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Diploma in Theology

The Diploma in Theology program is designed to meet the needs of those intending to enter the full-time ministry as pastor and church workers. This program provides the tools and skills needed to study both the Old and New Testaments. Students will be able to interpret and communicate from the Scriptures. It is especially designed as the basic training and equipping of Christians for vocational as well as ministry in the local church.

The objective of the Diploma of Theology program is that student will:

Cognitive:

Gain a basic understanding of Bible and Theology
Develop a firm basis for the critical use of study aids and tools
Know the fundamental aspects of communicating biblical truth

Affective:

Develop a deepening conviction to the teaching of God's Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit
Sustain convictions of the relevance of Scripture
Reinforce motivation to accomplish the will of God through gifts and calling
Commit to furthering spiritual maturity in themselves and others for the growth and development of the church
Develop love and compassion for others and the ability to express them through effective service
Grow in their passion of sharing the good news with others.

Life and Ministry Skills:

Develop a servant-leadership approach to ministry
Strengthen communication skills
Develop spiritual disciplines in themselves and others
Enhance counselling skills
Develop their ability to clearly state and explain their Christian beliefs and doctrines
Grow in confidence to communicate biblical truth to a contemporary audience through preaching and teaching

Curriculum--Total of 96 Credits

Division of Bible

OT100	Old Testament Survey
NT100	New Testament Survey
NT210	Acts
BI210	Hermeneutics
	Electives (12 credits / 4 courses)

Division of Theology

TH100	Introduction to Theology
TH112	Pentecostal Foundations
TH201	Anthropology / Hamartiology
TH202	Soteriology / Christology
TH303	Ecclesiology / Eschatology
TH304	Pneumatology
	Electives (9 credits / 3 courses)

Pastoral Ministries - Gen. Ed, Missions, CE, etc

CE110	Introduction to Christian Education OR Equivalent
CE212	Principles of Teaching
GE110	Research & Report Writing
MI110	Principles of Mission
PM111	Evangelism
PM116	Homiletics
PM214	Discipling & Mentoring
PS302	Pastoral Ministries
PS314	Church Administration OR
PM320	Developing Spiritual Gfitedness
SL340	Spiritual Formation
	Electives (9 credits / 3 courses)
	Field Education * (6 credits)
(*Exception is only for those in vocational/full time Christian ministry and substitute with additional TWO (2) courses)

AOIC has moved to Plaza Mayang, Taman Mayang Jaya (formerly Lim Kok Wing building)

We are happy to announce that our operations have commenced from our new location with effect June 1, 2010.

The new address and contact are:

Block A, 2nd floor
No.1, Jalan SS26/2, Taman Mayang Jaya
47301, Petaling Jaya
Tel: +603.7880.7994, +603.7806.5996 (hunting line)

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Please visit us at our new location and direct all mail correspondence to the new address.

AOIC has moved to Plaza Mayang, Taman Mayang Jaya (formerly Lim Kok Wing building)

Mission Trip

Monthly Chapel

College Orientation 11th May 2010 (Tuesday)

Academic Advising Sessions (April 2010)