Advanced Ministry

Studies (AMS) — further equipping for Christian ministry &

service

Dumisani Theological Institute

P.O. Box 681, 18 Leopold St.

King William’s Town, SA 5600

+27 (0)43 642 4737

2019 www.dumisani.org

Advanced Ministry Studies (AMS)

The Advanced Ministry Studies (AMS) is a non-accredited diploma-level programme designed primarily to further

prepare students for pastoral and vocational ministry. It requires two years full-time or four years part-time study. It

also may provide a bridge towards Bachelors-level theological studies.

AMS students are required to complete sixteen core courses and four elective courses to make up a total of

20 courses. Each course counts as 10 credits giving a minimum total of 200 credits required.

This programme provides more advanced teaching and training in:

Computer and Academic Skills

Systematic Theology

Old and New Testament Studies

Church History

Pastoral Ministry

Preaching

Missions

Other key areas of Christian Life and

Ministry

One three-hour class per week (per course).

Classes scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays – 4pm to 7 pm

Required Core Courses (sixteen)

Advanced Computers Advanced Research & Writing

Systematic Theology 1: Scripture to Sin Introduction to Christian Worldview

Genesis & Pentateuch Acts & Missions

Church History 1: Early & Mediaeval Christian Ethics

Synoptic Gospels Romans & Pauline Epistles

Systematic Theology 2: Christology to

Eschatology

Pastoral Ministry & Christian Leadership

Kings & the Former Prophets Psalms and Wisdom Literature

Church History 2: Reformation & Modern African Church History

Electives (choose 4 – offered on a rotating

basis – including others as announced)

4 terms per year–6 weeks of classes, with exams in week 7

Advanced Homiletics Calvin’s Institutes

Catechesis & Discipleship Book Study: Jeremiah

Practical Ecclesiology Book Study: Hebrews

A Theology of Human Sexuality & Marriage Cults in Africa

Others as announced

Intensive short courses in June (winter school) and November

(summer school)

Regulations:

1. The appropriate Application Form must be completed by all candidates for the AMS programme. Application Forms may be obtained from the Office of Dumisani Theological Institute or downloaded from the Dumisani website – www.dumisani.org

2. AMS applicants will normally only be considered from those who are able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the whole field of Christian studies and the ability to conduct such study

3. AMS applicants will normally have, at least a 60% average in our CCF (the academic subjects) or similar basic studies from another institution at the same average or above

4. AMS applicants must have an interview 5. AMS applicants must have a Church Certificate 6. AMS applicants must have two Referee forms completed 7. Application Fee R500 8. Registration fee R150 per term 9. Tuition Fee – R800 per course 10. AMS applicants must furnish the following supporting documents:

a. ID document / Passport b. School Leaving Certificate,

b) Other higher education certificates, c) Passport photos – three

Original documents must be submitted for scrutiny.

Questions? Please contact us!

admin.dumisani@gmail.com +27 (0)43 642 4737

www.dumisani.org

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their church or denomination agrees to

their studying at Dumisani and that the courses which are offered by Dumisani are acceptable

to their church