SETECA Extension

• Opens doors to serve in leadership in a Hispanic church or a Hispanic ministry in an American church.
• University degree that is recognized by the system of higher education in the United States.
• Opens doors for continued study at other universities (e.g., Bachelor of Arts).
• Fulfills requirements for ordination or to be sent as a missionary by certain churches.

• Preparation for serving in the educational and leadership ministries of the local Church.
• Growth in biblical knowledge and in one’s relationship with God.
• Opens doors for further study in other universities.
• Preparation for those who already have a university degree from a secular university who desire to study at the Master’s level in a seminary.

• Growth in biblical knowledge and in one’s relationship with God.
• Greater confidence in sharing with others biblical and theological topics.
• Foundation for serving in diverse ministries in the local church.

Associate in Biblical Studies: The Associates program covers the main doctrines of the Christian faith as well as the study of the Old Testament and New Testament. The program also provides training in practical areas of ministry such as oral communication, expository preaching, pastoral counseling, Christian leadership, missions and the Christian family among other courses. The curriculum allows the bringing together of knowledge acquired in Bible and Christian theology to be applied in different areas and necessities of the church.

Professional Diploma in Biblical Studies: The Professional Diploma covers the starting point for topics such as theology, Old Testament, New Testament and Christian education. Upon completing the degree, the student will be equipped to teach the main doctrines of the Christian faith, while also receiving basic ministry tools that may be utilized for the good of their church.

Diploma in Christian Studies: The Diploma in Christian studies covers biblical, theological, and ministry topics according to the the student’s interest. With the knowledge and practice acquired, the student will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned to deepen their relationship with God and to carry out ministry in the church.

The Associates in Biblical Studies and the Diploma in Biblical Studies are accredited through the international accreditation of AETAL, which is recognized by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States.  The degrees for these two programs are given by SETECA. Although the courses that are taken for the Diploma in Christian Studies are accredited by SETECA and can be transferred to the other two programs offered by the Extension or to other institutions, the diploma that is given upon completion is from the Hispanic Initiatives of Denver Seminary (it is not accredited). Still, it is useful for personal and professional development.

• Traditional classroom – Saturdays at Denver Seminary
• Hybrid – online work combined with intensive classes for one week: M-F, 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 8 am – 3:30 p.m.
• eLearing (online) – no classroom meetings. All readings, homework and interaction in the online platform (Aula Virtual) for the course on the Internet.

Associates in Biblical Studies and the Diploma in Biblical Studies: Applicants should complete all of the required documents in the application packet: admissions application, autobiography, pastor’s recommendation, 3 personal recommendations, digital photo, admissions interview and a photocopy of High School diploma, GED or equivalent from their country.

Diploma in Christian Studies: Applicants should complete all of the required documentation in the application packet: short admissions application, pastoral recomendation, digital photo, admissions interview and photocopy of High School diploma, GED or equivalent from their country.

The school year is divided up into 4 trimesters of 10 weeks each. See the dates of the trimesters in the Information Sheet that can be downloaded from the link.

Yes! As long as you fulfill all of the entrance requirements and complete the application of the program you desire to study, all of the courses you have passed with a final grade of 70 or higher will transfer.

Of course! After completing the short application for independent courses, you can enroll in a course by paying for the three credits along with the annual library fee. Students taking independent courses should do all of the coursework. At the end of the course you will receive a final grade. In the future, if you decide to apply for one of the three programs all of the courses that you passed with a grade of 70 or higher will transfer to your desired program of study.

Yes. A person may audit a course by paying $100. Auditors are not required to do any work in the class unless they want to. For this reason, auditors do not receive academic credit for taking the course. The number of auditors in a course and the number of courses a person can audit are limited.