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2015-2016 Post-Master's Certificate in Pastoral Studies Course Listing (DPCL)
A Post-Master’s Certificate in Pastoral Studies is available to those who have already earned a master’s degree from LIM or an appropriate graduate-level degree from another accredited college or university. Transfer credits from other educational institutions are not accepted. Courses may be taken on campus, onsite (extension), or online. LIM graduates may reapply using a short form. Other students need to apply for full admission. Continuing education credits (ceus) cannot be applied to one’s Post-Master’s Certificate.
This program consists of 12 graduate credit hours of specialized study through the completion of four 3-credit graduate-level courses in two Focus Areas.
| Focus Area Courses: 12 credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Christian Spirituality for Ministry | ||
| LIM 827 | Spirituality for Ministers | 3 crs. |
| LIM 828 | History of Christian Spirituality | 3 crs. |
| Digital Culture and Ministry | ||
| LIM 826 | Digital Media and Ministry | 3 crs. |
| LIM 885 | Religious Communication | 3 crs. |
| Marketplace Ministry | ||
| LIM 819 | Spirituality and the Theology of Work | 3 crs. |
| LIM 820 | Ministry in the Marketplace | 3 crs. |
| Religious Education | ||
| LIM 837 | Foundations of Religious Education | 3 crs. |
| LIM 838 | Curriculum Development | 3 crs. |
| Pastoral Life and Administration | ||
| LIM 844 | Parish Life and Ministry | 3 crs. |
| LIM 861 | Pastoral Leadership and Organization | 3 crs. |
| Religion and Ecology | ||
| LIM 813 | The Universe as Divine Manifestation | 3 crs. |
| LIM 814 | The Emergent Universe: Our Sacred Story | 3 crs. |
| Youth Ministry | ||
| LIM 870 | Foundations of Youth Ministry | 3 crs. |
| LIM 876 | Adolescent Spirituality and Methods of Faith Development | 3 crs. |
2015-2016 Advanced Continuing Education Certificate in Pastoral Studies Course Listing (DPCL)
Those who have already earned a master’s degree from LIM, one of the continuing education certificates that the institute offers (Certificate of Pastoral Studies or Certificate of Religious Education), or a graduate-level credential in theology, pastoral studies, religious education or the like from another accredited college or university may pursue an additional professional, continuing education-credit credential from the Institute called the Advanced Continuing Education Certificate in Pastoral Studies.
Courses may be taken on campus, online, or at LIM extension sites. LIM graduates may reapply using a short form. Other students need to apply for full admission. Transfer credits from other educational institutions are not accepted.
Qualified applicants earn the post-master’s or advanced certificate upon successful completion of two LIM Focus Areas (twelve credit hours).
This program consists of 12 hours of specialized, continuing education (ceu credits) study through the completion of four 3-credit courses in two Focus Areas.
| Focus Area Courses—Choose two focus areas and complete two courses in each area: 12 CEUs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Christian Spirituality for Ministry | ||
| LIM 827 | Spirituality for Ministers | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 828 | History of Christian Spirituality | 3 CEUs |
| Digital Culture and Ministry | ||
| LIM 826 | Digital Media and Ministry | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 885 | Religious Communication | 3 CEUs |
| Marketplace Ministry | ||
| LIM 819 | Spirituality and the Theology of Work | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 820 | Ministry in the Marketplace | 3 CEUs |
| Pastoral Life and Administration | ||
| LIM 844 | Parish Life and Ministry | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 845 | Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Ministry | 3 CEUs |
| Religion and Ecology | ||
| LIM 813 | The Universe as Divine Manifestation | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 814 | The Emergent Universe: Our Sacred Story | 3 CEUs |
| Religious Education | ||
| LIM 837 | Foundations of Religious Education | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 838 | Curriculum Development | 3 CEUs |
| Youth Ministry | ||
| LIM 870 | Foundations of Youth Ministry | 3 CEUs |
| LIM 876 | Adolescent Spirituality and Methods of Faith Development | 3 CEUs |