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Programme Detail: Theology (Dip)

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Theology (Dip)
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description Follows on from the Advanced Certificate in Theology - requires completion of an additional 12 modules in addition to the 18 already completed for the Advanced Certificate level
Keywords Diploma certificate advanced
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Zimbabwe / Harare
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; 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 / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Men’s Ministry; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Practical Skills and Fitness; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $140 per module
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length Variable - depends on the student
Average hours of study per week 20
Methods of instruction Primary teaching is through lectures, supplemented by printed manuals and multimedia aids. The programmes are all of the research tutorial type, where emphasis is placed on out-of-class reading and written assignments (10 hours per lecture period). All students are assigned advisors and our Dean of Students provides counsel and advice. Occasional social times between students and faculty are held throughout the school year.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 90
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 5
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 15
Prerequisite Programmes Advanced Certificate in Theology
Other Prerequisites a) 5 Passes in GSCE "O" Levels, including English b) GSCE "A" Level passes are encouraged but not essential. c) Mature students evaluated on individual merit and experience.
Qualifications gained Diploma in Theology
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ACTEA (Africa)
Other Accrediting Bodies Ministry of Higher Education, Zimbabwe