Diploma in Advanced Theological Studies

This program provides international students an opportunity for additional theological work beyond what may be available in their home contexts. The program can be tailored to their particular needs.

Requirements of the Diploma

The specific requirements are as follows:

1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit. Of these, at least 18 must be taken at United. Two of the courses (6 credit hours) may be taken at the Minnesota Consortium of Theological Schools or the University of Minnesota in the fields of Bible, history, theology, ethics, and church leadership.

2. Involvement in the life of the seminary and, where appropriate, participation in local church life.

3. Recommendation by the faculty.