Academic Information: Programs of Study - Deaconess Certificate
Sample Curriculum
 

Year 1 Fall Semester
New Testament Introduction
Old Testament Introduction
Ministry to the World
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
Orientation to Deaconess Studies
Elective (s)
Field Work
     Total

Year 1 Spring Semester
Liturgics and Hymnology
Lutheran Confessions
Evangelism
Genesis
Gospel of John
Deaconess History
Elective(s)
     Total


Year 2 Fall Semester
Christian Dogmatics I
Gospel of Matthew
Galatians
Working as a Deaconess I
The Pastoral Counselor
Elective/Old Testament Wisdom Literature
Elective (s)
Field Work
     Total


Year 2 Spring Semester
Christian Education
Ethics
Ministry to the Aging
Acts of the Apostles
Pastoral Epistles
Working as a Deaconess II
Homiletics
Elective(s)
Field Work
     Total


Year 3
Internship (if applicable)

Total Credits for Graduation


 

 

DEACONESS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Systematic Theology

9 credits

Exegetical Theology

13 credits

Historical Theology

2 credits

Practical Theology

24 credits

Electives/Internship

12 credits

TOTAL CORE CREDITS

60 credits


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