Graduate Diplomas

Graduate Diploma

These programs aim to train men and women for ministry who either do not have the opportunity or need to pursue the normal seminary degrees of M.Div., M.A., or M.S.T. These certificates and diplomas focus upon preparing lay leadership for the church, but some full-time church workers may find this course appropriate for their needs. A bachelor’s
degree from a recognized or approved institution is required for entrance. The minimum pre-seminary studies required for M.Div. and M.A. and M.S.T. students, however, are not required. A candidate for the diploma must complete at least 24 hours. At least 21 hours in the diploma program must be taken either at APNTS or through one of its extension programs.

The DIPLOMAS are offered in five areas: Christian Education, Pastoral Ministries, Theological Studies, Christian Ministries, and Christian Communication.

Normally, students can complete a Graduate Diploma in one year of full-time study at APNTS. Credits earned for the Diploma can be transferred into one of the degree programs providing that preseminary requirements are met and that the Diploma is surrendered before the granting of the degree.

Curricula for Graduate Diplomas

Christian Education

  • Foundations of CE Regulated CE Elective
  • Ed. Methods and Media Regulated CE Elective
  • Ed. Psychology Unregulated Elective
  • Curriculum Theory Unregulated Elective

Theological Studies

  • Intro. or Sys. Theology Systematic Theology
  • Christian Ethics Doctrine of Holiness
  • Heritage I Heritage II
  • Unregulated Elective Unregulated Elective

Christian Ministries

  • Foundations of CE Evangelism
  • Intro. Christian Communication Ministry Formation I
  • Pastoral Care & Counseling

Three from the following:

  • Ministry elective CE elective
  • Missions elective Communication elective

Missions

  • Intro. to Missions Cultural Anthropology
  • Theology of Missions Hist. of Missions or Nazarene Missions
  • Missions elective Unregulated elective
  • Cross-Cultural Supervised Min. I Cross-Cultural Supervised Min. II

Christian Communication

  • Intro. to Christian Communication Audio or Visual Media Production
  • Communication elective Communication elective
  • Communication elective Communication elective
  • Unregulated elective Unregulated elective