Associate of Divinity Degree
Associate Degree in Divinity
Start Your Journey. Grow in Christ. Prepare to Lead.
Are you called to serve God but just starting your formal ministry training? The Associate Degree in Divinity at Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) offers a strong and flexible foundation in the Bible, theology, and practical ministry. Whether your goal is to minister in your local church, become a licensed or ordained leader, or eventually pursue a bachelor’s degree, this program is your launchpad.
Designed to help you become grounded in the Bible and theology, develop a biblical worldview, grow closer to Christ, and serve God in various kinds of Christian ministry and leadership.
What is the Associate Degree in Divinity?
This fully online correspondence degree program combines academic learning with spiritual formation. It’s designed to help you grow deeper in faith while gaining the skills and knowledge needed for real-world ministry.
If you choose to continue your education, this degree provides a clear pathway into the Bachelor of Divinity program at CLI or transfer to one of our academic partners.
Objectives
- Summarize the redemptive-historical story of the Bible and identify key truths
- State major elements of a biblical worldview and contrast with other worldviews
- Use spiritual disciplines to commune with Christ and conform to his character
- Explain biblical principles for ministry and best practices for interpersonal communication, healthy relationships, evangelism, and group dynamics in church
- Develop skills to gather information, think critically, and communicate clearly
Opens doors to greater ministry
- Local church and volunteer leadership
- Ordination pathways through the Christian Leaders Alliance
- Chaplaincy, discipleship, and outreach roles
- Advancing to the Bachelor of Divinity or partner institutions
Prepare for ordination and ministry licensing
- Ordination through the Christian Leaders Alliance
- Becoming a Licensed Christian Officiant
- Chaplain assistant or outreach ministry roles
An Associate Degree in Divinity is more than a stepping stone—it’s a ministry launching pad. Whether you’re serving part-time, full-time, or preparing for advanced study, this degree equips you to lead, serve, and grow in your calling.
Associate of Divinity Degree
Vereist een 2.00 GPA en
u heeft nodig: :
17 cursussen vereist
-
Ethics (3 Units) - History of World Christianity (4 Units)
- Church and Ministry (3 Units)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Units)
- New Testament Survey (3 Units)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Units)
- Pastoral Care (3 Units)
- Theology I (4 Units)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Units)
- Total Fitness (3 Units)
- Introduction to Communication (3 Units)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units)
- Leadership Excellence School Admissions (0 Units)
- College Writing (3 Units)
- College Writing Lab (1 Unit)
- Capstone Associate of Divinity (1 Unit)
1 cursus vereist
- Transfer - Social Science 1 (3 Units)
- Introduction to Psychology (3 Units)
- Introduction to Economics (3 Units)
- Introduction to Sociology (3 Units)
1 cursus vereist
- Transfer - Mathematics 1 (3 Units)
- Transfer - Science 1 (3 Units)
- Astronomy (3 Units)
- Introduction to Biology (3 Units)
- Practical Mathematics (3 Units)
- College Algebra (3 Units)
9 Units Minimum in any of these Categories:
Bible, Communication, Humanities, Interdisciplinary, Math, Ministry, Science, Social, Theology
You need 9 more Units