bachelor of theological studies in diaconal ministry
St Stephen’s College and the Centre for Christian Studies have collaborated to offer a program of study in diaconal ministry leading to a Bachelor of Theological Studies in Diaconal Ministry degree granted under the Charter of St Stephen’s College. This degree will be conferred after completing the Centre for Christian Studies (CCS) Diploma in Diaconal Ministries, and the additional requirements of St Stephen’s College (SSC).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Diploma in Diaconal Ministries from CCS or current enrollment in that program
2. General readiness to function in an integrative theological program in terms of both personal qualities and academic competencies
3. Commitment to one’s lay profession or employment (paid or volunteer) as a ministry
4. Willingness to engage in a program that is grounded in the Christian faith but is also broadly ecumenical and interfaith
Applications are submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with the application fee and all transcripts. Applicants are advised to apply to the BTS program within 5 years of completing CCS Diploma.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
90 Credits
Equivalent to three years of full-time study. Work should be completed within seven years of entering BTS program.
ACADEMIC WORK COMPLETED AS PART OF CCS DIPLOMA:
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODULE (0 credit)
THREE PROGRAM THEME YEARS (45 credits)
Social Ministry/Educational Ministry/Pastoral Ministry
THEOLOGICAL INTEGRATION YEAR (15 credits)
including Global Perspectives Experience
FACILITATED FIELD EDUCATION (0 credit)
EIGHT COURSES (*24 credits): Christian Scriptures, Hebrew Scriptures, Theology, Christian Ethics, Church History, and three Electives (chosen in consultation with faculty). (*at least 18 of these 24 credits must be taken at St Stephen’s College)
POST CCS WORK:
ACADEMIC WRITING COURSE (0 credit)
INTEGRATIVE THEOLOGY PAPER (40-60 pages) (6 credits): a project of guided research founded upon personal reflection and integration which is designed to demonstrate the researcher’s ability to correlate learning from a variety of disciplines and integrate theological and personal meaning within a ministry setting.
Program Description and Application Form (WRITEABLE PDF)
