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Programme Detail: Diploma of Mission Studies

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Diploma of Mission Studies
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number Dip.MS
Description The Diploma of Missions Studies programme seeks to provide the student with a basic and practical understanding of ministry in missions and intercultural evangelism based on foundational studies in general education, theological and biblical studies and practical ministry. At the end of the program, the student will bve able to demonstrate growing effectiveness in intercultural evangelism and church development in the missions field.
Keywords intercultural studies missions church planting evangelism
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International); English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Singapore / Countrywide
Area of Ministry and Focus 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; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost S$3,400
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 2.5 years
Average hours of study per week 23
Methods of instruction Teaching & Learning Methodology Employed: * Lectures * Reading & Book Critiques * Assignments * Class Presentation * Projects & Evaluative Reports * Exams * Research Papers * Practicum & Internship * Disciplines in Spiritual Formation
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 20%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
Prerequisite Programmes "O" Levels or equivalent
Other Prerequisites The student must be a born-again Christian for at least two years.
Qualifications gained Diploma of Mission Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ATA (Asia)
Other Accrediting Bodies