DIPLOMA OF
PEOPLE GROUPS STUDIES (DIP.PGS)
Equipping Leaders to Understand Cultures and Reach Nations for Christ
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 in People Groups Studies, or an equivalent certificate from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $200
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Department
Missiological Studies
Faculty
People Groups
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
Missionary
Cross-Cultural Worker
People Groups Researcher
Church Planter
Mission Coordinator
Christian Educator
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Diploma of People Groups Studies (Dip.PGS) is a comprehensive academic program designed to equip students with a biblical, cultural, and missiological understanding of the world's diverse people groups. This program combines biblical theology, cross-cultural studies, and practical ministry training to prepare students for effective engagement among unreached communities, global missions, church planting movements, and intercultural ministry settings.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
People Groups Research
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Mission Strategy Development
Cultural Awareness Skills
Global Outreach Leadership
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DPGS 101 |
Introduction to People Groups Studies |
3 |
|
DPGS 102 |
Introduction to World Religions |
3 |
|
DPGS 103 |
Foundations of Missiology I |
3 |
|
DPGS 104 |
Cultural Anthropology for Ministry |
3 |
|
DPGS 105 |
English for Intercultural Studies I |
3 |
|
DPGS 106 |
Ministry Practicum I |
3 |
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DPGS 111 |
History of Christian Mission |
3 |
|
DPGS 112 |
People Groups in the Bible |
3 |
|
DPGS 113 |
Foundations of Missiology II |
3 |
|
DPGS 114 |
Islam and Other Major Religions |
3 |
|
DPGS 115 |
English for Intercultural Studies II |
3 |
|
DPGS 116 |
Ministry Practicum II |
3 |
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DPGS 201 |
Global People Groups and the 10/40 Window |
3 |
|
DPGS 202 |
Strategies for Cross-Cultural Evangelism |
3 |
|
DPGS 203 |
Contextualization in Mission |
3 |
|
DPGS 204 |
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue |
3 |
|
DPGS 205 |
Communication Across Cultures |
3 |
|
DPGS 206 |
Ministry Practicum III |
3 |
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DPGS 211 |
Unreached People Groups Studies |
3 |
|
DPGS 212 |
Leadership in Intercultural Ministry |
3 |
|
DPGS 213 |
Social and Community Development in Mission |
3 |
|
DPGS 214 |
Research & Writing in People Groups Studies |
3 |
|
DPGS 215 |
Christian Ethics in Intercultural Contexts |
3 |
|
DPGS 216 |
Ministry Practicum IV |
3 |
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