Ministry Certification Course Calendar

Theology Courses

Courses can be taken in any order. 

All courses are online unless otherwise stated. 

THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings (3 cr.)

THE8001 Creation to Exile (3 cr.)

THE8002 Prophecy & Gospel (3 cr.)

THE8003 The Apostolic Era (3 cr.)

THE9001 Biblical Teachings I (3 cr.)

THE9002 Biblical Teachings II (3 cr.)

See your program plan for courses needed. 

Christian Education Courses for Teachers

EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education (3 cr.), face-to-face and online

Professional Courses for Staff Ministers

Courses can be taken in any order. 

THE2103 Biblical Interpretation (3 cr.)

THE3101 Introduction to Youth and Family (3 cr.)

THE3111 Congregational Assimilation & Retention (3 cr.)

THE3120 Parish Education (3 cr.)

THE3130 Caring and Counseling (3 cr.)

THE3131 Parish Visitation (3 cr.)

THE3140 Organization and Administration in the Parish (3 cr.)

THE3142 Developing and Training Leadership (3 cr.)

THE5006 Foundations of Ministry (3 cr.)

The following courses replace THE3110 Foundations of Evangelism (3 cr.): 

THE9101 The Mission of the Church (1 cr.)

THE9102 Practical Evangelism (1 cr.)

THE9103 Friendship Evangelism (1 cr.)