Education for Ministry (EfM)

• A four year study of Theology, with commitment for one year at a time. Hebrew Scriptures, Christian Testament, Christian Passages (history), and Theological Choices.
• Reading of study materials at home (average 4 hours)
• Seminar Groups to integrate study with our experience, values, culture. (Average weekly groups for 2.5 hours approx.)
• Minimum 5 - Maximum 10 in group, plus an accredited, trained Mentor.
• Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who successfully complete the four years.

Aims

• To educate Lay People for the ministry that is expected of all baptised Christians.
• To encourage an understanding of ministry as more than that of the ordained.
• To link the readings with life experience, faith, values, and culture through Autobiographies, Theological Reflection, Exercises in the Learning Guides, the Log Book and Common Lessons.

Cost for 2009

$185/participant PLUS $900/group (per year)