ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Diploma in Ministry Studies (DMS)
This ministry studies online program provides an opportunity for students, NOT seeking a degree, to develop servant leadership skills for local church ministry, as well as competencies in Bible and church history.
The Diploma in Ministry Studies (DMS) is a 39-credit hour non-degree program requiring a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years for completion. The DMS is designed for men and women over the age of 18 who are serving on a church staff, in other ministry positions, and/or volunteering in ministry. Ministry classes may be completed in two years, although students may take longer due to family, church, and job responsibilities. This program is not available for students who have an undergraduate degree.
Program Objectives
- Graduates will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Bible and how to study and apply the biblical texts.
- Graduates will demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation of church history and historical core doctrines of the Christian faith.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the theology of the five purposes of the church and their application to developing a growing and healthy church.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of how to share the gospel in a variety of forms and mediums.
- Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to a lifelong, intentional process of spiritual development and professional growth.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Diploma in Ministry Studies
13 Courses – 39 credit hours – 3 hours per course
- Location: 100% Online. No travel required.
- Delivery: Self-paced within 8-week online courses.
- Length: As little as 24 months; 39 credits. Students take 13 courses and each course is 3 credit hours. Students may take longer or shorter to complete the program based on their schedules, family, church, and job responsibilities.
- Enrolling New Students: Every 8 Weeks. There are six terms to start your program each year – apply today!
| Required Courses |
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| R1300 Developing the Focused Life (Touchstone) |
| W1301 Theology & Practice of Worship |
| E5401 Theology & Practice of Evangelism |
| F5401 Theology and Practice of Fellowship |
| D5401 Theology & Practice of Discipleship |
| Theology & Practice of Ministry |
| W3303 Preaching/Teaching for Life Change |
| E1303 Contemporary Evangelism |
| D1303 Biblical Hermeneutics |
| D2351 New Testament Survey |
| D2361 Old Testament Survey |
| D3351 Church History |
| R4300 Practicing the Focused Life (Capstone) |