Programme Aim
The diploma programme is a modular programme that seeks to equip students with a depth of knowledge of scriptures in changing both the student’s personal character and ministry. The programme will be intensive and run for twelve calendar months. It will also consist of core/compulsory modules, a project with a word count of 4000 and optional modules for students to choose one (all to be taken and assessed) in the duration of the programme. These modules are in Biblical studies covering various topics pertaining to God’s church history and ministry.
Entry
Requirements
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Proficiency in the English Language.
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Foundation and Certificate qualifications.
Programme Content
MODULE A (COMPULSORY) — BOOKS, AUTHORSHIPS AND THEMES
20 CREDITS
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The Significance of the Pentateuch
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writings, authorship and themes.
- Former Prophets; Major and Minor Prophets.
- Hebrew writings (1, 2, 3)
- Five Scrolls.
- General Revelation and special revelation.
- Divine Inspiration and Authority.
MODULE B (COMPULSORY) — NEW TESTAMENT
10 CREDITS
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Historical Books
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The Pauline Epistles
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General Epistles
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The mystery of the Triune God (10
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credits)
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a. God’s existence, revelation nature and glory.
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b. God’s sovereignty and attributes.
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God’s names and the manifestations.
MODULE C (COMPULSORY) — CHRISTIANITY AND ITS RELEVANCE
20 CREDITS
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History of the christian church.
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Ecclesiology (the study of the nature and mission of the church).
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Government of the Church.
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Church growth and church planting.
MODULE D (COMPULSORY) — PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
15 CREDITS
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The Authority of the Believer in Christ.
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Understanding the concept of Grace.
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Understanding the concept of spiritual wisdom.
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Principles of personal spiritual growth.
MODULE E (COMPULSORY) –FINAL YEAR PROJECT
25 CREDITS
- Students are expected to choose a topic in biblical studiesand do a 4000 word count project as part of their final assessment.The chosen topic must first be approved by your personal tutor.
MODULE F (OPTIONAL) — MILLENNIAL REIGN
20 CREDITS
- Exploring Christ's thousand year sovereignty on earth through scriptural analysis and personal biblical reflections
MODULE G (OPTIONAL) —STUDYING MISSIONS AND EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH
20 CREDITS
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Paul’s first missionary journey and lessons that can be learnt
Assessment
The Diploma Programme Assessment is based on a variety of assessments. There will be 3 sets of coursework (assignments)
on the application of knowledge of biblical topics. Students will be expected to complete one set of coursework (assignments) in each term giving a total credit rating of 75 for the three sets of coursework (assignments) in the three terms. In addition, there will be group work presentations. Students are expected to
choose either options module F or G worth 20 credits as part of the overall assessment. The assessment will also include a 4000-word final-year project worth 25 credits, giving a total
credit score of 120. Students are expected to complete all the assessment instruments as prescribed in the assessment criteria for them to achieve the Diploma Certificate.
A student who fails to achieve any of the element(s) of the assessment instruments may be granted the opportunity to re-sit the failed element (s) to achieve the Diploma Certificate but they will be capped as pass in the overall assessment of the course except the student has extenuating circumstances (Refer to section 10). This will be the decision of the Examination Board in their deliberations of final results.
Grading criteria will be as follows:
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Distinction; Merit; Pass; and Referral.
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A grade far below the minimum requirement is a Fail (Refer to the grading descriptor in the student handbook.
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME OF STUDY
The student will be awarded a Diploma in Biblical Studies. The student would have gained a life changing experience and would be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Old and New Testament, literature surveys and demonstrable
understanding of church history. Similarly, by the end of the programme, the student will be able to identify and demonstrate understanding of God’s existence, revelation, nature, glory, sovereignty, attributes, His names and manifestations. The student will also be able to appreciate an in depth understanding of church government, the nature and mission of the church, church growth and church planting. Also, the student will be able to display a variety of skills, including communication, time management, analytical, information gathering, and interpretive skills relevant and specific to problem solving in Christianity.