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Graduate
Diploma of Christian Ministry (DCMin)
Program Description
The Diploma of Christian Ministry (DCMin) is a 60 credit hour undergraduate program designed to equip church leaders and other Christian ministers with the necessary tools to serve Christ effectively.
Requirements and Completion
- Applicants should be age 22 or older
- The prerequisite for this diploma is a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- A total of 60 credit hours is required for the completion of the diploma
Diploma Outcomes
Graduates with the Diploma of Christian Ministry will be trained to:
- Serve the Lord from a solid foundation of Bible knowledge.
- Understand the doctrines of the Christian faith from an evangelical perspective.
- Serve in the local church in such ways as teaching, leading worship, and shepherding.
- Share the gospel in one’s home culture.
- Exercise ministry skills learned through a field practicum.
- Understand a number of general subject areas from a Christian perspective.
- Grow in Christlikeness.
| Diploma of Christian Ministry (DCMin) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biblical & Theological Studies | ||
| 1B1311 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| 1B2311 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| 1B3321 | Bible Backgrounds | |
| OR | ||
| 1B3331 | Bible Interpretation | 3 |
| 1H1312 | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| 1T1311 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Applied Ministry | ||
| 1P3331 | Spiritual Development | 3 |
| 1P2311 | Pastoral Ministries | 3 |
| 1M1311 | Worship Leadership | 3 |
| 1E2322 | Teaching Christ-followers | 3 |
| 1E1342 | Living & Sharing the Gospel | 3 |
| 1P2241 | Capstone Ministry I | 2 |
| General Studies | ||
| 1L3311 | English Composition 101 | 3 |
| 1L3313 | English Composition 102 | |
| OR | ||
| 1L4311 | Classics of Christian Literature | 3 |
| 1C1311 | Intro to Psychology & Counselling | 3 |
| 1C1321 | Basics of Family Dynamics | 3 |
| 1H3311 | Western Civilization 101 | |
| OR | ||
| 1H3312 | Western Civilization 102 | 3 |
| 1V1311 | Public Speaking | |
| OR | ||
| 1V4301 | Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Free Electives | 10 | |
| Total credit hours for Diploma of Christian Ministry (DCMin) | 60 | |
Contact Info
- (403) 932-6622
- (403) 932-7049
- info@cbtsc.ca
- Staff Contact Info
- 200 Seminary View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2G1, Canada
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Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm
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