Christian Reformed Theological Seminary

Programme Detail: Diploma in Pastoral Theology

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Diploma in Pastoral Theology
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number 2
Description 3 Year Diploma, duly accredited, which provides an opportunity for self empowerment while in ministry on the field. Academic guidance by means of study guides and seminar training. Sound evangelical and reformed basis. Subjects include Bible Interpretation, Doctrinal Studies, Church History, Preaching and teaching, Evangelization, Leadership and management, Church Planting, Spiritual Formation, such as intercession.
Keywords evangelism, history, intercession, spiritual growth, biblical studies, new testament, old testament, diploma, missiology
Languages Programme Available in Afrikaans; English (UK, International)
Other Languages Afrikaans
Country and region where programme is available South Africa / Countrywide
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Prayer; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost R 4540 / year
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 2 yrs fulltime
Average hours of study per week 5
Methods of instruction Correspondence, seminars on campus and selected centres depending on student numbers per centre.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 82
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 9
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 9
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 70
Prerequisite Programmes Timothy Academy, a leadership programme offered to students from academically disadvantaged segments, or students who have not completed grade 12 or the equivalent.
Other Prerequisites Grade 12 or equivalent, university exemption.
Qualifications gained Dip. Past. Th.
Qualifications this programme is part of Introduction to degree studies
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies Department of Education, and Christian Higher Education, South Africa.