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Programme Detail: Christian Studies (Associate Diploma)

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Christian Studies (Associate Diploma)
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description This Diploma is awarded to the student who successfully completes the program of 66 credit hours. It's designed to enhance the student's basic understanding of the bible and basic skills of ministry. It will benifit those interested in lay ministry in the Church as well as those going on to further education. May provide some basic training for some vocational ministries.
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Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Alberta
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 / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost 2,000/semester
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 2 years
Average hours of study per week 66
Methods of instruction Lectures
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) It depends
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) It depends
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). It depends
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 100
Prerequisite Programmes High School Diploma or it's equivalency.
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Associate of Christian Studies Diploma
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies