Our Curriculum

A student acquires knowledge through:

Comprehensive reading
Listening to pre-recorded lectures
Interaction with teachers
Making own discovery on various issues
Attending workshops, seminars etc. organised by the College
Practical involvement in field work under a spiritual supervisor

The curriculum and coursework has been designed by well-qualified and experienced pastors and teachers in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the United States. In addition to their academic qualifications, the authors all have many decades of experience in the ministry.

Orientation

Module 1:

Introduction
Study methods
Study guides
Writing assignments
Background and use of Bible translations

Module 2:

Use of the Concordance
Research
Tools (Including Computers), methods, and Evaluation
Introduction to Theology – Types of Theology and Theological terms

Fundamentals

Module 3:

Repentance
Faith
Baptisms

[Into Christ, Water, In The Spirit and into Suffering

Module 4:

Laying on hands
Resurrection of the dead
Eternal Judgment
Going on to maturity

Bilblical Studies 1

Module 5:

Overview
Pentateuch
Books of History
Books of Poetry
Prophetic Books

Module 6:

Synoptic Gospels
Acts
Epistles
Prophecy

Module 7-9:

Genesis
Introduction
Verse-by-verse study

Module 10-15:

Romans
Introduction
Verse-by-verse study

Hermeneutics

Module 16:

Context

Module 17:

Culture

Module 18:

Genre

Pentecostal Tradition

Module 19-21:

Baptism in the Spirit
Gifts of the Spirit
The Gift Ministries

Biblical Doctrine 1

Module 22:

Creation

Module 23:

God
Christology

Module 24:

Man
Soteriology
Bible

Biblical Doctrine 2

Module 25:

Church (Ecclesiology)

Module 26:

Eschatology

Church History

Module 27:

First Century
Middle Ages

Module 28:

Reformation
The pilgrim church

Module 29:

Pentecostal Church History
Zimbabwe Church History
(Alternative) South African Church History
(Alternative) American Church History

Pastoral Studies

Module 30:

Biblical Counseling
The Christian Family

Module 31:

Marriage
Preparation
Communication

Module 32:

Leadership
Integrity
Ethics
Church Administration

Module 33:

Discipline
In the home
In the church

Biblical Studies 2

Module 34-42:

Matthew
- Introduction
- Verse-by-verse study

Discernment Studies

Module 43:

Anatomy of False Doctrine
Angels/Demons
Ancestral Worship

Module 44:

Prosperity
Word of Faith
Dominionism

Module 45:

Apostles/Prophets
Cults/other religion

Missions & Evangelism

Module 46:

Evangelism
Biblical Church Growth

Module 47:

Missions
Church planting

Homiletics

Module 48:

Types of sermons

Module 49:

Sermon preparation

Module 50:

Sermon Delivery

Practical & Research Assignments

Upon Completion of the above Curriculum and Modules the Student embarks on two assignments to close of the Diploma or Bible Certiificate course respectively.

Even though there is a Practical aspect to the completion of each course heading on to marking and graduation we encourage service in the ministry throughout. The Research project is for Diploma Graduates only and consists of a 5 000 word paper

Practical (Local Assembly)

Practical ministry in the local assembly under the oversight of the local ministries.
Report by the local oversight on character and spiritual growth.
Counseling by local oversight to resolve personal issues.
There are possible exemptions in practical for senior ministers

– The Research Project

Before a student is awarded the diploma of the College they must complete the Qualifying Section of the course and submit a Research Project of approximately 5,000 words. The Research Project must be based on work covered during the course.

Note: Minor aspects of the curriculum are in the process of being revised in order to satisfy new requirements by the Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO). We will adjust this page as soon as the changes have been approved. We are always working towards improving our curriculum and the modules.