Provide students with an opportunity for specialization in the fields of theology and applied theology.
Develop students who are able to think independently and reflect critically, biblically and theologically in the practice of ministry.
Train and equip ministry practitioners and theologians to serve effectively in churches and Christian organizations in the modern context, whether as clergy or laity.
Train and equip research-minded theologians and practitioners who can advance the study of theology.
Provide a foundation for continued education at Doctoral level or in life-long learning.
Provide a stimulating and creative learning environment where students are encouraged to integrate theology, ministry and practical Christian living.
Duration
Full-time : 1 year
Part-time : Up to 3 years
Admission Requirements
Have obtained a bachelor degree in theology or religious studies
Have obtained a TOEFL score of 560 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (or the equivalent)
Candidates who have obtained a bachelor degree in an unrelated discipline may be admitted upon satisfactory completion of certain academic deficiencies at undergraduate level.
Mature Candidates who are above 25 years of age and have been in a significant ministry position for at least 2 years may also be admitted upon satisfactory completion of certain academic deficiencies at undergraduate level.
Curriculum
No. of Electives to be taken for Post-graduate Diploma in Theology
No. of Electives to be taken for Post-graduate Diploma in Applied Theology
Choice of Electives
(Each module is worth 20 credits)
Theology
5
1
Apologetics
Atonement
Christian Ethics
Christian Theology and the Religious Other
Christology
Ecclesiology
Eschatology
Feminist Theology
Historical Theology
Lukan Theology
New Testament Theology
Old Testament Theology
Pauline Theology
Pentecostal Studies
Pentecostal Theology
Pneumatology
Research Methods and Critical Thinking
Theological Anthropology
Theology and the Post-Modern Condition
Theology of the Spirit World
Trends in Modern Theology
Ministry
1
5
Asian Church History & Missions
Asian Religions
Biblical Theology of Missions
Cell-Based Ministries
Church Educational Ministries
Church Growth Strategies
Contemporary Theologies of Missions
Cross-cultural Leadership
Cultural Anthropology
Discipling and Mentoring
Issues in Pastoral Counselling
Leadership Development
Leadership Strategy
Ministerial Ethics
Modern Cults
Organizational Leadership
Pastoral Theology and Leadership
Principles of Leadership
Self Leadership
Sermoncraft
Servant Leadership
Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
The Christian Family
The Holy Spirit and Missions
(Students may take up to 20 credits of Level 7 ministry electives from another School in TCA College)
