Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies is a 32-credit programme which offers working professionals an opportunity to explore biblical, theological, historical and interpretative foundations of the Christian faith. In addition, it seeks to integrate Christian faith with matters of inner life and spirituality, mission and vocation.
The programme is conducted on a part-time basis in the evening over a 3-year cycle, or in the daytime as a 1-year, full-time course of studies. The majority of credits earned in this programme are transferable to the Master’s degree programmes.
Prerequisites for Programme Admission
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Bible College
English Language Minimum Requirements
- ‘A’ Level: B4
- TOEFL: 550 (PBT)/213 (CBT)/80 (IBT)
- IELTS: 6.0
General Requirements
- At least 24 years old
- Christian for at least 2 years
- Evidence of involvement in ministry
- Evidence of call to ministry and service
- Endorsement by church leadership
毕业要求
- Completion of 32 credit hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Church Involvement and Ministry (CIM)
Curriculum
第一年
| 第一学期 | 数学分 |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| 新约研究 | 3 |
| Survey of Church History | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| 释经学 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 18 |
| 第二学期 | 数学分 |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Studies | 3 |
| New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Missiological Perspectives | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Theology of Work and Vocation | 3 |
| 14 |
注解： Course offerings are subject to change. There will be a tracking of Church Involvement and Ministry (CIM) as part of the programme requirements.
