Diploma in Theology (DTH-CLD)
Description
The Diploma in Theology-CLD (DTH-CLD) intends to offer pre-baccalaureate diploma-level training for those in or entering ministry leadership positions. Admission to the DTH-CLD program is contingent upon completion of the Diploma in Christian Ministry-CLD or the equivalent. The DTH-CLD is a ten-course program beyond the DCM-CLD which can be completed in one to two to three years.
Course Requirements
This section is designed to help you keep a record of courses taken and courses needed to complete your diploma..
| Course Title |
Course # |
Hours |
| Biblical Study |
| Intermediate Old Testament (CLS1114 prerequisite) |
CLS2100 |
3 |
| Intermediate New Testament (CLS1314 prerequisite) |
CLS2300 |
3 |
Life and Thought |
| Survey of Christian History |
CLL1111 |
3 |
| Intermediate Christian Theology |
CLL1211 |
3 |
Leadership Formation |
| Spiritual & Leadership Formation |
CLP1115 |
3 |
| Leadership in Ministry Practicum: Fall/Spring |
CLP1121-22 |
4 |
| Planned Pulpit Leadership OR Principles & Approaches to Bible Teaching |
CLP2421/CLE1113 |
3 |
| Educational Ministry of the Church |
CLE1412 |
3 |
Electives (This could include anyone of the following) |
| How to Understand the Bible/Biblical Hermeneutics |
CLS2521 |
3 |
| Christian Ethics: Personal and Corporate |
CLL1411 |
3 |
| Introduction to Christian Counseling |
CLP1512 |
3 |
| Organizing and Leading the Small Church |
CLE2412 |
3 |
| Pastoral Ministry |
CLP1511 |
3 |
| Maturing & Multiplying God's People/Principles of Discipleship |
CLE2317 |
3 |
| Total Hours (with DCM-CLD) |
52 |
Students and directors may also choose electives from courses listed as electives of the DCM-CLD and other catalog-listed courses viewed as critical for the CLD center context and approved by the CLD Director at GGBTS.
8 courses/24 hours for the DCM-CLD plus 10 additional courses/28 hours for the DTH-CLD.