Diploma in Educational Leadership (DEL)
Description
The Diploma in Educational Leadership is a two-year program offering training and skill development in the education-related areas of church ministry. The objective of this degree is to prepare students for non-preaching professional ministry positions in church and para-church organizations.
Courses offer opportunity to sharpen leadership skills for serving in teaching, discipleship, small groups, large groups, college ministry, youth ministry, children's ministry, singles' groups, men's ministry, women's ministry, leadership development, and church administration.
The Diploma in Educational Leadership requires 49 hours of study.
Course Requirements
This section is designed to help you keep a record of courses taken and courses needed to complete the Diploma in Educational Leadership degree.
| Course Title |
Course # |
Hours |
| Leadership Discernment |
| Leadership in Ministry Practicum I* |
P1121 |
2 |
| Leadership in Ministry Practicum II* |
P1122 |
2 |
Biblical Foundations |
| Old Testament Introduction I |
S1112 |
3 |
| Old Testament Introduction II |
S1113 |
3 |
| New Testament Introduction I |
S1312 |
3 |
| New Testament Introduction II |
S1313 |
3 |
Theological Foundations |
| Christian Theology I |
L1211 |
3 |
| Christian Theology II |
L1212 |
3 |
| Baptist Heritage and Practice or Church History II |
L1113/L1112 |
2/3 |
Educational Leadership Skills |
| Foundations for Educational Leadership |
E1111 |
3 |
| Life Span Development |
E1112 |
3 |
| Principles & Approaches to Bible Teaching |
E1113 |
3 |
| Ministry Leadership |
E1312 |
2 |
| Administration and Church Growth |
E1314 |
2 |
| The Educational Ministry of the Church |
E1412 |
3 |
| Public Speaking for Christian Educators or Introduction to Preaching |
E1211/P1411 |
3 |
Electives
Select from the following courses or any E electives to complete 49 hours: |
| Basic Evangelism |
I1311 |
2 |
| Worship and Music in the Faith Community |
P1916 |
3 |
| Introduction to Missions |
I1211 |
3 |
| Christian Counseling |
E1114/P1512 |
3 |
*P1121 & P1122 (TFE) must be taken in two consecutive terms in a fall-spring sequence only. A total of 4 semester-hours credit for the courses will be given at the end of the second term. No credit is earned if both courses are not completed. Variable credit is available by contracting with the TFE Office and identified on the TFE Application. Students must remain in the same Peer Reflection Group for the two terms.
For full-time student verification, students must be registered for 9 semester hours in any given semester and 24 hours for the year. VA students, please see Registrar for full-time student verification and additional information.