Diploma Programs
About our Berean Subjects…
The Berean School of the Bible is a program of study at Diploma Level. Programs are divided into Sequences. On conclusion of all Sequences, in either the Ministerial Studies or Bible and Doctrine Studies, the student will receive a Diploma. This is an American Diploma. (It is not an undergraduate level program – you will find undergraduate Diplomas in chapter 5 of this Prospectus). ‘Adult Continued Education’ diplomas are an excellent basis for lay persons wishing to be a active in the pulpit ministry of their church. These courses can be done fully online or with printed study guides. The electronic formats are in PDF, ePub or Kindle. Although these are diploma level, Global University offers a transfer of 1 credit per subject completed (with a minimum grade of 80%) into the elective component of our undergraduate programs
As the student completes each sequence of the Ministerial Studies Program, the student is awarded a Certificate. On completion of the Ministerial Studies program (all the sequences), the student will have mastered basic Bible content (Old and New Testaments), theological principles, and practical ministry skills for service in a church leadership position. Level One (Sequence 1) equips a student with a working knowledge of Bible study methods, New Testament content, Pentecostal doctrine and basic skills needed to begin serving in a ministerial role in the local church. By completion of Level Two (sequence 2) of the Ministerial Certificate a student will have studied specific Bible content, systematic theology, and ministry skills. Level Three (sequence 3) introduces the more difficult books of the Bible, advanced theological concepts, and administrative skills required for many ministerial roles.
Foundational
Christian Maturity
TThe Bible and Doctrine Diploma gives students a foundational knowledge of theology and the Bible that will help them in lay ministry roles, sharing the gospel, and in their devotional life.
Study Individually Or As A Group
These courses can be undertaken individually or as a group.
Diploma of Ministerial Studies
01
Sequence 1 of Diploma of Ministerial Studies
BIB114 – Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
THE114 – Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
BIB115 – Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
BIB117 – Prison Epistles: Colossians,
Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians
BIB121 – Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible
MIN123 – The Local Church in Evangelism
THE411 – The Church: Pentecost to Reformation
THE181 – Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
MIN191 – Beginning Ministerial Internship
02
Sequence 2 of Diploma of Ministerial Studies
THE211 – Introduction to Theology: Pentecostal Perspective
BIB212 – New Testament Survey
BIB214 – Old Testament Survey
BIB215 – Romans: Justification by Faith
MIN223 – Introduction to Homiletics
THE245 – Eschatology
MIN251 – Effective Leadership
(MIN261 – Intro to AOG Missions)
MIN281 – Conflict Management for Church Leaders
MIN291 – Intermediate Ministerial Internship
03
Sequence 2 of Diploma of Ministerial Studies
THE311 – Prayer and Worship
BIB313 – Corinthian Correspondence
BIB318 – Pentateuch
BIB322 – Poetic Books
MIN325 – Preaching in the Contemporary World
MIN327 – Church Administration,
Finance and Law
MIN381 – Pastoral Ministry
MIN391 – Advanced Ministerial Internship