The Diploma of Theology is designed to provide theological education for those in ministry as well as pastors and church planters for effective leadership and ministry skills along with deeper understanding of Scripture and theology. This course provides an opportunity to enhance the understanding of scripture for those who did not get a thorough theological training. It prepares students for a holistic ministry and empowers them for a greater contribution in the ministry field.
Course Outcome
The Diploma of Theology program imparts a general foundation in the biblical and theological disciplines. It prepares graduates who,
Course Structure
The course structure is based on a module system followed by an Examination [total 5 Weeks] with eleven subjects of 2/3/4 credit hours taught in one academic year including intensive and guided integrated learning. Apart from the online live instructional hours students are expected to view recorded lectures/documentaries as part of the instructional hours. To qualify for the Diploma of Theology degree award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 72 credit points. All the subjects are core subjects.
Course Content
Subjects and codes
General Studies
S.no. | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
1 | Introduction to Academic Writing and Research | GS 111 | 2 |
Total credit | 2 |
Biblical studies
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
2 | Bible Survey OT | BS 121 | 3 |
3 | Bible Survey NT | BS 122 | 3 |
4 | Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ | BS 123 | 3 |
5 | General Epistles & Hebrews | BS 124 | 3 |
6 | Acts of the Apostles | BS 221 | 3 |
7 | Pentateuch | BS 222 | 3 |
8 | Synoptic Gospels | BS 223 | 3 |
9 | Prophetic Books | BS 224 | 3 |
10 | Prison and Pastoral epistles | BS 225 | 3 |
Total credit | 27 |
Theology & Ethics
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
11 | Introduction to Christian Doctrine | TE 131 | 3 |
12 | Theology 1- Theology proper, Christology & Angelology | TE 132 | 4 |
13 | Theology 2- Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology | TE 231 | 4 |
Total credit | 11 |
Historical studies
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
14 | Indian Church history | HS141 | 3 |
15 | Church history -1 up to 1550 | HS 241 | 4 |
Total credit | 7 |
Practical Theology
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
16 | Christian Education | PT 151 | 3 |
17 | Homiletics | PT 152 | 3 |
18 | Stewardship & loyalty | PT 153 | 3 |
19 | Pastoral Administration and Leadership | PT 251 | 3 |
20 | Biblical Hermeneutics | PT 252 | 3 |
Total credit | 15 |
Science of religion
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
21 | Major Religion | RS 261 | 4 |
Total credit | 4 |
Mission studies
S.no | Courses | Code | Credit hours |
22 | Church planting and Evangelism | MS 171 | 3 |
23 | Cultural Anthropology | MS 271 | 3 |
Total credit | 6 |
Practicum
All Dip.Th students are required to spend two days in a week in ministry assignments in their own context, under a local mentor. Local mentors work in partnership with ZLI through Practical Work Coordinator (PWC). Local mentors are identified by students during their course. Local mentors must be suitably experienced to provide mentoring. Student must provide a written approval of agreement from the local mentor for guiding them during their course. Field work evaluations by local mentors will be monitored by the PWC and approved by ZLI. This is mandatory for graduation.
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