Diakonia is a call to discipleship. The invitation is to live our lives for Christ. To commune with other Christians. To undertake theological learning that will mature our understanding of the Word and carry that learning to others in love and service. Begun by a Lutheran minister to support the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Diakonia is offered to both ELCA members and interested full communion partners. Currently active in 11 out of 65 ELCA synods, the program develops dynamic disciples by providing: •Rich, theological education •A deepened appreciation of the Bible – dynamic, living and transformational •Clarity in forms of grace-filled service. The Diakonia curriculum consists of twelve courses, with six courses offered each academic year. Each course has five weekly sessions that meet in three-hour increments. Weekly assignments and reading are designed to relate subject matter to the students’ context of life and ministry. More than a course of study, Diakonia is a chance to heed’s Christ’s call, to grow spiritually and to commit to a life-long spiritual journey spent on the road with our Lord.