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Diploma in Applied Theology

anall-roundequipping for effective Gospel ministry

The next Diploma in Applied Theology course starts in September 2016.

The two-yearDiploma in Applied Theology course is designed
to prepare students for a wide variety of Christian service, equipping them to think in a biblically balanced and creative way. The third term of each year
includes an extended period of summer mission work as an integral part of the
course.The College Diploma, internally
validated by the College, is awarded to all students who successfully complete
the course. The Certificate in Applied Theology is awarded to students who successfully complete the first year of the Diploma course but are not continuing to second year.

Our goal is that at the end
of training students will be recognised as spiritually mature believers, able
communicators of the Christian message and capable leaders in Christian work.

Assessment is done by means of a combination of written assignments and examinations, while ministry and outreach activities are assessed and evaluated
‘on the job’.



Systematic
Theology

A detailed study of the Bible’s teaching on
the great doctrines of the Christian faith, providing the vital doctrinal
framework for Christian belief and practice – God, Christ, The Holy Spirit, Scripture, The Atonement, The
Church, Eschatology, Sin, Sanctification, Conversion, Revival.



Biblical
Theology

An overview of both Old and New
Testaments and a detailed study of some of the individual biblical books, ensuring that you know and can use God’s Word
well.



Applied Theology

Learning how biblical truth is applied in your personal life and in Christian service
– Church History, Expository Preaching including Hermeneutics and Homiletics, Evangelism,
Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Communication
Skills, Apologetics, Pastoral Counselling, Evangelistic
Counselling, Mission.



Practical Theology

A
wide range of mentored opportunities to put into practice
the training given – Systematic Bible Reading, Scripture
Memorisation, Leading in College Worship, Preaching
and Speaking at Church Meetings, Evangelism,
Children’s Clubs.

Spiritual
Everything
in the course is designed to contribute to a student’s spiritual formation in
Christ.
Great
emphasis is placed on the importance of the development of lifetime habits of
prayer and devotion.
Special
periods are built into the weekly timetable for this important part of the
training we offer.

We have introduced an optional third year to the course which takes the form of an apprenticeship scheme in which students get the opportunity for extended experience of different types of ministry along with time spent at the College in research, study and reflection. Read more here.

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