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 |
Practical
Theology |
14 credits |
Deaconess Theology |
9 credits |
Electives/Internship |
15 credits |
TOTAL CORE
CREDITS |
60 credits |
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15
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60
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