Diploma Programme
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. 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.
Planning your Diploma study
- Teaching commitment
The Diploma programme has three lectures totalling 9 hours per week.
This is lecture time. Ask Admissions about independent study and the current teaching timetable.
- Entry requirements
Proficiency in English, Foundation and Certificate qualifications
What should I confirm?
Diploma is full-time and on site at MCW.
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Programme content
A Books, Authorships and Themes
- The Significance of the Pentateuch writings, authorship and themes.
- The Former Prophets:
- The Latter Prophets (Major Prophets)
- The Latter Prophets (Minor Prophets)
- The Hebrew writings (1,2,3)
- The Five scrolls
- General revelation
- special revelation
- Inspiration and Authority
B The New Testament literature survey
- Historical Books
- The Pauline Epistles
- General Epistles
- The mystery of the Triune God (10 credits)
- God’s existence, revelation nature and glory.
- God’s sovereignty and attributes.
- God’s names and the manifestations.
C Christianity and its Relevance
- History of the christian church.
- Ecclesiology (the study of the nature and mission of the church).
- Government of the Church.
- Church growth and church planting.
D Principles of Spiritual Growth
- The Authority of the Believer in Christ.
- Understanding the concept of Grace.
- Understanding the concept of spiritual wisdom.
- Principles of personal spiritual growth.
E Final Year Project – 4000 Word Project
Students are expected to choose a topic in biblical studies and do a 4000 word count project as part of their final assessment. The chosen topic must first be approved by your personal tutor.
Assessment
Coursework and presentations
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.
Final-year project
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.
Resits and grading
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:
- Distinction; Merit; Pass; and Referral.
- A grade far below the minimum requirement is a Fail (Refer to the grading descriptor in the student handbook.
On successful completion
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.
“Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word].”
1 Timothy 4:13