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2014-2015 Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry On-Campus 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.
Graduate students may elect to continue their studies at LIM beyond the 18 credit hours of this certificate model. Earned credit hours from the Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry program can be applied toward a Master of Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.) or a Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree. Upon completion of 12 credit hours, certificate students must apply for the certificate or apply for candidacy in a LIM 36 hour program; the 12 credit hours already earned will then be applied to a candidate’s work toward a Master of Pastoral Studies or a Master of Religious Education.
| 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. |