Deaf Pah! Deaf Institute of Theology News
DIT - GRAM
In this Issue
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What is DIT?
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DIT Classes
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DIT trains church leaders in Africa and India
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DIT Tips
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DIT Seminary Level Classes
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Apply for DIT
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What you need
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DIT Puzzle
What is DIT?
DIT, Deaf Institute of Theology, is a program of theological instruction for deaf and hard of hearing Christians who wish to learn more about their faith. There is pre-seminary training for lay people that will prepare them to take a leadership role in their congregation. There are also seminary level classes for those wishing to study for ordination. These classes are all available online. It is strongly recommended that students begin with the pre-seminary level classes. To apply to take DIT pre-seminary classes, go to www.deafleaders.org.
Faith: Jesus Who? "Getting to Know Jesus", Bible for Me "How to Study and Understand the Bible", Coming soon: Faith Basics (Luther's Small Catechism) |
Alive: Caring for Each Other "Christian Caregiving", Guiding People "Caring Leader", Worship is |
Empower: Bible Study Groups "How to Lead Small Groups", Helping Adults Learn about Jesus "How to Teach Adults", Changing Lives "Making a Difference as a Teacher", A Manual for Church Officers (optional - for officers) |
Doulos: Jesus' Culture "Everyday Life in Bible Times", Old Testament History, New Testament History, Faith Basics II "Luther's Large Catechism", The Bible Says What? "Koehler's Dogmatics", Churches in America, Coming Soon: What does this mean? (Introduction to the Book of Concord) |
DIT Seminary Level - for information on the DIT Seminary Level Program, click here.
DIT Tips:
- Use DIT for Bible Study in your church.
- DIT courses can be used for your own personal study.
- Share DIT information with other Deaf and hard of hearing people to share the Gospel about Jesus.
- Learn how to teach God's Word with DIT.
DIT Trains Church Leaders in India and Africa
Rev. Reinke & his son Joshua along with Rev. David Christudoss of India are presenting workshops at the National Deaf Christian Convention being sponsored by the India Evangelical Lutheran Church in March 2006. Rev. Reinke will be sharing the Deaf Insitute of Theology with the people in India. Rev. Reinke writes:
They think we can take the DIT materials as Christudoss and the other leaders translate them – record sections on tape – then BROADCAST on television in 15 to 30 minute program. Teaching the deaf and inviting them to join in the study with us!!! They are talking about taking their DIT to national TV in India!
There is ongoing pre-seminary and seminary training in Ghana. To read more about our work in Ghana, go to http://www.deafjesus.org/GhanaUpdates/GhanaUpdates.html for more information.
Bishop David Tswaede of the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa is bringing a set of DIT materials with him to share them with his deaf nephew and other deaf people in southern Africa. He has a deaf nephew and niece and is excited about bringing DIT training to the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa.
What you need to take Deaf Pah Online:
A recent browser, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, Opera or Safari.
Flash: www.macromedia.com and Adobe Acrobat Reader
High speed internet is best, but DVD's are available for those who have dialup.
Apply for Deaf Pah
go to www.deafleaders.org
Do a DIT Puzzle
