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Programme Detail: Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies is a program for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in disciplines other than theology. The course helps students develop a strong foundation for understanding the Bible and Christian doctrine, as well as apply theological knowledge to their everyday ministry. You may wish to pursue this program if you are keen to take your local church to the next level.
Keywords Theology Divinity Theological Bible Asia Theological Association
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Singapore / East
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; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Men’s Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Helping Persecuted Christians; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost Tuition Fee at about SGD4701 per year
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length Full-time 1 year | Part-time 3 years
Average hours of study per week 3
Methods of instruction Small group, chapel, discussion, reading, lectures. Online program is available in year 2018.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 30hrs
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) 10
Prerequisite Programmes Candidates should fulfil the following requirements: - be a Christian believer with a genuine desire for Christian service - be at least 18 years old on the date of admission - have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 If you’re an international applicant, you must have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT)/550(PBT) or an IELTS score of 6.5 (or the equivalent).
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Asia Theological Association (ATA)