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2016-2017 Certificate in Theology and Ministry Program Course Listing (DPCL)
The Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry is an 18 credit hour program. The Continuing Education Certificate in Theology and Ministry is an 18 continuing education units program. Requirements for the Certificate in Theology and Ministry consist of:
Students may elect to continue their studies at LIM beyond the 18 credit hours or CEUs of this certificate program. Credit hours or CEUs earned for the Certificate in Theology and Ministry program can be applied toward a Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) or a Master of Religious Education (MRE) degree or a Certificate of Pastoral Studies (CPS) or a Certificate of Religious Education (CRE).
Further Information
| Theological Core Courses: 3 crs or CEUs per course; select at least 4 | |
| LIM 703 | Introduction to Practical Theology (required) |
| LIM 711 | Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) |
| LIM 712 | Christian Origins (New Testament) |
| LIM 714 | Grace, Christ, and Spirit |
| LIM 722 | Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy |
| LIM 704 | Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics |
| Elective Courses: 3 crs or CEUs per course; select 2 from core courses above, focus area courses below, or other electives | |
| LIMX 840 | Faith and Culture |
| LIMX 860 | Faith Development and Spirituality |
| LIM 861 | Pastoral Leadership and Organization |
| LIM 826 | Digital Media and Ministry☆ |
| LIM 827 | Spirituality for Ministers |
| LIM 828 | History of Christian Spirituality |
| LIM 819 | Spirituality and Theology of Work☆ |
| LIM 820 | Ministry in the Marketplace☆ |
| LIM 844 | Parish Life and Ministry |
| LIM 845 | Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Ministry |
| LIM 813 | The Universe as Divine Manifestation☆ |
| LIM 814 | The Emergent Universe: Our Sacred Story☆ |
| LIM 837 | Foundations of Religious Education |
| LIM 838 | Curriculum Development |
| LIM 839 | Religious Education across the Curriculum☆ |
| LIM 846 | Catechetical Leadership☆ |
| LIM 870 | Foundations of Youth Ministry☆ |
| LIM 876 | Adolescent Spirituality and Faith Development☆ |
| LIM 885 | Religious Communication☆ |
☆ Students in the extension program must take this course online.