© the diakonia™ program 2011
What is the emphasis of diakonia™?
Diakonia™ emphasizes the baptismal vocation of all Christians to serve as did our Lord Jesus. Participants are
usually already leaders in their parishes, and have a high degree of commitment to the ministry of the Church.
They want to deepen their life of faith and ground their baptismal commitment to serve in the scriptural,
theological, liturgical, and historical traditions of the Church. They are committed to serve through the Church in a
variety of ways: teaching, administration, liturgical leadership, action for social justice, evangelism, visitation of
the sick, community organization, youth work, ministry among the elderly, and the like. In every way they seek,
and are helped by diakonia™, to grow closer to the image and example of Christ the servant.
How is diakonia™ structured?
The diakonia curriculum consists of twelve courses, six per academic year. Each course is 5 sessions in length,
and meets weekly for 3 hour sessions. Weekly assignments and reading reflect the twin purposes of relating
subject matter to the students' context of life and ministry (family, parish, neighborhood area of ministry), and of
giving a solid background to the topic. Students work at their own level, and assignments reflect the
understanding that students are already busy in their families, jobs, and parish. Typically, students average
approximately two to five hours of studies per week in addition to class time.
Program Overview
...equipping the saints for diakonia™;
building up the Body of Christ (Eph. 4:12)
Tuition: $360 per year (for the two
year program). Pro-rated refunds are
given for students who withdraw from
the program.
Fees: A non-refundable Registration
Fee of $25 is required at the time of
registration. An additional fee of $25-
40 at the conclusion of the program
covers graduation expenses, including
the presenting of a commemorative
diakonia cross.
Books: Actual costs for books vary
from course to course, but instructors
try to provide materials for less than
$25-30 per course.
Retreats: The number of retreats is
determined by year, normally there is
one. Retreat costs will vary by
location.
Financial Aid: Financial aid is
available, plus we strongly encourage
congregations to help support their lay
leaders. It is our goal to turn no one
away because of a financial need.
How much does diakonia cost?
Course Outlines
What is the emphasis of diakonia™?
Diakonia™ emphasizes the baptismal vocation of all Christians to serve as did our Lord Jesus. Participants are
usually already leaders in their parishes, and have a high degree of commitment to the ministry of the Church.
They want to deepen their life of faith and ground their baptismal commitment to serve in the scriptural,
theological, liturgical, and historical traditions of the Church. They are committed to serve through the Church in a
variety of ways: teaching, administration, liturgical leadership, action for social justice, evangelism, visitation of
the sick, community organization, youth work, ministry among the elderly, and the like. In every way they seek,
and are helped by diakonia™, to grow closer to the image and example of Christ the servant.
How is diakonia™ structured?
The diakonia curriculum consists of twelve courses, six per academic year. Each course is 5 sessions in length,
and meets weekly for 3 hour sessions. Weekly assignments and reading reflect the twin purposes of relating
subject matter to the students' context of life and ministry (family, parish, neighborhood area of ministry), and of
giving a solid background to the topic. Students work at their own level, and assignments reflect the
understanding that students are already busy in their families, jobs, and parish. Typically, students average
approximately two to five hours of studies per week in addition to class time.
Program Overview
...equipping the saints for diakonia™;
building up the Body of Christ (Eph. 4:12)
Tuition: $360 per year (for the two
year program). Pro-rated refunds are
given for students who withdraw from
the program.
Fees: A non-refundable Registration
Fee of $25 is required at the time of
registration. An additional fee of $25-
40 at the conclusion of the program
covers graduation expenses, including
the presenting of a commemorative
diakonia cross.
Books: Actual costs for books vary
from course to course, but instructors
try to provide materials for less than
$25-30 per course.
Retreats: The number of retreats is
determined by year, normally there is
one. Retreat costs will vary by
location.
Financial Aid: Financial aid is
available, plus we strongly encourage
congregations to help support their lay
leaders. It is our goal to turn no one
away because of a financial need.
How much does diakonia cost?
Course Outlines