School of Divinity


Diploma in Higher Education in Theology
120 credits at Level 4
120 credits at Level 5

Programme Objectives

  • Train and equip competent students who will be able to serve effectively in ministry in the modern context, whether as clergy or laity.
  • Equip students to have a sound understanding of the Bible and Christian theology.
  • Equip students with the skills for sound Bible exposition and the ability to apply Biblical principles to practical living.
  • Equip the students with practical skills for the varied forms of Christian ministry and mission.
  • Develop a posture of critical reflection in the practice of ministry.
  • Provide a foundation for further learning, whether at post-graduate level or in life-long learning.
  • Provide a learning environment where students are exposed to various Christian traditions
Duration Full-time : 2 years
  Part-time : Up to 6 years

Admission Requirements The Candidate should fulfil the following requirements
 
  • Be at least 18 years old on the date of admission.
  • Have obtained a GCE ‘A’ level certificate (two ‘A’ level passes and two ‘AO’ level passes) or its equivalent.
  • Have obtained a TOEFL score of 560 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (or the equivalent).
  • Mature students (above 21 years of age) without the relevant qualifications may be allowed provisional entry into the Certificate program.

Curriculum Core Modules No. of Electives to be taken
Choice of Electives
General Research and Report Writing
Church History

2
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology
Bible OT Survey
NT Survey
Hermeneutics
4
  • 1 & 2 Corinthians
  • Acts
  • Exegesis and the Preacher
  • Hebrews
  • Life of Christ
  • Revelation
  • Romans
  • The Books of Wisdom and Poetry
Theology Pentecostal Foundations
Theology 1
Theology 2
Theology 3
   
Ministry Pastoral Ministries
Homiletics
7

Choose 4 of the following at Level 4

  • Biblical Worship
  • Cell Church Paradigm
  • Evangelism
  • Field Placement (Level 4)
  • Pastoral Counselling

Choose 3 of the following at Level 5

  • Principles of Missions
  • Principles of Teaching
  • Spiritual Formation and Christian Character
  • Worship Leading
    (Up to 30 credits of ministry electives from another School in TCA College )

Each module is worth 10 credits unless otherwise stated.
Students may choose to take Greek 1, 2 & 3 or Hebrew 1, 2 & 3 in lieu of any 3 electives at Level 4 or 5.