Diploma in Theology

Overview

The Diploma in Theological Studies is a two-year course that aims to train the candidates in Old Testament, New Testament, Theology & Ethics, History of Christianity, Christian Leadership, Christian Ministry, Missions, Religion, and Languages.

General Requirements

He/she should be a born-again Christian.
He/she should be a person of good Christian reputation.
The candidate should be an active member of a local church.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate a definite calling in his/her life to the Lord’s ministry.

Educational Requirements

10th Pass or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board
The medium of instruction is English. Hence, candidates are expected to possess at least a basic English proficiency manageable enough to read, write, and speak on a basic level.

Course Information

No.	Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
		Department of Old Testament
		*Core*
1.	DOT101	Survey of the Old Testament	3
2.	DOT102	Pentateuch Special Emphasis with Genesis	3
3.	DOT103	Old Testament Prophets	3
		*Selective*
4.	DOT104	People of the Covenant	3
5.	DOT105	Psalms	3
6.	DOT106	Bible Customs & Manners	3
7.	DOT107	Bible Geography	3
		Department of New Testament
		*Core*
8.	DNT101	Survey of the New Testament	3
9.	DNT102	Jesus of the Gospels	3
10.	DNT103	Book of Acts	3
		*Selective*
11.	DNT104	Epistle to the Romans	3
12.	DNT105	Epistle to Timothy	3
13.	DNT106	Epistles of James & Peter	3
14.	DNT107	Epistle to Ephesians	3
15.	DNT108	I & II Thessalonians	3
16.	DNT109	Epistle to Colossians	3
		Department of Theology & Ethics
		*Core*
17.	DTE101	Christian Doctrine I	3
18.	DTE102	Christian Doctrine II	3
		*Selective*
19.	DTE103	Christian Ethics	3
		Department of History of Christianity
		*Core*
20.	DHC101	Survey of Indian Church History	3
21.	DHC102	Survey of General Church History	3
22.	DHC103	History of Pentecostal Movement	3
		Department of Religion & Philosophy
23.	DRP101	Outline of Major Religions	3
24.	DRP102	Religious Movements in India	3
		Department of Christian Ministry
		*Core*
25.	DCM101	Principles of Preaching	3
26.	DCM102	Christian Education	3
27.	DCM103	Pastoral Ministry	3
		*Selective*
28.	DCM104	Biblical Foundation of Worship	3
29.	DCM105	Christian Education	3
		Department of Christian Leadership
		*Core*
30.	DCL101	Biblical Foundation of Leadership	3
31.	DCL102	Church Administration	3
		*Selective*
32.	DCL103	Leadership Development	3
33.	DCL104	Team Leadership and Christian Ministry	3
		Department of Mission
		*Core*
34.	DMS101	Introduction to Mission & Evangelism	3
		*Selective*
35.	DMS102	Missionary Biography	3
36.	DMS103	Church Planting
		Department of General Studies
		*Selective*
37.	DGS101	Spiritual Formation	3
38.	DGS102	Basic Learning Method	3
39.	DGS103	English I	3
40.	DGS104	English II	3
		Department of Applied Studies
41.	DAS101	Practical Ministry	3
42.	DAS102	Character Formation	3

Credits for Dip. Th. Programme: 90 hours

SL. NO	Departments	Credit hours in Core	Credit hours in Selective	Total credit hours
1.	Old Testament	9	3	12
2.	New Testament	9	9	18
3.	Theology & Ethics	6	3	9
4.	History of Christianity	3	–	6
5.	Religion & Philosophy	3	–	6
6.	Christian Ministry	6	6	9
7.	Christian Leadership	6	3	6
8.	Mission Studies	3	3	6
9.	General Studies	–	12	12
10.	Applied Studies	6	–	6
	Total	51	39	90

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 40% marks in all examinations.
Satisfactory performances in practical ministry which includes activities in campus chapel, regular weekend ministry with local churches, and one month of ministry during summer vacation each year.
Evidence of good Christian character throughout the student’s stay on campus.
The student must meet all financial obligations to the Institute.
The following is a general outline of the grading system for evaluation of academic performance:

Grading System
First Class	Excellent	A+ (80-100)	A (75-79)	A- (70-74)
Second Class	Good	B+ (65-69)	B (60-64)	B- (55-59)
Third Class	Average	C+ (50-54)	C (45-49)	C- (40-44)

Graduation Profile

Diploma in theology graduate of SALI will be a leader who is

- Biblically grounded
  - Knowing God and Worshiping him in truth and Spirit
  - Having a thorough knowledge of the bible and the fundamental principles of theology, leadership, mission, and ministry
- Christ-like
  - Serving with a divine purpose
  - Demonstrating the attitude, words, and actions of Christ Jesus
- Spirit-empowered
  - Led by the Holy Spirit
  - Living in the power, gifts, and fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Transformed
  - With character and integrity
  - Recognizing others and building them up