Associate in Ministry Courses

 Associate in Ministry candidates may use Select Learning courses to fulfill the requirement of 20 credit hours of foundational course work in theological education. These courses are authorized and produced under the direction of the Vocation and Education unit, ELCA, and may fulfill the requirements for certification. These courses do not provide academic credit. The required areas of study for Associate in Ministry candidates and the courses available are listed below:

Biblical Studies - Old Testament    Introduction to the Old Testament		3 credits
Biblical Studies - New Testament    Introduction to the New Testament		3 credits
Lutheran Theology & Confessional Writings    Systematic Theology: Fundamentals of Christian Theology    Getting Down to Basics: The Augsburg Confession and Small Catechism		3 credits 3 credits
History    Lutheran Heritage    From Jesus to Luther    The American Religious Experience		3 credits 3 credits 2 credits
Ethics    Ethics in a Lutheran Perspective		3 credits
Evangelism, Worship and Preaching    Evangelization and Lutheran Worship    Sent to Preach		1 credit 2 credits

How do Associate in Ministry candidates receive credit for Select Learning courses?

To complete a Select Learning course, write a final reflection paper using the guidelines on the Select Learning website .

A certificate of completion will be issued by Select Learning after the paper has been approved.

All questions regarding Associate in Ministry program and certification should be directed to your Synod Candidacy Committee.