Academic / Degrees and Programs

Diploma

Diploma of Christian Studies (1 year, 30 credit hours)

The objective of this program is to provide fundamental training for those who are preparing for the Christian ministry, but who cannot take a full-time degree program. Diploma students taking courses full-time may finish in one year. All credits are transferable to any one of the degree programs of the seminary.

CategoryCredits RequiredCoursesCredits
Spiritual Formation2Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries 12
Biblical Studies14Hermeneutics3
OT Introduction & Theology3
Gospels3
NT Epistles3
Bible Book Elective2
Theology & History5History & Theology Overview2
Systematic Theology A/B/C3
Practical Courses5Introduction to Christian Education3
Evangelism / Introduction to Missiology2
Electives4
30
1st half of year2nd half of year
OT Introduction & Theology3Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries2
Hermeneutics3Systematic Theology A, B, C3
Introduction to Christian Education3Gospels3
History & Theology Overview2General Elective2
Elective2Book Eletive2
NT Epistles3Introduction to Missiology / Evangelism2
1614

Diploma in Church Leadership (1.5 year, 30 credit hours)

The objective of this program is to provide training to lay Christian leaders to equip them to serve in churches as elders, deacons and leaders of small groups/ fellowships by providing them with fundamental knowledge of the Bible and theology, as well as the theory and practice of various forms of ministry. The credits of this course can be transferred to all master degree programs.

CategoryCredits RequiredCoursesCredits
Spiritual Formation2Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries 12
Biblical Studies12Hermeneutics3
OT Introduction & Theology3
Gospels3
NT Epistles3
Theology & History2History & Theology Overview2
Practical Courses11Introduction to Christian Education3
Homiletics3
Counseling3
Church Leadership2
Electives3
 30 

Footnotes

  1. Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries:

    Required to participate in the following activities:

    • Chapel , Small groups
    • Retreats / Spiritual Development Meetings
    • Daily Group Morning Devotion (Residential students only)
    2
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