Program Offered

Diploma in Christian Ministry (DipCM)

20 courses
Training Delivery: ONLINE LEARNING
Course Duration: 6 – 12 months

The Diploma of Christian Ministry provides a higher level of pastoral training to those who want to take their training/education to an advanced level.

The program is designed to be flexible and accommodating to the student’s pace, allowing for completion within a timeframe of 6 to 12 months. This approach aims to alleviate the pressures of a traditional classroom setting and adapt to life’s unexpected circumstances.

Program Outline

Foundational Studies — (3 courses)
- DCM 100 – Fundamental Beliefs
- DCM 101 – Denominational History
- DCM 102 – Church Organization
Interpersonal Ministry — (3 courses)
- DCM 103 – Principles of Personal Evangelism
- DCM 104 – Discovering Spiritual Gifts
- DCM 105 – Methods of Giving Bible Studies
Outreach Ministry — (3 courses)
- DCM 106 – Effective Small Groups
- DCM 107 – Evangelistic Planning
- DCM 108 – Principles of Public Evangelism
Pastoral Skills — (3 courses)
- DCM 200 – The Art of Worship
- DCM 201 – How to Prepare Sermons
- DCM 202 – Ministry of Visitation
Church Growth — (4 courses)
- DCM 203 – Introduction to Church Planting
- DCM 204 – Natural Church Development
- DCM 205 – Call to Discipleship
- DCM 206 – Healthy Church Revitalization
Ministerial Practicum — (2 courses)
- DCM 300 – Applied Pastoral Ministry and Practice
- DCM 301 – Lay Pastoral Internship
Ministry Project — (required for graduation)
- DCM 400 – My Christian Ministry Strategy (15-20 pages)