Diploma
The Diploma programme is designed for those who are already engaged in or beginning Christian ministry. It builds on the foundation of the Certificate programme by providing you with a rigorous understanding of the Bible and theology, alongside developing a greater awareness of your cultural and religious contexts. It also provides you with key cognitive and practical skills required for practical engagement and further study.
These courses are designed for practical engagement with your church and community context. Throughout these courses you will be given the opportunity to apply your learning in your church and community context.
This programme is comparable to an EQF Level 5 (Short Cycle) Programme within the Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
We are accredited by the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE). This certifies comparability to the Framework for Qualifications within the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) and provides recognition within the ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) network. ECTE accreditation does not lead to or replace national accreditation in the UK.
Full-time (1 year). 32-36 hrs/week.
Part-time (2-3 years). 10-18 hrs/week
Entry Requirements.
- Able to read and write in the language of instruction.
- Passed the Certificate in Theology / Christian Ministry.
- At least 10th pass or passed 10 years of school learning.
- For those who are 20 years old or above; if the applicant has not completed 10 years of schooling, he/she must pass the mature candidate’s exam.
- Minimum 2 years of ministry experience.
We want our programmes to be affordable and accessible to all. For specific details regarding fees, please speak to your local study centre or email info@shepherds.academy
| CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BCC5 | Letters of Peter: Perseverance, Suffering, and False Teachers | 6 |
| BCC6 | Paul and his Letters for the Church | 6 |
| BCC4 | Understanding the Bible for Theology and Ministry | 6 |
| BCC8 | Psalms and Worship | 6 |
| CHM3 | Introduction to Theology of Mission | 6 |
| CHM4 | The History of Christianity in Your Own Region | 6 |
| CHM5 | Leading House Groups and Bible Study | 6 |
| CTE5 | Christian Theology in the Context of Other Religions | 6 |
| CTE6 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| CTE7 | Christians in the Public Space (Public Theology) I | 3 |
| RIP4 | Theology of Persecution and Suffering | 3 |
| RIP5 | One of the following RIP5 courses is compulsory | |
| RIP51 | Understanding Buddhism for Christian Engagement or | 6 |
| RIP52 | Understanding Islam for Christian Engagement or | 6 |
| RIP53 | Understanding Hinduism for Christian Engagement or | 6 |
| RIP54 | Understanding Indigenous Religions for Christian Engagement | 6 |
| RIP55 | Understanding Confucianism for Christian Engagement | 6 |
| CMM6 | Christian Marriage, Family and Parenting | 6 |
| CMM7 | Salt in the Market Place | 6 |
| CMM8 | Christian Media and Communication | 6 |
*Courses in bold indicate compulsory courses
Accreditation and Validation
We are members of the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) and our Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's programmes are accredited by them. This certifies comparability to the Framework for Qualifications within the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) and provides recognition within the ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) network. ECTE accreditation does not lead to or replace national accreditation in the UK.
