Diploma in Christian Leadership (DCL) – 30 Credit Hours

The Diploma in Christian Leadership & Ministry is a 60-credit course of instruction which combines 30 credit hours from the Biblical Studies Certificate with 30 credit hours of the diploma for a total of 60 credit hours. The diploma is primarily designed for those who have not started in ministry assignments and would still like to be trained for practical ministry.

The DCL diploma is designed for students who do not intend to continue to a degree program. Students planning to work toward a degree should pursue the Associate or Bachelor programs as listed in this Catalog. Students who complete the DCL and then later decide to continue on to an undergraduate degree may do so by registering for the desired program. Ministry electives may also be completed at Grace. DCL credits completed will transfer into the undergraduate degree programs.

 

DCL Course Distribution Summary:

Bible Exposition – 3 credits

• BB-201     Ecclessiology – Church History

 

Systematic Theology – 15 credits

• BB-202   Theology

• CL-200   Warfare Strategies – Taking the City

• BB-200   Deliverance – Setting the Captives Free

• MI-202    Spirit Life Counseling – Inner Healing

• CL-201   Silencing the Enemy – Praise & Worship

 

Ministry Skills – 12 credits (choose 4)

• MI-200    Gift of the Apostle

• MI-201    Prophets and The Prophetic Ministry

• LC-200   Missions and Methods

• PR-200   Evangelism Now

• CL-202   The Power of Intercession

• LC-201   Church Growth – Equipping and Releasing

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Associate of Arts in Christian Leadership & Ministry (ACLM) – 30 Credit Hours

The ACLM program at Grace Christian College is designed to provide a general knowledge of the Bible and systematic theology as well as ministry skills. This set of courses, combined with the diploma (30 credits), certificate (30 credits), and the Associate degree credits (30 credits) for a total of 90 credits.  This degree is for those serving in the local church or other ministry who want to be further equipped for their calling. The Associate of Arts in Christian Leadership & Ministry is a Degree Completion Program.

 

ACLM Course Distribution Summary:

Bible Exposition – 9 credits

• BB-302     Esthatology –  death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul

• LC-300     Angeology – dogma concerning angels

• BB-300     Cults and occult

 

Systematic Theology – 15 credits

• MI-300   Dynamic Communication – Practical Ministry

• MI-301   Restoring the Arts

• BB-301  God’s Generals

• PR-303  Church Law – Ethics, Policies, and Procedures

 

Ministry Skills – 9 credits (choose 3)

• LC-301   Children and Youth

• MG-300  Mentoring, Fathering, and Discipleship

• PR-300   Counseling and Personal Ministry

• PR-301   Bookkeeping and Accounting – Non-Profit Ministry

• PR-302   Cell Life – Church Planting

 

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership & Ministry (BCLM) – 30 Credit Hours

The BCLM program at Grace Christian College is designed to provide a deeper knowledge of the Bible and systematic theology as well as ministry skills. The curriculum leading to the BCLM degree is a 120-unit course of instruction designed to develop Christian character, a sound knowledge of the English Bible, and the skills appropriate for ministry in a local church, mission field, or other Christian ministry. The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership & Finance is a Degree Completion.

 

BCLM Course Distribution Summary:

Bible Exposition – 12 credits

• MI-400     Sacerdotal Functions

• BB 400    Christology – Life of Christ

• BB-402    Hermeneutics – Interpretation of the Bible

• BB-406    Biblical Archeology, Geography, and Anthropology

 

Systematic Theology – 15 credits

• BB-401   Manners, Customs, and Cultures - Israel

• BB-403   Greek

• BB-405   Hebrew

• MI-401    Faith, Healing, and Miracles

• BB-404   Christian Apologetics and Comparative Religions

 

Ministry Skills – 3 credits (choose 1)

• CL-400    Leadership Maxims and Ethics

• PR-400    Pre-Marital Ministry and Pastoral Care

• LC-400    Praise and Worship II