2 years (4 semesters)
Total Credits 64 Credit Hours
Delivery Mode Coursework + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System Semester System (Distance Learning)
Session Begin 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction English
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Certificate of Israelite Kingship, or an equivalent certificate from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $200
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Department
Ancient Israel Studies
Faculty
Israelite Kingship
Medium of Instruction
English
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 64 credit hours.
- Passing of a comprehensive examination (written and oral)
- Submission of a Final Ministry Portfolio (Practicum I–IV experiences and reflections)
- Completion of a Practical Ministry Project (e.g., Bible study group, outreach program, discipleship initiative)
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CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Bible Teacher
Ministry Leader
Church Administrator
Biblical Researcher
Leadership Trainer
Christian Educator
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Diploma of Israelite Kingship (Dip.DIK) is a specialized academic program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the kings of Israel and Judah, their historical context, leadership principles, spiritual successes, and moral failures. This program combines biblical history, theological reflection, and leadership studies to help students gain deeper insight into God's covenant relationship with His people and the role of leadership in shaping a nation's spiritual destiny. Students will explore the reigns of key Israelite kings while applying biblical lessons to contemporary ministry and Christian leadership.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Israelite Kingship Studies
Biblical Leadership Principles
Covenant Theology Understanding
Historical Scripture Analysis
Spiritual Leadership Development
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DIK 101 |
Introduction to Israelite History |
3 |
|
DIK 102 |
Foundations of Kingship in Israel |
3 |
|
DIK 103 |
Political and Religious Leadership in the OT |
3 |
|
DIK 104 |
Spiritual Formation for Leaders |
2 |
|
DIK 105 |
Biblical Hebrew for Leadership Studies I |
2 |
|
DIK 106 |
Ministry Practicum I |
2 |
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DIK 111 |
United Monarchy: Saul, David, Solomon |
3 |
|
DIK 112 |
Leadership Models of the Kings |
3 |
|
DIK 113 |
Theology of Power and Authority |
3 |
|
DIK 114 |
Church History with Emphasis on Israelite Legacy |
3 |
|
DIK 115 |
Biblical Hebrew for Leadership Studies II |
2 |
|
DIK 116 |
Ministry Practicum II |
2 |
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DIK 201 |
Divided Kingdom: Judah and Israel |
3 |
|
DIK 202 |
Prophetic Oversight and Kingship |
3 |
|
DIK 203 |
Systematic Theology and Leadership Ethics |
3 |
|
DIK 204 |
Case Studies in Israelite Political Strategies |
3 |
|
DIK 205 |
Homiletics for Leadership Communication |
2 |
|
DIK 206 |
Ministry Practicum III |
2 |
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DIK 211 |
Kingship Decline: Lessons from Rehoboam to Zedekiah |
3 |
|
DIK 212 |
Israelite Leadership in Exile and Restoration |
3 |
|
DIK 213 |
Christian Leadership Ethics Derived from Israelite Kingship |
3 |
|
DIK 214 |
Pastoral and Community Leadership |
3 |
|
DIK 215 |
Research & Writing for Leadership Projects |
2 |
|
DIK 216 |
Ministry Practicum IV |
2 |
Ready to Take the Next Step in Ministry?
Develop biblical knowledge, ministry competence, and leadership excellence through our Diploma Program designed for meaningful Kingdom impact.
