Diploma of Ministry
Christian Diploma of Ministry
Advanced Chaplaincy Award
Diploma of Divinity
Workplace Ministry Diploma
Commissioned Pastoral Diploma
Minister of the Word Award

Christian Leaders Institute Diploma Program

Christian Leaders Institute(CLI) offers an expanding range of Diploma Collegiate credentials. You pay a low administration fee for these collegiate credentials.   Currently, Christian Leaders Institute offers three areas of Diploma study. We call these areas, Tracks. They are: Ministry Track: Christian Enterprise Track: Restorative Justice Track: The Restorative Justice Track is found at our Ignite Restoration Website: Click here. The Restorative Justice program exists to give hope to former offenders and others who are doing service in this area. Click here to check out the Restorative Justice Program at Christian Leaders Institute.

Ministry Track

DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY (68 CREDITS)

This advanced diploma of ministry takes students further in their ability to understand and assess the Bible, the history of the church, and the teachings and doctrine present in the church today. This is the second highest diploma available to students at Christian Leaders Institute.

  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 420 – Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 credits)
  • THE 101 – Christian Basics (3 credits)
  • THE 210 – Theology I (4 credits)
  • THE 310 – Theology II (4 credits)
  • THE 320 – Christian Apologetics (3 credits)
  • MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 credits)
  • MIN 151 – People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 210 – Pastoral Care (3 credits)
  • MIN 220 – Church and Ministry (3 credits)
  • HIS 240 – History of Christianity (4 credits)
  • MIN 480 – Preaching, Preparation, & Presentation (3 credits)
  • PHI 230 – Christian Ethics (3 credits)

Required: 46 credits Electives: 20 credits Total Credits: 68 credits



Diploma of Divinity (94 credits)

The Diploma of Divinity mirrors a seminary education. Students will study such diverse subjects as Old and New Testament studies, Hermeneutics, Sermon Construction, and Biblical Greek. There are a total of over 22 classes included in this program of study.

  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 420 – Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 credits)
  • THE 101 – Christian Basics (3 credits)
  • THE 210 – Theology I (4 credits)
  • THE 310 –  Theology II (4 credits)
  • THE 320 – Christian Apologetics (3 credits)
  •  MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 –  Ministry Foundations (3 credits)
  • MIN 151 – People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 210 – Pastoral Care (3 credits)
  • MIN 220 – Church and Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 240 – PeaceSmart Relationships (3 credits)
  • HIS 240 – History of Christianity (4 credits)
  • MIN 310 – Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 credits)
  • MIN 480 – Preaching, Preparation, & Presentation (3 credits)
  • HIS 240 – History of Christianity (4 credits)
  • PHI 230 – Christian Ethics (3 credits)

Required: 54 credits Electives: 40 credits Total Credits: 94 credits





Christian Enterprise Track

WORKPLACE MINISTRY DIPLOMA (65 CREDITS)

The Workplace Ministry Diploma takes students further in their ability to understand both the foundation of Christianity and the economy. The Diploma courses cover the Bible, the history of the church, the teachings and doctrine present in the church today, and the tools necessary to be successful in the economy.

  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • THE 101 – Christian Basics (3 credits)
  • THE 320 – Christian Apologetics (3 credits)
  • THE 350 – Prayer (3 credits)
  • MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 credits)
  • MIN 151 – People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 210 – Pastoral Care (3 credits)
  • MIN 220 – Church and Ministry (3 credits) 
  • MIN 240 – PeaceSmart Relationships (3 credits)
  • MIN 310 – Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 credits)
  • MIN 313 – Church Planting – (Marketing) (4 credits)
  • COM 101 – Introduction to Communications (3 credits)
  • HIS 240 – History of Christianity (4 credits)
  • MAT 151 – Practical Mathematics (3 credits)
  • PHI 230 – Christian Ethics (3 credits)
  • ECN 201 – Introduction to Economics (3 credits)
  • BUS 101 – Christian Leaders Enterprise (3 credits)
  • BUS 321 – Management by the Book (3 credits)
  • BUS 410 – Christian Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

Total Credits: 65 credits 



Christian Enterprise Diploma (66 credits)

The Enterprise Business Diploma focuses more on the skills and foundations needed in the business field but also covers the understanding of the Bible and the teachings of the church. This diploma will equip a student with the tools needed to understand individuals, businesses, and industries in the economy.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits)
  • Christian Ethics – PHI 230 (3 credits)
  • College Algebra – MAT 201 (3 credits)
  • Management by the Book – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Practical Mathematics – MAT 151 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Communications – COM 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Leaders Enterprise – BUS 101 (3 credits)
  • Online Enterprise Marketing (3 credits)
  • Enterprise Marketing – BUS 430 (4 credits)
  • Business Management for Every Enterprise – BUS 310 (4 credits)
  • Business Finance for Every Enterprise – BUS 320 (4 credits)
  • Christian Entrepreneurship – BUS 410 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Economics – ECN 201 ( 3 credits)
  • Microeconomics – ECN 301 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Sociology – SOC 201 (3 credits) OR Introduction to Psychology – PSY 121 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 66 credits



Christian Enterprise Diploma (66 credits)

The Enterprise Business Diploma focuses more on the skills and foundations needed in the business field but also covers the understanding of the Bible and the teachings of the church. This diploma will equip a student with the tools needed to understand individuals, businesses, and industries in the economy.

  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • THE 101 – Christian Basics (3 credits)
  • PHI 230 – Christian Ethics (3 credits)
  • MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 credits)
  • MIN 151 – People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 240 – PeaceSmart Relationships (3 credits)
  • COM 101 – Introduction to Communications (3 credits)
  • ECN 201 – Introduction to Economics ( 3 credits)
  • ECN 301 – Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • MAT 151 – Practical Mathematics (3 credits)
  • MAT 201 – College Algebra (3 credits)
  • BUS 101 – Christian Leaders Enterprise (3 credits)
  • BUS 310 – Business Management for Every Enterprise (4 credits)
  • BUS 320 – Business Finance for Every Enterprise (4 credits)
  • BUS 321 – Management by the Book (3 credits)
  • BUS 410 – Christian Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
  • BUS 430 – Online Enterprise Marketing (3 credits)
  • SOC 201 – Introduction to Sociology  (3 credits) OR Introduction to Psychology – PSY 121 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 66 credits  



Christian Ministry Diploma

  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • THE  101 – Christian Basics (3 credits)
  • THE 350 – Prayer (3 credits)
  • MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 credits)

Total Credits 66 Credits



Commissioned Pastoral Diploma (75 credits)

  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 311 – Biblical Interpretation I (4 credits)
  • BIB 312 – Biblical Interpretation II (4 credit)
  • BIB 340 – Biblical Wisdom Books (4 credits)
  • BIB 420 – Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 credits)
  • THE 101 – Christian Basics (3 credits)
  • THE 210 – Theology I (4 credits)
  • THE 310 – Theology II (4 credits)
  • THE 320 – Christian Apologetics (3 credits)
  • THE 395 – Missions and Revivals (3 credits)
  • PHI 230 – Christian Ethics (3 credits)
  • MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 credits)
  • MIN 151 – People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 210 – Pastoral Care (3 credits)  
  • MIN 220 – Church and Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 260 – Marriage Ministry (4 Credit)
  • MIN 310 – Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 credits) 
  • MIN 380 – Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 credits)
  • HIS 240 – History of World Christianity (4 credits)
  • COM 101 – Introduction to Communications (3 credits)

(75 Credits)



Minister of the word award (119 credits)

 

  • BIB 110 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 111 – Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
  • BIB 330 – Old Testament Literature History and Theology (3 credits)
  • BIB 420 – Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 credits)
  • BIB 311 – Biblical Interpretation I  (4 credits)
  • BIB 312 – Biblical Interpretation II ( 4 credits)
  • BIB 340 – Biblical Wisdom Books (4 credits)
  • THE 101 – Christian Basics  (3 credits)
  • THE 210 – Theology I (4 credits)
  • THE 310 – Theology II  (4 credits)
  • THE 320 – Christian Apologetics (3 credits)
  • MIN 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
  • MIN 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 credits)
  • MIN 151 – People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 210 – Pastoral Care (3 credits)
  • MIN 220 – Church and Ministry (3 credits)
  • MIN 240 – PeaceSmart Relationships (3 credits)
  • MIN 313 – Church Planting – (Marketing) (4 credits)
  • MIN 380 – Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 credits)
  • ECN 201 – Introduction to Economics (3 credits)
  • HIS 220 – World History (3 credits)
  • HIS 240 – History of Christianity (4 credits)
  • PHI 211 – Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
  • PHI 230 – Christian Ethics (3 credits)
  • BUS 321 – Management by the Book (3 credits)

One course required:

Basic Writing (2 credits)

College Writing Lab (1 credit)

One course required:

Transfer- Social Studies 1 (3 credits)

PSY 121 – Introduction to Psychology  (3 credits)

Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

One course required:

Transfer- Social Science 1 (3 credits) 

Astronomy (3 credits)

Introduction to Biology (3 credits)

One course required:

Transfer – Mathematics 1 (3 credits) 

Practical Mathematics (3 credits)

College Algebra (3 credits) 

One course required: 

United States History (3 credits)

Transfer- Humanities 1 (3 credits)

Introduction to Communication

One course required:

Transfer – English 1 (3 credits)

English Comprehension (4 credits)

Advanced English Writing and Comprehension (4 credits)

College Writing (3 credits)s

(119 credits)