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DIPLOMA
Diploma in Missions
Overview
Diploma in Missions (DM) is a 24-credit-hour, 100% online program preparing students for cross-cultural gospel work. Covering missiology, cultural anthropology, evangelism strategies, church planting, and global partnerships, it equips participants to serve effectively in international or local mission fields with cultural sensitivity and biblical faithfulness.
| Program Features | Details |
|---|---|
| 24 | Credit Hours |
| 100% | Online Courses |
| 1 Month | Intensive Courses |
| 75% | Transfer Credit Hours |
Learning Outcomes
Understand cross-cultural dynamics and contextualize the gospel appropriately.
Develop strategies for church planting and discipleship in diverse settings.
Partner effectively with global mission teams and local believers.
Admission Requirements
Emerald reviews each applicant’s educational background to determine their ability to successfully complete the program. A prior-school transcript may be required. To begin your learning journey, complete the online Application form below.
Tuition Costs
| Application | $95.00 |
| Tuition-Free | Free |
| Technology Fee/per course * | $79.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $159.00 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST | $886.00 |
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Transfer Credits
Transfer Credits at Emerald University
Students may transfer up to a maximum of 18 credits into a Diploma program at Emerald University. Courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferable.
Life Experience Credits
A maximum of 9 credit hours can be applied to appropriate courses for this program and can be any combination of credit and non-credit education, ministry experience, church involvement, training conferences, and prior teaching and accomplishments.
Experiential Learning Course Exams
Students with prior ministry experience may take the Experiential Learning Course Exams (ELCE) and earn up to 6 credit hours toward appropriate courses in this program. A passing score of 60% or higher awards credit for the corresponding course.
Grading Scale
P: Pass 60-100%
I: Incomplete 50-59%
F: Failed 0-49%.
Featured Courses
| Courses | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | ORNT |
| Introduction to the Bible | 3 | BIBL |
| Christianity | 3 | CRST |
| World Religions | 3 | WRLD |
| Missiology | 3 | MISS |
| Evangelism | 3 | EVAN |
| Ministry Leadership | 3 | MLED |
| Final Exam | 3 | FEXM |
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