Diploma in Theology
Overview
The Diploma in Theology prepares men and women for teaching, preaching, and pastoral ministry. It builds a systematic theological foundation across the three main areas of Christian doctrine, sets that doctrine within the history of the Church and the cultures the gospel meets, and tests it in supervised ministry practice. Graduates are equipped to serve as full-time or bi-vocational pastors and church workers.
Who Is This For?
For those called to pastoral or preaching ministry, and for existing ministers who have served on calling and experience and now want the theological grounding to match. It is also the natural next step for graduates of the Certificate in Ministry.
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of O-level or equivalent education, or completion of ten years of schooling with relevant experience as a trainee in trade, industry, and/or ministry.
- Applicants without O-level qualifications may be considered, provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 during the first three months of study.
- A completed application form together with all required supporting documents.
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of a minimum of 72 credit units.
- Completion of and a pass in all field education and practical ministry engagements.
- Demonstrated satisfactory spiritual development, ministry potential, and overall suitability against prescribed standards.
Core Curriculum Areas
- Bible – 21 credits
- Old Testament Introduction
- New Testament Introduction
- Acts
- Principles of Biblical Interpretation
- Electives (three subjects)
- Theology, History & Religion – 24 credits
- Man and Sin (ST I)
- Christ and Salvation (ST II)
- Church and the End Times (ST III)
- Pneumatology
- Pentecostal Foundations or equivalent
- Introduction to Church History or Global Expansion of Christianity
- Gospel and Culture · Elective
- Ministry & General – 27 credits
- Introduction to Theological Study and Research
- Evangelism
- Spiritual Formation
- Disciplining and Mentoring or Pastoral Ministries
- Homiletic or Principles of Teaching
- Electives (three subjects)
- Ministry Practicum / Internship