Academic Curriculum

Diploma of Pentecostal Ministerial Theology

A 4-semester comprehensive academic program totaling 190 recognized hours (130 guided contact hours + 60 autonomous guided research hours).

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Academic Credit Structure

  • ✓ 130 Guided Contact Hours: Synchronous lectures with Dr. Zion Raju & accredited faculty.
  • ✓ 60 Guided Research Hours: Autonomous exegesis assignments and pastoral essays.
  • ✓ 80% Attendance Threshold: Mandatory for European graduation certification.
  • ✓ Multilingual Accessibility: Lecture notes and transcripts provided in 7 European languages.
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European Central Certification

Graduates receive the official ZRBC European Ministerial Diploma bearing the central seal of Rome and signed by the Board of Direction. Recognized across participating European Pentecostal fellowships.

Central Rome Accreditation
ECTS Framework Compliant
Syllabus Matrix

Curriculum by Academic Semester

Semester Course Title Credits / Hours Key Learning Outcomes Assessment Mode
Semester 1 Old Testament Exegesis & Biblical Hermeneutics 35 Hours Grammatical-historical analysis, covenant theology, typology. Midterm Paper + Exegetical Brief
Semester 2 New Testament Epistles & Pneumatology 45 Hours Pauline theology, the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit in Acts. Doctrinal Examination + Oral Defense
Semester 3 Homiletics, Preaching & Pastoral Counseling 40 Hours Expository sermon structure, pulpit communication, crisis counseling. Recorded Sermon Assessment
Semester 4 Church History, Missions & Cross-Cultural Ministry 40 Hours Reformation and Pentecostal revival history; European church planting. Graduation Capstone Thesis