Diploma in Pastoral Studies
The Diploma in Pastoral Studies is designed to provide a basic Bible-based, cognitive, and spiritual foundation for effective ministry. The programme also provides a foundation for undergraduate studies. It comprises of the Institutional Core (36 credits) and the courses pertaining to the Major you have decided to pursue.
- You desire to be trained for Christian Ministry.
- You are thinking about or are already engaged in Christian ministries (Youth Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Music etc).
- You are already functioning in a leadership role in the church.
- You sense the call to one of the fivefold ministries (Apostle, Prophets, Evangelist, Pastors & Teacher)
- You desire foundational knowledge for further studies.
- You desire to be a credential worker in PAWI.
- Develop an understanding of the overall nature, scope and impact of the chosen discipline.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and requirements of the chosen major.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful work in areas of specialization.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of major strategies required to successfully engage in Christian ministry in the context of contemporary society.
- Develop knowledge, skills and competence to function effectively in the church settings.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate to academic scholarship and/or further study.
- Continue the process of effective lifelong learning
- Be prepared for undergraduate studies in related fields.
The major in Pastoral Studies is designed to prepare persons desirous of becoming involved in the pastoral work of the Church. This programme aims to prepare participants for active and successful engagement in pastoral ministry within the local church.
Within the context of the overall programme, participants will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the overall nature, scope and impact of pastoral work.
- Demonstrate understanding of challenges and requirements of pastoral life and work.
- Exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful pastoral work.
- Apply appropriately the Biblical teachings and principles learned in the course to pastoral life and work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of major strategies required to successfully engage in pastoral work in the context of contemporary society.
- Reflect theologically on the nature and practice of pastoral work in the context of the Church’s historical and contemporary engagement in society.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle Pastoral Studies resources critically and relate them in appropriate ways to ministry within their cultural context.
- Reflect critically on the nature and practice of pastoral work in the context of cultural diversity using the resources of other disciplines.
Who is eligible to certify your documents?
An ordained minister, marriage Officer, District Officers or lawyers, Justice of Peace, etc
How to certify a Document?
To certify a document simply take a photocopied copy and the original and ask the person to certify the copy by:
- Writing ‘Certified to be a true copy of the original seen by me’ on the document.
- Signing and dating it.
- Printing their name under the signature.
- Adding their occupation, address and telephone number.
- An official stamp
Programme Construction ( 81 Credits-27 courses)
The entire programme consists of 27 courses which each carry a 3-credit weight. The institutional core carries 36 credits and the major carries 45 credits.
Institutional Core - 36 credits
Old Testament Survey I
Old Testament Survey II
Old Testament Survey III
New Testament Survey I
New Testament Survey II
New Testament Survey III Theology I
Theology II
Theology III
Spiritual Formation
Pentecostal History &
Distinctives
Growing a Great Commission Church
Major/ Emphasis Core - 45 credits
Ministry to Families
Principles of Teaching
Conflict Management
Evangelism
Contemporary Mission Issues
Homiletics I
Pastoral Theology I
Pastoral Theology II
Homiletics II
Church Administration and
Business
Church Worship
Church Development
Pastoral Counselling
Leadership Principles
Pastoral Internship-Year I
Electives- 3 Credits
Research Methods
Admission Requirements
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS :
At least three (3) CXC/GCE Ordinary Level passes (General I, II, or III [after June 1998] or grades A, B, or C), which must include English Language.
OR
Satisfactory completion of WIST’s Certificate Programme.
OR
MATURE ENTRY ROUTE Persons without a formal entry qualification may gain entry through the mature route known as the Bridge Programme.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A certified copy of your academic qualifications.
A certified copy of one form of national identification
A certified copy of your birth certificate.
A standard size passport picture (2 x 2 /3.5 x 4.5 inches).
Two (2) recommendations – One (1) from your Pastor and the other from a teacher/leader/corporal/businessperson outside your immediate family.
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For credit transfers – copy of your transcript for assessment. The official transcript must be emailed directly by the institution to the West Indies School of Theology to: registrar@wistef.com and assistant.registrar@wistef.com.
Price Info
Administrative Fee – TT $2,000 (Annually)
Course Registration Fee – TT $275 x (Number of Courses)
Tuition – TT $1,275 x (Number of Courses)
This programme is GATE approved but students are subject to the Ministry of Education’s stipulated criteria in order to qualify for funding.
Payment plans are available.
The Way Forward
You can complete a Bachelor of Arts degree by completing 48 credits beyond the diploma which are obtained from a list of electives, and a second internship.
Intake
Student intake occurs for both January and September semesters annually.
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