Deaconess - Concordia Theological Seminary

Deaconess from Concordia Theological Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. WHAT IS A DEACONESS? While the role of a deaconess finds expression in diverse settings and specializations, her service always involves sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through acts of human care. Whether in a congregation, in an institution, or on the mission field, she brings a uniquely feminine care, perceiving need and responding with gentle helpfulness, expressing the compassion of Christ in a tender, nurturing way. Serving alongside the pastor, she attends to those in need and dwells with them. Using her skillful capability and theological training, she embodies Christ's incarnational care in the midst of suffering. A deaconess is a woman engaged in a rigorous program of theological study that provides the foundation for the charitable life. She is supportive of the church's public confession, and gives herself to acts of mercy and compassion. These acts of charity are as varied as the women themselves. They involve human and spiritual care, including aspects of nursing/medical care, administrative responsibilities, instruction in the faith, mission work, care for the weak and impoverished, care for women and children in need, or any number of vocations needed for the church's life. View more details on Concordia Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.