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

Apply
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.