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A Continuing Education Certificate in Theology and Ministry may be awarded to students who have completed a total of 18 CEUs of graduate study at the Institute for Ministry. Certificate requirements consist of:
Transfer credits from other educational institutions are not accepted.
Certificate students may elect to continue their studies at LIM beyond the 18 CEUs of this certificate model. Earned CEUs from the Certificate in Theology and Ministry program can be applied toward a Certificate in Pastoral Studies (C.P.S.) or a Certificate in Religious Education (C.R.E.). Upon completion of 12 CEUs, certificate students must apply for the certificate or apply for candidacy in a LIM 36 hour program; the 12 CEUs already earned will then be applied to a candidate’s work toward a Certificate in Pastoral Studies or a Certificate in Religious Education.
| Theological Core Courses: 12 CEUs (Select 4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| LIM C703 | Introduction to Practical Theology (required) | 3 CEUs |
| LIM C711 | Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) | 3 CEUs |
| LIM C712 | Christian Origins (New Testament) | 3 CEUs |
| LIM C714 | Grace, Christ, and Spirit | 3 CEUs |
| LIM C722 | Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy | 3 CEUs |
| LIM C704 | Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics | 3 CEUs |