Programs are:
Diploma In Theological Foundation
Diploma In Theology
Diploma in Theology (D.TH)
The Diploma in Theology (D.TH) is a four year academic programme which is accredited by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary education in according to the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) standards. The programme runs from February to December yearly.
Diploma in Theology Academic Entry Qualifications
– The entry qualifications for admission to the D.TH programme strictly follows the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education regulated programme requirements.
– Candidates must be a holder of an ‘O’ Level Certificate with at least five passes including English language.
Diploma In Religious Studies
The Diploma in Religious Studies (DRS) is offered in Association with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). This is a two-year course whose Academic year runs from August to June.
The entry qualifications for admission to the DRS programme allows room for normal and mature entry. General entry requirements are as specified below:
- Normal entry
-Be a holder of an ‘O’ Level Certificate with at least five passes including English language. - Mature entry
-A male Candidate must be at least 30 years old and be a holder of three (3) ‘O’ level subjects, including English language plus any other post ‘O’ Level Professional Certificate and work experience.
– A female Candidate must be at least 25 years old and be a holder of three (3) ‘O’ level subjects, including English language plus any other post ‘O’ Level Professional Certificate and work experience.
– In both items applicants should have completed their ‘O’ Level at least 5 years before the start of the Academic year in which admission is sought.
Programme Courses for the Diploma in Religious Studies
The following courses are offered for Diploma in Religious Studies (DRS)
DRS Part 1 (Year One)
Compulsory Courses:
1. Phenomenology of Religion (DRS 101)
2. Old Testament Studies I (DRS 102)
3. New Testament Studies I (DRS 103)
4. Introduction to Philosophy (DRS 105)
5. Introduction to Sociology (DRS 106)
6. Christian History & Thought (DRS 107)
7. Psychology of Religion (DRS 108)
8. Christian Theology (DRS 109)
9. Academic Writing
DRS Part 11 (Year Two)
1. African Traditional Religions (ATR) (DRS 201)
2. Old Testament Studies II (DRS 202)
3. New Testament Studies II (DRS 203)
4. Further Christian History & Thought (DRS 204)
5. Christianity in Africa (DRS 206)
6. Religion and Ethics (DRS 211)
7. World Religions & Ideologies (DRS 213)
8. Further studies in Christian Theology (DRS 215)
Download the Application form: Diploma In Religious Studies – D.R.S Form 242KB
Download the Student Registration form: Student Registration Form