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EIDTS' Theology by Correspondence is part-time study for prospective ministers and theology enthusiasts.
CHC204: The Diaconate in the Church
This course covers the history of the Diaconate and the various functions deacons and deaconesses have exercised through the centuries. Attention is given to the renewal of the Diaconate from the nineteenth century through to the present day, and includes issues currently under discussion. Students will be encouraged to explore the renewal of the Diaconate in their own denominations.
Textbook:
Olson, Jeannine E. Deacons and Deaconesses Through the Centuries,(rev. ed) Concordia, 2005
Barnett, James Munroe. The Diaconate: A Full and Equal Order,(rev. ed), Trinity Press, 1995
Tutor:
Anne Russell-Brighty
