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Christian Teacher Diploma Program

Get Equipped for Christian School Teaching with the Christian Teacher Diploma Program.

The Christian Teacher Diploma program provides students with a deeper understanding of Christian education, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to teach effectively in a Christian school environment. The program includes a series of courses that cover topics such as Christian education philosophy, biblical integration in the curriculum, and classroom management in a Christian context.

The Christian Teacher Diploma is ideal for teacher candidates who are passionate about Christian education and wish to prepare themselves for teaching in a Christian school setting.

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Take your teaching ministry to the next level

Apply now for the Christian Teacher Diploma program and gain the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to teach in a Christian school environment effectively. Make a positive impact on your students' lives and become a leader in your community.

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Comprehensive Christian Education

The Christian Teacher Diploma program offers a comprehensive Christian education covering education philosophy, biblical integration, and classroom management. This prepares candidates to positively impact their students' lives in a Christian school environment.

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Professional Advantage

The Christian Teacher Diploma offers a valuable credential that provides graduates with a professional advantage in securing employment in Christian schools. The program equips candidates with the skills and knowledge to become effective school and community leaders.

Career Outcomes
  • Christian school teacher
  • Christian school administrator (e.g., principal, assistant principal, academic dean)
  • Christian education program director
  • Ministry leader (e.g., youth pastor, chaplain)
  • Doctoral studies in Christian education or related fields.

 

Concordia University Texas School of Ministry

Brooke Martin
Brooke Martin

"The Concordia Education program helped me find a way to connect my desire to teach with my eagerness to lead others to Christ through the Christian Teaching Diploma program, which allows me to pursue both of my passions rather than having to choose only one. I have never felt so supported in my vocation as I do at Concordia thanks to the amazing faculty, including Dr. Hannah Meineke, who challenges and empowers her students."

Dr. Hannah Meineke

The Christian Teaching Diploma program is a growing program at Concordia. The program emphasizes Christian school partnerships and the ability to plug into any Christian educational community with ease. In addition to becoming certified as a teacher in Texas, CTD candidates are immersed in additional coursework and experiences that prepare them for the vocation of a Christian teacher. CTD candidates are also a part of the School of Ministry where they are in community with their church work peers on a regular basis both on campus and in the mission field. I encourage anyone feeling called to teach in a Christian school to also consider the CTD programs at Concordia.

Dr. Hannah MeinekeAssistant Professor, Education

 

 

 

  • Accreditation

    Concordia University Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, bachelor, and master degrees along with the Doctorate in Education (Ed.D). Concordia University Texas also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Concordia University Texas may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

  • Admissions requirements

    Students coming to Concordia directly from high school with no full-time college experience must have: 

    • GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) 

    Students who fall below the above requirement will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and may still be eligible for admission to Concordia. Please contact your Admissions Counselor if you have questions about achieving admission. 

    If you are transferring to Concordia: 

    • Transfer students with 12 or more college-level credit hours completed must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. 
    • Transfer students with fewer than 12 college-level credit hours completed must meet freshman admission requirements. 

    Visit our admissions page to learn more. 

  • Tuition and aid

    At Concordia Texas, we're widening the doors to higher education by making a college degree more accessible and affordable. That's why we've lowered our published tuition price by nearly 40%, with textbooks included at no additional cost. Learn more about how you can achieve an affordable education.

  • Student resources available

    At Concordia, we offer additional resources to ensure your success, including the writing center, math center, speech center and peer tutoring. The CTX Library's eBook collection of over 180,000+ items is available 24/7. The library also provides several Research Guides and Tutorials and you can chat with a librarian 24/7 for additional help. Because you’re a person and not just a student to us, mental health screening, resources and support are also available. Check out our mental health page for more information. 

Fuel your passion for Christian Education today by enrolling in the Christian Teacher Diploma program.

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