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Graduate Diploma in Theology

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The Graduate Diploma in Theology intends to equip working professionals and Christian ministers with comprehensive knowledge and skills to be relevant and effective in Christian ministry. It helps the students to study and preach from the scripture. It also would help the student to understand the nature basic of Christian leadership. In return, the students will be equipped to involve in ecclesial context.

  • Objectives of the Course
  • Entry Requirements
  • Mode of Study
  • Period of Study
  • Areas of Study
  • Intake Timings
  • Subject Offered
  • Credits
  • Application Procedure
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Fee Structure

This program is intended to transform the student in three different areas;

  • Academic Knowledge - Provide the student with requisite biblical knowledge and skills, equipping him/her to interpret and rightly expose the word.
  • Christ-like Character – Inculcate in him/her Christ-like character and encouraging him/her to display the same as a servant of God.
  • Ministerial Skills - Equip him/her with respective skills that are essential to pioneer, plant churches, pastor and nurture and believers as necessary.
  • Applicant must be born again, committed Christian.
  • Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or a Bachelor of Theology either from Asia Theological Association (ATA) or Senate of Serampore College (SSC).
  • Applicant must own a computer with a good configuration and a stable internet connection.

Graduate Diploma in Theology is offered in a modular system (one subject at a time). The course content is delivered through recorded lectures, live interactive sessions with course experts, and other study aids.

Graduate Diploma in Theology is a one-year program. Each module lasts for a duration of 6 weeks. 

-           Introduction to Bible, Biblical Interpretation and Bible Doctrines

-           Introduction to Christian leadership and Preaching

-           Refer to the list of ‘Courses offered’

The last date for submitting the application form is April 30.

SL List of Subjects
1 Introduction to the Old Testament
2 Introduction to the New Testament
3 Introduction to Theology
4 History of Christianity
5 Major Religions of the World
6 Bible and Mission
7 Christian Counselling / Introduction to Psychology
8 Interpreting the Bible
9 Principles of Preaching

 

Graduate Diploma is worth 30 credits. It incorporates ten (10) subjects

1. Fill in the application online.
2. Download the form of acceptance by Mentor and upload it after filling it.
3. Download the form of acceptance by Ministry Supervisor and upload it after filling it.
4. Pay the Fees through Credit/Debit Card/online

Students must fulfill the requirements as per the demands of the academic council of the IPCTSK and ATA. Apart from the credit requirements, COTS gives prime importance to the character formation, spiritual development, and ministry commitment of the students. The character formation of a student is assessed with the help of a mentor. The spiritual development and the ministry commitment of a student are assessed through a ministry supervisor.

  • Successful completion of 30 credit units.
  • Ministry involvement that meets set requirements.
  • An assessment of character and spiritual development that meets set requirements/ standards.
  International Students
(US$)
Application Form 20 USD
Admission Fee 100 USD
Fee Per Subject 180 USD
Extension Fee 90 USD
Graduation Fee 120 USD
Transcript Fee 120 USD

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