The ETA diploma indicates that the holder is sufficiently proficient in Bible and Christian Education to qualify as an instructor of local church teachers in a leadership training program. It is recognized throughout the world by evangelical Christians. Over two hundred schools of higher learning and graduate seminaries belong to ETS.

The courses required for this award are Bible, twelve hours, and Christian Education, fifteen hours, including the following courses: Principles of Teaching in Christian Education, Christian Education of Children or Youth, Educational Ministry of the Church, Intercultural Studies, and Personal Evangelism.
The student must make application for the diploma to the Chairperson of the Department of Bible and Christian Ministries at the beginning of the semester in which he/she plans to graduate. The cost for the diploma is $10.00.