Growing in Faith: Diakonia’s New Courses Begin August 25, 2025
The Diakonia Program, a trusted ELCA ministry for over 40 years, invites you to plant yourself in good soil and grow through its newly updated curriculum starting August 25, 2025.
📚 What is Diakonia?
Diakonia is a two-year faith formation program designed to help followers of Jesus deepen their understanding and live out their faith more fully. With a flexible structure, students can begin with the Foundation Year and optionally continue into the Practical Year. Each year includes six 5-week courses, taught by experienced instructors.
🗓 Upcoming Foundation Year Courses:
Christianity in the Lutheran Key – Aug 25–Sept 29 (Rev. Anto Scheer)
Introduction to the Old Testament – Oct 13–Nov 10 (Rev. Richard Mauthe)
Introduction to the New Testament – Nov 24–Dec 22 (Rev. Len Hoffman)
Living as a Christian in the World – Jan 5–Feb 2 (Rev. Pat Reed)
Lutheran Creeds and Confessions – Feb 16–Mar 16 (Instructor TBD)
Worship Matters – Mar 30–May 4 (Rev. Ryan Hersch)
💻 Flexible Learning Options
Courses are available through online cohorts and hybrid communities in Metro Phoenix, offering in-person gatherings, retreats, and mutual care. Students from across the country are welcome!
💲 Affordable & Accessible
One-time enrollment fee: $25
Tuition per class: $70
🌐 Ready to Register?
Visit www.diakonia.education and click Create Account to get started.
🎥 Hear from Students
Check out inspiring stories from current and past students on YouTube.
Longing to G R O W? Plant yourself in good soil