- Duration: 2-3 Years
- Format: Distance Education
The diploma program is a course of study that can be completed in a two or three year period. This area of study can be used to meet bachelor of arts degree requirements, but this approach is not recommended.
The Diploma in Bible and Theology is focused upon biblical/theological education. It offers basic training for practical Christian service. This program satisfies the educational requirements for the PAOC Licensed Minister’s Credential.
Students should take the courses in Sequences One and Two first in order to qualify for their initial ROM credential as quickly as possible.
Program of Study with Recommended Sequence
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 1033† | The Life of Christ in the Synoptic Gospels | 3 |
| LIT 1213† | Old Testament Literature: His Story | 3 |
| GUO 1001 | Orientation to Global University Learning | 1 |
| THE 2013† | The Bible and the Church | 3 |
| EDU 4363 | Canadian Pentecostal History | 3 |
| THE 1033† | God and Angels | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 2043† | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB 1073† | Paul’s Salvation Letters: Galatians and Romans | 3 |
| THE 1013† | Pneumatology | 3 |
| MIN 1053 | The Work of the Pastor | 3 |
| MIS 2013 | The Bible and Missions | 3 |
| MIN 3043 | Preparing and Preaching Bible Messages | 3 |
| LDR 3013 | Guidelines for Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIT 1313† | The New Testament as Literature | 3 |
| BIB 2033† | A Study in the Book of Hebrews | 3 |
| HIS 2203 | The Church: From Pentecost to the Reformation | 3 |
| BIB 4053† | Corinthians | 3 |
| HIS 2303 | The Church: From the Reformation Through the 20th Century | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THE 4033† | Christology | 3 |
| BIB 3073† | The Book of Acts | 3 |
| MIN 1093 | Introduction to Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| THE 3013 | Apologetics | 3 |
| BIB 3013 | Genesis | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIN 1103 | Great Commission Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 3103 | Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| REL 2013 | People and Their Beliefs | 3 |
| Contemporary Canadian Society | 3 | |
| Church Business (Canada) | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 3103 | Cross-Cultural Communications | 3 |
| BIB 4133† | Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| MIN 4033 | A Strategy for Church Growth | 3 |
| MIN 2053 | The Biblical Role of Women | 3 |
| MIN 1063 | Ministerial Ethics | 3 |
| THE 1043 | Man and Sin | 3 |
| Total | 18 | Total For Program | 100 |
| Requirement | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bible and Theology Post Test | 0 | |
| 2. Written Essay | 0 | |
| 3. Verbal Communication Recording | 0 | |
| 4. Graduate Follow-Up Survey | 0 |
† designates courses in the major concentration
Note: This program is offered as a Diploma in Christian Theology in some countries. This program requires students to complete a Bible and Theology pretest and Graduate Follow-Up Survey. The pretest must be completed before students request the final exam for their first course. The Graduate Follow-Up Survey should be submitted before requesting the final exam for their last course. There is no cost for these assessments.