About the Program
The purpose of the Deaconess Certificate program is to provide training for those women who are not able to pursue the MA in Deaconess Studies at Cranmer Theological House. This program is designed to equip the deaconess to serve in the local parish. It includes twelve (12) courses and (1) practicum in Bible, History/Theology, and Ministry.
Required Courses
Theology:
Church and Sacraments
4 Credits
Intro. to Moral Theology and Ethics
3 Credits
Biblical:
Biblical Theology I
3 Credits
Biblical Theology II
3 Credits
Biblical Womanhood
3 Credits
History:
Anglicanism
3 Credits
Survey of Church History
4 Credits
Ministry:
Cure of Souls
3 Credits
Spirituality
3 Credits
Marriage and Family
3 Credits
Evangelism & Missions – OR – Anglican Church Planting
3 Credits
Office and Work of a Deaconess
3 Credits
Deaconess Practicum
1 Credits
Fast Facts
Deaconess Certificate
Credit Hours
Learning about the deaconess and her work in the Church throughout history has provided a sense of connection—a touchstone—to those women who have gone before for the work I do today.
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