Diploma – Pastoral Studies

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. 

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.

See official form HERE!

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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