Lay Training
Approved by the SATS Board in its November 2014 Meeting
Diploma in Ministry
Objectives: The course aims to:
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equip lay people theologically and practically to assist in local church ministry and other ministries.
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provide opportunity for lay people to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith and practice
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strengthen the link between SATS and the dioceses as well as other communities.
Course Description: The course will be:
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part-time and must be completed in not more than 3 years.
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taught at SATS or in the dioceses (or deaneries) upon request.
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using SATS lay-training manuals and other materials of recognized quality.
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taught normally in English.
Content: The content of the course will be 6 required courses and at least 4 elective courses,
the choice of which will depend partly on the nature of the ministry each candidate hopes to take up after obtaining the Diploma in Ministry.
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Required Courses: Each required course is expected to consist of 12-16 sessions lasting 2-3 hours. A required course is only offered with a minimum of 6 participants.
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The Bible: Our Sourcebook (1 semester course)
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The Church Down the Ages (Church History) (1 semester)
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Living Liturgy (1 semester)
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What Christians Believe (Christian Doctrine) (1 semester)
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Dynamics of Christian Living (Discipleship & Ethics) (1 semester)
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How the Church Works (Constitution & Canons) (½ semester)
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Elective Courses: Each elective course consists not less than 6 sessions of 2-3 hours. An elective course is only offered with a minimum of 6 participants.
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Caring for the Church (Pastoral Matters) (1 semester)
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Music and Worship (½ semester)
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Church and Society (Contemporary Issues) (½ semester)
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Church Administration (½ semester)
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Evangelism and Church Planting (½ semester)
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Preaching (½ semester)
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Youth Leadership (½ semester)
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An Anglican Perspective (Articles of Religion) (½ semester)
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Other courses may be agreed between SATS and the dioceses.
Requirements:
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A candidate will pay a fee to cover the costs.
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He/she needs to be competent in English (written and spoken) as he/she will be required to submit at least one written paper and take an examination in each course.
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He/she must attend at least 90% of the given sessions per course taken and achieve an overall minimum grade of 75 (50%) for submitted papers and exams.
Resources: Resources will include the Manuals produced by SATS, books at the Mosher
Library, DVDs, and other quality references/materials.
Graduation: The Diploma in Ministry will be conferred at the annual Commencement
Exercises of St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary.