The Diploma of Theology programme at African Christian College prepares students for excellent service in the Kingdom by educating students in biblical and theological studies, as well as introductory instruction in leadership and counselling.
The Diploma programme is 84 credits and completed in two years. Accepted students are required to enroll in six courses each semester and two courses during the winter break (June-July).
Courses numbered in the 100’s are limited to first year students, 200’s are limited to first and second year students, 300’s are limited to second and third year students and 400’s are exclusively for bachelor candidates in their third year. [Course descriptions]
Course Requirements
The following courses are required for a Diploma of Theology:
General Education Requirements – 21 credits
- GEN 102 – English I
- GEN 103 – Fundamentals of Communication
- GEN 104 – Mathematics
- GEN 105 – Computer Skills
- GEN 204 – HIV/AIDS
- PSC 201 – Introduction to Psychology & Counselling
- PSC 306 – Marriage & Family
Biblical Ethical Spiritual Foundations Requirements – 26 credits
- BIB 102 – Acts
- BIB 103 – New Testament Survey
- BIB 104 – Old Testament Survey
- BIB 203 – Romans & Galatians
- THE 101 – Life & Teachings of Jesus
- THE 201 – Spiritual Formation
- THE 102 – Personal Evangelism (2 credits)
- THE 301 – Christian Ethics
- THE 302 – Church Planting & Growth
Electives – 37 credits
To meet the requirements of a Diploma of Theology, students must select a minimum of 37 credits (13 courses) from the following list (each course is 3 credits):
- BIB101 – Introduction to Bible Studies
- BIB202 – General Epistles
- BIB302 – Corinthians
- BIB402 – Revelation
- BIB403 – Hebrews
- LEA202 – Introduction to Christian Leadership
- LEA203 – Conflict Resolution
- LEA304 – Communication in Organizations
- LEA305 – Entrepreneurship
- LEA307 – Leadership for NGOs and Volunteer Organizations
- PSC202 – Pastoral Counselling
- PSC401 – Behaviour Change Psychology
- THE303 – Preacher’s Life and Work
- THE304 – Prophets
- THE305 – Systematic Theology I
- THE307 – Church History
- THE308 – Educational Programme of the Church
- THE401 – African Spiritual Life
- THE402 – Apologetics
- THE403 – Hermeneutics
- THE404 – Systematic Theology II
- THE405 – Restoration History
- THE406 – Torah
- THE407 – Wisdom Literature
- THE408 – Cross of Christ
A student who is able to achieve more than 42 credits, but less than 84 credits from the selection of courses above will be entitled to a Certificate of Theology.
