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SAMPLE CURRICULUM:
DEACONESS CERTIFICATE
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
2
3
2
3
3
2
0
15
Year 1 Spring Semester
Liturgics and Hymnology
Lutheran Confessions
Evangelism
Genesis
Gospel of John
Deaconess History
Elective (s)
Total
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
15
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
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
1
0
15
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
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
15
Year 3
Internship (if applicable)
Total Credits for Graduation
60
Deaconess Graduation Requirements
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