How our Diploma/Bachelor of Ministry Program works?

We offer Diploma of Ministry (code: DOM) and Bachelor of Ministry (code: BOM) courses following the unique and flexible structure of our Pastoral Interns Program. The courses are a combination of lectures, assignments and practical work. To gain credits, the students must complete the following:-

       •  Attend lectures, sit and pass an examination for that module.
       •  Complete assignments based on the required reading textbook and elective texts.
       •  Complete practicum supervised by a mentor

Modules offered under DOM/BOM are carefully selected to help the student gain a deeper knowledge of the Word of God as well as develop practical skills that will equip them for life and ministry. The lecturers are experts in their respective field of study with years of experience to back their credentials.

When a DOM student accumulates sufficient credits by completing these modules with practicum, they will be awarded with the Diploma of Ministry.  A BOM student is also required to do a 20,000 thesis paper besides meeting the credits requirements, before being awarded with the Bachelor of Ministry.

This program is suitable for, but not limited to, students who have completed the 12 weeks Certificate of Ministry from the School of Ministry program offered by Tung Ling Seminary every year. Candidates with equivalent certificate requirements can apply and be considered for credit transfers.

DOM/BOM is uniquely tailored to allow full-time workers in ministry to attend the course without interfering with their job functions. For example, a pastor from another town can attend the course while still pastoring his church in his own town.

DOM/BOM is also suitable for people holding secular jobs as they can attend the 'night classes' for 4 weeks per year. They can also take one to two weeks leave per year to attend the 'day classes.'

This program is flexible enough to suit your needs.

PHILOSOPHY
It is our belief that the best method of training and releasing men and women into the harvest field is to combine sound theological teaching with "on the job" training in an environment where they are mentored simultaneously. Mentoring and character building are emphasized in this course.

It is also a prerequisite that a suitable mentor be identified, prefarably from the same Church, before the candidate is accepted.

UNIQUE COURSE FEATURES
Each academic module in DOM/BOM is worth 4 credits and consists of 3 components. Students are also required to complete an accompanying practicum module worth of 1 credit.  Students must complete all the 3 components of the academic module and the practicum before the credits are awarded.

• ACADEMIC MODULE COMPONENTS
  • Lectures
    Attend 25 hours of lectures. Lectures will be held over 1 week for the Day School and 2 weeks for the Night School.
  • Examinations
    A student has to sit and pass an examination at the end of the lectures.
  • Assignments
    Complete all assignments related to the course within the next 5 months. Assignments include completing elective text studies and required reading assignments.
     
• PRACTICUM 
  Practicum is either project-based, such as pioneering a new project; or ministerial that is ongoing, such as leading an existing outreach work in the church. All practicum must be supervised by a mentor. Practicum can be any practical application of course objectives in real-life work situations. Local and overseas missions can be included.
   

CREDITS NEEDED
Below is a summary of the credits needed to graduate.

INTAKES AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
There are 2 intakes/terms each year - January and July
Enrolment will be opened 2 months before each term commences.
In each term, 2 modules will be offered - 1 for the Day School and 1 for the Night School.

By attending both the Day and Night Schools, a student can take 4 academic modules and 4 practicum per year and earn 20 credits, and thereby complete their Diploma of Ministry in 3 years and the Bachelor of Ministry in 4.5/5 years.

SYLLABUS
The following modules will be offered: (subject to change)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be:-

• At least 18 years of age at the date of admission. Applicants who are below 21 years of age must have their parents/guardian’s letter of consent.
• Hav e completed their secondary school and submit their secondary school results.
  A pass in the MCE/SPM/O-Levels or its equivalent is required for the Diploma and HSC/STP/A-Levels for the Bachelors program. Mature students may be exempted from the above by the Admissions Committee.
• Be proficient in the English Language
• Have their pastor’s recommendation and is of good standing with the local church.

COSTS

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For Credit (Full-time) Students, click HERE to register for the next term
For New Credit Students, please download these relevant forms from HERE
       •   Application Form
       •   Confidential Reference
       •   Mentor’s Personal Information
and e-mail the forms to info.tungling@gmail.com   or admin@tungling.org

For Audit (Part-time) Students, click HERE to register for the next term

Tung Ling Seminary,
Wisma Eagles 2,
Lot 11, Jalan TP 6,
Taman Perindustrian UEP
47620, Subang Jaya, 
Selangor, Malaysia

Call us at 03-80813205 / 03-80813206