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2013-2014 Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry Program Course Listing (DPCL)
A Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry may be awarded to students who have completed a total of 18 credit hours of graduate study at the Institute for Ministry. Certificate requirements consist of:
Transfer credits from other educational institutions are not accepted. Courses may be taken on campus, onsite (extension), or online. Potential students need to apply for full admission to LIM's graduate programs.
Note: Graduate certificate students may elect to continue their studies at LIM beyond the 18 credits of this certificate model. Earned credits from the Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry program can be applied toward a Master of Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.) or Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree. Upon completion of 12 credit hours, graduate certificate students must apply for the certificate or apply for candidacy in a LIM master’s degree program; the 12 credits already earned will then be applied to a candidate’s work toward a Master of Religious Education or Master of Pastoral Studies degree.
| Theological Core Courses: 12 credit hours (Select 4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| LIM C703 | Introduction to Practical Theology (required) | 3 crs. |
| LIM C711 | Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) | 3 crs. |
| LIM C712 | Christian Origins (New Testament) | 3 crs. |
| LIM C714 | Grace, Christ, and Spirit | 3 crs. |
| LIM C722 | Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy | 3 crs. |
| LIM C704 | Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics | 3 crs. |