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Programme Detail: Graduate Diploma in Theology

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Graduate Diploma in Theology
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description A one year full-time (or two year, part-time) course, designed to provide a broad education in the major branches of Theology and to encourage independent research skills. It is the third year of the Bachelor of Theology degree.
Keywords ministry gospel training vocational practical
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United Kingdom / Northern Ireland
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000
Actual Cost £3800 (2020/21 EU students)
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 1
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction Lecturers use a variety of methods in the classroom: formal lectures, DVDs, team presentations, individual presentations. The practical placements in all 3 years are documented by the keeping of a journal. Personal growth and spiritual development are encouraged within the College community where we enjoy devotions and prayer times together. Tutors have extensive ministry experience and academic qualifications and work alongside students both formally in interviews, and informally throughout the term.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 20%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 15
Prerequisite Programmes Entry requires a good degree in a subject other than Theology.
Other Prerequisites Backing of a church fellowship.
Qualifications gained Graduate Diploma in Theology
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies University of Chester