Mentor's Manual

42 For the Nex t Generat i on: The Urban Mi n i s t r y I ns t i tute ’ s Mentor Manua l

you to select the curriculum resources that best address the interests of your students. Your qualified instructors may teach courses in Biblical Studies**, Theology and Ethics, Christian Ministry and Urban Mission, as well as intersperse them with our curricula. Please retain the balance of 8 credit hours per department area and at least 50% of our TUMI courses for this diploma. What is of utmost importance is that you design a program that addresses and strengthens the vision, issues, and needs of your students. We strongly encourage each satellite to recognize the students’ faithful accomplishment of their certificate and diploma programs in the form of a graduation ceremony and service.

**In order to qualify for the site-approved Certificate in Urban Theological Studies, your students must complete our Bible Interpretation course or Old Testament and New Testament Witness to Christ.

Diploma Programs

Our Certificate and