Courses in our Certificate Programs begin January 26th: The Institute of Lutheran Theology is dedicated to raising up and equipping the Body of Christ in the local community with sound Lutheran teaching as it engages the world today with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Institute has 11 Pastoral Ministry Certificate graduates, 9 of which are currently employed in the field. Faith & Life Certificate The Faith and Life Certificate is a one-year program designed to provide instruction in basic Christian theological understandings and practice. This program is best suited for members of the Body of Christ seeking to be thoroughly equipped to carry out their call to ministry within their God given vocation. It can be used as ministry preparation for short term missionaries or anyone that wants to be better equipped in the basic teachings of the Bible, the history of the Christian church, and Christian theology. Pastoral Ministry Certificate This program is designed to prepare leaders with no prior theological training to successfully provide pastoral leadership for a congregation. Coursework in the Pastoral Ministry Certificate Program provides a solid introduction to Biblical theology, Lutheran theology, church history, and ministerial practice. The School for Faith and Life also offers a graduate studies transfer track certificate program in Pastoral Ministry in cooperation with ILTs Christ School of Theology. Students taking the graduate studies transfer track will carry out their studies at the graduate level within the Master of Divinity program. Students may apply for the Pastoral Ministry Certificate from the School for Faith and Life upon completion of equivalent graduate level courses from the Christ School of Theology. Youth & Family Certificate This program is designed to prepare leaders with no prior ministry training to successfully provide leadership in youth and family ministry for a congregation. Coursework in the Youth and Family Certificate Program provides a solid introduction to Biblical theology, Lutheran theology, church history, youth and family ministry and Christian education. The Institute of Lutheran Theology’s certificate programs are committed to sharing the truth of Jesus Christ to the world. For this commitment to be a reality, the entire Body of Christ must be equipped and mobilized to proclaim the Word of God in this world, -Dr. Dennis Bielfeldt, Letter from the President Take the Institute of Lutheran Theology Online Campus Tour: buff.ly/1siYZ1W via YouTube
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