Church Ministry Department: Diploma in Preaching
Purpose of the program
This two-year non-residential program is designed to provide men with the biblical and theological education, as well as the practical skills, necessary to serve in the office of deacon or preacher.
Goals of Program
In addition to the general expectations of the seminary, students who graduate with a Diploma in Preaching should possess the following abilities.
The graduate is expected to understand the principles of preaching, personal evangelism, and church growth.
The graduate is expected to understand the principles of church administration, church life, and church ministry.
The graduate is expected to be able to apply these principles to the local church ministry.
Admission requirements
Students must be at least 18 years old.
Students shall possess a high school diploma.
Students shall be active members of a church for at least one year.
Students shall exhibit objective evidence of appropriate academic abilities.
Students shall agree to the Odessa Theological Seminary's Statement of Faith.
Students shall submit an official application with references.
Students will be formally interviewed.
Students must pass the entrance exam for their program.
It is understood that students are accepted based on their ability and the availability of openings. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS AND CREDITS
Course no. |
Course title |
Credits: |
| OT 101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
| NT 101 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
| NT 105 |
Hermeneutics |
2 |
| TH 100 |
Systematic Theology I |
4 |
| TH 130 |
Christian Ethics |
2 |
| TH 140 |
Christian Apologetics |
2 |
| MS 110 |
Principles of Church Growth |
2 |
| MS 120 |
Evangelism and Discipleship |
2 |
| MS 105 |
Contemporary Religions and Cults |
2 |
| PM 110 |
Homiletics |
2 |
| PM 111 |
Evangelistic Preaching |
2 |
| PM 112 |
Preaching Styles |
2 |
| PM 101 |
Pastoral Ministry |
2 |
| PM 151 |
Ministry and Music |
1 |
| PM 141 |
Church Administration |
1 |
| GS 121 |
History of Ukraine |
2 |
| GS 141 |
Developmental Psychology |
1 |
| PM 190 |
Practical Christian Ministry |
3 |
| |
Diploma Project |
3 |
| |
TOTAL |
44 |
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