School for Ministry: CurriculumThe School for Ministry offers a two-year Certificate of Studies which is designed to give students a sound theological education for ministry in the Diocese of San Diego. The Certificate is the primary tool for training deacons in the diocese. However, it is a valuable education for all baptized persons. The course of study functions on a two-year (Emmaus Year and Manna Year) cycle with each course taught once every other year. Students can begin with either year. In addition, there are summer course offered either every year or every other year.
Students may take a “full load” and complete the certificate of studies in two years including one summer. The can also pursue a personally designed course of study over a longer period of time. Students are also welcome to take individual courses that meet their own needs or personal interests.
Requirements for Certificate of Studies:
Our offerings are divided into four area of study: Holy Scripture, Church and Witness, Worship, and Practice of Ministry. A catalog of course offerings is in production and will be added in March of 2022.
The requirements for the certificate of studies are:
Note: 1.00 credits=One 12 Session Class (2 hours in length); courses with less credit has proportionally less in class time and work requirements.
Holy Scripture
| Hermeneutics | 0.25 Credits |
| Hebrew Scripture I | 1.00 Credits |
| Hebrew Scripture II | 1.00 Credits |
| New Testament I | 1.00 Credits |
| New Testament II | 1.00 Credits |
| 4.25 Credits |
Church and Witness
| Church and Witness I | 1.00 Credits |
| Church and Witness I | 1.00 Credits |
| Church and Witness I | 1.00 Credits |
| Church and Witness I | 1.00 Credits |
| Ethics | 1.00 Credits |
| Christian Spirituality | 1.00 Credits |
| 6 Credits |
Worship
| Liturgy I | 1.00 Credits |
| Liturgy II | 0.25 Credits |
| Preaching | 1.00 Credits |
| 2.25 Credits |
Foundations in Ministry
| Church Mission and Society | 1.00 Credits |
| Theological Field Ed | 2.00 Credits |
| Formation and Discipleship | 0.50 Credits |
| Ecumenism and Interfaith Ministry | 0.50 Credits |
| Practical Theology (Pastoral Care) | 1.00 Credits |
| The Beloved Community | 1.00 Credits |
| Public Ministry | 1.00 Credits |
| Constitution and Canons | 0.50 Credits |
| Seminar on Ordained Ministry | 8.50 Credits |
| 6 Credits |
TOTAL: 21 Credits
Summer
Hermeneutics
Constitution and Canons (Title IV)*
The Beloved Community*
Liturgics II*
Christian Spirituality
*Offered every other summer
Manna Year
Fall SemesterFall 2021 |
Spring SemesterSpring 2022 |
Emmaus Year
Fall SemesterFall 2022 |
Spring SemesterSpring 2023 |
Theological Field Education
Theological Field Education I and Theological Field Education II will be taken in a student’s second year. For Students who are postulants for Holy Orders.
