Diploma in Theology (Dip.Th.)

For Church Workers, Prospective Pastors and Evangelists

A three year program for church workers, prospective pastors and evangelists, and those serving in para-church and other ministries among Malayalam speaking people.

The course for women creates self awareness based on Biblical & theological understanding of womanhood that will equip them for involvement in the active ministry of the Church.

Program Specific Requirements

Secondary EducationSSLC / 10th pass or its equivalent

General Requirements

ChristianEach applicant should be a confessing Christian with evidence thereof. He/She should be an active member of a local church and possess a good reputation as a true Christian.
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation must come from the local pastor, previous institution, and a responsible elder from the church or community (no family members) who have known the applicant for at least three or more years
CallingThe applicant must demonstrate a definite call to full-time ministry and willingness to go to unreached areas to make disciples for Christ and plant churches.

Department Contact Info

Diploma in Theology
India Bible College & Seminary,
Hebron, Kumbanad P.O.
Kerala – 689 547.
India

+91 469 2657776

mail@ibc.ac.in

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Duration:
3 Years

Entry Requirement:
Secondary Education (SSLC/10th pass)

Accredited By:
Asian Theological Association (ATA)

Medium of Instruction:
Malayalam

Accredited by the Asian Theological Association (ATA)

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Are scholarships available?

Work Scholarship will be granted to deserving students. All students are expected to work daily for one hour or more, if necessary as part of their training.

Curriculum

OTM 101 Old Testament Survey
Branch 1 – Old Testament

OTM 102 Introduction to the Pentateuch
Branch 1 – Old Testament

OTM 104 Book of Psalms
Branch 1 – Old Testament

OTM 103 History of Israel
Branch 1 – Old Testament

OTM 105 Life and Ministry of Prophets Part I
Branch 1 – Old Testament

OTM 106 Life and Ministry of Prophets Part II
Branch 1 – Old Testament

OTM 107 Levitical Sacrifices
Branch 1 – Old Testament

NTM 111 New Testament Survey
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 117 Prison Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 112 Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 114 Book of Acts
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 118 Book of Hebrews
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 119 Pastoral Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 113 Gospel of John
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 116 Book of Corinthians
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 115 Detailed Study of Romans
Branch 2 – New Testament

NTM 120 Daniel & Revelation
Branch 2 – New Testament

TEM 121 Introduction to Christian Theology
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 122 Christian Theology Part I
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 123 Christian Theology Part II
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 124 Incomparable Christ
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TEM 125 Christian Values
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

HCM 131 Contribution of Select Leaders in Church History
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 132 Contribution of Select Leaders in Church History
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 133 History and Distinctive Teachings of Pentecostal Churches
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HCM 134 History of the Growth of Christianity in India
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

RSM 141 Survey of Major Religious Traditions in India
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RSM 142 Church & Society
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

MIM 151 Mission & Evangelism
Branch 6 – Missiology

MIM 152 Missionary Biography
Branch 6 – Missiology

MIM 153 Principles of Church Growth
Branch 6 – Missiology

CMM 161 Christian Education
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 162 Introduction to Homiletics
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 163 Pastoral Ministry of the Church
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 164 Character Formation & Personality Developments
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 165 Leadership Skills
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 166 Pastoral Theology
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 171 Introduction to Communication
Branch 8 – Communication

CMM 172 Mass Media Issues
Branch 8 – Communication

ICM 181 Women in Bible Times
Interdisciplinary Courses

ICM 182 Influence of Gospel on Kerala Culture
Interdisciplinary Courses

ICM 183 Inductive Study of the Bible ( Book of James)
Interdisciplinary Courses

ICM 184 Biblical Interpretation
Interdisciplinary Courses

GCM 001 aStudy Skills
General Courses

GCM 051 Communicative Malayalam I
General Courses

GCM 051a Communicative Malayalam II
General Courses

GCM 100d Scripture
General Courses