Lay Pastor Training

The overall goal of the "Education for the Laity" program of UDTS is to strengthen the church through quality theological education for lay persons. While the courses offered are particularly designed for lay pastor candidates, they will serve the needs of all lay persons who are contributing their gifts to the ministry of their local church. Church officers, Christian education leaders and teachers, and persons who wish to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith will discover a rich opportunity through this program.

Training is offered online through www.udtslearning.net. Participants benefit from a theological education, including interaction with faculty and other students, via the Internet.

An online learning certification course is required for all students who wish to take online courses in this program.

A letter of completion will be given for each course completed. Students may also apply for CEU's (Continuing Education Units). These courses do not carry degree credit.

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary is not a certication agency for ministry. As with ordained ministry, lay ministry is certified through the individual's denominational judicatory (Presbytery, Church and Ministry Committee, or Local Church, depending on denominational background). UDTS does, however, certify the completion of courses.

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