Diploma Program in Biblical Studies

Word International School of Leadership (WISL) offers courses leading to the completion of a Diploma Program in Biblical Studies.  This is a 24-credit program with a combination of in-person and Zoom classrooms.    Each course is equivalent to three credit hours.

Areas of Study: Level 1

Area 1 - Biblical Studies

BS-101 Old Testament Survey

BS-102 New Testament Survey 

BS-103 Hermeneutics 

Area 2 - Theological Studies

TS-201 Systematic Theology 

Area 3 - Historical Studies

HS-301 Church History - 1

Area 4 - Mission and Evangelism

ML-401 Evangelism and Renewal 

Area 5 - Ministry and Leadership

ML-501 Homiletics 

Area 6 - Church Management

CM-601 Basic Church Administration 

Areas of Study: Level 2

Area 1 - Biblical Studies

BS-104 The Gospel and Acts 

BS-105 Daniel and Revelation 

BS-106 Pentateuch 

Area 2 - Theological Studies

TS-202 Apologetics

Area 3 - Historical Studies

HS-302 Church History - 2 

Area 4 - Mission and Evangelism

ML-402 Church Planting and Urban Mission 

ML-402 Understanding Islam  

Area 5 - Ministry and Leadership

ML-502 Biblical Leadership - CML 

ML-503 Counselling Skills & Pastoral Ministries

ML-504 Conflict Management & Spiritual Warfare 

 Area 6 - Church Management

CM-602 Research and Writings

CM-603 Christian Ethics and Spiritual Formation

Certificate in Ministry

Upon completion of our Diploma Program in Biblical Studies (i.e. Level 1), WISL graduates can pursue a Certificate in Ministry course from our partner seminary, Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries (ASCM).  WISL graduates need to take six (6) additional academic credits (e.g. Pastoral Theology and  Spiritual Leadership) PLUS practicum courses (e.g. Internship - 3 credits and Field Education - 3 credits), for a total of 12 credits.  

The practicum courses are required by ASCM to all graduating students regardless of degree (Master's, Bachelor's, Associate or Certificate) being a member of Asia Theological Association (ATA).