Pre-Deaconess Studies Program

Christian women serving as deaconesses reach out to individuals in spiritual and physical need through acts of service and ministry. Depending on their gifts and calling, they may provide spiritual care, teach God’s Word, administer programs, work in social service or assist in a variety of other ministry tasks. Deaconesses frequently serve in parishes, hospitals, welfare institutions, college campuses, inner cities, foreign missions, and in other places where their ministry of service is needed.

The Pre-Deaconess Studies Program equips women for seminary-level diaconal training through instruction in at least one biblical language and through other courses that will prepare them for graduate theological education. Pre-deaconess students are part of Christ College and are engaged in spiritual and ministerial formation with other future church workers.

Pre-Deaconess Studies Program Requirements

1. General Education (54-55 units)
• Normally completed during the first two years of attendance. Students should take the following courses at Concordia University as part of their general education curriculum:
• THL 201: History and Literature of the Old Testament (3 units)
• THL 202: History and Literature of the New Testament (3 units)
2. Major Requirements:
• Completion of any approved major. Majors in Behavioral Science, Theological Studies, or Christian Education Leadership are particularly recommended.
3. Christ College Certificate Requirements (21 units)
4. Additional Pre-Deaconess Program Requirements: (20-22 units)
• CCI 008: Seminar in Deaconess Ministry (0.5 units)*
• CCI 103-403: Christ College Modules (4 units)
• GRE 101: Greek 1 (4 units)
  and GRE 102: Greek 2 (4 units)
  or
• HEB 101: Hebrew 1 (4 units)
  and HEB 102: Hebrew 2 (4 units)
• THL 304: History of the Christian Church (3 units)
• THL 371: Christian Doctrine 1 (3 units)
• THL 372: Christian Doctrine 2 (3 units)
• THL 465: Christians and Ethics (3 units)
• Highly Recommended:
• Second Biblical Language (8 units)
• CED 202: Church Leadership & Administration
• CED 302: Methodology of Christian Teaching

*CCI 008 may be taken once a year, normally in semesters when not taking CCI 103-403.

Questions?

For more information regarding the Pre-Deaconess Studies Program, please contact the Director, Rev. Quinton Anderson.
quinton.anderson@cui.edu
(949) 214-3111