Diploma In Global Ministry
The emphasis of the Diploma In Global Ministry is "radical Christian discipleship for the 21st Century." The student needs to complete 16 subjects equivalent to 3 credit subjects in the USA. This course is best suited for missionaries and for workers in Christian charities and NGOs - as well as for Christians seeking spiritual growth.
This is not pastoral training for formal church work, it is discipleship training for dealing with real world issues. If you want pastoral training then the Harvestime course would be better suited for your purposes.
The core concepts include: knowledge of the life and ethics of Jesus, the cross, and the gospel which is applied to the inner world of the Christian and the outer world of global realities. The course teaches powerful ways of acting and living as an effective global Christian empowered by the Holy Spirit. The subjects are listed below.
The course is from a charismatic renewal theological standpoint.
The course is not formally accredited in the USA but this is currently being pursued by GlobalChristians.Org. The goal of this course should be personal growth and effective equipping for being a transformational Christian.
Requirements: The Diploma In Global Ministry will be awarded when the student has successfully completed all 16 subjects. Assessment for most courses is by writing a 1500 word (4 page) term paper. Term papers should be scripturally based and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the course material. Term papers should be done in MS-Word or similar format (Wordperfect, RTF , PDF) and may be sent to the lecturer at any time. See the Assessment Center for help with assessment. Certificates of Completion are given after the successful completion of each subject.
Texts: Free etexts for the most subjects (except ethics) are available and these are generally sufficient for the course. Other good supplementary texts can be purchased online through Amazon.com
Cost: Free for students in developing nations, $50 enrollment fee (per annum) plus $10 assignment marking fee (per subject) for students in developed nations. Click here to pay online
First Year Courses (8 subjects)
The
Life And Ministry of Jesus
A step by step journey through the life of Jesus from incarnation
to return in twenty-five discussions.
The
Kingdom Of Heaven
Jesus came "preaching and teaching about the Kingdom
of Heaven" and the Kingdom features prominently in His parables and as
a reason for His miracles. This course examines the new ethic and ethos of the
Kingdom of Heaven as found in the Gospel of Matthew.
Studies
In St. John's Passion
Expository study of John chapters 12-21 - the Last
Supper, the Cross and the Resurrection.
Prayer 101
Basic teaching on prayer. Solid bible teaching
that will get you praying correctly, powerfully and creatively.
Healing 101
Basics of healing ministry from a charismatic perspective.
Mastering Your Emotions
A Christ-centered approach to the Christian life and the management of emotions.
Looks at the emotional life of Jesus and the apostles, how emotions arise within
us and how we can manage them in a Spirit-filled Christian lifestyle.
Christian Sexuality
What the Bible says about sex. A biblical discussion of Christian sexuality.
Positive and practical.
Christian
Ethics
A course where the student develops their
own biblically-based Christian ethic and applies it to some major ethical issues.
It involves the student in a considerable amount of online research.
Second
Year Courses (8 subjects)
Beyond Denominations - Reflections on Christian Unity
A fifteen lesson course in a creative approach to post-denominational Christian
unity. Six bible studies plus discussion of an ebook.
Key
Readings in Church History
Study Church History by encountering the source documents
- the writings of the key Christian leaders down the centuries. Insightful and
inspiring.
Temples
And Tithes - The Role Of The Old Testament In The Life Of The Spirit-Filled
Believer
The rather controversial question of how
much of the OT Law and practice is still binding on Spirit-filled Christian
believers and why the NT warns us about the over-adoption of certain OT practices.
Cults,
Sects And Heresies
Cults, sects and heresies pose a major problem
to Christian pastors and counselors. This course looks at the different kinds
of cults, how they recruit and
some issues in apologetics.
Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Warfare - prayer, dealing with
evil spirits, curses, hexes and spells. Deliverance from demons. Spiritual authority.
The Believers place in the heavenly realms. Angels. The Filipino spirit-world.
Shrines and sacred objects.
Introduction To
Urban Ministry
An introduction to urban ministry designed to equip Christian
workers ministering in Asian mega-cities. Looks at the theology and practice
of urban ministry and the development of an urban spirituality.
The
Spiritual Dynamics Of Global Issues
Discussion of an ebook on the Christian response
to globalization and terrorism. Covers globalization, economic injustice, the
process of radicalization, terrorism, a proper Christian prosperity and Christian
peace-making. Formerly known as The Church And Globalization.
The
Bible And Politics
Overview of what the Bible says
about systems of government and Christian influence as "prophet, priest
or King". Students are asked to reflect on the biblical texts and a wide
range of secular sources and are free to develop their own political views.
Designed to help Christians to become politically involved in a balanced and
biblical way. Does
not support liberation theology or other extreme views.
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