Laidlaw College
Programme Detail: Biblical Studies (Dip)
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Biblical Studies (Dip) |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | DipBS |
| Description | The Diploma of Biblical Studies is made up of 120 credits and is designed to provide students with an introduction to biblical studies, theological studies and spiritual formation. It allows students to explore various courses geared towards preparing them to live out the gospel and to engage thoughtfully and compassionately in the world. Students who complete the DipBS may staircase into the second year of either the Bachelor of Ministries or the Bachelor of Theology degrees. On completion of the progamme, students will have developed the capacity to tell the biblical story, to read the scriptures within their wider historical context and to understand a theological framework for life and ministry. They will have begun the process of developing the disciplines necessary both to maintain their own spiritual growth and to serve in voluntary leadership capacities with the church and the world. |
| Keywords | introduction, introductory, bible, biblical, scriptures, biblical story, framework, life, ministry, theology, theological, spiritual, formation, leadership, church, gospel |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International); English (USA) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | New Zealand / Auckland; New Zealand / Canterbury; New Zealand / Countrywide |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | 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 / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Diploma |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | NZ$4,968.00 (domestic) or NZ$$15,600 (international) for one year's study |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | One year full-time or equivalent part-time |
| Average hours of study per week | 0 |
| Methods of instruction | For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 77 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | Diploma of Biblical Studies |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | School of Theology, Mission & Ministy |
| Programme Accredited by | SPAEC (Pacific) , Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) |
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