understanding of theology and biblical interpretation.
To earn the Diploma of Divinity you must complete the following courses:
- Christian Apologetics (3 Cr)
- Ethics (3 Cr)
- History of World Christianity (4 Cr)
- Church and Ministry (3 Cr)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Pastoral Care (3 Cr)
- Theology I (4 Cr)
- Theology II (4 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 Cr)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
- Plus 45 Elective Credit Hours of Your Choice.
This diploma offers advanced credentials for individuals seeking to serve effectively in chaplaincy. It’s especially beneficial for part-time chaplains or those serving as chaplains within their church.
To earn the Chaplaincy Diploma you must complete the following courses:
- Christian Apologetics (3 Cr)
- Ethics (3 Cr)
- History of World Christianity (4 Cr)
- Church and Ministry (3 Cr)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- Pastoral Care (3 Cr)
- Theology I (4 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 Cr)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Cr)
- Biblical Wisdom Books (4 Cr)
- Introduction to Psychology (3 Cr)
- World History (3 Cr)
- United States History (3 Cr)
- Introduction to Philosophy (3 Cr)
- Ministry Care Conversations (3 Cr)
- Prayer (3 Cr)
- Management by the Book (3 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Enterprise (3 Cr)
- Developing House Churches (3 Cr)
- Marriage Ministry (4 Cr)
- Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 Cr)
- Introduction to Sociology (3 Cr)
- Youth Ministry (3 Cr)
- Introduction to Communication (3 Cr)
- Christian Philosophy (3 Cr)
- Self-Care and Recovery (3 Cr)
- Leadership (3 Cr)
- Life Coaching Ministry (3 Cr)
- Comparative Religions (2 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
- Basic Writing (2 Cr) or College Writing Lab (1 Cr)
- PeaceSmart Relationships (3 Cr) or Restoring Relationships – Transforming Justice (3 Cr)
- Transfer – English 1 (3 Cr) or English Comprehension (4 Cr) or College Writing (3 Cr)
- Transfer – Mathematics 1 (3 Cr) or Practical Mathematics (3 Cr) or College Algebra (3 Cr)
- Transfer – Science 1 (3 Cr) or Astronomy (3 Cr) or Introduction to Biology (3 Cr)
- Church Planting – (Marketing) (4 Cr) or Transfer – Marketing 1 (3 Cr) or Enterprise Marketing (4 Cr)
- Plus an additional 8 Elective Credits of a student’s choice.