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Thu, 11/27/2008 - 15:10 — twalker

Rapid Pastoral Certifiction

This program is designed to quickly prepare leaders with no prior theological or Biblical training to successfully provide pastoral leadership for a congregation.  The three "Basic Courses" provide essential understanding and fundamental skills for pastoral ministry.  These three courses must be completed first because they are designed to enable a candidate to begin a regular preaching and teaching ministry in a congregation.  The remaining nine courses will be completed at the rate of three courses per term for the next three terms. These advanced courses will round out a rudimentary understanding of church history, Biblical theology, systematic theology, and ministry practices.  On completion of the "Advanced Courses" the candidate will undergo a final oral examination.  When the results of this examination are satisfactory the student will receive certification for this program by the Institute of Lutheran Theology.

Academic Records:

The Rapid Pastoral Certification program courses are offered at an undergraduate level of difficulty. A person with a high school diploma and good study skills should be successful in this course of study. This is a non accredited certification program designed to provide adequate knowledge and skills to lead a congregation as a pastor. The courses in the program are entered on the ILT transcript in terms of the number of Continuing Education Units completed. (Normally one CEU = one contact hour.)

Application Process:

To be admitted to the program a candidate must fill out an ILT Academy application, submit an entrance essay, and provide three letters of recommendation with at least one from a pastor. Then the candidate will have an entrance interview with an ILT representative and representatives from a Designated Teaching Center. If it is determined that the candidate is qualified to enter the program, they will be admitted.  The following documentation is also required:

  • Criminal Background Check.
  • Official Transcript from a high school, college, or university.
  • Application Fee: $50.

Tuition:

$600 per course

Required Courses:

Basic Courses:

Advanced Courses: