DIPLOMA OF
CHURCH PLANTING (DIP.CP)
quipping Leaders to Establish and Strengthen Biblical Churches
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 Church Planting, or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $200
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Department
Missiological Studies
Faculty
Church Planting
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
Church Planter
Mission Worker
Pastoral Ministry Leader
Discipleship Leader
Ministry Coordinator
Christian Educator
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Diploma of Church Planting (Dip.CP) is a comprehensive program designed to equip emerging leaders with the biblical vision, theological depth, and practical strategies required for establishing and nurturing new churches in diverse cultural contexts. This program integrates missiological principles with hands-on ministry training, enabling students to engage effectively in evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and community transformation. It prepares individuals to respond faithfully to the call of church multiplication while addressing the spiritual and social needs of their communities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Church Planting Vision
Biblical Leadership Development
Missional Strategy Formation
Contextual Ministry Skills
Discipleship Multiplication Principles
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DCP 101 |
Introduction to Church Planting |
3 |
|
DCP 102 |
Biblical Foundations for Mission |
3 |
|
DCP 103 |
Principles of Evangelism |
3 |
|
DCP 104 |
Spiritual Formation for Planters |
3 |
|
DCP 105 |
English for Ministry Studies I |
3 |
|
DCP 106 |
Ministry Practicum I (Community Engagement) |
3 |
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DCP 111 |
Mission in the Old and New Testament |
3 |
|
DCP 112 |
Contextualization in Ministry |
3 |
|
DCP 113 |
Strategies of Church Planting I |
3 |
|
DCP 114 |
Church History and Mission Movements |
3 |
|
DCP 115 |
English for Ministry Studies II |
3 |
|
DCP 116 |
Ministry Practicum II (Outreach Project) |
3 |
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DCP 201 |
Discipleship and Leadership Development |
3 |
|
DCP 202 |
Strategies of Church Planting II |
3 |
|
DCP 203 |
Systematic Theology for Mission (God, Christ, Spirit) |
3 |
|
DCP 204 |
Cross-Cultural Communication |
3 |
|
DCP 205 |
Homiletics for Church Planters |
3 |
|
DCP 206 |
Ministry Practicum III (Small Group Planting) |
3 |
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DCP 211 |
Church Health and Multiplication |
3 |
|
DCP 212 |
Pastoral Care in New Churches |
3 |
|
DCP 213 |
Christian Ethics in Mission |
3 |
|
DCP 214 |
Leadership and Administration for New Churches |
3 |
|
DCP 215 |
Research & Writing for Mission and Church Planting |
3 |
|
DCP 216 |
Ministry Practicum IV (Church Planting Project) |
3 |
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.
