About the Program
The purpose of the Diaconal Certificate program is to provide training for those men who sense a calling into the diaconate but do not plan on pursuing the priesthood. The program requires twelve (12) courses
Required Courses
Biblical Studies
Biblical Theology I
3 Credits
Biblical Theology II
3 Credits
History
Anglicanism
3 Credits
Survey of Church History
4 Credits
Liturgy
Liturgics
3 Credits
Ministry
Spirituality
3 Credits
Office and Work of a Deacon
3 Credits
Evangelism & Missions – OR – Anglican Church Planting
3 Credits
Cure of Souls
3 Credits
Theology
Thirty-Nine Articles
4 Credits
Church and Sacraments
4 Credits
Introduction to Moral Theology and Ethics
3 Credits
Fast Facts
Diaconal Certificate
Credit Hours
"It is completely affordable, the classes are of a superior quality... I intend to do all that I can to support this Orthodox, Anglican, Church-centered resource."
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