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Postgraduate Diploma

The postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) is a one-year programme intended to help students do concentrate courses for the purpose of attaining a special level of specialization in a particular theological discipline: Biblical studies (BS), Theology and Ethics (TE), History of Christianity (HC) and Practical Ministry (PM). The program also involves research thesis proposal, postgraduate research thesis seminars, in a specialized discipline, including the koro research mentoring seminar. Thus, offers a starting point for progression to a Master’s programme. All PgDip students, regardless of specialization, successfully take the same number of courses overall in the PgDip programme as a progression pathway to formally entering the Master of Theology (MTh) programme or other offered Masters programmes in the subsequent one-year period. The courses taken include two school wide courses (SW400 Applied Research Skills) and SW401 Pasifika Hermeneutics: Why Context Matters). However, specialization is safeguarded through concentration on a particular discipline in the thesis proposal component.  The courses enable students receive the appropriate balance of learning experience in a specialized discipline that best meet their needs for graduation and/or progression to a Master’s programme.

Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Biblical Studies is coursework based and consists of 120 credit hours of learning at Level 8. For students intending to progress into a Masters degree, the PgDip will be a foundation year. Full-time or part-time study is available, and admission is usually granted at the beginning of every academic year. The PgDip is an advanced programme that builds on the student’s prior training in biblical, theological, ministerial and historical studies with a more issue-based focus. The intent is to equip students in serving the needs of Pasifika communities in any capacity using ‘whole of life’ and justice-driven approaches appropriate to their contexts. The title of the of the award on the Testamur when a student graduate is ‘Postgraduate Diploma in Biblical Studies.’

Minimum Entry Requirement:

  • Should have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (3 years full-time equivalent) not more than 10 years before applying for the PgDip, unless the applicant has taught in an academic institution since gaining the Bachelor degree.  
  • Should have gained at least a ‘B’ average in the intended area of specialisation in the last two years of their BD studies.  
  • Shall write an academic paper on an appropriate topic set by the relevant department of the College to test their theological knowledge as well as their competence in the intended field of specialisation with a minimum of 50% pass grade of this paper. This paper shall accompany the completed application forms.  
  • Must demonstrate an appropriate standard of English comprehension through an English proficiency assessment approved by the Board of Graduate Studies, and gain at least a 50% pass grade, or a pass grade of 5.5 in an IELTS (Academic) test. 

Mode of Delivery: Blended: Online + Face to Face

Duration: 1-year Full Time or 3 years Part Time

Level: Equivalent to PQF/SPATS/FHEC level 8

School Name: School of Theology & Ecumenism

Credit Points: 120

 

Courses:

SW400 – Applied Research Skills (Core)

SW401 – Pasifika Hermeneutics: Why Context Matters (Core)

BS400 – Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics (Specialised)

BS401 – Apocalypse and Empire (Specialised)

 

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Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Ethics

The postgraduate diploma (PgDip) in theology and Ethics is coursework based and consists of 120 credit hours of learning at Level 8. For students intending to progress into a Masters degree, the PgDip will be a foundation year. Full-time or part-time study is available, and admission is usually granted at the beginning of every academic year. The PgDip is an advanced programme that builds on the student’s prior training in biblical, theological, historical, and ministerial studies with a more issue-based focus. The intent is to equip students in serving the needs of Pasifika communities in any capacity using ‘whole of life’ and justice-driven approaches appropriate to their contexts. The title of the of the award on the Testamur when a student graduate is “Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Ethics.”

Minimum Entry Requirement:

  • Should have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (3 years full-time equivalent) not more than 10 years before applying for the PgDip, unless the applicant has taught in an academic institution since gaining the Bachelor degree.  
  • Should have gained at least a ‘B’ average in the intended area of specialisation in the last two years of their BD studies.  
  • Shall write an academic paper on an appropriate topic set by the relevant department of the College to test their theological knowledge as well as their competence in the intended field of specialisation with a minimum of 50% pass grade of this paper. This paper shall accompany the completed application forms.  
  • Must demonstrate an appropriate standard of English comprehension through an English proficiency assessment approved by the Board of Graduate Studies, and gain at least a 50% pass grade, or a pass grade of 5.5 in an IELTS (Academic) test.  

Mode of Delivery: Blended: Online + Face to Face

Duration: 1-year Full Time or 3 years Part Time

Level: Equivalent to PQF/SPATS/FHEC level 8

School Name: School of Theology & Ecumenism

Credit Points: 120

 

Courses:

SW400 – Applied Research Skills (Core)

SW401 – Pasifika Hermeneutics: Why Context Matters (Core)

TE400 – Pasifika Theologies in Colonial Contexts (Specialized)

TE401 – Land and Eco Theology (Specialised)

 

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Postgraduate Diploma in History of Christianity

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in History of Christianity is coursework based and consists of 120 credit hours of learning at Level 8. For students intending to progress into a Masters degree, the PgDip will be a foundation year. Full-time or part-time study is available, and admission is usually granted at the beginning of every academic year. The PgDip is an advanced programme that builds on the student’s prior training in biblical, theological, ministerial and historical studies with a more issue-based focus. The intent is to equip students in serving the needs of Pasifika communities in any capacity using ‘whole of life’ and justice-driven approaches appropriate to their contexts. The title of the of the award on the Testamur when a student graduate is “Postgraduate Diploma in History of Christianity.”

Minimum Entry Requirement:

  • Should have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (3 years full-time equivalent) not more than 10 years before applying for the PgDip, unless the applicant has taught in an academic institution since gaining the Bachelor degree.  
  • Should have gained at least a ‘B’ average in the intended area of specialisation in the last two years of their BD studies.  
  • Shall write an academic paper on an appropriate topic set by the relevant department of the College to test their theological knowledge as well as their competence in the intended field of specialisation with a minimum of 50% pass grade of this paper. This paper shall accompany the completed application forms.  
  • Must demonstrate an appropriate standard of English comprehension through an English proficiency assessment approved by the Board of Graduate Studies, and gain at least a 50% pass grade, or a pass grade of 5.5 in an IELTS (Academic) test.  

Mode of Delivery: Blended: Online + Face to Face

Duration: 1-year Full Time or 3 years Part Time

Level: Equivalent to PQF/SPATS/FHEC level 8

School Name: School of Theology & Ecumenism

Credit Points: 120

Courses:

SW400 – Applied Research Skills (Core)

SW401 – Pasifika Hermeneutics: Why Context Matters (Core)

HC400 – Orality, Textuality and History: Understanding “Key Texts” from Pasifika (Specialised)

HC401 – History of the Ecumenical Movement in Pasifika and the World (Specialised)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Ministry

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Practical Ministry is coursework based and consists of 120 credit hours of learning at Level 8. For students intending to progress into a Masters degree, the PgDip will be a foundation year. Full-time or parttime study is available, and admission is usually granted at the beginning of every academic year. The PgDip is an advanced programme that builds on the student’s prior training in biblical, theological, historical ministerial studies and with a more issue-based focus. The intent is to equip students in serving the needs of Pasifika communities in any capacity using ‘whole of life’ and justice-driven approaches appropriate to their contexts. The title of the award on the Testamur when a student graduate is “Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Ministry.”

Minimum Entry Requirement:

  • Should have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (3 years full-time equivalent) not more than 10 years before applying for the PgDip, unless the applicant has taught in an academic institution since gaining the Bachelor degree.  
  • Should have gained at least a ‘B’ average in the intended area of specialisation in the last two years of their BD studies.  
  • Shall write an academic paper on an appropriate topic set by the relevant department of the College to test their theological knowledge as well as their competence in the intended field of specialisation with a minimum of 50% pass grade of this paper. This paper shall accompany the completed application forms.  
  • Must demonstrate an appropriate standard of English comprehension through an English proficiency assessment approved by the Board of Graduate Studies, and gain at least a 50% pass grade, or a pass grade of 5.5 in an IELTS (Academic) test.  

Mode of Delivery: Blended: Online + Face to Face

Duration: 1-year Full Time or 3 years Part Time

Level: Equivalent to PQF/SPATS/FHEC level 8

School Name: School of Theology & Ecumenism

Credit Points: 120

Courses:

SW400 – Applied Research Skills (Core)

SW401 – Pasifika Hermeneutics: Why Context Matters (Core)

PM400 – Ministry in a Social Context: Pasifika and Beyond (Specialised)

PM401 – Theologies of Mission and Counselling (Specialised)

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