MB Biblical Seminary introduces new diploma

MB Biblical Seminary announces the addition of a new Diploma in Congregational Care, to begin this fall. The diploma was developed to meet the need for peer caregiving within congregations.

“As our culture copes with stress, change and the breakdown of relationships, the community and the church are increasingly filled with hurting people,” says Mary Shamshoian, director of the seminary’s on-site counselling program.

“Many church leaders are recognizing that they are not equipped to handle the increasing volume of wounded people within their congregations, and are looking for options to assist those who are hurting,” says registrar Lori James.

The 30-unit Diploma in Congregational Care is one of four offered by the seminary, including diplomas in Evangelism and Church Planting, Christian Studies, and Integration. Courses in these diploma programs are accredited as part of the regular graduate program at MB Biblical Seminary and can be included within a Master of Divinity degree or one of the seminary’s Master of Arts degrees.

—MBBS release