Christian Ministry Support Worker

Co-ordinator: Stephen Roy

Description

The Christian Ministry Support Worker Diploma is available to mature students over the age of 30, or students approved by the Ontario Second Career Training Program.  This two-year program facilitates the development of a student’s spiritual life while preparing them for entry level employment in a church or other ministry organization.  It allows a student to focus on biblical and theological studies as well as take professional courses related to pastoral or social service work.

All the credits earned in the diploma may be applied to the degree programs offered by the college. This program has been designed so that students may complete the BRE in Arts & Biblical Studies at a later date by taking additional courses either in the classroom at EBC or by Distance Education. Students should be aware that specific course requirements differ between programs and so not all credits earned in the diploma may be applicable to a specific degree.

Objectives

Career Path

Students graduating from this program may be eligible for entry-level positions in churches and other ministry organizations.  They are also prepared for further study at EBC and universities. Transfer credits to other schools are awarded at the discretion of the receiving institution.

Notes

• Admission to and continuance in this program is at the discretion of the program co-coordinator and the college admissions committee. Supporting documents, including a completed program questionnaire and additional references, may be required.   

The program consists of 27 hours Bible & Theology, 18 hours General Studies, 15 hours Professional Studies, and 4 Field Education credits.  

*Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are taken in the common first-year program (see p. 13).