Diploma in Lay Ministry (D.L.M.)

The Diploma in Lay Ministry may be completed online with the exception of the capstone course noted below.

Purpose: To offer to those already serving or hoping to serve as Lay Ministers the chance to enhance their ministry through theological education. This is not a certification program but rather a coordinated combination of introductory courses. This may lead to further studies.

Goal: To provide a theological foundation allowing the student to focus on areas related to his or her personal ministerial goals.

Courses:

  • Systematic and Moral Theology

  • Scripture, History and World Religion

  • Electives

Curriculum:

The requirements for the Diploma in Lay Ministry are:

Core Courses (7)

  • Foundations in Theology

  • Introduction to Old Testament

  • Introduction to New Testament

  • General Survey Course in Church History

  • Introduction to Moral Theology

  • Sacramental Theology Course

  • Lay Ministry in the Diocesan Church (capstone course may not be completed online)

Free Electives (3)

Emphasis in a particular area will be decided by each student in consultation with the Registrar, in view of his or her ministerial goals.