Diploma in Christian Leadership
Two-year Diploma Program
60 credit hours
This diploma builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the first year program, allowing the student to spend some time exploring a choice of ministries. The diploma may be earned with concentrations in an area of professional interest.
Field Education (1 unit = 100 hours of experience)
Field Education requirements ensure practical experience in the student’s area of study. Field Education units do not have academic credit value but are required for graduation. Tuition is not charged for Field Education units. One unit is required in the second year of this program.
Click here for more information on internship / field education options.
Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will:
- Grow in understanding and application of scripture to life.
- Learn the principles and skills of life-long personal spiritual formation and growth.
- Advance in perception and use of natural ability and spirtual gifts and their relationship to one's spiritual and vocational call from God and ministry in a local congregation.
- Establish inter-cultural contacts and friendships.
Career Path Options
This program is designed to develop strong volunteers for local church ministries.
Future Education Possibilities
Graduates can use this diploma as the first 2 years towards a degree at RMC.
Biblical & Theological Studies (18 credit hours)
- BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
- BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
- BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
- CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
- CSPxxx Spiritual Theology Elective (3)
- THO100 Christian Theology (3)
General Arts (21 credit hours)
- HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
- HTH182 Christian Ethics (3)
- HTH272 Introduction to World Civilizations (3)
- HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
- LNG180 Introduction to Academic Writing & Research (3)
- SSC193 Principles of Psychology (3)
- One of:
SSC194 Principles of Sociology (3), or
SSC195 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Professional Studies (15 credit hours)
- ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
- Additional Courses within the chosen concentration (12)
Electives (6 credit hours)