Recognizing a student’s specialization in the intersecting fields of Mission and Ecumenism
1 Requirements: * Be enrolled at a BTI school, either for a degree or for continuing education! * Take one course in “Comparative Christianity” or its equivalent! * Take four additional courses that explore mission and/or ecumenism (Catalogue)! * Demonstrate a commitment to the field, through involvement in a ministry, activity, or organization beyond one’s own tradition or denomination! * Write an integrative paper (5-10 pages)!
2 Process: * Meet with the BTI Mission and Ecumenism advisor from your institution! (See faculty list here!) * Apply for the Certificate as soon as possible, and certainly before your last semester! * Complete the extracurricular assignments by April 1st, 2012 for Spring graduation!
3 Award: The BTI’s International Mission and Ecumenism Committee awards the Certificate, and grants it in addition to your diploma
The process of earning the International Mission and Ecumenism Certificate is designed to be flexible. The Committee remains open to creative accommodations.
