A searchable multi-lingual database of evangelical Bible colleges - and pastoral, theological and missionary training programmes, courses and resources world-wide - to help you find the training you need to serve the Lord.

Gaba Bible Institute

Programme Detail: Child Development -Modular Option (Dip)

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Child Development -Modular Option (Dip)
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description The Diploma in Child Development can be taken either on a full-time or part-time basis. Part Time students take evening & holiday intensive courses to complete their diploma.
Keywords Child Development, Children at Risk, Ministry with Children, Youth, Spiritual Development in Children,
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Uganda / Kampala
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost 500,000ugx per term for boarding students, 400,000ugx for non boarding students
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 3 years
Average hours of study per week 15
Methods of instruction practical hands on application & theory are intertwined. Classes are taught by people who have been working in Christian Child Development settings for years.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 16 per week (for 2 - 3 wk time periods only)
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) varies
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). varies
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 50
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites A Level Certificate with 1 Principal Pass & 2 Subsidary Passes AND O level Certificate with 5 Passes
Qualifications gained Diploma
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ACTEA (Africa) , Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Uganda National Council of Higher Education